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Today We Turn 1
A year ago today we had our first blog entry. When I began this blog, I wasn’t sure how much we had to say on regular basis. 150-plus entries later, it turns out that that’s not usually a problem.
Nature Heals
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” John Burroughs We talk a lot here at DeepRoot about trees as green utilities – as resource for mitigating such things as stormwater … Continue reading
James Urban Soils Workshop March 31 in Orlando, FL
Attention, Orlando-area readers! Jim Urban, FASLA, will be leading a one day Up By Roots workshop that will examine the principles of soil science and their applications toward healthy urban trees and water-efficient landscapes.
Abstract Accepted for 2011 ASLA Expo Education Program
Great news! Our abstract has been accepted as part of the 2011 ASLA Expo education program.
EcoBuild 2011 Redux
Busy, but great, week (the last one, that is) at EcoBuild. The show, held at the ExCel Centre in London, was an amazing hustle and bustle of companies, organizations, and professionals, all in the business of trying to provide better … Continue reading
Investment vs. Returns for Healthy Urban Trees
Lifecycle Cost Analysis
We’ve been talking about doing it forever, and now we finally have: a lifecycle analysis that examines the investment vs. returns of street trees planted using traditional methods (4′ x 4′ cutouts) and in a suspended pavement (Silva Cell) treatment. … Continue reading
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Happy President’s Day!
Happy President’s Day! Take it from George Washington, and remember: good dental care is very important.
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Silva Cell Case Study: Lidl Store (New Milton, UK)
Today’s blog post is actually a sneak peak of our most recent case study, and highlights a Silva Cell installation at a Lidl Store car park in New Milton. It will be available for download off the website shortly. The … Continue reading
The Case For Trees
The following Seven Roles of the Urban Street Tree is a straight re-post from “recovering architect” John Massengale. 1) Define the space of the street. This particularly applies to streets that are too wide for the height of the buildings, streets … Continue reading
Street Scenes from “Vertigo” – Then & Now
As someone who grew up in New York City but now lives in the city by the bay, the scarcity of movies that take place in San Francisco has always surprised me. I can’t explain it, though I’m sure someone … Continue reading
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