Landscaping

» Jill Browne - A clearing in the distance - Frederick Law Olmsted

I loved this book about the man who designed many of today's urban green spaces, including New York's Central Park.

He was a jack of all trades and led a fascinating life.

Everyone who enjoys green space owes a debt of gratitude to the early landscape architects and the people who employed them, and the ones who agreed to set aside the land. I wish all of today's leaders would see the value of parks and quiet spaces.

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» Georgene A. Bramlage - A clearing in the distance - Frederick Law Olmsted

In response to A clearing in the distance - Frederick Law Olmsted posted by jillbrowne:
01/19/2007

Jill,

Thank you very much for mention Olmsted and that book...the people of the U.S. have much more than Central Park in NY City for which to thank him.

He is somewhat of a local person for me...his "home site" is in Brookline, MA just a good walk or a short trolley ride from historic Boston; he is buried in Hartford, CT.

Thanls, again...

Georgene (AKA Cercis)

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» pondwriter - Landscape contractors

The landscape contractor often carries out the design of the landscape architect. Often the landscape contractor can work independently because her experience and passion can make her a designer. Landscape contractors, by virtue of license restrictions cannot do any hardscape, like driveways or swimming pools.

-- posted by pondwriter

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» Georgene A. Bramlage - Landscape contractors

In response to Landscape contractors posted by pondwriter:
01/22
Jan,
Thanks for your input
The 2nd and 3rd articles in this series - Landscape Professionals - describe those who provide a multitude of services. The 4th and 5th articles look at how to choose the correct professional for a project, and how to find and hire a professional. These will be posted this week and next week.

In many parts of the U.S. and elsewhere, licensing is not necessary to do hardscaping work. This, of course, often leads to disappointment, frustration, and waste of money.
Georgene

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