Entries by MichaelofAustin

San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Project Description: Founded in 2007 San Gabriel UU Fellowship is comprised of people of many beliefs and backgrounds. Located near the heart of historic Old Town across the street from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, their building is both traditional and contemporary, and it reflects their commitment to the inclusion of people of all ages, […]

Pease Park Retaining Wall

Project Description: The goal of the Pease Park Conservancy is for Pease Park to be known as an accessible urban green space for play, adventure, and connectivity, where land stewardship, environmental innovation, and inclusive programming embrace the community’s history and inspire its future. Maas Verde Landscape Restoration was engaged to construct a retaining wall adjacent […]

“Advice from a Tree” by Ilan Shamir

Dear Friend, Stand Tall and Proud Sink your roots deeply into the Earth Reflect the light of a greater source Think long term Go out on a limb Remember your place among all living beings Embrace with joy the changing seasons For each yields its own abundance The Energy and Birth of Spring The Growth and Contentment of Summer The Wisdom to let go of […]

Tree Trimming Basics

Tree trimming is an art and a science. One has to consider tree biology while removing limbs strategically over time. Tree trimming should not be viewed as a one-time effort. Trees continue to grow, and it is important for us in the tree care industry to be able to adjust over time to environmental conditions […]

Texas Society for Ecological Restoration Conference in San Antonio

Maas Verde had a great opportunity the weekend of November 9 – 11, 2018, to be a part of the Texas Society for Ecological Restoration Conference in San Antonio. We learned about all the interesting research going on in the restoration ecology field. This is important because Maas Verde uses an ecological lens designing, installing […]