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Coastal landscapes face additional pressures from things like high winds, floods, salty air and so forth. In order to overcome coastal landscape challenges, certain precautions must be taken during the installation process. Super storms are bigger than ever before. Recent super storms have caused a shift of attention towards building structures near hazardous coastal environments that can actually withstand these …
Concrete is a sustainable building material but it’s not highly recommended for planters because of its weight, tendency to crack and porous makeup. Our resin-based planters can be made to imitate the industrial look of concrete planters without the same drawbacks. While a concrete home may last many years and weather extremely harsh storms, concrete planters fail to have the …
There are three main components to commercial lampposts: The actual post, the lighting fixture, and the light bulb. The post, the fixture and the light bulb can create a multitude of common issues that impact the functionality of your commercial lighting systems. Common Problems With Light Bulbs There are a number of problems that arise from using traditional incandescent bulbs …
TerraCast Products is proud to provide eco-friendly planters, lampposts, and a wide variety of site furnishings for commercial and residential projects. We use sustainable manufacturing practices and carefully source all materials, all while creating products built to last over the long haul. Over the years, we have worked with many top-notch landscape designers and architects in order to secure the …
As winter settles over the United States, it’s that time again to winterize commercial landscaping. Without the proper tactics in place, plants are harmed by windburn, large branches collapse from snow load, and sprinkler systems are completely destroyed by a long freeze. The ability to properly winterize landscaping has a lot to do with the design process and the materials …
Comfortable seating, adequate lighting fixtures and nice golf club furnishings can all be used to make your golf club more desirable. Golfers have ample options when selecting a golf course to join or play at, in order to make your course the most desirable option it’s all about the details. Of course, the overall uniqueness and difficulty of your course …
Common commercial landscape lighting mistakes include creating light pollution, using too many of the same fixtures and employing energy-sucking bulbs. Commercial landscape lighting is a must-have to ensure the safety and security of your property, customers and employees. By avoiding the most common landscape lighting mistakes you can get the most out of commercial lighting. Here Are The Most Common …
The American Society of Landscape Architects’ (ASLA) Resilient Design Guide discusses innovative landscape designs capable of standing up to climate change and the increasing prevalence of natural disasters. Climate change is causing more natural disasters to take place. The ASLA is actively striving to improve design and retrofit communities with resilient landscaping. Otherwise, an unexpected disaster can cause all sorts …
In order to get the most out of modern outdoor planters they must be durable, paired with native plants and in-line with the overall style of your commercial or residential space, among other things. Modern outdoor planters reinvent the look and feel of your landscaping. Other benefits of planters include: -Adding greenery in areas with no soil (concrete jungles) or …
Did you know planters could enhance the overall safety, function and beauty of your city? New York City and other major US cities have used our planters to accomplish all of this and more. All it takes is a little greenery and some quality planning to create multi-functional spaces that enhance your city in more ways than one. How …
