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First projects certified by SITES national rating system for sustainable...

Three projects certified for sustainable design, construction and maintenance.   The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) has announced the first three projects to be certified by what it says is the...

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A greener land: The SITES Pilot Program

The Novus Campus is one of the three SITES pilot projects that have been awarded certification. The prominent area near the facility entrance had previously presented a problem for stormwater flow and...

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How to prosper with perennials

By Jamie Gooch In warm regions, cyclamen persicum, like this Snowridge Mini Wine from Syngenta Flowers, can be planted as perennial. Even clients who want  low-maintenance plantings can benefit from a...

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8 projects become SITES certified

WASHINGTON— The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) has announced eight projects that have achieved certification under the nation’s most comprehensive rating system for  the sustainable design,...

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Four projects become SITES-certified

WASHINGTON—The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) introduces four projects that have achieved certification under the nation’s most comprehensive rating system for the sustainable design,...

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Organics: A balancing act

 Some lawn care pros see a rise in demand for “natural” turf service offerings. Americans still want a lush, green lawn, but today, lawn care companies realize that some customers want that look...

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SITES certifies 8 new landscape projects

The Sustainable Sites Initiative certified eight new projects that achieved certification under the nation’s most comprehensive rating system for the sustainable design, construction and maintenance of...

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SITES certifies three new projects

The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) has certified three new projects that have achieved certification under the nation’s most comprehensive rating system for sustainable landscapes. The newly...

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SITES certifies four new properties

The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) program certified four new landscapes, including a pocket park in Washington, a mixed-use development in Northern California, a historic Civil War era preserve...

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National Pollinator Garden Network launches nationwide campaign

A number of conservation and gardening organizations joined together to form the National Pollinator Garden Network and launch a nationwide campaign called the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge. The...

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GBCI acquires, relaunches SITES

Green Business Certification (GBCI) relaunched its newly acquired SITES rating system, which the company calls a “comprehensive program and toolkit for developing sustainable landscapes.” The SITES...

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A Look Back: First lady of flowers

Who was the Weeds, Trees and Turf (the former name of Landscape Management) cover interview for the March 1985 issue? Former first lady Lady Bird Johnson, that’s who. Johnson was an advocate for...

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