by Urban Landscapes Admin | Jul 14, 2022 | Landscape Architecture, Streetscapes, Sustainability
The tree lawn, otherwise described as the parkway, planting strip, or even the hell strip, is the space between the curb and the sidewalk. Generally, landscape architects specify turfgrass for these hostile environments. I can’t think of a single circumstance...
by John W. Olson | Mar 28, 2011 | Landscape Architecture
I have assembled some very basic rules regarding the design of a turfgrass lawn. This is provided in a manner for a homeowner, or the do-it-yourselfer, to effectively design an efficient turfgrass lawn. The design of a turfgrass area should simultaneously be designed...
by John W. Olson | Jan 5, 2011 | Landscape Architecture, Streetscapes
We can always tell if a plant is in need of water based on its appearance. Specifically, we see the need in the color of the plant’s foliage. However, not all plants are created equally in this respect. Trees in particular do not show their need for water...
