Tag: Story of a Landscape

Story of a Landscape is a web-exclusive series that gives an intimate look at an inspiring landscape design project from start to finish, including challenges overcome and how to accommodate clients’ requests.

Water features at Centennial Mall

Story of a Landscape: Celebrating Cornhusker History in Pavers

Crafting a legacy project at Centennial Mall, between the Nebraska Capitol building and the University of Nebraska campus.
Fire pit

Story of a Landscape: Circular Patio Creates Backyard Destination

This award-winning circular patio was created by a two-man crew and includes a unique fire feature.
2016 HNA Award winner

Story of a Landscape: Historic Look Solves Contemporary Problems

This paver driveway project received a top prize from the 2016 Hardscape North America show in Louisville, Kentucky.
Backyard pergola

Story of a Landscape: The Secret of Site Planning

Gail Willey Landscaping in Reno, Nevada, started from scratch to create a 2,000-square-foot paver patio complete with a 125-foot streambed, pergola, fire pit and observatory.

Story of a Landscape: Building a Family-Friendly Backyard Living Room

California design-build firm Past the Gate shares how they incorporate a client's lifestyle – not just their wishes – into each of their projects.
Aging Beautifully with Maintenance in Mind

Landscape Designer Earns Awards for His Own Front Yard

Kevin O'Brien designed his own front yard to withstand many years and with minimal maintenance in mind.
Pavers with mulched landscape beds

Story of a Landscape: Designing a Client’s Dream Backyard

The contractor from Appalachian Naturescapes trusted his own creative process for designing this North Carolina paver patio project.
Lighting and plant adjustments

Story of a Landscape: Solving Water Infiltration Problem in California Yard

Increased permeability and a different plant palette solve a water infiltration problem.

Story of a Landscape: Addressing Function in a Beautiful Way

How one contractor found creative answers to problems that arose in a residential landscape construction project.
Heaviland chula vista site

Story of a Landscape: Heaviland Goes for Gold

The Chula Vista Olympic Training Center is managed by Heavliand Landscape Management and is one of three training facilities in the United States.
Autonomous Snow Plow

Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
Vulcan

Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.

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Husqvarna Chainsaws

Husqvarna Launches New Game-Changing Innovation In Chainsaws

The new T542i XP® and 542i XP® chainsaws from Husqvarna feature game changing features and benefits for tree and landscape professionals.
Stumpy

Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
Design-Build Equipment

Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.
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Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.