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Sounds like a low-tech version of structural soils.

Check the trunk and the taper, that ain’t no young tree.

I think that it is just a young tree.

On a related note, has anyone used the ‘Swedish’ system for under a sidewalk? It incoporates layers of rock for holding water and supporting surrounding pavement then washing in of soil around the planted area.

Last month, LA Magazine had an article about acquiring work overseas or in the mideast. While it seems that the answer to the abysmal amount of work here in the US these days is to turn your life upside down and move to another part of the world, many pitfalls, questionable ethics and cultural differences can turn that idea into a bad decision.…[Read more]

I think it looks great! That is just what I was asking about at the beginning of the thread. Too bad about the narrow strip between the cars, but the juniper appear to be doing awesome so it does not look bad. Many city codes do not take into account the soil volume needed for trees and require more than necesary in parking lots. The design i…[Read more]

Would love to utilize existing vegetation as a starting point. From this picture I can make out about one species that seems to be successful, grass.  I wish we could have budgeted for a localized vegetation inventory, or even additional site visits.  Unfortunately however, this picture + google earth are the extent of my resources.

Henry, i’m very sorry that the website could not provide you with the required information as it is being updated, and will give you all the information in a while. Our company is one of the leading Landscape/Design companies in Pakistan and has the largest portfolio in terms of clients. They range from Government to private projects and r…[Read more]

It definitely makes sense to get in tune with what is naturally occuring in the environments that the project is in. I still think you need to, as an LA, formulate a pallet to use in order to design a landscape that is designed to its intended use. The purpose is not to restore a natural environment, but to make the built environment more closely…[Read more]

I respect you for posting a picture as these always bring critiques out of the woodwork. I totally agree that the bulb is what is necessary for the survival of the tree and the groundcover is functional, green, safe, and looks good.
 
But why have the double curb hell strip down the middle? It does not look functional, does not allow for a…[Read more]

Looks like the tree has be lollipopped!

Well, there ARE more trees in the lot!  They’re out of the frame.  That strip between the rows was too narrow, and if I had one on the right side of the bulb it would block the directory sign.

I know that down here in SC/zone 8, wax myrtles and live oaks would do pretty well in that environment.  But I agree with the others who have suggested you see what is doing well already and add to it.  Nature knows best.

1. Do they have craigslist in the Philippines?
2. I can guarantee the successful establishment of a landscape design studio anywhere in SE Asia if you can provide me with government clearance to poses small amounts of hashish, bi-monthly all-expense-paid trips to Bangkok and a 2.5 million dollar advance in order to properly research suitable…[Read more]

I like that it is all green, has adequate space for the tree roots, and safe  with unobstructed views, but …. one tree?

Here’s one I did that was planted in ’06 or ’07.  Photo was taken last year.  Its in central NJ.  I was surprised that there was such great (total!) coverage by the ground cover junipers.  In this case, the owner really cares about maintenance.  They even put up little signs asking people to use the walkways and not step on the groundcover!  Its i…[Read more]

Crushed stone is pretty much ALL they would use in Las Vegas since organic mulches dry up and blow away.  Same thing in Phoenix, from what I’ve seen.  I guess there are plenty of other nefarious activities that people can preoccupy themselves with there so I never noticed a problem with it as projectiles, door openers, etc.  And there it is so dry…[Read more]

Where can you find landscape architects?  Just place some online ads.  The resumes will come pouring in.  As for set up costs, you need to figure out how much space you’ll need and then talk to some commercial realtors about leasing such space.  Desks, computers &  CAD & Adobe CS software, my very rough ballpark is about $15K each.  Going to insur…[Read more]

I think you had it right when you said this:

but ultimately it comes down to whether I would prefer to design predominantly indoor or outdoor spaces.

I know a lot of people on here are concerned about the job market, and most of them with good reason, but I think it is very short sited to base a decision on what you want to do with the rest of…[Read more]

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