Roadside landscaping

Landscaping along roads slows, absorbs, and cleans water runoff; therefore, plants help reduce soil erosion, control flooding, and result in cleaner water supplies. Successful roadside landscaping is achieved by adhering to some of the roadside planting tips found here.

The Victorian chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects announces its 2012 awards.

In places like Australia, New Zealand and parts of the British Islands, rural roads are sometimes separated from fields by both fences and wide grass verges. Often referred to as the “long acre,” many farmers take advantage of this otherwise unused green space to feed herds and flocks, or move them along roadsides between fields

David Reed, Landscape Architects, founded in 1982, continues to provide excellence in the practice of all aspects of the landscape architecture profession, from large public and municipal work to unique residential gardens. Our creativity and innovative designs continue to result in award winning landscapes with a genuine Spirit of Place.

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Boulevard plantings can enhance curb appeal and benefit the environment.

Gro-low sumac is a lovely low growing deciduous groundcover that thrives in tough sites that get full sun. Ideal for sites along sidewalks.

Next weekend the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon is yet again partnering with the Garden Conservancy for the annual Garden Conservancy Open Garden Tour. The tour is a fundraiser for a couple of good …

The hell strip, replanted. Wow! What a difference this made. I used stepping stones every 8 feet or so for people to walk on, also planted tough ground cover.