4 Steps to Elevate Your Hardscape Business This Year
If the expression, "Hindsight is always 20/20," is in any way true, then for hardscape contractors suitable planning for the next season should include...
Get to Know Kyle Lukes
Kyle Lukes has moved up the ranks at Environmental Design Group from land planner to landscape architect.
Story of a Landscape: European, American Elements Highlighted in Renovation
This nine-month project revamped an acre and half yard for family-friendly front and backyards.
Take Control of Your Rubber Track Machines
With some simple maintenance, contractors can control more than half of their operating costs.
Why Front Yard Facelifts Are Trending
Street-side landscape projects driven by rise in new home purchases.
Tips for Choosing the Right Water Pump
Choosing the right pump for any job is an important task.
Story of a Landscape: Gas Lamps Light Up a New Orleans-Style Project
This year-long project included gas lamps, red brick, wrought-iron and a water feature.
Travel for Inspiration this Summer
Check out these four beautiful botanical gardens this summer during your vacation travels.
Get to Know Douglas Smith
Timelessness, simplicity and an appreciation for traditional and modern forms are how Douglas C. Smith describes the foundation of his landscape architecture approach. Smith is...
Something Blue: The Majorelle Garden in Morocco
The Majorelle Garden is a 12-acre botanical garden and artist's landscape garden in Marrakech, Morocco.
It was designed by expatriate French artist Jacques Majorelle in...
How to Become Certified to Operate a Drone
Dr. James Robbins, professor and ornamental crop specialist at the University of Arkansas, points to Aug. 29, 2016, a big day in the growth...
Story of a Landscape: Prized Landscape Features Circular Theme
In order to avoid straight lines, this property's landscape featured a curved deck, paver patio and staircase.
3 Keys to Efficient Irrigation
Creating an efficient irrigation system involves more than just the latest advances in technology.
Story of a Landscape: Bluestone Pavers Update Modern City Streetscape
This landscape designer finds that demolishing a site to have a fresh slate for a new landscape isn't always necessary.
11 Things All Irrigation Techs Should Know
Finding the best way to filter out experienced from inexperienced irrigation technicians is key to an efficient hiring process.
2017 Product Roundup: Landscape Lighting
VOLT
The VOLT elevator path & flood light is a new extended-height version and ideal for any application where a wide, diffuse, soft-edged beam is...
Story of a Landscape: Planning Helped Make This Backyard Redo Successful
This private backyard looks out into the woods with fire and water features.
The Art of Skid-Steer And CTL Maintenance
Proper maintenance of your skid steers and compact track loaders could mean the difference between productivity on the job site and expensive repairs that leave you stuck.
Story of a Landscape: Complementary Home and Landscape Redo
A California home and landscape renovation came together to accentuate each other in a complementary way that enhances both.
The Benefits to Keeping a Clean Job Site
Keeping job sites clean and organized has multiple benefits, but you must have a plan backed up by best practices.