[Daniel Martin]

This is a great question, Gaelle!

I wanted to respond to bump it in hopes of getting you more responses.

Any certain part of the country you are interested in?

[Daniel Martin]

I personally feel you can’t go wrong with an Embassy Suites. A quality, free breakfast!

[Daniel Martin]

Micheal,

Have you looked at the ASLA Annual Meeting website? They have a list of hotels with special rates. It is helpful to them if you stay in those hotels. Outside of that, just check sites like hotels.com to find good rates at nearby hotels.

Congrats on winning Anova’s grant! That is a huge win!

Daniel

[Daniel Martin]

Jay, Not sure where you got the Permaloc prices, but Permaloc’s edging tends to be equal or less than steel. Especially for residential. Call the Permaloc offices and they should help you out.

[Daniel Martin]

No problem, Craig. We know we are not the solution for every designer on every job. We just try to make the highest quality products for as many varied applications as we can, so when the designer does need edging, he knows where to turn.

Thanks for all of your valuable input to the discussion.

[Daniel Martin]

Edging will also keep grass from growing into the bed area, as well as keep mulch from migrating into the grass. Everything in it’s place!

[Daniel Martin]

A quality edging will maintain the designer’s original intent. Each time a bed area is edged by hand the size and shape of the bed is altered by some degree. After years of hand maintenance the lines the designer originally drew won’t look the same.

[Daniel Martin]

Easily installed DIY!

[Daniel Martin]

Aluminum is a much better product, overall than either plastic or steel.  Aluminum won’t rust, rot, or breakdown. It is lightweight, flexible, easy to work with. It is safer, with a rounded bead on top and locking stakes.

Important to remember that all aluminum edging is not created equal though. Certain manufacturers make it to thin, and use outdated connection methods.

But most importantly, you said you want it to be inconspicuous. As Andrew stated, Permaloc CleanLine is  your best bet for a commercial or high end residential. For most residential jobs, Permaloc ProLine would be more than adequate.

[Daniel Martin]

Not to be picky, but you are actually looking to become LEED accredited, not certified. LEED certifies buildings and accredits people.

Having said that, I am a LEED AP and the process is fairly simple. You can do it in one step, taking two tests at once to be an AP, or in two steps, becoming a GA first and then an AP later.

Check out this page for more info: http://www.usgbc.org/leed/credentials

You an prepare by purchasing books through USGBC, using free material available online, and also by attending online classes available from a variety of sources.

It’s a great accredidation to have. Good luck!

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