Land8 | jennifer Bloch | Activity https://land8.com/members/jenniferbloch/activity/ Activity feed for jennifer Bloch. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:43:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 8c6e01d3d1e59d215bd2116a5eb25526 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Telescoping Gate Mechanism - residential US in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/telescoping-gate-mechanism-residential-us/#post-151925 Thu, 28 May 2015 18:44:22 +0000 Thank you!

]]> 0 a8691bb2d20e534b8d8777e41e032833 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Planting a 96" Box Quercus agrifolia in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/planting-a-96-box-quercus-agrifolia/#post-155190 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:09:21 +0000 Thanks Scott. JB

]]> 0 a64b3d40e07703737ac8707ca05d6433 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Planting a 96" Box Quercus agrifolia in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/planting-a-96-box-quercus-agrifolia/#post-155191 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:50:41 +0000 Darren,

Thank You.

JB

]]> 0 e5b1c228df46c6323b0d177663940139 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Tree Stakes in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/tree-stakes/#post-155208 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:43:04 +0000 Thank you so very much Andrew.

JB

]]> 0 f60c3d83295726f68b0f5f2039ba7b2c jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Tree Stakes in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/tree-stakes/#post-155210 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:27:02 +0000 I think the same Rob. Thanks.

]]> 0 8f5961743506c27e2a563e428884a0d8 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Planting a 96" Box Quercus agrifolia in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/planting-a-96-box-quercus-agrifolia/#post-155194 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:43:53 +0000 Thanks Toby.

Tree Staples query was for this tree and others on this project. This is for a ground up residence and the architect/team member called for a specimen Oak to be planted in an area where there are already Oaks – aesthetically and plant community-wise it makes sense to me so I’m on board. But irrigated continuously it cannot be because…[Read more]

]]> 0 09c45f51456d4428f35bbdc55075973d jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Planting a 96" Box Quercus agrifolia in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/planting-a-96-box-quercus-agrifolia/#post-155196 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:24:33 +0000 I am not needing “methodology”. I am inquiring about planting detail. I have never planted a tree so large and am not sure how to anchor it – am thinking tree staples but?  It will be planted in the Fall, and I’m specifying drip irrigation – but still should I call out that it is to be watered/soaked immediately upon planting? This is what I…[Read more]

]]> 0 3e3e9f272845c3696cb63cc786b0bacd jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Planting a 96" Box Quercus agrifolia in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/planting-a-96-box-quercus-agrifolia/#post-155197 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:21:26 +0000 I think you read this incorrectly Jordan. I am taking no liability. The thing is a client can come after me regardless so I am making a note that I am not responsible in the specs. In any case – my initial question had nothing to do with liability – and is chiefly concerning any specifics to insure that the tree is planted well. thanks – Jennifer

]]> 0 20381c906cc98977e279d71af9de243f jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Tree Stakes in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/tree-stakes/#post-155212 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:31:35 +0000 Thanks Toby.

]]> 0 d44963253aa6eb5975614e4d7215fcc2 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Planting a 96" Box Quercus agrifolia in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/planting-a-96-box-quercus-agrifolia/#post-155200 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:28:42 +0000 thanks Toby.
It is a Quercus agrifolia. Field grown and then put in a container – or box. The actual tree hasn’t been selected yet so I have no idea how long it has been in the box or will have been…

It is for a client. The contractor is purchasing it. I am providing construction detail for installation. I am not responsible if it dies. I will…[Read more]

]]> 0 e13eb500a59a0cea605869ec663d55f7 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Tree Stakes in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/tree-stakes/#post-155214 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:42:09 +0000 Yes – looks like the same technology. Do you have any firsthand experience with these Toby? Wondering if they are as reliable as stakes and guy wires?  Thanks!

]]> 0 1d6c079a1b528d35756296930d5ae01c jennifer Bloch replied to the topic California Supplemental Exam in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/california-supplemental-exam-2/#post-176338 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:44:04 +0000 Thanks John.

It took 2 weeks from passing the CSE to receive my license and I used Acorn Sales and sent for my stamp immediately.

🙂

]]> 0 0164e49199f943ed183b74342e1f26b5 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic What do you think of my portfolio cover? in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME https://land8.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-think-of-my-portfolio-cover/#post-155258 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:33:23 +0000 personally – i think you can lose the word portfolio. I think all that it requires is your name, date and course of study – the text should be small in my opinion

]]> 0 6f7187c50cca20a783b6509b469614b8 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic What do you think of my portfolio cover? in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME https://land8.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-think-of-my-portfolio-cover/#post-155259 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:30:25 +0000 Hi Luke.

