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 Urban Landscapes Admin | Dec 28, 2021 | Landscape Architecture
Horticultural Therapy is an alternative or a supplementation to traditional talk therapy, similar to Equine Therapy or Art Therapy. Therapeutic gardening is a time-proven and highly researched practice that can assist in the healing of a vast array of mental and...
by John W. Olson | Jul 6, 2011 | Landscape Architecture
The residential landscape tends to vary by type and size in terms of the necessity of a professional landscape architect. A professional design from a landscape architect is certainly a great benefit for a homeowner, however there are instances where the fees may seem...
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 | Mar 21, 2011 | Landscape Architecture
I find that more often than not, turfgrass is the chosen landscape element for those ‘left-over’ areas in a landscape. Too often, turfgrass is located where it doesn’t necessarily fit or make sense. So you may ask, where does it make sense to have turfgrass?...
