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.
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Story of a Landscape: Paver Plaza in Arizona Earns HNA, ICPI Awards
This project was recognized as a best commercial project of less than 10,000 square feet.
Story of a Landscape: Designer’s Faith, Hard Work Create a Rosary Garden
Creating a peaceful rosary garden in chaos of high school
Renovating America’s Front Lawn
The National Mall just got a renovation of its worn out turf.
Story of a Landscape: Hardscape Project Complements Sustainability Center
Permeable pavers complement a new sustainability center in Ohio.
Story of a Landscape: Courtyard Project for Senior Living Facility Wins HNA Award
Landscape contractor in New Jersey found a winning niche with senior facilities.
Story of a Landscape: Two-Year Project a Showcase for Design-Build Firm
Along with massive retaining walls, the project incorporates more than 7,000 square feet of pavers.
Story of a Landscape: University Adds a Paver “Living Room”
Sometimes project deadlines can create difficulties, but this company overcame the challenges to reach an award-winning job.
Story of a Landscape: Wrigley Field Renovation Scores Home Run
A Chicago hardscape design firm scores HNA award with paver project at Wrigley Field.
Story of a Landscape: Fire Pit Enhances Beautiful View
This California property was updated with a large fire pit and circular seating wall.
Story of a Landscape: Soccer Stadium Boasts Award-Winning Retaining Wall
Lewis Block & Supply in Kansas City, Missouri, installed a retaining wall for Notre Dame de Sion High School’s new soccer stadium.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Firewise Landscaping
Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry
Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.
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