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Resources for Landscape Architects, Contractors and Superintendents from the publisher of Landscape Architect and Specifier News, Landscape Contractor National, and Landscape Superintendent and Maintenance Professional.

As we head into the winter months, when all of our normal business cycles slow down, I wanted to give all of you a brief update on how we are doing and our outlook as we go into 2010.The Great Recession - It seems most agree that the significant slowdown in economic activity has reached a bottom...

We at Mutual have been very busy in 2009 sourcing new and fresh Natural Stone offerings to bring to market for the 2010 season...

We are in an industry where imagery says a thousand words. An individual brick or paver does little to excite, but when shown on a building or in landscape the product comes to life. Because of this we are always looking for new photos to share with our customers...

Can I really install a retaining wall project myself?For many of our customers, installing a retaining wall is the most intimidating type of hardscape project...

Architectural slab pavers, known more commonly as “slabs”, have become a very popular hardscape product in the Northwest. Designers, contractors and homeowners alike have come to realize how versatile and esthetically pleasing they can be in both residential and commercial applications. S...

Homeowners are more aware than ever of brick’s lasting qualities that extend beyond the old brick schoolhouse or stately designs. ...

There is an organization that works to promote the advance of brick masonry, Western States Clay Products Association (WSCPA)...

Reseller permits will replace the current resale certificates on January 1st. Learn more: http://www.mutualmaterials.com/environmentalsolutions.asp

When most people think of retaining walls, the first thing that comes to mind are those very tall, monstrous block walls that can be seen along the freeway holding up an entire hillside. These large engineered retaining wall systems perform very well in these type complex projects...

Five years ago Mutual Materials worked with TCA Architecture to put permeable paving in place at the Snoqualmie Fire Station headquarters in Snoqualmie, Washington...

Winter is closing in quickly and it is time to think about jobsite weather protection. In the Pacific Northwest, we have two issues to deal with when it comes to wintertime construction. Most of the time, we are dealing with wet conditions...

Vancouver and Whistler are ready to host the world at the 2010 Winter Olympics beginning in February of next year. Mutual Materials is taking the opportunity to shine as well...

Some of the Mutual staff spent a couple of days this week transforming a friend’s backyard. Our goal was not only to create a great new outdoor living experience for the homeowner, but also to videotape the whole project, so people can see how easy it is to tackle a transformation on your own. ...











