8 Common Coastal Landscaping Mistakes

8 Common Coastal Landscaping Mistakes

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Some common coastal landscaping mistakes include planting too much grass, using fertilizers with high levels of nitrogen, and chopping down trees on an ocean bluff. One of the reasons it’s so easy to make mistakes is that coastal landscaping is faced with additional pressures, largely from strong winds, as well as high moisture and salinity levels. Here are some common …

10 Tips To Prevent Landscape Graffiti

10 Tips To Prevent Landscape Graffiti

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The very best way to prevent landscape graffiti is to use as many non-porous planters, receptacles, lighting fixtures and site furnishings as possible. Other ways to prevent landscape graffiti include adding security fencing or planting thorny bushes around the perimeter of your building. There are many tactics you can use in order to decrease the likelihood your property is targeted …

How To Maintain Large Commercial Planters

How To Maintain Large Commercial Planters

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Large commercial planters need to be as easy to maintain as possible, that’s why we make large commercial planters that require little to no maintenance. Most other planters on the market require extensive maintenance or else they begin to break down within as little as a few seasons.  Planters create a welcoming and well-maintained appearance for your business or home, …

8 Best Indoor Plants To Remove Air Pollutants & Improve Your Office Environment

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Some indoor plants combat a wide range of indoor air pollutants including formaldehyde, benzene, ammonia and xylene, thus improving the overall health and wellbeing of your office and staff. Not only do plants clean up the air, but research also shows that by adding plants to your office you improve moral and overall performance. 8 Of The Best Indoor Plants …

Top 3 2017 Landscaping Trends For Coastal Landscaping & Eco-Friendly Landscaping

Top 3 2017 Landscaping Trends For Coastal Landscaping & Eco-Friendly Landscaping

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The top 2017 landscaping trends are modern, stylish, functional and eco-friendly. As times change, technology progresses and we become more attuned with how to meet our needs and nature’s needs in one swoop, we continue to see awesome changes in the landscaping industry. There are so many different landscaping trends that it’d be impossible to cover them all in one …

ADA Compliance For Outdoor Benches: Here’s What You Need To Know

ADA Compliance For Outdoor Benches: Here’s What You Need To Know

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Commercial businesses in the US are required to follow ADA requirements in regards to many facets of design and landscaping, including ADA compliance for benches. The ADA requirements for benches located in dressing rooms, gyms, hospitals and so forth vary from the suggested guidelines implemented for outdoor benches. These discrepancies often confuse people and lead to the institution of outdoor …

Wall Planters: 10 Tips For Creating Thriving Vertical Gardens

Wall Planters: 10 Tips For Creating Thriving Vertical Gardens

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To create a successful vertical garden you must pick the right plants, plan according to the weather and ensure planters can support plants after they reach peak maturity. Vertical gardens are found in kitchens, bathrooms, and company workrooms. They are also a popular addition to gardens, patios and backyards. Pretty much anywhere you add a vertical garden, it’ll create a …

Landscape Lighting Solutions: 7 Signs Your Business Should Upgrade Lighting Systems

Landscape Lighting Solutions: 7 Signs Your Business Should Upgrade Lighting Systems

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If your business has expensive energy bills, a dark and eerie parking lot, or your current lampposts and lighting fixtures are corroding, it might be time to make the investment in a new commercial lighting system. Depending on your industry, lighting can contribute anywhere from 20% to 50% of all electrical costs. As a result, changing outdated lighting systems can …

Recycled Planter Ideas: 5 Unexpected Ways To Recycle & Reuse Planters

Recycled Planter Ideas: 5 Unexpected Ways To Recycle & Reuse Planters

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According to Duke University, over 350,000 pounds of horticultural plastic waste litters the planet every year. You can help reduce this waste by recycling or reusing your old planters. It’s no secret we are big on reducing waste and saving the planet. After all, our planters are made from recycled materials and are recyclable at the end of their lifeline. …

7 Ways You Can Save Money On Commercial Landscape Lighting

7 Ways You Can Save Money On Commercial Landscape Lighting

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You can save a lot of money on commercial landscape lighting costs by analyzing your current system, switching to LED bulbs and investing in our resin-based long lasting lighting fixtures. The average commercial building in the US spends 35% of their total electricity consumption on lighting. 35% is pretty high if you take into consideration all other forms of electricity …