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Recycled Wine Barrel Chairs

One of the coolest outdoor chairs I have come across is the Folding Wine Barrel Chair form Whit McLeod. Reminiscent of a steamer deck chair, the folding barrel stave chair is made from salvaged 70-gallon oak wine barrels. When folded, the slats nest alongside one another, making the chair almost completely flat. One of the best parts is that is individually numbered with the name of the winery branded under the seat. This is a great way to have a piece of art as well as a piece of furniture in your landscape. It is also a great way to use something recycled. They are incredibly comfortable and would make a great addition to any outdoor living space.

Cool Pic!

I came across this picture the other day. I thought it was very cool and that I needed to share it. I think this gives new meaning to the term "vanishing edge". This is the kind of work that is cutting edge and challenging. I love projects that do not seem possible. They just simply yield the best results.

Rain Garden?

A lot of you have probably been hearing the phrase "Rain Garden". Like most of us you are probably wondering what is a "rain garden" and what does it do? Well, a "rain garden" is a planted depression that is designed to allow rainwater runoff the opportunity to be absorbed from impervious urban areas like roofs, driveways, walkways, and compacted lawn areas. This reduces rain runoff by allowing storm water to soak into the ground (as opposed to flowing into storm drains and surface waters which causes erosion, water pollution, flooding, and diminished groundwater). Rain gardens can cut down on the amount of pollution reaching creeks and streams by up to 30%. Can you imagine the environmental benefit if we all had one. It is important to remember that a well designed "rain garden" can be a beautiful addition to your home or business' landscape. It is also important to remember that they do not have to be a large financial burden. Doing things in a sustainable way doesn't have to look weird or be expensive. You can find out more about "rain gardens" or how you can have your own by contacting Apex Landscape today!

New Member

Apex landscape is proud to have become a member of the US Green Building Council's West Michigan Chapter today. This is an exciting and proud step in the progress of this company. We are also proud to announce that we have recently become a member of Local First.

Upcoming Project

This project is one we are very proud of. It required a tremendous amount of planning in order to make sure we met the clients needs and took every precaution to ensure we were able to preserve the natural environment. Lake Michigan's shoreline is a fragile and wonderful part of Michigan and must be taken care of.

Intro

I am looking forward to sharing information about my company, the industry, and anything noteworthy. I am a landscape designer from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am a fan of all things creative; art, architecture, interior design, music, etc. I am also an outdoor enthusiast who takes pride in being an eco activist. I make a point to consider the environment in all facets of my life including my business. I have been designing and building landscapes for over a decade and I am still very passionate about it. I hope to be able to share with you all the things that I know and learn. I am also looking forward to hearing form all of you. My company is Apex Landscape, which is a progressive landscape design/build firm located in Grand Rapids and is proud to serve all of Michigan and Northern Indiana. We specialize in providing truly exceptional and sustainable outdoor living spaces. Our commitment to evaluating environments and understanding our clients has helped us develop a reputation for providing unmatched results in design, craftsmanship and service. Please visit us at http://www.apexlandscapemi.com/
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