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Art of the Land Receives Excellence in Landscape Award for 2011

Posted on December 19th, 2011

“Hillside Terrace”, in the Applewood neighborhood of the west part of Metropolitan Denver, received the award in Wall Construction from the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado.

A Video Link to Sustainable Art for the Landscape!

Posted on September 7th, 2011

In late August, 9NEWS in Denver, the ratings leader for news in the city, featured some more highlights of their 9NEWS Water Wise Garden. Anchor Mark Koebrich interviews Sarah Marcogliese pointing out different applications of Sustainable Art for the landscape…

Art of the Book. New “Visual Journals” Exhibit at Abecedarian Gallery in Denver

Posted on August 18th, 2011

Art of the Land Founder and Principal Nancy Eastman will be part of the new exhibit of book art opening Friday, September 2, 2011. The Abecedarian Gallery is located at 910 Santa Fe, Denver, in the heart of the Santa Fe Arts District, and regularly displays and sells the works of internationally known book artists. This show will feature

Bird's Eye View of Blooming Belcaro Green Roof

Art of the Land Goes Up on the Roof. The Green Roof!

Posted on August 4th, 2011

One major trend gaining more traction every year in the United States is the Green Roof. And, Art of the Land can design the right solution for your building. For hundreds of years, Green Roofs have grown throughout Europe and other parts of the world for very practical reasons. More recently, the design, architectural value and environmental benefits

Summer Arrives!

Posted on July 26th, 2011

Retaining Walls and Pergola with Plantings in Bloom!

Nancy Eastman (left) with Philae Dominick, photo: David Zalubowski

Eastman Completes Dominick Park Project in Denver

Posted on July 20th, 2011

Art of the Land Principal and Founder Nancy Eastman saw the culmination of her design work at the dedication of Dominick Park in June.

Located on a parcel of land across from St. John’s Cathedral

Landscaping the Historic Home

Posted on June 30th, 2011

To coincide with National Historic Preservation Month, on May 19th, Art of the Land Principal and Founder, Nancy Eastman spoke to guests of the Loveland, Colorado Historic Preservation Commission. Audience members were primarily owners of older and historic homes in the area, interested in designing an appropriate landscape, selecting the right style and plants, and maintaining a restored landscape. Following is a summary of that presentation.

For further information, and for assistance in your own historic landscape planning, contact Art of the Land.

Of course, through history, landscape design styles have evolved both to please the eye, and, earlier, to feed the family. From parks to cottage gardens, styles moved from Old World to New, and, eventually further West to Colorado. Here, there really was no single “style” of garden. A mix of styles and uses ran parallel to the mix of people migrating here and dealing with our particular climate…

Hedgerows in the Rocky Mountain Region

Posted on June 30th, 2010

By Nancy Eastman & Paul Briggs ASLA Colorado Magazine, “Exposures”, vol. 2, issue 1, May 2010, “Sustainability Issue” Agricultural societies have used hedgerows for centuries to define property lines and contain domestic animals. Ancient hedgerows in Europe are recognized as important historical and ecological resources. European immigrants brought the use of hedgerows to America, continuing [...]

Andy Creath – Green Roofs of Colorado

Posted on February 23rd, 2010

Art of the Land’s partner in green roof creation, Andy Creath, is in the environmental, sustainable fields. Andy installs and maintains green roofs, with completed projects in Boulder, Denver, Vail, Fort Collins, and Steamboat Springs, Colorado. As a green roof consultant, he is recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council for Leadership in Energy and [...]

Ed White Jr. – Premier Mid-Century Modernist Architect

Posted on February 18th, 2010

Come to a dinner celebration in Mitchell Hall at the Denver Botanic Gardens on May 18th, 2010, paying tribute to Ed White Jr, one of Colorado’s premier architects. Colorado Preservation, Inc. is hosting the event to raise money for the preservation of mid-century modernist architecture. Contact Nancy at 303-233-5007 or eastman@artoftheland.com to reserve a place [...]