Most residential landscapes include a combination of hardscapes (patios, decks, walkways and driveways). As we think about the design, construction and maintenance of you landscape, we take in consideration how sustainable each component is and how it could be modified to be more sustainable.
As it relates to hardscape materials, sustainability includes three key factors:
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How well does the material incorporate the principles of “reduce, reuse, and recycle”?
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What is the product’s impact on the environment once installed?
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What are the material’s maintenance requirements?
Permeable Concrete Pavers
Permeable paving surfaces have been demonstrated as effective in managing runoff from paved surfaces. These surfaces allow water to soak into the soil and minimizing runoff that can carry contaminants into our streams and bays.
Reclaimed Stone, Brick & Terracotta Materials
Environmental impacts from the manufacture and transportation of building materials
negatively impact ecosystems around the world through increased pollution levels and
habitat destruction. Using reclaimed or recycled can minimize the damage listed above
as well as decreased building cost. Additionally, re-salvaged materials increase the aesthetic qualities of your home.
Retrofit Services
Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting
Everyone’s going green. And the best way to do so in the lighting arena is
switching to LED lamps. Led lamps lengthen lamp life from 1,000 to 50,000 hours. The lighting efficiency of a new LED light bulb is more than eight times that of incandescent, and twice as high as compact fluorescent bulbs. Save money on your electric bills by changing your landscape lights to LED and eliminate toxic wastes.
Synthetic Turf and Putting Greens
Synthetic turf has been around a long time, but it never really looked like grass or satisfied those expectations. With the evolution of new products that have the genuine look of a real lawn and turf, the benefits are not only monetary but environmental as well. The synthetic Turf will help you save money on landscape maintenance, water bill, help you earn rebates, all while providing an earth- friendly landscape solution. Synthetic turf can also be use to add a putting green as a design element to your backyard, where you can perfect your sport, as well as enjoy the social benefit and entertainment value. 