I’ve read the comments of others about not communicating Landscape Architecture. It spoke to me. I’m a licensed Landscape Architect. I would love to receive that portfolio on my desk and would be curious about the mind of the person who thought to do something a-typical and who had an artful eye. What kind of firm do you want to work…[Read more]

]]> 0 a3a68d3380596f8cf2b0f0ec286f9779 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic What do you think of my portfolio cover? in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME http://land8.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-think-of-my-portfolio-cover/page/2/#post-155272 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:10:03 +0000 love it. (all the scale figures in my thesis were cats)
makes me think of rome and the cat population.

]]> 0 3ff0b5e07339a65e3bd1203d5ae8e65b jennifer Bloch replied to the topic California Supplemental Exam in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/california-supplemental-exam-2/#post-176340 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:06:51 +0000 Thank you Toby.

]]> 0 5f5c56b31d87b0ecc9dcdb8453d97a04 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic California Supplemental Exam in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/california-supplemental-exam-2/#post-176342 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:39:49 +0000 Thank you Daniel.

]]> 0 9e4adfff099344f66993ba37ab417f99 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic California Supplemental Exam in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/california-supplemental-exam-2/#post-176344 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:04:44 +0000 Thank you, Toby. Would you give me more on the “on-your-own issue” in regard to getting the stamp? I do fall into the need stamp asap category though millions isn’t exactly the amount of concern.  How is the stamp issued? JB

]]> 0 931c9474bc8ecc001dd2d863c76d37f4 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic California Supplemental Exam in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/california-supplemental-exam-2/#post-176346 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:55:16 +0000 Hi There,
I’m about to take the CSE. Thanks all for you advice as posted here. I’m wondering upon passing, how long does it take to receive the actual stamp and to be able to use the title and practice?
Thanks – Jennifer

]]> 0 6a9ce6c63ead4a58f23c1ca13fbf8686 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic LARE - Section 4? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE http://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-section-4/#post-155927 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:10:41 +0000 Hi, I took it and passed. I agree with Leslie above.

]]> 0 ecd46a164dd9e5a5e8b8657ab1b3ca01 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic LARE - Section 4? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE http://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-section-4/#post-155930 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 18:32:04 +0000 Thanks a bunch Leslie.
~Jennifer

]]> 0 8ac5a69da85c8757cd8ff1f04c7faefc jennifer Bloch replied to the topic LARE - Section 4? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE http://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-section-4/#post-155932 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 07:28:34 +0000 Thanks Leslie,
I have previously passed section D but now need to retake due to not having passed E.  
I wonder if you are familiar with D? And if so, how you would compare the two tests.
Best Wishes – Jennifer

]]> 0 a5de2e183d6274ed58747c9df352dd6d jennifer Bloch replied to the topic LARE sections 3 and 4 - new format intel needed in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-sections-3-and-4-new-format-intel-needed/#post-156219 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:17:42 +0000 Has anyone taken Section 4? Is there any experience to share yet?

]]> 0 d8f13f72ca2e0e0fbbbea49c26ea0aae jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Panhandling Tree in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/panhandling-tree/#post-156914 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:19:46 +0000 poor tree

]]> 0 765108aadbb23c3168276c01960da4af jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Intellectual Property Rights in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/intellectual-property-rights/#post-157238 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:40:20 +0000 i would recommend writing the note:  “DESIGN ONLY. NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION” on each of your drawings unless your drawings are Construction Documents or unless they are being used to attain approval from Building or Planning. This note will clearly speak to the fact that you are not intending the drawing to be built as drawn and will help prove (if…[Read more]

]]> 0 bd0e33cd7a191075e9109da788e2d0e3 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic What is VALUE PROPOSITION for Landscape Architects? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/what-is-value-proposition-for-landscape-architects/#post-158317 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:01:03 +0000 hi chris –  in my experience civils do not use grading as a design tool but they execute grading like an engineer (without certain sensitivities). there’s a difference. imho

]]> 0 4347e33c81f507b1582f8161b2be5276 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic What is VALUE PROPOSITION for Landscape Architects? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/what-is-value-proposition-for-landscape-architects/page/2/#post-158330 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:10:49 +0000 imho 
Grading/Drainage is perhaps the one thing that all LA’s must be able to do that most architects, etc… cannot.

