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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...

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...
Roots: Aaron McIntire

Get to Know Aaron McIntire

Aaron McIntire is senior project manager at Gunn Landscape Architecture, a landscape architecture practice based in New York City and the Hamptons. The firm...
A Sneak Peek at 2016’s Hot Outdoor Colors

A Sneak Peek at 2016’s Hot Outdoor Colors

How do you feel about beige? It's a nice neutral. There are many shades of beige. It goes with any color. One can't really complain...
Does it Pay to Give Away Design Services?

Does it Pay to Give Away Design Services?

"No more for free!" That's Stephanie Armetta's business mantra. She no longer gives anything away to secure new work for Solutions Landscape Architecture in...
Become a Hardscapes Master

Become a Hardscapes Master

A lot of landscape companies install pavers or do other hardscaping work—but how many are actually masters of the trade? Some of the hardscape professionals...
An Uphill Battle

How Landscape Designers Overcome Terrain Challenges

Not every residential and commercial property has a flat, square stretch of land to design and maintain. Slopes slink toward areas that don't make...
Roots: Frank Mariani||Roots: Frank Mariani

Get to Know Frank Mariani

Since he was in first grade, Frank Mariani helped at his grandfather's nursery — John Fiore & Sons — in West Lake Forest, Illinois....
2016 Outdoor Kitchen Trends

2016 Outdoor Kitchen Trends

Once perceived as a luxury purchase exclusively reserved for custom-made homes, fully equipped outdoor kitchens have evolved into affordable luxuries for consumers who want...
Building Trust

Building Trust Between Contractors and Architects

For many landscape construction contractors, working with landscape architects is a regular part of doing business. And even firms that offer in-house design services...
Drought Tops More People’s Worry Lists

Drought Tops More People’s Worry Lists

Think housing prices, the high cost of living, clogged commutes or crime are worrying Californians lately? Think again. Drought surged to the top of Bay Area...
Roots: Arlena G. Schott

Get to Know Arlena G. Schott

For more than 30 years, Arlena Schott has been "keeping it green" with the ownership and operation of Arlena's Plantscape and Design, as well...

Free “Home Design 3D Outdoor & Garden” app now available

Montreuil, France — Anuman Interactive announces the online release of “Home Design 3D – Outdoor & Garden”. This app, available on iOS and Android,...
Howard K. Freilich

Get to Know Howard K. Freilich

In 1979, Howard K. Freilich, a young, energetic entrepreneur and horticulturalist, founded Blondie's Treehouse Inc. in Westchester, New York, out of the back of...
Contained!

Trends for 2015: Landscape Containers

Landscape containers have moved beyond the patio table and front step. They're often an integral part of many landscape designs, says Susan Cohan, principal...

Get To Know Mark H. Hough

Mark Hough has been the university landscape architect at Duke University since 2000. Olmsted Brothers-designed Duke is an 8,000-acre campus. The Duke Forest comprises...
technology

Designed To Sell

Software continues to simplify landscape design.
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.

Featured Videos

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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.