Category Archives: Hardscape

How to select the best trees for sidewalks and tree grates

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Street trees increase greenspace, provide clean air and shade, and maintain ecological balance. Street trees meant for sidewalks and tree grates should meet the city’s design goals and not interfere with infrastructure and utilities. Check out the top 10 deep-rooted trees for urban landscaping.

Salaries & Prospects: Landscape Architects, Architects, & Urban Planners

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Which states pay the highest salaries to architects, landscape architects, and urban planners? Which pay the least? Find out where these professionals are being hired, how much they make, and what the job prospects are for each over the next decade.