Posts Tagged ‘Chip Osborne’
How and why we need to manage landscapes as systems
Organic landscaping means following a systems approach to landscape management, which is designed to put a series of preventive steps in place that will solve problems. This systems approach is based on three concepts: 1) Natural product where use is governed by soil testing and site considerations 2) Acknowledgment that the soil biomass plays a…
Read More5 Reasons The Use of Synthetics is No Longer a Best Practice in Landscape Management
All industries eventually arrive at best practices that represent the most productive and efficient method to deliver desired results and at the same time minimizing negative impact. Our industry is no different. We have adopted protocols and products to deliver the green lawns and landscapes our clients and end users expect. It is understood that…
Read MoreFeature Interview with Chip Osborne: Part One
This is part one of a three part interview with Chip Osborne about the concepts and philosophy behind the launch of the Organic Landscape Association. As Founder and Advisor to the Organic Landscape Association, can you tell us more about the mission of the OLA? The mission of the Organic Landscape Association is to connect…
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