4 Park Design Ideas to Inspire Your Next Project

4 Park Design Ideas to Inspire Your Next Project

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Park design is not the same thing it used to be 20 years ago. Parks are getting bigger, greener, and more functional – as well as showing up in some of the most unlikely spaces. Here are some of the coolest park design ideas to inspire your next project! 4 Inspirational Park Designs to Gain Insight From 1. The Redesign …

6 Tips for Better Commercial Landscaping

6 Tips for Better Commercial Landscaping

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Commercial landscaping is an important part of your business image but pulling off the perfect look takes precise planning and forethought. Here are some easy to follow tips that’ll make all the difference when it comes to designing winning commercial landscaping. It’s easy to overlook the importance of quality landscaping, but it makes a big statement about who are you …

Bus Stops in the Netherlands Are Getting Green Roofs – Here’s Why

Bus Stops in the Netherlands Are Getting Green Roofs – Here’s Why

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There are countless benefits to green rooftops – they are better for the environment, help reduce electricity costs, and offer a pick-me-up for everyone who sees them. That’s why we are so excited to hear that bus stops in the Netherlands are getting green rooftops. Every single bus stop in the city of Utrecht (that’s 316 bus stops) are getting …

5 Tips to Make Planters Fuller and More Beautiful

5 Tips to Make Planters Fuller and More Beautiful

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Struggling to make your planters look full and beautiful all year long? The struggle is especially real during the peak heat of summer when even the hardiest plants often wilt, brown and struggle to withstand the heat. We’ve got you covered with these fail-proof tips for beautiful planters all year long. 5 Fail-proof Tips for Beautiful Planters #1. Find the …

Are Bike Lanes in the US Safe? A Unique Insider Look

Are Bike Lanes in the US Safe? A Unique Insider Look

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People are going undercover to see how safe US bike lanes really are, and the results are rather frightening. For starters, we’ll take a look at one reporter’s viewpoint after pedaling through six cycling corridors in NYC. Then, we’ll take a look at how Uber and Lyft drivers are treating bike lanes. Lastly, we’ll go over some ways to make …

Campus Landscaping: How to Build Better University Campuses

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Some of the most treasured spaces on university campuses across the US are outdoor spaces. That’s why campus landscaping is such an important part of a school’s identity. Students tend to remember walking through pathways, reading in a grassy field, or studying at an open-air table. Campus landscaping could arguably even influence a student to choose one school over another. …

Cyclists Use Toilet Plungers to Create Their Own Bike Lane Barriers in NYC

Cyclists Use Toilet Plungers to Create Their Own Bike Lane Barriers in NYC

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We’ve stressed the importance of bike lane barriers countless times in our blog – they make cyclists feel safer, reduce collisions between motorists and bikers, and so forth. To further drive home the importance of bike lane barriers, we thought we’d share this eye-catching story about how cyclists in NYC have employed toilet plungers, of all things, to create bike …

4 Great Green City Projects That’ll Inspire You

4 Great Green City Projects That’ll Inspire You

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The majority of pollution is produced in the biggest cities around the world. That’s why it’s refreshing to see cities working hard to implement green projects that make a difference. From Hamburg, Germany to Albuquerque, New Mexico, we are looking at some of the most innovative green city projects around the globe. 4 Green City Projects Worth Taking Inspiration From …

5 Eco-friendly Products for Shopping Centers

5 Eco-friendly Products for Shopping Centers

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As the world shifts in a greener direction, the demand for eco-friendly materials has extended to shopping centers around the nation.  Lampposts, receptacles, planters, benches, walkways, parking spots – designing a shopping center is no small task, especially when you want eco-friendly materials. Luckily, TerraCast Products makes it easier than ever to outfit your shopping center with high quality, long …