October 2013

Out with the grass, in with the natives! We are taking out all the water hogging turf grass, and creating a xeriscape wonderland! #atx #xeriscape #landscape #nativeedgelandscape #native

This project is a perfect example of how a few simple changes can produce a powerful impact! Tired of constantly fighting the Bermuda grass creeping into his garden beds, this customer was ready to make some changes! And in the process, reduce the time and waste of watering!With this in mind, we selected native and drought tolerant plant material to utilize in the updating of his existing garden bed lines. With a balanced mixture of taller upright plants for  architectural accents, and a colorful mixture of ground covers for year round color, this garden went from drab to fab with a few easy steps!Now this property has an updated look, with a simple maintenance plan!Read More »Brentwood Bermuda Invasion

We are having a wonderful time at SXSW Eco! So awesome to be around so many smart minds looking to bring about positive change! And while it all going on... we thought we might share a few behind the scenes photos!As you may know, we had the honor of providing and setting up plant decor for this year's festival. This is what it looks like to set it all up![caption id="attachment_1724" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Gathering up all the plants for transport[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1725" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Everybody tucked in? Plants are covered in tarps to keep from getting damaged from the wind.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1728" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Plants arrived with no wind damage.[/caption][caption id="attachment_1729" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Plant waiting in the loading dock[/caption]

 [caption id="attachment_1733" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] And now for the pottery[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1739" align="aligncenter" width="682"] Bringing the palms to to the "Austin Suite"[/caption][caption id="attachment_1740" align="aligncenter" width="682"] Look at all these chairs we found while navigating the catacombs of Austin Convention Center.[/caption][caption id="attachment_1742" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Setting up the SXSWEco 2013 Austin Suite[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1746" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Loading up for the Keynote Stage[/caption][caption id="attachment_1747" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Loading up for the Keynote Stage[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_1752" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Award Stage[/caption]

 

#SustainabilityGoesViral Panel at @sxsweco #future360tv

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Another awesome stage set up! This is the place to be! A lot of cool and innovative things happening here! See you soon! #photooftheday #sxsweco #atx #eco #greenindustry #greenthinking #green #thisisit

Look at that stage! Looks great! ;) There have been some amazing speakers so far, and many many more to come! Looking forward to seeing you here! @sxsweco #sxsweco #greenindustry #atx #stage #plantdecor

One last sneak peak, the rest you will have to join SXSW Eco to see for yourself! :)

Sneak peak before we set up for this years SXSW Eco! @sxsweco #sxsweco #plantdecor #atx

It all goes up tomorrow!