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
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The Outdoor
Room Boom
Trends, challenges and opportunities
for outdoor room projects
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