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Biocentric Landscaping: Closing the gap between man-made and natural environments
Mankind can survive on the moon or Mars, of course. However, when people are removed from the earth or their natural habitat to live in one of those other habitats, it takes significantly more resources to create an artificial environment to simulate that of earth....
LEED Landscaping Ratings? Get sustainable landscaping ideas here.
While standards exist for sustainable structures-"green buildings"-there are no comprehensive guidelines or performance benchmarks for those who want to create and measure sustainable landscapes. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a stakeholder in the...
Does Salt Damage Landscaping? How to limit and reverse the damage.
Every type of snow removal, from plowing parking lots to clearing sidewalks, affects its peripheral surroundings. The efficacy of the snow removal process depends on maintaining safe driving conditions on the roads. If good practices are not used, the removal process...
Understanding Winter Meteorology: How a Storm Develops
Last year, the Navigator did a series of stories about deicing solutions. This winter we are focusing on weather systems. Our purpose is to help you understand what the meteorologists mean when they talk about an Alberta Clipper, the troposphere, dew points and how...