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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Vine for pergola in S. Cal in the forum PLANTS & HORTICULTURE 7 years, 3 months ago
Well, they will require irrigation but they also must be large enough to allow sufficient root growth to support vines as large as you want.
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Vine for pergola in S. Cal in the forum PLANTS & HORTICULTURE 7 years, 3 months ago
One more point: your illustration indicates a rather small planter for this vine of which much is expected. The limited soil will both limit the vine and ry out very quickly
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Vine for pergola in S. Cal in the forum PLANTS & HORTICULTURE 7 years, 3 months ago
Jamie makes excellent points.
I would add that vines can require a lot of maintenance to keep them looking good and prevent them from consuming the Universe. Are the clients prepared for that? -
Rob Halpern replied to the topic Tree for inside/ outside in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS 7 years, 4 months ago
Be cautious of tree species that require a dormancy. Almost all oaks and Lagerstroemia require a great deal of light indoors.
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Tree for inside/ outside in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS 7 years, 4 months ago
Important issues that I believe have not been mentioned:
If the same tree species is to be used, it must thrive in the outdoor conditions but also indoor conditions: winter heat and dry air, summer AC, light level. If light is coming only from above then there will be leaves only on the perimeter of the canopy.
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Larix spp as ornamental trees. in the forum PLANTS & HORTICULTURE 7 years, 8 months ago
Much of the time the reason for a plant not being non-native is that it doesn’t compete well with local vegetation while young.
No, that is not so. There are a number of limiting factors for plants: soils, drainage, exposure, competing species,differences in microclimate, lack of suitable pollinators, lack of suitable seedling conditions, e…[Read more]
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Larix spp as ornamental trees. in the forum PLANTS & HORTICULTURE 7 years, 8 months ago
Western larch is more frost sensitive than its cousins. Early frosts will damage it while other larix species tend to start hardening off in mid-summer
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Trump as President? Meaning for Landscape Architects? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 7 years, 10 months ago
a DEMOCRACY (a Nation of Capitalism)
Someone needs a dictionary and some classes in political science. Most Fascist nations are capitalists. Many democracies aren’t exactly capitalists.
Glad you’re happy but the business outlook is very uncertain. Will there be a trade war with China? Or a shooting war? Maybe. Will there be trade barriers with…[Read more]
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Trump as President? Meaning for Landscape Architects? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 7 years, 11 months ago
He has stated that he plans to put forth a Trilion dollars on our infrastructure. And, go after ALL forms of energy, including renewable energy.
How will he pay for that? And how will he convince Congressional and GOP rank-and-file deficit hawks to agree to it? Promises are cheap. Infrastructure requires cash.
He’s a successful developer, un…
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Trump as President? Meaning for Landscape Architects? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 8 years ago
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Trump as President? Meaning for Landscape Architects? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 8 years ago
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic North Carolina Stamping Requirements in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Robert. After reading Andrew’s link I decided to simply contact the Project Manager. This project does require that planting plans be stamped.
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic North Carolina Stamping Requirements in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 8 years, 4 months ago
Thanks Andrew. It appears to me that planting plans are fine but I’ll still need to inquire whether the State agency requires that landscape plans be stamped.
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic LANDSCAPE HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST in the forum RESEARCH 8 years, 5 months ago
The Middle East is a diverse place with different cultures and different relationships to the landscape. If you can focus on what you wish to learn it will be easier to begin.
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic LANDSCAPE HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST in the forum RESEARCH 8 years, 5 months ago
But fascinating! Now he needs to study Arabic. Why try to understand the history of Middle East landscapes by only reading what English speakers have to say about it?
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic LANDSCAPE HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST in the forum RESEARCH 8 years, 5 months ago
http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/14389.html
http://guides.library.harvard.edu/c.php?g=310220&p=2077650
http://ag.arizona.edu/oals/ALN/aln36/Hamed.html
http://www.brill.com/products/book/gardens-time-great-muslim-empires
https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%82_%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A9
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Grasscrete or grassy pavers use in public parks in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 8 years, 5 months ago
No direct experience to report but I expect these products are best suited to vehicles or erosion control rather than for running or lounging on. Seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen to me
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Help identify plants in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 8 years, 9 months ago
Well here is the “where”
http://www.homedsgn.com/2013/08/31/villa-nilsson/ -
Rob Halpern replied to the topic Worthy Design / Build newsletters or websites with fee's in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 8 years, 10 months ago
The “design/build field” is pretty broad. Are you confident that there is enough info targeted to your little corner to make it worthwhile?
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Rob Halpern replied to the topic Do Green Roofs Really Reduce Urban Temperatures? What Don't We Know? in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 9 years, 2 months ago
To be clear: the issue is not whether green roofs are pretty, sometimes provide habitat, sometimes reduce run-off, etc.
The issue, IMO, is when we promote the equivalent of a cup of tea to cure baldness and cancer. It’s a nice cup of tea. That’s all. There are green roof designs that do some real good for the environment. Let’s find out what those…[Read more] - Load More