Tag: Landscape Architecture

Think Twice: Will That Tree Grow There?

A honey locust is a tough species, able to handle everything from browsing deer to rambunctious children. Trees are living organisms, not inert structures statically decorating our landscape. Those who forget this run the risk of repeated failures in which poorly selected trees placed in difficult environments result in unhealthy trees and costly replacement. This… Read More »

Splashpads Hose Down Cost of Fun in the Sun

The hottest trend in parks and recreation across the U.S. is ironically known for its cooling effects. It seems like every park or green space is spontaneously springing a leak. But these “leaks” are actually carefully designed and often whimsically outfitted splashpads with colorful features that purposefully hold children’s interest. And because splashpads offer safe… Read More »

Schreiber’s Passion Was Example of Why We Need Registered Professionals

Dave Schreiber was closely involved with the site design and planning for the Truax Campus of Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin. Dave Schreiber His dedication to raising the professional status of landscape architects through licensure is one of the many strengths of Dave Schreiber that recently made him the worthy recipient of the Wisconsin Chapter… Read More »