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After many years, this family was ready to upgrade to their dream home in the northwestern suburbs of Washington D.C. Their wish list included a modern, luxurious space for entertaining. Additionally, they wanted a low-maintenance landscape that would fit their travel schedule. For the design and installation, the owners reached out to Rossen Landscapes, based […]
When Walmart decided to create a new headquarters, the scale of the project was like building a city from the ground up. The new home office features 12 office buildings as well as a number of amenity buildings spread across more than 400 acres. Clay Bakker, director of landscape for Walmart, says the company emphasized […]
Green roofs offer strong sustainability benefits and can provide long-term advantages to commercial customers, but these can only be achieved if the proper care is taken in their design and maintenance. Designing Green Roofs The first step to creating effective green roof designs is to shift your thinking. āIn traditional gardens, we are often […]
If youāre looking to differentiate your business, green roofs are a sustainable niche offering that offers high-visibility projects to your business. However, itās also important to consider key factors such as market demand and the complexity of these installations before adding this offering to your service lines. Is the Demand for Green Roofs Waxing or […]
There are numerous roadblocks that can slow down or cause headaches during the design/build process. Instead of merely tolerating them, taking the time to streamline these pain points can result in improved efficiency in your operations and a better overall experience for your clients. While the weather will remain out of your control, other common […]
Annuals are fleeting, but how you design your clientās landscape can provide them with year-round interest in their property. There is no one set way to craft a design that provides color, structure and allure in a landscape throughout the seasons, but below are some of the different techniques and plant material to consider. Creating […]
Tim McAuliffe originally thought he would retire in Texas after selling his firm in Pennsylvania and moving in 2018. However, he and his wife chose to make a change for more work/life balance with their family in 2024. āI had the opportunity to join a local firm in the Carolina coastal area of Wilmington, North […]
Until now, the landscape of this mountaintop home had been a blank slate. Nestled among the Appalachian region of Pennsylvania, this yard consisted of nothing but turf. As the family began renovating the homeās interior, they sought to create a backyard resort that would enhance the mountain views and provide year-round enjoyment. They brought in […]
If you struggle with collecting your final payment from clients after completing design/build projects, implementing a punch list walkthrough can help mitigate this issue. This was the case for Local Roots Landscaping, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While early on they didnāt have a punch list process, after implementing the practice around seven years ago, it has […]
A short drive from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, takes you to Lake Country, the home of many well-known people in the Midwest. The area also has numerous lakefront residents, including a new house with a complete outdoor living area. From the upper terrace to the large swimming pool, this landscape has everything needed for a luxurious hangout. […]
