A real pleasure to have been able to work with Wild and Morrama | Certified B Corp on this first of it's kind home compostable refill system in Vivomer. We shipped 1 Million Units together in 2024! Lots more to come this year...this is just the beginning.
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Did you know? New and existing plantings can work together to achieve a higher #GreenAreaRatio (GAR) score. Take a look at this graphic from a recent project. It illustrates how new and existing plantings both contribute to GAR optimization. Are you using the full potential of your landscape to maximize GAR credits? Let’s talk about strategies for your next project! 🌳 #GARplan #DOEE #WashingtonDC #DCConstruction
In order for #landscaping to have its full effect, focal points are needed. Find out why. #hometips
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In order for #landscaping to have its full effect, focal points are needed. Find out why. #hometips
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Green Shades: An Innovative Solution for Sustainable Urban Landscaping In the current context of climate change and growing urbanization, integrating nature-based solutions into urban environments has become essential. The Spanish company SingularGreen has developed a remarkable innovation in this field: Green Shades. Green Shades are tensile structures, similar to sails, covered with vegetation. They provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional shading systems, offering numerous environmental and aesthetic benefits. Key Features: Hydroponic System: The sails use an inert substrate and an integrated irrigation system, ensuring optimal plant growth without the need for traditional soil. Customized Installation: Each project is tailored, with sails anchored to façades or supported by independent structures, adapting to the specific requirements of the urban space. Efficient Maintenance: An automated irrigation system, with the option for water recirculation, ensures the vegetation remains in perfect condition while minimizing resource consumption. Environmental Benefits: Temperature Reduction: Through evapotranspiration, Green Shades act as natural air conditioners, significantly lowering ambient temperatures. Improved Air Quality: Selected plant species absorb pollutants such as NOx and CO₂, contributing to air purification in urban environments. Urban Biodiversity: These vegetated structures promote biodiversity by attracting pollinators and birds, enriching the urban ecosystem. Urban Applications: Green Shades are particularly suited for dense urban areas where planting trees or other forms of vegetation is challenging. They provide effective shading solutions for commercial streets, terraces, and public squares, enhancing user comfort while beautifying the urban landscape. A notable example of their implementation can be seen in Santa María Street in Valladolid, Spain, where SingularGreen installed these vegetated sails as part of the European Urban GreenUp project, aimed at enhancing the sustainability of European cities. To learn more about Green Shades and other innovative solutions from SingularGreen, visit their website: SingularGreen. Additionally, a visual presentation of the project is available on YouTube:
Once you’ve removed tree stumps from your yard, you’re left with valuable space to create something beautiful and functional. Here are 8 creative uses for stump-free areas: 1. Garden Bed Transform the area into a vibrant flower or vegetable garden. Raised beds can enhance the landscape while providing fresh produce or blooms. 2. Fire Pit Create a cozy gathering spot by installing a fire pit. Add seating around it for a perfect outdoor entertainment area. 3. Outdoor Seating Install benches or a picnic table to make a relaxing outdoor dining space for family and friends. 4. Pathways Use the space to create a charming pathway using stones, pavers, or gravel, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your yard. 5. Play Area Designate the area for children’s play equipment, like swings or a sandbox, making it a safe space for outdoor fun. 6. Water Feature Consider adding a small pond or fountain to introduce soothing sounds and attract wildlife. 7. Wildlife Habitat Plant native flowers and shrubs to create a habitat for local birds and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity. 8. Art Installation Showcase a sculpture or garden art to make a unique focal point in your yard. With these creative ideas from Stump Grinding Jacksonville experts, you can maximize your stump-free spaces and enhance your outdoor living experience!
Whether using an electric or internal combustion engine (ICE) commercial mower, there are strategies to keep a mowing schedule on track, and to ensure equipment and grass stay in top condition. EcoTeq has some great tips for enhancing mower efficiency. EcoTeq | #mowerefficiency #springmowing #Ecoteq
The key part of doing your own #landscaping is to take time to plan. Here are some other tips to help. #yardtips
Check out the transformation! Here’s a glimpse of our team in action, taking this landscape project from start to finish. #landscape #retainingwall #landscaping #plants #reinhartlandscapingandsnow
The key part of doing your own #landscaping is to take time to plan. Here are some other tips to help. #yardtips
Look through this article to see how doable it is to green up a #lawn. #homeprojects
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