by Peter Hargreaves | Nov 15, 2022
Landscape fabric is most commonly used on garden paths or near perennial plants, shrubs, and fruits for best results.. Landscape fabric suffocates invasive weeds as long as the fabric is wide enough to prevent the plant from falling below this barrier. Laying...
by Peter Hargreaves | Nov 15, 2022
Niemiera, a gardener at Virginia Tech, found that a well-designed home had a price advantage of 5.5 to 12.7 percent over a home without landscaping, according to Chase and Patti Michels from Chicago real estate agency Michels Group. According to Realtor Magazine,...
by Peter Hargreaves | Nov 15, 2022
However, landscape architecture provides an essential infrastructure that can do much more. Designed landscapes can prevent soil erosion near buildings and other built areas, clean stormwater runoff by filtering contaminants, encourage groundwater recharge, and...
by Peter Hargreaves | Nov 15, 2022
Landscape architecture can help control weather and mitigate the effects of climate change. In urban environments, small ecosystems such as roof gardens and pocket parks can help purify the air and create a cooling effect.. The field of landscape architecture is...
by Peter Hargreaves | Nov 15, 2022
Landscaping allows various plant species to thrive in their natural habitat free from pests. They are provided with enough water, good soil quality, and sunlight to grow and feed. It also helps protect endangered plant species that have medicinal properties. Grass and...
by Peter Hargreaves | Nov 15, 2022
Healthy lawns and landscapes enrich the quality of life in neighborhoods. The facts are undisputed, communities are strengthened when lawns and landscapes are healthy. They are more peaceful, more pleasant and better protected from environmental threats.. Landscaping...
