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Creating spaces to enhance vistas
The client asked us to remove improperly selected and placed plant material and claim underutilized space to create an environment that was pet friendly and could accommodate parties while providing beautiful vistas. Mirroring the architecture of the home, a stone wall with several accents was added to level and widen the space. The narrow rotting…
Read MoreCompact yet functional
The client wanted an outdoor living space where they could entertain guests despite their very compact backyard. We first carefully removed some large trees. Next, we made extensive elevation adjustments through grading to install a sizable retaining wall. Having the right project lead, crew, communication, and patience with suppliers during the pandemic was key to…
Read MoreCreating outdoor spaces
The client had many goals for this limited space: a pool, a fire pit, outdoor dining and grilling space, guest parking area, and a place for their dog to play. We combined the pool and the fire pit areas, creating space for a synthetic turf play area. Pavers created spaces for sunbathing and outdoor dining…
Read More2024 GALA award winners
Celebrating Success: 2024 GALA Awards Megan Galyas accepts the Judges’ Choice Award on behalf of Gibbs Landscape. Abigail and Jason Coultas of Huckleberry Enterprises are the winners of the Newcomer of the Year Award. ServeScape’s CEO/Founder Mario Cambardella (center) accepts the 2024 Supplier of the Year Award from Mary Kay Woodworth, Executive Director of Georgia…
Read MoreAdding interest and function
The client wanted interest and functionality for a large backyard. We created a layered scheme with some hardscapes to add dimension and make the large space feel more useful. A sleep slope with massive erosion were the main obstacles in completing this project. We stabilized the slope with a jute mesh, and added plantings to…
Read MoreInvesting in tomorrow
Growing job education grows job opportunities by Mary Kay Woodworth, Georgia UAC Executive Director A recent economic analysis of Georgia’s workforce shows we are home to 2.1 million jobs in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) related fields and more than half are held by residents who do not hold a bachelor’s degree. Data from…
Read MoreTree industry licensure
Legislation would bring standards and enforcement Recently, the Georgia Legislature assigned a resolution to the committee on regulated industries to hold hearings regarding a bill for possible new legislation. The goal of that legislation would be to bring standards and enforcement to the tree industry in Georgia through required licensure. GFASTI (“Georgians for a Safer…
Read MoreGovernor Kemp signs HB 374 LEAF Act
The Georgia Urban Ag Council is proud to have the Landscape Equipment and Agricultural Fairness “LEAF” Act signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. Upon signing HB 374, Governor Kemp remarked “This bill is about choice and freedom.” His leadership and that of Senator Shawn Still and bipartisan support of the Georgia General Assembly, HB…
Read MoreDHS to release additional visas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in conjunction with the Department of Labor (DOL), will be issuing a regulation that will make an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2023. These visas are in addition to the 66,000 H-2B visas that are normally allocated each fiscal year. DHS hopes that…
Read MoreGeorgia UAC offers congratulations
Kudos to these industry leaders! Brian Schartz Dr. Brian Schwartz, assistant professor of turfgrass breeding and management at the University of Georgia, Tifton Campus. Schwartz was bestowed the “Phil Karr Water Wise Award” by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP). GAWP recognized Dr. Schwartz for his great “contributions to water conservation in Georgia” through…
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