by admin | Sep 14, 2011 | Gardening
PETRO RECOMMENDED PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: LECHUZA self watering planters Form meets function in this innovative growing system by LECHUZA. LECHUZA self-watering planters feature a sub-irrigation system that allows appropriate self-watering for up to 12 weeks...
by admin | Sep 13, 2011 | Gardening
Landscape Architect, Colleen Bathon is LEED AP certified! LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and is an internationally recognized certification system highlighting the importance of green building and sustaining our environment. The program...
by admin | Sep 12, 2011 | Landscape Design
Petro designers and production teams like to think LOCAL! We promote the use of Low impact materials. These are materials that require less energy for production, transport, and operation than NEW products OR those that come from outside of the local or regional...
by admin | Aug 30, 2011 | Drainage
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection defines pervious pavement as having more air spaces than regular pavement, allowing water to drain through the surface into the underlying soil. Most paved surfaces are currently impervious, but Environmental...
by admin | Aug 12, 2011 | Edible Landscaping
Petro’s yearly vegetable garden is growing, Growing, GROWING… This year, with the expert guidance of Kathleen, we have cultivated habanero chili peppers, tomatoes, figs, and several herbs, including basil, dill, and rosemary. Our staff lunches have been supplemented...
