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Hardscape Solutions: EdgeForm Landscape Management transforms former dairy farm

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The preexisting silos served as the focal point of EdgeForm Landscape Management’s design. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
The preexisting silos served as the focal point of EdgeForm Landscape Management’s design. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)

LOCATION: Baton Rouge, La.

COMPANY: EdgeForm Landscape Management

EdgeForm Landscape Management’s primary objective for this project was to preserve the character of the site — a former dairy farm. This included a pair of large silos that featured in the final design by the contractor.

The contractor’s major hurdle during this project was working in a residential community. EdgeForm crews had a small workspace due to the surrounding homes and also needed to be aware of noise levels during their work.

Other challenges included working with the existing soil conditions. To overcome these challenges, EdgeForm utilized raised-bed planters for a community garden that would provide residents with a place to grow flowers, herbs and vegetables.

EdgeForm Landscape Management won a bronze award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

Materials for the Silo Farm were thoughtfully designed and built. The contractor constructed these planters with concrete and a wood finish to provide durability. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
Materials for the Silo Farm were thoughtfully designed and built. The contractor constructed these planters with concrete and a wood finish to provide durability. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
The contractor repurposed an old horse trough found on the site as a water feature. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
The contractor repurposed an old horse trough found on the site as a water feature. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
An aerial view of the project highlights the raised garden beds installed by the contractor. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
An aerial view of the project highlights the raised garden beds installed by the contractor. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
he surrounding community has taken to the raised-bed planters, establishing vegetable and herb gardens with big results. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
The surrounding community has taken to the raised-bed planters, establishing vegetable and herb gardens with big results. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
The main walkway is flanked by fruit trees on the left and steel flower planter boxes on the right.  (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
The main walkway is flanked by fruit trees on the left and steel flower planter boxes on the right. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
An aerial photo showcases the Silo Farm’s location at the heart of the neighborhood. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
An aerial photo showcases the Silo Farm’s location at the heart of the neighborhood. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
EdgeForm’s planter boxes are designed with individual irrigation and provide opportunities for educating area residents. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
EdgeForm’s planter boxes are designed with individual irrigation and provide opportunities for educating area residents. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)
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