ENH1147, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using aggregates and precast pavers and blocks in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep408
Tag: Sustainable Landscape Construction series
ENH1146/EP407 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Concrete
ENH1146, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using concrete in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep407
ENH1145/EP406 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Manufactured Lumber
ENH1145, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using manufactured lumber in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep406
ENH1150/EP411 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products: Metal
ENH1150, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using metal in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep411
ENH1149/EP410 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products: Plastics and Rubber
ENH1149, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes the environmental concerns, design strategies and construction techniques for using plastics and rubber in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep410
ENH1148/EP409 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products: Brick
ENH1148, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, highlights the environmental impact, design strategies and construction techniques for using bricks in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep409
ENH1143/EP404 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products – Wood Preservatives
ENH1143, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, lists several sustainable landscape construction techniques that help mitigate environmental damage and health concerns of wood preservatives. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep404
ENH1144/EP405 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products – Paints and Stains
ENH1144, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, lists several finishes for exterior applications, with strategies for selection and use. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP405
ENH1142/EP403 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products – Wood
ENH1142, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, highlights several landscape construction strategies to reduce wood waste and environmental impact. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep403
ENH1141/EP402 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products – Life Cycle Assessments
ENH1141, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, highlights landscape construction practices that take into account sustainability at all stages of a material’s life-cycle. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep402
ENH1140/EP401 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products – Reduce, Reclaim, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle, Renew
ENH1140, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, highlights several strategies that can be used in landscape construction to reduce resource use and protect the environment. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP401