Landscape & Irrigation

May/June 2016

Landscape and Irrigation is read by decision makers throughout the landscape and irrigation markets — including contractors, landscape architects, professional grounds managers, and irrigation and water mgmt companies and reaches the entire spetrum.

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28 May/June 2016 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ■ BY JENNIFER FODEN So, you're an experienced landscape professional — or maybe you're just starting out. What trends, challenges and opportunities are there for outdoor room projects? I interviewed three experts to get their thoughts on the best ideas for your company: Preston Montague, client relations manager, Greenscape Inc. Kevin Wengernuk, president and founder, KW Landscaping Inc. Bill Ripley, owner, Architectural Landscape Design, Inc. What are some trends for outdoor rooms in 2016 and beyond? Preston: We enjoy a mild climate in North Carolina; and there are opportunities to enjoy time outdoors during each month. Increasingly, we meet with clients who are seeking opportunities to spend their leisure time outside, and who want to bring their traditionally indoor comforts with them. In order to maximize outdoor time, we build spaces that gently transition from indoors out. From screened porch to trellis-covered patio to sunny PHOTO PROVIDED BY GREENSCAPE INC. PHOTO PROVIDED BY KEVIN WENGERNUK The Outdoor Room Boom Trends, challenges and opportunities for outdoor room projects Q:

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