Jill OdomBusinessBehind the creation of the Women in Landscape NetworkThe National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has recently formed the Women in Landscape Network as part of the Industry Growth Initiative. The network has been chartered to identify what current female professionals need to thrive in their careers and create the industry culture that supports those needs. “We want smart, strong, capable women to […]October 15, 2019BusinessTruckIT provides on-demand hauling for landscapersOn large-scale landscaping jobs, there is often debris and waste that needs to be hauled away but finding a hauler can be a major hassle. Stepping up to fill the need of on-demand hauling services is TruckIT, a construction technology startup specializing in on-demand hauling and fleet/dispatch management. “Getting haulers coordinated for jobs is possibly […]October 14, 2019BusinessBlending backgrounds: Ginkgo Leaf Studio draws from architecture for designsGinkgo Leaf Studio, based in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, is a landscape design firm that prides itself on its ability to design landscapes that connect customers with nature and fit with the surrounding space. Jim Drzewiecki, owner and principal of Ginkgo Leaf, credits his business’s success to his passionate focus on design and attention to detail. An […]October 11, 2019BusinessInside Ginkgo Leaf Studio’s design processAt Ginkgo Leaf Studio, based in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, there is a no charge, no obligation meeting first at a prospective client’s house. “We have a design questionnaire that we email out ahead of that meeting,” says Jim Drzewiecki, owner and principal of Ginkgo Leaf. “We require that they fill it out and return it to […]October 10, 2019BusinessGinkgo Leaf Studio: Creating external artNestled in the historic district of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, is a quaint building that used to be a cobbler’s home in the late 1800s. This building houses the offices of Ginkgo Leaf Studio, a landscape design firm owned by Jim Drzewiecki, APLD. From an early age Drzewiecki was interested in landscaping, and by the time he […]October 9, 2019BusinessWomen’s Tree Climbing Workshop to conduct tree climbing demos for 2019 GIE+EXPONew to GIE+EXPO this year, the trade show will feature women-led tree climbing workshops, which are included with registration. The program ‘Climb Trees, Expand Your Horizons’ is presented by Davey Tree in collaboration with The Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop (WTCW), and is sponsored by Stihl with support from Shelter Tree. The WTCW was co-founded by […]October 8, 2019BusinessEcho debuts 20 products for 2020Last week, Echo invited a group of professional landscapers and the media to its 20 for 2020 press event, where it provided a first glimpse at the 20 new products that will be available next year. “Launching 20 products in any given year is a big deal,” says Wayne Thomsen, vice president of marketing and […]October 7, 2019BusinessChristmas Decor franchisee shares his advices for those considering holiday lightingThe holiday months are drawing near and soon properties will be aglow with Christmas lights. If you’ve ever considering adding holiday lighting as service either to keep crews busy during the off-season, generate more revenue or both, here’s what one Christmas Decor franchisee has to say about his experience. Arnie Arsenault is the owner of […]October 4, 2019BusinessKujawa Enterprises: Never settling for complacencyThe iconic orange that is associated with Kujawa Enterprises, Inc. (KEI) based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, not only helps the company win business with high-profile clients, but it also attracts some of its workforce. “People see us all over,” says Chris Kujawa, president of KEI. “So if you’re out looking for a job, just like […]October 2, 2019BusinessKujawa Enterprises rises to the challenge of high-profile clientsKujawa Enterprises, Inc., (KEI) based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, has been operating since 1926, but it hasn’t always been in the landscaping business.October 1, 2019Previous PagePage 12 of 153Next PageTop StoriesHomeBobcat donates $150,000 to local parksBobcat Company is donating $150,000 to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in support of environmental preservation following the success of its #WorkWorthDoing social media campaign.Home2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special EditionsHomeEquip Expo offers opportunities for women in the Green Industry to growHome2026 Polaris General UTV hits dealers with new colors, upgradesHomeIrrigreen 3.0 launches with an all-new sprinkler and smart controller
