I am a Professional Landscape Designer, writer, lecturer, artist, and teacher. I design residential, industrial, and commercial landscapes; using both curvilinear and geometric themes. Adapting to the needs of the client and the site. The Whispering Crane Institute also provides seminars and workshops for those in the "Green Industry" from our World Headquarters in beautiful East Central Ohio.
Russ you are now gone . . . a place to remember . . . but you will not be forgotten.
Your entire family are in our prayers and thoughts for the tough times ahead for them, and for one son who will grow up without a father, and for a father who must now bury his son.
Davis family I am with you in thought, always.
My hope is to use this site to spread some info about the art and practice of Landscape Design. It is a very misunderstood profession; I do not cut grass like the next door neighbor's cousin who carries 3 mowers and a blower in the back of his truck.
I will also pass along comments on industry happenings, events, etc., and any maybe a few other adventures going on in my world-after all this is "my" blog. Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Questions? Drop me an e-mail.
rick (at) whisperingcraneinstitute (dot) com
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October 9, 2009 at 11:17 am
Ryan Morey
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Landscape contruction often reveals this parent material resulting in a color contrast between the newly exposed material and the natural patina. This results in landscape scars that negative impact the scenic quality of the area.
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