2016 Colors Go Soft

2016 Colors Go Soft

And the 2016 Pantone color of the year is... Serenity, a cool, tranquil blue. But it's also Rose Quartz, a warm, embracing rose tone....

Porous Pave Walkways Installed at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Re-coating old asphalt with the pour-in-place permeable paving material makes the paths safer and more comfortable.
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Top plant performers at the 2015 MSU Trial Gardens

Michigan State University’s Demonstration Garden’s list of top performing annuals shares some great performing plants to choose from in 2016.
Bringing the Living Room Outside||

Bring the Living Room Outside

The great outdoors blend with the great room in one of landscaping's hottest trends: outdoor living spaces. Today's patios feature amenities that were once...
Get to Know Robert Olsen|Roots: Robert Olsen

Get to Know Robert Olsen

Down-to-earth, humble and at the helm of his own company, Robert Olsen is a rising star in the Hollywood landscaping scene. As former manager of...
A Poetic Landscape

A Poetic Landscape

In the urban heart of Jinhua, China, a city with a population of more than one million, one last piece of natural riparian wetland...

ASLA Selects Examples of Sustainable Landscape Design

Washington, D.C., — The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced a newly expanded and now mobile-friendly version of its Designing Our Future: Sustainable...

SiteOne Landscape Supply Acquires Hydro-Scape Products

ROSWELL, GA — SiteOne Landscape Supply announced the acquisition of Hydro-Scape Products. Hydro-Scape has 17 locations servicing Southern California with landscape products and supplies. “Hydro-Scape...
The Healing Power of Gardens|

The Healing Power of Gardens

Nature can have a soothing, restorative effect, and some gardens are designed to heighten this feeling. Sensory and healing gardens, traditionally part of children's...
climate-change

Green Infrastructure Prominent in Ontario Climate Change Strategy

TORONTO, Canada — Green infrastructure has been recognized by the Ontario government as a critical strategy for climate change and adaptation, according to Green...
Got Growing Pains?

Got Growing Pains?

As a business develops, growing pains are inevitable. In fact, to actually grow a business, a landscape business owner needs more than technical landscape...
GIE+Expo Panel 2015

Stop Thinking Like a Landscaper

Find out how these three business owners manage to stay steps ahead of their competitors.
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CASE and Sonsray Provide Equipment for Aster Gardens Projects

CASE excavator and compact track loaders assist in earthmoving and hardscaping project; Aster Gardens serves as transitional housing complex for families and individuals in need.

Agriscaping Technologies and VIP Homes Partner

Gilbert, AZ — Agriscaping Technologies, which provides sustainable, edible landscaping for homeowners, HOAs and municipalities, announced that they have partnered with VIP Homes to...
The Do’s & Don’ts of Renting Equipment

The Do’s & Don’ts of Renting Equipment

Over the last few years, there has been a tremendous increase in rental penetration in the industry. How do you know if rental is...
Taking it a Step at a Time

Building a Landscape Company One Step at a Time

How Mark Borst grew his landscape company into one of New Jersey's finest.

LED Grabs the Spotlight

With how far lighting has come, it's easier than ever to do, contractors contend. Although Michael Kukol, president of Horizon Landscape Co. in Wyckoff,...
Bright Spots

Bright Spots

Customer demand for landscape lighting led Olympic Landscape and Irrigation Co. in Puyallup, Washington, to add the service two decades ago. Lead designer John...

3 Key Hardscape Trends to Look Out For

Want to know the three main trends driving hardscapes? Ken O'Neill, executive vice president at Oldcastle under the Belgard brand, describes them at the GIE+EXPO.
Xeriscaping’s 7 Big Rules

Xeriscaping’s 7 Big Rules

Knowledgeable landscape company owners, whether they acknowledge it or not, practice xeriscape principles when they design, install and maintain landscapes on their customers' commercial...
Firewise Landscaping

Firewise Landscaping

Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
Unilock Scholarship

Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry

Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.

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[VIDEO] Dickies®: Discover Workwear That’s Anything But Uniform

Looking for uniform solutions for your large team? An unmatched inventory and versatile looks are just a few reasons why companies trust Dickies®.
Capital One Center, Ruppert Landscape

A Capital Idea

Ruppert Landscape meets multiple challenges to transform a live-work-play idea into reality at the Capital One Center.
Desert Foothills Landscape

Desert Decadence In An Arizona Landscape Design

Even in the extreme heat conditions of Southern Arizona, Desert Foothills Landscape designed and installed a stunning, functional landscape while also being water and climate conscious.
snow removal, insurance coverage

Is Your Insurance Snow Blind?

Unique risks involved with snow and ice removal mean that adequate insurance coverage is critical to protecting your business.
snowstorms

Compact Cleanup Solutions

In the wake of snowstorms and natural disasters, it's essential to be prepared with versatile equipment to support restoration efforts.