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  • 02/22/2012

    Hardscape Trends: Pervious & Permeable Surfacing

    According to Landscape Contractor's February 2012 edition, there is a growing trend in hardscaping with permeable and pervious surfacing materials.  For a variety of reasons, this hardscape niche is trending up.  Whether its legislation, LEED credits, erosion control or clients wanting to be environmentally friendly, the end result is the same: the pervious and permeable hardscape products are here to stay.  And expect them to become more popular. 

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  • 10/14/2011

    Retaining Walls: What's Right for the Site?

    Topography, soil characteristics, property lines and underground "surprises" all have an impact on which soil retention systems might be used.  Learn more about how Reading Rock's ReCon Big Block Wall can help solve your next project challenge.  Read more.
  • 07/12/2011

    Aquatic Applications

    Adding water features to your service package can garner large profits.

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  • 07/12/2011

    Renovation Nation

    New construction has dropped off in virtually every region across the country.  Savvy contractors have turned to more reliable landscape renovation work.

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  • 06/29/2011

    Reading Rock Contributes to Greenarama Show

    Reading Rock's retaining wall and paver products were featured on each of the seven homes featured in the city's first Greenarama home show in Columbia Tusculum.  The event was held in June with home prices ranging from $400,000 to more than $500,000.  Each home is pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.  Once the homes are LEED certified, each of the Greenarama home buyers will save in excess of $100,000 over the lifetime of the tax abatement.  All seven homes featured in Greenarama have been sold.  Learn more online.
  • 05/27/2011

    Water Transforms the Setting of a Home

    There is something very special about falling water.  The sound soothes our senses after a busy day.  Waterfalls provide serene sights, tranquil touches, mesmerizing movement.  From shimmering sheets of water to tumbling cascades, water features bring the landscape to life.  Read more about Kevin Werbrich of Werbrich's Landscaping transformation of an Indian Hill home in the May issue of Housetrends Magazine. 

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  • 05/18/2011

    Going Green: Permeable Pavement Systems

    Storm water flooding and runoff at homes, businesses and our communities is having a growing impact on our day-to-day lives.  Read more from the Lane Report.