Aside from high quality light, what do you expect from a driveway lamppost? Perhaps longevity, durability and style rank on your list of important lamppost qualities. There are a lot of options out there and while some lampposts are made to last a long time, others only claim to withstand the elements. For the most part, lampposts spend their entire …
What to Look For When Buying High Quality Park Site Furnishings
Durable, high quality park site furnishings can transform a public space into an ideal representation of your community. The appearance of public parks is so important. After all, according to a study conducted by Keep America Beautiful, 93% of homeowners said they would think twice before purchasing a home in a “dirty” neighborhood. Public parks represent their neighborhoods in many …
7 Tips to Install Energy Efficient Landscape Lighting
Energy efficient landscape lighting for commercial or residential projects offers greater security and aesthetic design, all while saving you money and reducing your overall energy usage. The following tips can help you accomplish the landscape lighting look you’re seeking with added benefits to boot. 1. Invest in Long Lasting Energy Efficient Landscape Lighting Regularly repurchasing rusted or worn-down fixtures is …
5 Surprising Benefits to Adding a Roof Garden
A roof garden is defined as a collection of greenery planted on top of a man-made structure. More and more urban buildings are installing roof gardens, and for plenty of good reasons. Adding rooftop planters offers countless benefits, including money-saving opportunities, reduced roof maintenance, and added energy efficiency. Benefits of adding a roof garden: Improve aesthetics Add a new amenity …
New York’s Times Square Design: Why Everyone is Talking About its Brilliance
Looking to redesign a mixed-use space, such as a public square, why not take inspiration from New York’s Times Square design? After all, it’s one of the most popularly visited spots on the planet and the most recent set of renovations left the square feeling more spacious and magical than ever before. If you haven’t visited Times Square in the …
Clay Pots Vs. Plastic Pots: Is There a Better Option for Garden Planters?
There are a lot of different options for garden planter materials, including clay, plastic, and resin-based pots. One thing’s for certain, both clay and plastic pots are popular but they are sure to cause you and your plants trouble in as little as a few seasons. On the other hand, resin-based planters offer greater durability to withstand the test of …
4 Creative Ways to Use Large Commercial Planters for Landscaping
Large commercial planters serve a variety of purposes including greeting customers, blocking off certain areas, and helping to control the flow of traffic. Large commercial planters also stand out better than smaller planters when placed near buildings that are 2+ stories high. Plus, larger planters can be used to house stand-out plants, including trees and larger shrubs. Some of the …
What is the Best Soil to Use in Commercial Planters?
You’ve got your big beautiful commercial planters from TerraCast ready to go—but what’s the best soil for potted plants? The higher quality soil you rely on, the healthier your plants are going to be. The thing is, the best soil for in-ground plants is drastically different from soil used for container planters. Gardening soil doesn’t provide the water, air or …
5 Innovative Public Square Design Ideas
Innovative public square design can improve neighborhood morale, increase home values, generate more retail sales, plus so much more. No space needs to go wasted, not with these great public square design ideas implemented in some of the world’s most highly trafficked locations, such as Times Square in New York City. We played a role in the development of all …
Golf Course Lighting Solutions That’ll Save You Money Over Time
Quality golf course lighting solutions should efficiently light the entire property while the posts themselves resist rust and corrosion. Light posts that cannot stand up to moisture, a few hits from sharp lawn mowers, landscape weed edgers or bumps from golf carts will not surpass the test of time. TerraCast Products offers superior golf course lighting solutions and we have …