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Design-Build

Spotlight Features

Landscapers shine a new light on a seating area and water fountain.

April 2, 2014

Design-Build

Pro tip: Give clients plant care info

What’s worse than spending hours installing expensive plants for a client, only to come back months later to see all of the plants are dead? You might be a horticultural expert — but that doesn’t mean your clients know anything about their new foliage. So instead of adding plants and leaving, give clients a care […]

March 5, 2014

Design-Build

Fountain of Youth

New York landscaper makes a splash with refreshing water oasis. Working in a constrained area, Jeffrey Ingrassia – owner of AquaFX – and his crew constructed an aquatic retreat for these New York homeowners.

February 28, 2014

Business

Toro Launches Two Centennial Donation Programs

To help celebrate its 100th anniversary, The Toro Company will be giving back to non-profits. As Toro celebrates ‘A Century of Innovation’ and ‘A Legacy of Caring,’ the company has launched the Legacy Grant Program and Annual Product Donation Program.

February 17, 2014

Business

5 Ways to Fight Drought

With drought continuing to be a consistent problem across California, organizations and municipalities are looking for new and innovative ways to reduce water consumption among residents.

February 13, 2014

Design-Build

If the Sochi Olympics Handled Landscape Projects

If you’ve turned on the TV at all in the past week, you’ve probably seen the Olympic coverage — and all of the problems in Sochi. Heck, there’s even a Twitter account named @SochiProb. But to get a better idea of how bad these problems are — and have another excuse to poke fun at […]

February 11, 2014

Business

Hunter Intros Drip Emitters for Micro Irrigation

Hunter Industries has introduced a family of pressure-compensating drip emitters to its micro-irrigation line.

January 7, 2014

Design-Build

4 Landscaping Myths Busted

There are a lot of old wives’ tales and myths out there, but here are four landscaping superstitions that we’ve busted. MYTH: If I mow the grass shorter, I won’t have to do it as often. Lowering the mower deck won’t cut back on the time spent on maintenance sites. Instead, cutting the grass too […]

December 6, 2013

Design-Build

Green Roof Gone Wild in Canada

Roof gardens are a big hit around the world as more and more people begin to see the benefits. However, one city in Canada has taken the reigns as far as growing and maintaining one green roof.

October 21, 2013

Design-Build

When Functionality Meets Sustainability

So you’re walking by a park, a bus stop or playground, and you find a nice bench to sit on.

October 17, 2013

Business

Tree watering tips

Everyone knows that plants need a great deal of attention through the summer months because of excessive heat, but did you know trees need just as much care?

August 14, 2013

Business

[Infographic]: Get Smarter About Water

Water, water everywhere, but did you know how much is wasted? Ewing has shared some enlightening facts about consumption and has given a few tips on how to save a few drops this season.

August 2, 2013