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Planting a 96" Box Quercus agrifolia

Hello People, Does anyone have any words of wisdom to share or any resources to help guide me in the process of planting a 96" box specime…

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Guidelines for cost estimates

Hi I'm a student working on a residential design assignment.  The final part of the assignment involves costing out the materials and insta…

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Books on Landscape design Detailing.

Can anyone suggest good books on landscape detailing? I know the books by Michel Littlewood. Also, European Landscape architecture - Best p…

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Comparable playground surfacing to Landscape Structures stuff?

Hello All, Does anyone use a flexible interlocking mat system for residential playground use, other than Landscape Structures products? I…

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Secret to Roman Concrete

A bunch of sciencey type people did some sciencey type stuff and think they found the secret to the everlasting Roman concrete. Compared th…

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Steel Edging

Hi everyone, I recently started working for a design/build firm in Southern Arizona. The company does fairly standard landscapes (although…

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definitive book/resource for water feature design specifics?

Hey there:  I'm wanting to learn how to create a living water system feature, replete with info on best design practices for rainwater exch…

Started by Kerri A

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Tips / Tech sources on a artificial putting green

Hello All! I am in the works of designing a smaller scale putting green for a commercial clientele  and was curious if anyone has any good…

Started by Michael Volpe

1 Apr 26
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Planting a 96" Box Quercus agrifolia

Hello People, Does anyone have any words of wisdom to share or any resources to help guide me in the process of planting a 96" box specime…

Started by jennifer Bloch

13 Apr 20
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Tree Stakes

Hello People, Does anyone have experience with  Tomahawk Tree Stabilizers? http://www.borderconcepts.com/uploads/cms/file/Border_Concepts

Started by jennifer Bloch

8 Apr 18
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Runnel Sizing

Hello everyone, I'm working on a project for a park and am looking for some input on how to size runnels. Stormwater will be collected int…

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0 Apr 4

Construction document resources for LA on CAD

I was wondering whether there were any books or resources out on the web to teach construction documentation for LA on AutoCAD? I am trying…

Started by MG

16 Mar 14
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Tree Anchoring System

Hi all. I'm looking for a different anchoring system for trees in pots and rootballs. One of the classical system is to use wood and bands.…

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1 Jan 23
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Michael Volpe replied to Michael Volpe's discussion 'Comparable playground surfacing to Landscape Structures stuff?'
"I am in touch with Surface America now through my contact at Parkitecs here in ny, and good point on the frost heave,  Thanks for your help Tosh. Cheers"
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LARE practice tests

Aloha everyone,Ill be preparing for the LARE as I will be eligible in January. Just checking to see if anyone has practice exams that they would be willing to share?-WanyeSee More
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Craig Anthony replied to J. Robert Wainner's discussion 'AutoCAD & Photoshop color renderings'
"“…I really don't believe Landscape Architects have any business working at Engineering Firms.” Oh boy, you certainly are a little out of touch Bob. In this economic climate LAs should work anywhere they can get an honest…"
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J. Robert Wainner replied to J. Robert Wainner's discussion 'What QUESTIONS would a University LA Student most like to ASK of a Professional Landscape Architect?'
"Hello Jacob; I agree.  Everyone has creative abilities and tend to express them in a wide variety of ways.  I can tell you, Landscape Architecture is a fascinating profession!  And, it 's been an incredible opportunity for me to…"
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