Category: Landscape Architecture

We’ve Been Named a Top Workplace – and Here’s Why

By Carie Sommer Earlier this spring, we were excited to announce that our company made USA TODAY’s 2025 Top Workplaces list. This designation is a significant milestone for us, and it’s all thanks to the wonderful culture we’ve built together. The award symbolizes our commitment to creating an atmosphere where employees feel valued, engaged, and… Read More »

How to Minimize the Impact of Urban Heat Islands

Many city dwellers flee to the countryside to cool off when summer’s heat hits – and for good reason. Urban areas tend to be hotter than the surrounding countryside because of the “urban heat island” effect. Urban heat islands occur in urbanized areas where vegetation and trees have been greatly reduced or eliminated and there… Read More »

Native Plants Improve Environment, Reduce Maintenance Costs

Native plants play such a critical role in our ecosystems. They have coevolved with the soils, rainfall patterns, and climatic conditions of a region. Native plants also have specialized relationships with the birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife of a region, providing nutrition and nesting. A common misconception is that all plants can provide the… Read More »