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If youāre looking to branch into design/build work, a critical element to master is navigating the permitting process so your projects can be approved in a timely manner. āI think people can underestimate the permitting process in general,ā says Hayden LaForge, operations manager forĀ Landscape Creations of RI, based in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. āItās easy to […]
Among the busy streets of Washington, D.C., is a historic home with an elegant landscape. Not long ago, the owners purchased two properties to add a guest house to the main home. The family also wanted to renovate the existing landscape to match the beauty of the surrounding neighborhood. They brought in McHale Landscape Design, […]
When youāre designing an aesthetically pleasing and functional space for clients with a small landscape, itās critical to consider the installation and maintenance of the project as well. āWe canāt design something that we arenāt able to install,ā says Rebecca Jacobson, vice president of sales and marketing for Santa Rita Landscaping, based in Tucson, Arizona. […]
This library in New Canaan, Connecticut, has been at the center of the community since 1877. About 10 years ago, the leaders of the library began exploring ways to make the property more nature-centric to connect visitors with their natural surroundings. Years of planning led them to create a landscape that encourages outdoor learning and […]
The outer suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, are home to a unique retreat. These 66 acres display a wide range of Minnesota ecosystems, from prairies to woodlands and wetlands. Among the prairie is a recently expanded house that includes a new landscape. Several families own this home, and each of them wanted a landscape that would […]
For years, landscape lighting has been more of an afterthought than an essential element to customersā landscape projects. However, more landscape companies are including it as a standard feature, allowing them to create a more cohesive design that is stunning both day and night. āFor us personally, we automatically include it in every single design […]
Gone are the days when landscape lighting was simply a nice addition. Now it has become as necessary as irrigation. āLandscape lighting not only increases home security and value, but it allows our clients to view their landscape in a whole new way, using varying lighting colors and techniques to create depth, breadth and a […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Andy Blanchford, CEO of Blanchford Landscape Group, based in Bozeman, Montana, doesnāt have an ideal company size heād like to reach, but he does expect the company to be close to $10 million in five years […]
When you work with residential clients, much of their decision-making is based on emotions. Obviously, logical aspects still play a factor in their decision, but connecting with homeowners through design narratives can be crucial for getting a sale across the finish line. Forging An Early Bond Finding common ground early on can help you quickly […]
When a client contacted Environmental Management Services, Inc. (EMI), based in Plain City, Ohio, they wanted a residential landscape renovation that seamlessly integrated a contemporary design with a luxurious, functional outdoor environment. EMI delivered all this while preserving the homeownerās century-old oak tree. In addition to earning a Gold Award of Excellence for the overall […]