]]> 0 20649fdbace94513655e0ee09b08c008 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Cal Licensure...Liability in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE http://land8.com/forums/topic/cal-licensure-liability/#post-158591 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:20:59 +0000 the firm isn’t a landscape architecture firm if the owners/principals are not landscape architects. 
the firm isn’t allowed to do any work in the profession of landscape architecture.
schematic plans landscape plans for private residential projects (without call-outs) and planting plans (without specifications) are the only drawings that the firm…[Read more]

]]> 0 3cb53dd38c1d14e63ee9d562b2b662c5 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic San Francisco in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/san-francisco/#post-158878 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:21:16 +0000 the MLK memorial at Yerba Buena Gardens near MOMA, the insane bamboo garden at 560 Mission Street (Hart Howerton LA, Cesar Pelli architect…), and across the street 555: sculptural green wall and fixtures, and also the landscape and fixtures in the outdoor space by the jewish museum  (all these things are on Mission Street – in a concise area)….

]]> 0 3ca975dc09536db5920b74f248dbdfbb jennifer Bloch replied to the topic San Francisco in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/san-francisco/#post-158889 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:30:22 +0000 parklets:    http://sfpavementtoparks.sfplanning.org/

]]> 0 00f6d120dde6942861b6493edce40431 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Plant materials that will survive gray water irrigation in California in the forum PLANTS & HORTICULTURE http://land8.com/forums/topic/plant-materials-that-will-survive-gray-water-irrigation-in-california/#post-159266 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:33:24 +0000  is alkaline or or acidic? plant accordingly. i would avoid drought tolerant natives.

]]> 0 6266b22a838a79b51e63a9ae0375d1e2 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Available certifications for landscape architects in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/available-certifications-for-landscape-architects/#post-159271 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:26:57 +0000 you could become an arborist or get a landscape contractors license.
 

]]> 0 257322c2a472fb7309e81f70f0266125 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Non-RLA's using the title Landscape Architect in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/non-rlas-using-the-title-landscape-architect/page/4/#post-163329 Sun, 22 May 2011 20:07:55 +0000 I’m new to this thread – but having recently and successfully taken the multi-choice sections of the LARE, I thought it was worth noting that while one may not need to be a member of the ASLA, the LARE still tests for ASLA codes of conduct. And until one has taken these tests and understands the process of passing them, one will not fully…[Read more]

]]> 0 69520792f0eeaac18ba8fa59374a6606 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic If you are not a registered LA, why haven't you gotten the stamp? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/if-you-are-not-a-registered-la-why-havent-you-gotten-the-stamp/#post-162870 Sat, 21 May 2011 21:33:22 +0000 Architects legally can stamp the landscape documents in CA if they have directly supervised the work being done; but why rely on an architect when it is possible as a licensed landscape architect to stamp the drawings without having to be supervised…legally?

]]> 0 58097bb44834527f34c984a4dd9b1286 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic design build work and looking for talent in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/design-build-work-and-looking-for-talent/#post-163233 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:07:19 +0000 asla job lisitng – search resumes – free

]]> 0 50452cfa85500fbfd5f0ab1e818cb22c jennifer Bloch replied to the topic earthquake Japan in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/earthquake-japan/page/2/#post-164181 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:26:18 +0000 Architecture for Humanity – Cameron Sinclair has begun organizing his efforts

]]> 0 6d788191418024d12c29391b3273eb51 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Section C and E Scores are up....good luck! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/section-c-and-e-scores-are-up-good-luck/#post-164698 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:20:17 +0000 Elizabeth Renton clearly states that she paid for the score verification process after having the redline review.

]]> 0 2ccc73b0ab04eaac51344e9b827b7971 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Section C and E Scores are up....good luck! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/section-c-and-e-scores-are-up-good-luck/#post-164704 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:43:40 +0000 Ordinarily I wouldn’t give such a blunt + ignorant comment the time of day mauiBob; but
these redlines hardly seem ‘frivolous’. If not for the redline review in Elizabeth Renton’s case, she wouldn’t have discovered that she actually passed.
Congratulations Elizabeth. 
 
