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Large planters can be one of your very best friends when it comes to landscaping any yard, business or public space, but you’ve got to know how to handle them. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about large planters. Maybe you have poor soil, too much concrete, or you need a higher focal point for …

Shopping centers can be a big drain on the environment, but they don’t have to be if you follow EPA guidelines for sustainable shopping centers. Shopping centers of the future are being constructed and planned with sustainability in mind, otherwise the world, as we know it, won’t survive. The EPA has created a list of guidelines to building and updating …

Pulling off stage design that speaks to the performance is key to putting on any production without a hitch, these top tips for successful stage design will help you steal the show. The scene sets the backdrop for any story or experience, hence why your job as stage designer is so important. Here are some top tips for stage design …

These 8 unique public landscaping ideas offer the inspiration you need to create one of a kind results. 1. BUGA 05 Playground By Rainer Schmidt Landschaftsarchitekten Playgrounds are typically full of woodchips, grass, swing sets and slides but Landschaftsarchitekten had different ideas for his playground, which includes no play structures at all. Instead of swing sets and monkey bars he …

  If you plan on entertaining outside this summer you’re going to need a great outdoor eating area that works for both you and your guests. There are a number of tips and tricks you can utilize to score the perfect outdoor space for enjoying a casual BBQ or a fancy 5-course meal.  There are different types of outdoor eating …

If you’re thinking of adding fake plants to your home or office décor you might want to think again after hearing these drawbacks to fake plants. Fake plants might look nice at first but they aren’t alive and this fact will show. Sure, fake plants won’t shed leaves, need to be repotted, or require any water but you will be …

Going green isn’t just the way of the future, it’s the only way into the future. These 7 green business landscaping tips will improve overall efficiency and help the long-term survival of the environment. Without more sustainable ways of running small and large businesses our fragile ecosystem will eventually break, as could your entire business. Landscaping might not seem like too big a …

Having the best looking house on the block is easier than you think with these 9 best backyard design ideas of 2015. 1. Create A Perimeter Of Pretty Perennials Adding perimeters of flowers are all the rage this summer, as they make the perfect statement for your yard. You can create a perimeter of flowers around the entire border of …

A commercial planter must be built tough otherwise it won’t stand up to all of the wear and tear it will be succumbed to, no matter what. Anything that is out in a public space that gets a decent amount of traffic will be subject to all kinds of odd and often unexpected occurrences. Cheap plastic planters cannot stand up …

Parks exist all over the globe, giving people everywhere the opportunity to spend some time in the great outdoors, clear their head and get some exercise. Public parks serve so many different purposes, including boosting the value of surrounding neighborhoods, increasing socialization among neighbors and offering kids a safe place to play. When designing outdoor park furniture it’s important to …