Tag: Landscape Architecture

Landscaping That’s Good Enough to Eat

You may have heard of “drinking in the scenery,” but did you know you can eat the landscape? Edible landscaping can involve integrating plants that bear fruit, berries, and nuts into a compact office site. Or it can entail a sizable urban orchard or other planting that provides beauty as well as a crop to… Read More »

Seeing (the Landscape) is Believing

Chris Silewski brings clients’ ideas to life right before their eyes – long before dirt is moved, bricks are placed, flowers are planted, or pavement is poured. He joined Ayres Associates in March as a landscape designer with a specialty in three-dimensional conceptual design and proficiency in the latest software programs, including AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Revit,… Read More »

Roses Are Red … And Thwart Burglars, Too

Unfortunately, home invasions are common these days. You probably know some ways to encourage a would-be intruder to move along: having a noisy dog, keeping a television or lights on in the house, having a home security system. But one of the most effective ways to keep your home secure will also increase your curb… Read More »