 

]]> 0 bfffc555e467eb91aa5de10248f66075 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Can you suggest a different material? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/can-you-suggest-a-different-material/#post-165318 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:59:45 +0000 another option:  
you could pour concrete (integrally colored) for the risers and retaining edges. it would cost more than the wood (maybe) but it would never rot out and it costs less than stone and looks better than those stone-wanna-be-paver-systems like keystone. the longevity factor might make the case for the investment.
You could do u…[Read more]

]]> 0 cf820ee951ee7e115ac598c7b543cb3e jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Green Wall Plants - Particularly Succulents in the forum PLANTS & HORTICULTURE https://land8.com/forums/topic/green-wall-plants-particularly-succulents/#post-165544 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:33:27 +0000 In the Bay Area  (will presume you mean outside…) – well, I like airplants. And also sedum(varieties) and iceplant (varieties). also Ficus pumilla repens to grow directly on walls in deep shade. I have used these plants from Hillsborough up to Coastal Sonoma, in Marin, SF (the sunset) and in Berkeley down by the water….

]]> 0 528719233f1e8ff25e4a7cf62226e009 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Do you recognise this place? in the forum PLACES & SPACES https://land8.com/forums/topic/do-you-recognise-this-place/#post-173624 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:28:00 +0000 I bet it looks quite different in winter…and I agree with Sherman Runions comment – be careful especially in tender habitats – the plant is a maintenance issue…it is aggressive and could destroy structures too – but I have seen cool things done with it in urban environments in Lausanne Switzerland…quite succesfully…

]]> 0 6e1ffe69ef25008dcb51e8ad981e5fec jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Bali style in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/bali-style/#post-165593 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:53:43 +0000 mark – I randomly came upon this today:  http://www.summerwood.com/products/gazebos/bali-tea-house.html
 
jennifer

]]> 0 7d2532498b1e471d9de4659788b68dd9 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Bali style in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/bali-style/#post-165595 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:44:21 +0000 i like to look at hotel websites to get ideas. Tablet Hotels website is a good source for me. Here is a link to their listings in…[Read more]

]]> 0 c488e1e0a1cdfd9109510c7537ae68db jennifer Bloch replied to the topic LARE TESTING HOAX!? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-testing-hoax/page/3/#post-177012 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:56:47 +0000 because they asked for 2% and they are testing your ability to follow directions.

]]> 0 387bca8ab121c6111505b7240c8273cb jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Prep for March Exams in Silicon Valley? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/prep-for-march-exams-in-silicon-valley/#post-166171 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:45:53 +0000 contact ray freeman – he has classes in the sausalito headlands – he is located in berkeley

]]> 0 19899aaee50e8376a5b9577fe2b62130 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Mexican Feather Grass: Substitution in the forum PLANTS & HORTICULTURE https://land8.com/forums/topic/mexican-feather-grass-substitution/#post-176274 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:42:49 +0000 i like muhlenbergia regal mist – purple capillaris muhly for the green wispyness. and fall color.
 also helicotrichon sempervirens (it’s a little more rigid and structural but it has a nice texture – also great silver blue/green coloration)

]]> 0 e8ac45bb59d7544edf66c81266972a70 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Advice on travertine? in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/advice-on-travertine/#post-166253 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:26:17 +0000 I would be hesitant to use it with the freeze thaw – it is extremely porous -and it breaks easily. I use it here in the SF Bay Area – we do get some frost here but I won’t use it in frost zones. Sealing it is a temporary patch. It would need to be resealed again and again as part of a regular maintenance.
Also – the pitted travertine isn’t so…[Read more]

]]> 0 d575d4bb6fab7563b471be25bfd685aa jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Start-up Company in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/start-up-company/#post-169192 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:39:13 +0000 Thanks – I’m in CA and i just checked the LATC site – and I’m not 100% but pretty sure that work under a licensed person , while the traditional path, is not required. Someone can get up to 4 years of credit toward the LA license by having been a licensed landscape contractor along with the required education. Seems the most profitable path. If…[Read more]

]]> 0 d9794b6fea1b5fdd072b7f7019515f3b jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Start-up Company in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/start-up-company/#post-169196 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:05:06 +0000 am i incorrect? is it not possible to sit for lare with the education credentials and with years of practice as a licensed landscape contractor? …

]]> 0 c221314140c3254791d0727e02b1e5f3 jennifer Bloch replied to the topic Start-up Company in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/start-up-company/#post-169203 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:29:23 +0000 For what it’s worth – after the MLA – I worked for an architect in Manhattan and then a couple of L.A. design build firms – just for exactly two years – and then I sprang out on my own with my own clientele – for the past 7 years. I could only take residential projects legally – but became involved with public art competitions and such. I am…[Read more]

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