Posts by Leda Marritz — Guest Contributor
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Trees are a big reason why the MLK Memorial is so great
When people think of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, they usually picture the larger-than-life statue of Dr. King. But beyond the statue itself, the surrounding trees are a key contributor to the memorial’s majesty. Keep reading…
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Street trees can’t ask for more soil themselves, but new DC standards will help them get it
Trees are a special quality of DC’s urban environment, but the city’s tree canopy has been shrinking in recent years. A new set of design standards ensures new construction on the roads and in public space includes enough soil so that trees can thrive. Keep reading…