I went on a trip to Europe last week, and ever the workaholic, of course, I couldn't stop thinking about landscaping and construction. I saw a couple of innovative techniques, such as the retaining walls made by stones secured in a metal grate, saving money and helping promote better storm management. However, for the vast majority of public land, landscaping was limited: medians were left unkempt, trees were not mulched, and trash was scattered everywhere.
While Europeans have led the world for years in history, art, architecture and design, their landscape ideas seemed to be limited and isolated to private gardens. The US seems to be a world leader in landscaping, construction and green building.
The United States spends billions of dollars on landscaping and construction projects each year and as a result they have refined the practices of these industries and the appearance of publicly owned land. There are so many opportunities for government contracting in landscaping and construction so as a result, the field has become very competitive. This helps to facilitate the growth and innovation of the industry.
The practice of mulching is quite standard in the US. Mulch not only creates a nice visual border, but it also helps nourish plant life and improve drainage. In Europe, however, I noticed that there wasn't any mulching. The trees, in contrast looked lonely and kind of sad. Mulching can add a lot to the appearance of any property.
In addition, planting flowers, trees and other plants helps improve the look of any property. In Europe, public land and commercial grounds didn't really have much decorative vegetation. Plant life enhances the beauty of a space and contributes to the greening of the environment.
A well maintained yard whether it is public, commercially owned or residential, should be kept clean, free of debris and well manicured with a variety of vegetation. This is one are where America exceeds Europe in design and beauty. Hopefully, by working together we can make the goal of a greener environment more of an international priority.
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