Three Types of Green Roofs
Green roofs aren’t a new concept, in fact they can trace their lineage in the United States back to the sod roofed homes that were common on the prairie during the country’s westward expansion. But green roofs in their modern incarnation date back to the 1960’s. Today, green roofs are divided […]
LEED and What It Means to the Landscape Industry
Originally developed in 2,000, the U.S. Green Building Council‘s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification process is intended to promote green building design, construction, operation and maintenance. Since its introduction, the LEED system has had a major influence, with LEED-certified and registered projects increasing as much as 700% […]
Landscape Installation for CVS (Annapolis)
Last week, E-Landscape began work on the installation of the landscape at the new CVS store located on Forest Drive in Annapolis, MD. We’re working with General Contractor KPR Corporation and Landscape Architect Deborah M. Schwab for the client, Bay Village LLC. The project incorporates several environmentally sensitive features, including […]
It’s Tree Planting Time
Spring has arrived and for the crews at E-Landscape, that means it’s tree planting time. Earlier today, our team worked on the installation of a 6′ Caliper Japanese Maple at the American Trucking Association Offices in Southeast Washington, DC. A tree that large requires quite a bit of heavy lifting!
Q&A With Eric Drenner
Here at E-Landscape, we’re often asked about the name of the firm. Recently, we decided to sit down with President Eric Drenner to get the inside scoop on the meaning behind the “E”, why we’re called “Specialty Solutions”, and more. Read on for the answers…. Q: How long have you […]
Landscape Industry Association Memberships
E-Landscape is committed to executing landscape designs and maintaining our clients’ properties to the highest standards. In order to fulfill this commitment, we maintain an active membership in a number of industry associations including ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.), LCA (Landscape Contractors Association), and PGMS (Professional Grounds Management Society). […]
Current Projects – March,2011
The weather is breaking and spring is finally around the corner. Here at E-Landscape, this means we’ve ramped up our production schedule and have crews out working on a variety of job sites, including the following. Anne Arundel Medical Center AAMC has embarked upon a major, $424 million expansion project […]
Mickey Steele Golf Classic
E-Landscape Specialty Solutions is looking forward to participating and supporting this year’s Mickey Steele Celebrity Golf and Poker Tournament. The tournament is meant to honor the memory of Mickey Steele by raising money to continue the fight against Leukemia.
The Best Part of My Week!
Guerrilla-style shopping for tropical plants to fill the greenhouse at the new Hammerlee House senior living facility. Grand opening tomorrow! Congratulations to Hamel Builders and Stavrou Associates!