https://land8.com/members/danielkovach/activity/ Activity feed for Daniel Kovach. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:22:49 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 2e3d9d122001722e02d7406b5e1a104e https://land8.com/activity/p/44104/ Mon, 20 Nov 2017 23:11:41 +0000 0 370130bf762a7eedc0c0ed96b2e49285 http://land8.com/forums/topic/leed-ndc-vs-ap-sites/#post-151064 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:56:14 +0000 SITES is specific to the site (from the building skin out) and can apply to projects that would not be certifiable in LEED such as parks, streetscape and similar.  Go to sustainable sites to find out more.  Especially review the pilot certified projects.

]]> 0 20683c52fdabf17e1404f80b31dbb0f0 http://land8.com/forums/topic/at-a-crossroads/#post-156263 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:27:13 +0000 Find your passion and pursue it with passion.  Susan Hatchell, ASLA
In this “New Normal” we need to all be seeking how we can make a living in ways that feed our interest so we can endure the down times.  While working the auto parts store may be needed to pay the rent, keep an eye on the goal.  I was fortunate during another recession in the 80’…[Read more]

]]> 0 5fe8586375e89f641d94ab6d1e73c259 https://land8.com/forums/topic/big-box-parking-lots/#post-157790 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:05:29 +0000 Thanks for your comment.
Those plants are also good performers in the western Great Basin, WITH irrigation, of course with our normal 7-10″ annual precip.  Good thing we have some local ordinances that require a certain amount of growth AND irrigation for these things…  Do you any mulch on the ground surface to protect plants from foot and s…[Read more]

]]> 0 f848d38f21461da7dbf59f374c77e45b https://land8.com/forums/topic/big-box-parking-lots/#post-157793 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:50:46 +0000 Les,
I certainly appreciate the use of landscape in umique and multiple ways as you mention, but how does one educate the user about the porpose of the landscape?  (I once saw a couple rabbits feet and some fur in a parking area; with a very satisfied looking Great Horned Owl perched in the adjacent London Plane.)  I’ve generally found, along with…[Read more]

]]> 0 06f37ebbbe96ea53ea5bedba453caafe https://land8.com/forums/topic/big-box-parking-lots/#post-157794 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:43:50 +0000 I am, in fact being called on to deal with an existing parking lot; I’m afraid that I will find “buckets” in compacted soils where plants are “installed”…  While a monoculture is not highly desireable, the use of proven plants has a place.  Do you see any push back from using Tuckaroo ALOT??

]]> 0 350e951f7528072e52a8b1db36235a82 https://land8.com/forums/topic/big-box-parking-lots/#post-157795 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:34:07 +0000 Jeffrey,
Thank you for your response with regard to goat trails and nature paths.  While shade is an important element to any large paved area, I’m more interested in the ground surface in this case.  I have also leaned toward ornamental grasses and barriers.  If established, they seem to work well.
Silva Cells were installed about 3 years ago in…[Read more]

]]> 0 cfd40838d560448fffc8deecbd881208 https://land8.com/forums/topic/tree-stump-seating-for-tot-play-area/#post-158675 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:53:52 +0000 Good suggestions, all!!  However (play dramitic musical theme…) this project is located on an Air Force base outside Las Vegas, Nevada.  Not too many trees being felled down the road, and we are dealing with federal specifications that are quite… specific.  Materials are not specified except for a few to be used on a wood deck to be made of…[Read more]

]]> 0 fa75666fdc5fa4c2a9ec9e0de6de00fd https://land8.com/forums/topic/how-are-you-irrigating-trees/#post-158850 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:18:23 +0000 Tanya,  It’s great that you have a client willing to expend the effort necessary for proper maintenance of even sparse planting.  We run into situations where commercial project incorporates large site areas and the local governing authority mandates 90% coverage of plant material within three years.  We have very successful native plantings in th…[Read more]

]]> 0 4f9e9de2efa595e1c1ef39ec11a79bd0 https://land8.com/forums/topic/how-are-you-irrigating-trees/#post-158852 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:37:50 +0000 …somewhat densely planted …xeriscapes … 
Interesting play on words, but I get what you mean.  Isn’t it interesting how the magnitude of water us is affected by the quantity of plant material.
 
Thanks all for the conversation; I’ve worked with most of these options at one time or another and pretty much agree with everyone.

]]> 0 175a8d923e842214610ebe1c3afbae9f https://land8.com/forums/topic/how-are-you-irrigating-trees/#post-158853 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:17:04 +0000 In an arid area (10″ annual) precipitation…  There are some riparian zones and the occasional shallow water table.

]]> 0 38baa4eb65559e005e2f6e16a2aefd42 https://land8.com/forums/topic/how-are-you-irrigating-trees/#post-158859 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:51:36 +0000 Doug,
Thanks for the response.  I too have used RWS tubes; where do you locate them in relationship to the root ball and do you have any concerns about getting water to the actual root ball during plant establishment?
Do you arrange drip emitters on loops (circles) of drip tube around the tree?

]]> 0 685d76c9db2d859bb6dcd7a8a07d7f47 https://land8.com/forums/topic/recessed-utility-access-lids-for-unit-pavers/#post-159536 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:01:40 +0000 Ernst; Yes, I’ve been to this site.  Good information, but I didn’t find much direction on manufacturers there.  Thanks

]]> 0 4c6bf5cc7ff2a2adc5bc3df8fb3306a3 https://land8.com/forums/topic/recessed-utility-access-lids-for-unit-pavers/#post-159537 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:00:52 +0000 Are there no US manufacturers of these products out there??

]]> 0 edb1a96ebe6f010836331d3330336e2e https://land8.com/forums/topic/recessed-utility-access-lids-for-unit-pavers/#post-159540 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:10:10 +0000 Geoffrey; Thanks for the reply.  This is a utility trench between an electrical transformer and the main distribution room for a senior apartment building.  (The transformer is located very near the main entry to the building to access the electrical room located very near the main entry by the architect; Hmmmm…..)  The power company requires an…[Read more]

]]> 0 dd3dc9875036de1a73fd32dda1a60740 https://land8.com/forums/topic/what-is-going-on-here/#post-172751 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:35:44 +0000 Is the structure in the upper right of the photo intended to be an overflow from the landscape area?  (I can’t tell how the grading is working in the foreground…)  In several areas, run-off needs to be retained on site up to the <___> year storm.  This may make sense out of the stone, being intended as a filter zone(??)

]]> 0 a16f412c91e2f5044be7bf1539669ac7 https://land8.com/forums/topic/landscape-architects-volunteering-in-haiti/#post-171603 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:21:52 +0000 Now that a few months have passed; what is the report?
Has anyone actually made a trip to Haiti? If so, what are your impressions?

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