by Lisa Stiffler Originally posted on Sightline Daily, January 22, 2013, by Sightline Fellow Lisa Stiffler, this post is part of the research project: Stormwater Solutions: Curbing Toxic Runoff. If…
Make a Splash with Native Wetland Perennials
by John Mark Courtney Plants are a key element to a balanced pond ecosystem. No matter how big or small the body of water may be, plants play an essential…
Five Steps to Increase Your Operational Efficiency
by Laurence Coronis Labor is the largest expense for almost all landscape operations. Your organizational skills and processes are important factors in your company’s efficiency in regard to your labor…
An Environmental Vision
Native ferns, shrubs, and perennials line a brook gurgling from a shady grotto. Chartreuse containers overflow with leafy lettuce grown from seed. A single sculpture embodies the title of “From…
How Site Considerations Drive Landscape Design
by Lauren Lautner I am typically introduced to a project over the phone. I love to listen to clients’ descriptions of their property as I develop an image in my…
The Dirty Truth – Part 1
Concepts in mitigating site impacts when using heavy equipment Part 1 – Soil and Equipment by Walker Korby From the cab of even a small 6-ton diesel excavator, every site…
The Dirty Truth – Part 2
Concepts in mitigating site impacts when using heavy equipment Part 2 – Water Management by Walker Korby As any sandcastle builder knows, you can create the most elaborate shapes and…
Attract Mason Bees – No Protective Gear Needed
by Judy Beaudette Few strategies for keeping our environment healthy are as interesting, simple and fun as raising mason bees, tiny insects that are gaining popularity with gardeners and farmers…
Book Review: Fall and Winter Bloom in the Solar Greenhouse
Written and published by James L. Jones, May 29, 2012 Reviewed by Tricia Diggins Join an ELA Eco-tour of James Jones’s solar greenhouse on April 10, 2013. It is hard…
Book Review: Paradise Lot
Paradise Lot: Two Plant Geeks, One-Tenth of an Acre and the Making of an Edible Garden Oasis in the City Written by Eric Toensmeier, with contributions from Jonathan Bates Published…
Selecting and Using Composts for Sustainable Landscaping
by Geoffrey Kuter, Ph.D. Composts are highly versatile and valuable products with multiple uses in sustainable landscaping. When using composts made from waste materials, carbon and nutrients are recycled to…
Respecting the Soil Food Web
by Linda Miyoshi In nature, a symbiotic relationship exists between soil microbes and plants. All plants depend on microorganisms to provide all nutrients needed for their growth, access water, ward…
