Planters from Recycled Materials: All About Recycled Plant Pots

Planters from Recycled Materials: All About Recycled Plant Pots

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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 …

Self-Watering Planters + Other Green Landscaping Ideas That’ll Save You Time & Money

Self-Watering Planters + Other Green Landscaping Ideas That’ll Save You Time & Money

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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 …

An Alternative to Union Metal Light Poles: Resin-Based Lampposts

An Alternative to Union Metal Light Poles: Resin-Based Lampposts

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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 …

The Importance of Lightweight Pots for Balconies

The Importance of Lightweight Pots for Balconies

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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 …

The Coolest Way to Incorporate Tree Lights into Your Landscape Design

The Coolest Way to Incorporate Tree Lights into Your Landscape Design

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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 …

How to Prevent Light Fixtures from Rusting

How to Prevent Light Fixtures from Rusting

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A rusted lighting fixture doesn’t look good and creates an unappealing eyesore. Luckily, there are a couple things you can do to prevent light fixtures from rusting, regardless if they are on a residential or commercial property. Why Do Lighting Fixtures Rust? Unless you invest in lighting fixtures that are resistant to rust, it can be rather difficult to prevent …

The Best Bike Lane Bollards: 4 Things to Look For

The Best Bike Lane Bollards: 4 Things to Look For

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As bike lanes increase in popularity it is important to protect bikers, pedestrians, and motorists with the best bike lane bollards. A bike lane bollard is a physical barrier that separates a bike lane from motor traffic lanes. It provides an additional layer of awareness and protection on top of signs and lane markings. Bollards are placed on the side …

Brooklyn Planter TNF-60

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Practically refined, this substantial container is ideal for large trees or plants.  Brilliantly combining a modern sloped lip at its wide mouth and a traditionally robust tapered body, the Brooklyn Planter offers a unique profile.  Traditional from afar, modern at intimate distances. • A space changer at 5 feet across and 40″ tall. • Allows for more than 53 cubic feet of volume. …

4 Tips to Make Park Picnic Tables & Other Site Furnishings Last Longer

4 Tips to Make Park Picnic Tables & Other Site Furnishings Last Longer

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The addition of site furnishings can greatly enhance the look, feel, and usability of a park. Park site furnishings require a hefty upfront investment that you want to protect. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to ensure benches, picnic tables, receptacles, bike racks, and other site furnishings last as long as possible. A large grass field, a jungle …