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ar0193Quality landscaping may be the most cost-effective method of maximizing rents. Renting Value Instead of Cost: The Importance of Quality Landscaping Editor's Note: This article is based on a speech first given by Kenneth Danter, president of The Danter Company, to the Central Ohio Urban Forestry Conference, and since given to the Columbus (OH) Landscape Association. The second step in the process of putting a dollar value on landscaping was creating a method of identifying projects with the most outstanding landscaping. The landscaping Index was subjective, with points awarded on the following basis: 10 points for uses of trees and shrubbery, 10 points for use of flowers, and 10 points for general effect, which included quality of landscaping maintenance, the amount of landscaped space, whether there were picnic areas or walking The Danter Company 4 January 1993 Landsca2LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE GARDENING 1998 THE VICTORY GARDEN LANDSCAPE GUIDE by Thomas Wirth. 1992 LANDSCAPE REJUVENATION: REMODELING THE HOME LANDSCAPE by Bonnie Lee Appleton. DESIGNING YOUR OUTDOORHOME: LANDSCAPE PLANNING 1999 JOEL M. LERNER'S 101 HOME LANDSCAPING IDEAS: FOR StMarys-lawnsSt. Mary's General Hospital is an acute care facility with 900 employees and 168 beds. St. Mary's is only the second hospital in North America to formally develop and register their Environmental Management System to the ISO 14001 Standard in September, 2001. Summary of Landscaping Practices: Reducing and eliminating chemical use in current landscaping practices was first set as an objective and target in 2000, under the hospital's Environmental Management System. Since 2000, St. Mary's landscaping company has utilized natural pest and weed control methods such as aerating, re-seeded and fertilizing to achieve a thick, lush lawn. Due to the on-going development of the hospital resulting in changes in landscape, St. Mary's has retained the services of a recent graduate from the Landscape Architecture program at the University of Guelph, to design the landscape in line 5. If the project was designed by the entrant, a photo must be submitted depicting the landscape design plan. 6. Where applicable to aid in entry judging, landscape plans should be included with the entry, showing locations where photos were taken and overall scope of landscaping in entry. Awards program is open to all landscape architects, landscape designers, and commercial landscape firms that devote a major part of their business operation to landscape design, landscape installation, interior land-scape and/or landscape maintenance. Membership in the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) is not required to enter. All entry materials submitted become the property of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association and may be used for publication. If the project was designed by the entrant, a photo must be submitted depicting the landscape They indicate things you can do now to make your landscape more earth-friendly. Your landscape will still require some level of care from you, but not as much because you are working with the environment instead of against it. To learn how you can do all this and more, take a look at the following tactics for turning your yard into an environmentally-friendly and sustainable landscape. Consider it the foundation of your landscape similar to the foundation of your house. By selecting plants that are suited to the conditions of your location, you will reduce the work required to establish and maintain the plants and they will survive longer and look better in your landscape. Part of a sustainable landscape is analyzing how you use your lawn and the areas in which a different type of ground cover would be better. Selecting a plant that fits moisture and light conditions Cash BondI have read, understand and agree to the terms of this bond and the terms printed in the Village Ordinance Landscaping and Erosion Control Bond 30.07, as attached. All property owners constructing new homes, remodeling, constructing any type of building, whether residential, commercial or industrial, or performing any type of grading, landscaping or digging on their property, shall be responsible for the installation of landscaping and for maintaining proper erosion control measurers until such time as Any person making application for construction of a new home or building, expansion/alteration of an existing building, or construction of, or remodeling of any commercial or industrial building, or any property owner performing any grading, landscaping or digging on their property shall, before commencing any such project, post with the Village Treasurer a The research for this publication was funded by a summer scholarship from the Garden Club of America. The following numbers have been assigned for tracking and administrative purposes. Whether for beauty, drought tolerance, wildlife, or hardiness, homeowners in the arid west are beginning to look to natives as alternatives for their landscaping needs. Each year, more visitors to the native plant gardens at the BLM in Boise, Idaho are asking questions about the plants featured: their names, how to grow, and where to find them. In response to the enthusiasm over native plants and to encourage their use, this guide is meant to aid in their selection, placement, and growth. This guide was conceived and compiled by southwest Idaho gardeners with experience growing native plants. For the purposes of this guide, we have defined a "native plant" as one that evolved fences, and walks; and placement of hydro mulching for ground cover and for containment of soil, to include installation of irrigation control electrical wiring that will carry 24 volts or less. Content Outline The following shows the number of questions allocated to each content area on the exam. Subject Area Number of Questions The C-27 Landscaping Contractor examination is made up of 50 multiple-choice questions that are equally weighted. The minimum score required to pass this test is 75% correct. Candidates will have two hours to complete this exam. This exam is CLOSED BOOK. < The purpose of this chapter is to promote community health, safety and welfare by protecting natural vegetation, and setting development standards for landscaping, street trees, fences and walls. Walls, fences, trees and other landscape materials also provide vital screening and buffering between land uses. Landscaped areas help to control surface water drainage and can improve water quality, as compared to paved or built surfaces. Landscape coverage of the required landscaped area shall be at least 75% at the time of installation and 100% within three (3) years. Areas of commercial zones used for vehicle maneuvering, parking, loading, or storage shall be landscaped as follows: i. Parking lot landscaping, regardless of total landscaping required for the entire development, shall have a ratio of at least one tree for ten parking spaces. Landscaping in a parking or untitledComplete Estate Liquidation!! - NEW Landscaping Equipment GEORGE JOSEPH NURSERY - Canonsburg, PA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 at 9:30 a.m. - Canonsburg, PA (20 miles south of Pittsburgh via I-79) NEW Troy-Bilt Tractors NEW LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT! Complete Estate Liquidation!! - NEW Landscaping Equipment EXCELLENT SELECTION NEW LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT! how-to32If youíre looking for a landscape filled with good looking, easy-to-maintain plants that are well adapted to our climate, then native plant material may be your best bet. Trees, shrubs and flowers that occur naturally in our surroundings are, generally speaking, better adapted to local climate and soil conditions and more resistant to local disease and pests than are the more highly bred, exotic species. On the whole, native stock requires less of your time and money to maintain - they donít receive any extra moisture or fine manicuring in the depths of the forest! Because of their adaptations, native plants stand a greater chance of healthy, strong growth than most hybrid species. To begin planning your natural planting, take a look around our garden centre. Our staff will be happy to show you some of the native plants listed. In addition, we have many perennial 2 0 0 2 -1 200 Pictures in center circle (clockwise from top left): 1. Planter two in May. 2. Planter one in May. 3. Native plant in planter two thrives in its new home. 4. Planter one full of native, prairie plants in May. Pictures outside of center circle (clockwise from top left): 1. 5. Planter one in February--before Green Landscaping. | |
