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Michael A. McDonald, ASLA wrote: I have watched this magazine mature over two decades, and came to the realization with the October issue that your publication has now surpassed the LA Magazine in content and relevancy to our profession. Your October issue celebrates the 2007 ASLA Fellows, while the LA Mag interviews a trash talking ?EUR??,,????'?????< This LASN covers news pertinent to our national venue, while LA Mag devotes 14 pages of feature coverage to an Australian project, designed by Australians. No worries?EUR??,,????'?????< Michael A. McDonald, ASLA Landscape Architect Woodstock, Ga.
I have watched this magazine mature over two decades, and came to the realization with the October issue that your publication has now surpassed the LA Magazine in content and relevancy to our profession.
Your October issue celebrates the 2007 ASLA Fellows, while the LA Mag interviews a trash talking ?EUR??,,????'?????<
This LASN covers news pertinent to our national venue, while LA Mag devotes 14 pages of feature coverage to an Australian project, designed by Australians. No worries?EUR??,,????'?????<
Michael A. McDonald, ASLA Landscape Architect Woodstock, Ga.
Lake Lanier northeast of Atlanta supplies much of Atlanta?EUR??,,????'?????< Re: ?EUR??,,????'?????< The total outdoor watering ban has crippled the landscape industry here (in Georgia). Over 11,000 landscape employees have been laid off in one week. If the state would allow us to water once a week, that would keep the plants alive. Previous to the extreme drought, people were wasting water like crazy. Builders would hire the cheapest landscaper they could find. I am frequently hired to ?EUR??,,????'?????< All I can say, is this is a good opportunity to increase our professional standards. Marta Scherer Garland, ASLA President, Greenland Landscape & Masonry Dacula, Georgia Also re: Georgia draught, Bobby Flowers wrote: I hope that others who read and hear of the water problems here in Georgia will realize that it can happen in their area also. Remember, we only have a certain amount of water. We can not produce more, only use what we have more wisely. Bobby Flowers Horticulturist Valdosta State University Valdosta, Ga.
Lake Lanier northeast of Atlanta supplies much of Atlanta?EUR??,,????'?????<
The total outdoor watering ban has crippled the landscape industry here (in Georgia). Over 11,000 landscape employees have been laid off in one week. If the state would allow us to water once a week, that would keep the plants alive. Previous to the extreme drought, people were wasting water like crazy. Builders would hire the cheapest landscaper they could find. I am frequently hired to ?EUR??,,????'?????<
All I can say, is this is a good opportunity to increase our professional standards.
Marta Scherer Garland, ASLA President, Greenland Landscape & Masonry Dacula, Georgia
I hope that others who read and hear of the water problems here in Georgia will realize that it can happen in their area also. Remember, we only have a certain amount of water. We can not produce more, only use what we have more wisely.
Bobby Flowers Horticulturist Valdosta State University Valdosta, Ga.
Joe Byles wrote:
If the IA (Irrigation Association) is really getting the word out that automatic irrigation systems are part of the solution for conserving water (smart controllers, drip, etc.), why do towns, cities and states turn off all irrigation when there is a drought? I know this is happening in Georgia also. Face it, irrigation with existing technology is viewed by everyone as a luxury item. You will never hear a city say, ?EUR??,,????'?????<
Joe Byles New Braunfels, Texas
Editor?EUR??,,????'?????< In Southern California, home to LASN, we use fire trucks in more tradition roles. At this writing, Oct. 22, there are 12 wildfires burning in Southern Calif., spurred on by powerful Santa Ana winds.
You juxtapose your comments regarding the border fence with the Berlin Wall. It is not clear if your intent in doing so is merely to discuss the engineering and logistical aspects of building such a fence, or of making a political statement. I will give you the benefit of the doubt, and assume you are merely discussing the technical challenges of building such a barrier.
On the other hand, if your intent is to make a political statement, let me remind you that while this border fence is meant to keep people out, the Berlin Wall was meant to keep people in. It is a huge difference?EUR??,,????'?????<
Editor?EUR??,,????'?????< The Berlin Wall mention was not a political statement. We were just curious about its height compared to the border fence.
I really liked the articles this week. And thanks for posting the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council request for pre-proposals.
Nancy Stremple, RLA USDA Forest Service Washington, DC 20250-1151
Editor?EUR??,,????'?????< U.S. Forest Service grants available to landscape architects working on urban forestry projects. The deadline has past for this year. For more info, visit treelink.org/nucfac.
Tim Guerin wrote:
Stop the scrap metal companies from buying copper. They will have no market to sell their stolen wires. Maybe the governor could buy all the copper, or maybe we should have a brainstorming session with other persons who might have suggestions on this problem.
Tim Guerin Street Superintendent Greenville, S.C.
Chris Daeger wrote:
The circling roots are usually the result of the tree, at one point in time, was grown in a container and the root system was not corrected at planting time. Compacted soil around the final location can cause the same problem as well as the interference of wire baskets left at planting time. Combine all the above with the typical maple tendency to criss-cross its own roots, you are going to have problems. Norway maples are also on some aggressive-invasive lists as they can reseed themselves readily in some areas of the U.S. Think twice about using them and consider sugar maples instead.
Chris Daeger Manager Rowe Arboretum Indian Hill, Ohio
Francisco Uviña, University of New Mexico
Hardscape Oasis in Litchfield Park
Ash Nochian, Ph.D. Landscape Architect
November 12th, 2025
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