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11 Movies All Landscape Architects Should See

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Like most people, I love sitting back and enjoying a great movie. Some movies are the equivalent to junk food for the mind, mind-numbing movies that make you laugh, cry, or a combination of both. Then, every once in a while, you watch a film that feels like more than just another movie. A film that speaks to you, offers …

Avoid These 7 Biggest Landscaping Fails

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Businesses and residential properties share one major thing in common: they both want great looking landscaping. If almost everyone wants their yard to look excellent, what is it that makes some landscapes look less than impressive? There are numerous mistakes that can be made when planning for landscaping, including not planning at all. In order to achieve the best looking …

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7 Reasons Resin Planters Are Number One

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When buying outdoor planters it’s important to consider the materials used in the manufacturing process. Outdoor planters have to battle off the sun, snow, dogs lifting their legs, and birds dropping off splattered white packages, not to mention the constant fluctuation between hot and cold temperatures. With so much going against your outdoor landscaping products, it’s no wonder people end …

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Top 7 Reasons To Rethink Stone Planters

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Stone planters may be beautiful, but they are also bloated with drawbacks. There are a number of reasons that stone planters can cause more headaches than they are worth. If you are thinking about investing in stone planters, we must warn you there are a few things you should know before casting the first stone. In this blog we detail …

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6 Ways To Make Commercial Landscaping Stand Out

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People judge everything they see, including your landscaping. If your business is lacking curb appeal, customers judge this regardless if they notice they are doing it or not. On the other hand, nice looking corporate landscaping attracts judgments and attention in a good way. It’s not just customers that enjoy nice looking commercial landscaping, employee moral and productivity increases when …

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8 Golf Course Design And Maintenance Tips

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Golf is a popular sport played by many, but did you know that in 2013 more golf courses closed their doors than held a grand opening? In the US, 2012 saw 14 new golf courses open their doors with a fresh expanse of green grass to lure in golfers. At the same time, a total of 15 golf courses were …

6 Harmful House Plant Bugs and How To Get Rid Of Them

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There are a number of bugs that can infest your plants, either indoors or outdoors. If you notice your plant is not growing the same as it once did, is a different color, or has visible bugs on it, you need to take action in order to save your potted plant. Plants are known to bring around bugs, after all …

6 Features Your Outdoor Patio Design Needs

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How often do you use your patio space? Or rather, how much do you actually like your patio space? If both questions cause you to shrug your shoulders, there are plenty of ways to spruce up your patio. Perhaps even turning it into your new favorite spot to hang out. Here are 6 inspirational ideas you can add to your …

Tips For Commercial Landscape Lighting

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When the average individual visits a public place, they almost always take the landscape lighting for granted. Lighting helps safely guide people through a premise, and is expected to be there. Yet, when a dark pathway presents itself, or an unexpected step trips you up, you suddenly wonder where are the lights? For commercial landscaping you must have sufficient lighting …

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The US Green Building Council

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The world is being polluted at a faster rate than the damage can be undone. If we want a nice environment for future generations to call home we have to start reevaluating the ways business is often conducted. Since our origin back in 1970, TerraCast has been concerned with the environment in every step of our manufacturing processes. Our drive …