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News roundup: Turf rebate program extended as part of water conservation efforts

The program incentivizes residents to replace lawns to incorporate native plants, a rain capturing element and groundcover to help retain moisture in the soil.

October 16, 2017

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Olin to receive 2017 Vincent Scully Prize

Olin has created award winning, people-centric landscapes in cities around the world. Olin’s accomplishments will be celebrated at the National Building Museum.

September 8, 2017

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ASLA gearing up for Park(ing) Day 2017

The idea began with the observation that a majority of outdoor space is dedicated to vehicles, while a small portion is set aside as open space for people.

September 5, 2017

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ASLA launches its 2017 Diversity Summit Report

In 2013, ASLA’s first Diversity Summit convened to develop a deeper understanding of why the landscape architecture industry is not more diverse. Details here!

August 14, 2017

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ASLA survey reveals bright spots for landscape architecture firms

ASLA's multi-year comparisons showed that firms continued to experience stability as they enter the third quarter of 2017. Details here on Total Landscape Care.

July 31, 2017

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Could technology lead to a boom for landscape architects?

With the introduction of new technology sources, the mentality for most industries is to get with it or get left behind. Details on Total Landscape Care!

June 16, 2017

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ASLA announces 2017 honor recipients

ASLA announced its honors recipients for 2017, which are selected by ASLA’s Board of Trustees. Read the full story details here at Total Landscape Care!

June 15, 2017

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Industry veteran advises landscapers to exploit technology

25-year green industry veteran Judith Guido gives insight into the future of landscaping, including sustainability and how new technology plays a factor in success.

January 15, 2016

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Prisoners help shape award-winning landscaping project

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has presented its Community Service Award of Excellence to Iowa State University students who worked on creating a therapeutic landscape at a women’s prison. The project started five years ago, when the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (ICIW) and the Department of Corrections approached the Landscape Architecture Department […]

October 15, 2015

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Sustainable landscaping plays role in federal plan to stem pollinator decline

In response to the dramatic global decline of honey bees and other pollinator populations, President Obama’s Pollinator Health Task Force has released a report outlining strategies to help reverse the decline. The report addresses several issues the task force believes are contributing to reductions in pollinator populations, including pests and pathogens, shrinking habitat, lack of […]

May 28, 2015

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Work increases for landscape architecture firms

Three in four landscape architecture firm leaders reported steady or improving billable hours and inquiries in the Q2 2011 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Business Quarterly survey. Overall, 73.8 percent of firm leaders reported stable or above billable hours in the second quarter of 2011 – the strongest number in more than three years. […]

August 8, 2011

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ASLA meeting to feature continuing education opportunities

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Annual Meeting and EXPO will be Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in San Diego. It will feature dozens of continuing education credit opportunities for design professionals, including sessions approved by the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA CES), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and […]

August 3, 2011