9 Coastal Landscaping Solutions to Solve Any Issue

9 Coastal Landscaping Solutions to Solve Any Issue

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Coastal landscaping must be hardy to endure harsh seaside weather with high wind, moisture, and salinity levels. From planters to lampposts, to a seaside fire pit, everything must be designed to endure unique coastal conditions. Here are some coastal-friendly landscaping solutions to inspire your renovation. #1. Pick Hardy Plants The most important rule of thumb with coastal landscaping: pick hardy …

The Most Affordable Way to Fix Light Pole Base Wear and Tear

The Most Affordable Way to Fix Light Pole Base Wear and Tear

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Have you noticed extreme light pole base wear and tear? It’s very common for the bottom of lampposts to break down faster than the rest of the pole. Here’s why: Most traditional light pole bases have seams and the interior lacks powder coating or an enamel finish. As a result, salts and moisture can seep inside and lead to corrosion. …

Everything You Need to Know About Safety Bollards

Everything You Need to Know About Safety Bollards

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Get the low-down on safety bollards–from what they are, to why they are so important; as well as different available options. Safety bollards are commonly used to line sidewalks, safeguard drop-off areas, shield storefronts, and so forth. These short but strong fixtures have a lot to offer, including lighting, security, and enhanced safety. What are Safety Bollards? Bollards are petite …

How to Pick the Best Roof Garden Plants

How to Pick the Best Roof Garden Plants

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The best roof garden plants are low maintenance and able to survive the harsh conditions present on rooftops. Urban rooftop gardens make exquisite spaces that can be surprisingly low maintenance, if you use a good mix of the best roof garden plants. Rooftop Garden Plants Must Withstand These 2 Things High Heat Exposure Roof gardens are exposed to a lot …

7 Types of Landscape Lighting Your Property Could Benefit From

7 Types of Landscape Lighting Your Property Could Benefit From

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Complete landscape lighting should include a variety of fixtures with unique intended purposes, including path lighting, up lighting, shadow lighting, and so forth. We offer every type of landscape lighting you could think of—plus, our fixtures are durable, long lasting, and made right here in the USA! Landscape Lighting Your Property Could Benefit From 1. Path Lighting Some lighting fixtures …

Your Guide to Salt Resistant Outdoor Lighting Fixtures

Your Guide to Salt Resistant Outdoor Lighting Fixtures

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Salt resistant outdoor lampposts are life-changing, especially in coastal environments with high salinity levels. Moisture and salinity are incredibly harsh on lampposts and other outdoor furnishings, especially those made of porous materials. Moisture creates enough issues for lampposts, but add salt to the mix and corrosion sets in even faster. Without salt resistant outdoor lampposts, you’ll be replacing lighting poles …

4 Valuable Tips for Separated Bicycle Lane Design Planning

4 Valuable Tips for Separated Bicycle Lane Design Planning

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Separated bicycle lane design planning can be an extensive process but rest assured the results are typically worth the efforts. Adding barriers, new street signs, and extended lanes can change the entire look and feel of a street, as well as make it safer for everyone. It can also create more room for retail growth and productivity, while increasing local …

7 Tips for Thriving Winter Container Plants

7 Tips for Thriving Winter Container Plants

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The two most important factors for thriving winter container plants are: one, use the right winter-proof planter, and two, plant winter flowering plants. Here’s what you need to know to enjoy thriving winter container plants because baby it’s cold outside! 1. Use the Right Planters Your home is everything to your overall wellbeing and health, and the same can be …

Light Pollution Reduction: 5 Tips to Reduce Light Pollution

Light Pollution Reduction: 5 Tips to Reduce Light Pollution

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Light pollution reduction is something our nation has been working on for years, and yet it seems to continually get worse. There are several things you can do to help reduce light pollution, and you might even save some money in the process. 40% of light pollution is created by productive lights that are necessary for a functioning society. 10% …

7 Things to Know Before Installing a Driveway Lamppost

7 Things to Know Before Installing a Driveway Lamppost

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Aside from high quality light, what do you expect from a driveway lamppost? Perhaps longevity, durability and style rank on your list of important lamppost qualities. There are a lot of options out there and while some lampposts are made to last a long time, others only claim to withstand the elements. For the most part, lampposts spend their entire …