Author: ayres

Shear Madness: Don’t Prune Circles Around Shrubs

A disturbing phenomenon has literally started to take shape on corporate campuses and residential lawns across the country. Our landscape architecture department has seen pruning at its best – and worst – and they beg of you to please NOT give in to the tempting trend of shearing your shrubs into spheres. What’s so bad… Read More »

Closed Landfills: Managing Limitations, Seeing Possibilities

You may have read in our last post about the surprisingly long list of facilities that can be built on top of a closed landfill. Whether it’s exercise facilities for athletes or their faithful canine companions, outdoor event sites, or trails to enjoy nature, closed landfills are being turned into useful places that no one… Read More »

Closed Landfills: Convenient, Cost-Effective Recreation Sites

The closed landfill near the center of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, soon will provide opportunities to walk, bike, and take in beautiful views of the surrounding city, as shown in this conceptual rendering.   More and more communities that have a closed landfill near their population center are starting to see their landfill as a potential… Read More »