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Is your business constantly covered in litter? Commercial trash receptacles can help fix littering issues and promote recycling. In fact, one of the biggest contributors to littering is a lack of trash receptacles. If people cannot find a place to throw away their garbage, and most people won’t look that hard, they will toss it wherever they can. Some may …

Most plants can thrive in a self-watering planter, but some plants do notably better when housed in a self-watering container. There are several key signs that your plants (and you) could benefit from a self-watering planter, such as: You often forget to water plants You tend to overwater plants Have had any issues with root rot Plants are kept at …

Union metal light bases have been around for quite some time. Metal and steel are commonly used materials due to their strength and dependability. Yet, if you have ever dealt with metal light bases you know that they are prone to rusting and breaking down over time. These issues are especially prevalent at the base of the pole because this …

The best bike lane width for protected bike lane design varies based upon the layout of the road, existing barriers, traffic levels, and so forth. Local regulations, traffic levels, and other factors may also influence how wide bike lanes should be in a particular area. Bike lanes are most beneficial on streets with high vehicle volume (greater than 3,000 vehicles …

Planters from recycled materials are better for the environment, and they can provide some unexpected benefits as well. Especially if you purchase TerraCast planters, but more about that later. First, we are going to jump right into the benefits of recycled plant pots. Benefits of Using Recycled Pots Reduces waste in landfills by reusing old materials and making them new …

Did you know adding something as simple as self-watering planters to your landscape design can reduce how much water you use, lighten the load on the environment, and save you time? It’s true! Our uniquely designed self-watering attachments fit inside any of our planters, creating a separate chamber for excess water to collect. As a result, plant roots aren’t left …

Today we want to discuss alternatives to Union Metal bases and Union Metal light poles. While metal is a strong material that can withstand a lot, it will without doubt corrode and break down over time. The goal when installing a lamppost is for it to last as long as possible so you get your money out of it. We …

TerraCast® Post Covers and Light Pole Bases both offer an effective way to spruce up and prolong the life of existing light poles.  Our unique Post Covers are made to slip over the entire pole, while the Light Pole Base is designed to fit around the bottom, or base, of the pole. There are two key reasons why we highly …

Lightweight pots for balconies are key to ensuring a beautiful and safe balcony. After all, balconies are often assumed capable of supporting far more weight than they were designed for. Perhaps you’ve heard the horror stories about balconies collapsing under the weight of too many people or things. For the most part, small balconies were never intended to hold 10 …

Tree lights are a great way to add shadowing, dimension, style, and lighting to any outdoor space. From lights that physically attach to trees, to string lights that sweep through the trees, there are a number of ways you can incorporate lighting in trees. No matter what type of tree lighting you decide on, we recommend investing in LED bulbs …