Tag: Landscape Architecture

Three Do’s (And Two Definite Don’ts!) to Keep a Roundabout Island Alive And Well

How to Design Roundabout Plantings That Are Healthy all Year Don’t compact the soil. Provide soil that stands up to road salt. Pick plants suited to dry conditions. Plant thick to fight weeds. Water faithfully throughout the first growing season.   The center area of a roundabout can turn into a weedy, underdeveloped island. The… Read More »

Projects That Are Designed With a Sense of Place Never Miss the Mark

Have you ever seen a building or any other structure that seemed out of place – almost as if it had been dropped in from outer space? A well-planned project – whether it is designed for a private company or a public entity – generally does not have that otherworldly feeling. Instead, it seems to… Read More »

Ayres Acquires SAA; Planners and Landscape Architects to Complement Trusted Engineers

The planning and landscape architecture experts at SAA Design Group are joining the engineering and architecture professionals at Ayres Associates through Ayres’ acquisition of SAA. As a result, Ayres will be able to deliver consultant services for the entire project cycle, from early planning through construction. The former SAA staff brings a reputation for leadership… Read More »