by Lisa Van Liefde | Oct 3, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Natural Stone
Natural stone, specifically recycled – reclaimed cobblestone, promotes a green, sustainable environment. Reclaimed cobblestone, which has been kept from landfills, such as Historic European Cobblestone®, is material that is beneficial in several ways. The American...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Sep 12, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Landscape Design
Design a Beautiful Fall Garden That Pollinators Will Love
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 24, 2017 | Green-Sustainable
Natural stone is Mother Nature’s original green building material. Natural stone is 100% natural, green, sustainable. At Monarch Stone International, we believe in the inherent qualities of natural stone and support building with green, sustainable materials....
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jun 21, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Natural Stone
Green building = environmental responsibility and resource efficiency Green building, also known as green construction or sustainable building, refers to both the structure and the application of processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Feb 16, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Landscape Design
Here are just five of the many interesting landscape trends ‘World Landscape Architect’ predict in 2017. Climate Adaptation The discussion around climate change in the media is still revolving around the issue and less around solutions. However, in recent...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 18, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Stone Pavers
A well planned exterior space that is both beautiful and kind to the environment is one that includes a permeable installation with natural stone pavers. Permeability can be achieved with a dry-laid installation technique. A permeable installation using real stone...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 4, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Natural Stone
What is Resilient Design? The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) offers a guide for communities to better protect themselves from natural disasters, often caused by climate change, through resilient landscape planning and design. As disastrous events...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Nov 4, 2016 | Green-Sustainable
Reclaimed, recycled, salvaged cobblestone benefits the environment in multiple ways. As one of the largest importers of reclaimed antique cobblestone, Monarch Stone International is proud to play a role in supporting a healthier, sustainable environment. Reclaimed...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 28, 2016 | Green-Sustainable, Landscape Stone
Water issues with your landscape? Learn about swales and subdrainage: the pro’s, con’s and proper materials to use. How to Move Water Through Your Landscape from Houzz.com: According to Houzz contributing edtior Falon Land Studio: Swales: Swales are...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Sep 25, 2015 | Green-Sustainable, Landscape Stone
ASLA, the American Society of Landscape Architects, offers a residential section, assisting homeowners with design topics. This page is on its website: http://www.asla.org/homeandgardentips.aspx Not only does it help explain the value that landscape architects bring...
