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Houzz acquires GardenWeb from NBCUniversal
Houzz, a website devoted to home remodeling and design, including landscaping, has bought GardenWeb from NBCUniversal, a source of home and gardening advice on the Internet since its founding in 1995. Terms of the deal – the first acquisition by Houzz – were not disclosed. The addition of GardenWeb gives Houzz users access to more […]
August 26, 2015
Here is an example of what viewing pictures on Houzz.com looks like on an iPad. Photo: Houzz
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How to: Set yourself apart from the competition
It’s hard to find stonework or water features that can compare to those of Bob Drost, owner of Drost Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance in Petoskey, Michigan. Even in an area surrounded by beautiful, natural bodies of water, his features are in high demand. He attributes the demand for ponds and other features, in part, […]
August 26, 2015
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Landscape architects create children’s area for library
BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers has completed the outdoor Children’s Program Area at the Sayville Public Library in Sayville, New York. BBS served as landscape architect and civil engineer for the project. The new $125,000, 750-square-foot outdoor plaza and auditorium serves as a multifunctional children’s event area. “It has replaced an underutilized, sloping lawn […]
August 26, 2015
The 540-square-foot, semi-circular safety surface play area is constructed of poured-in-place Vitriturf rubber and features a blue, green and yellow pattern reminiscent of a lake with a beach and a meadow. Photo: Peter Wilk/Wilk Marketing Communications
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Now’s the time to pitch fire features to prospects
With kids heading back to school, the last vestiges of summer are slipping away and soon the crisp chill of fall will be here. Help your clients get the most out of their backyards by creating a fire feature that fits their specific needs and extends the amount of time they can enjoy the outdoors. […]
August 24, 2015
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NDS touts single-source solution for stormwater issues
NDS, a California-based provider of stormwater management solutions, has introduced the S5 Sustainable Stormwater Solution. S5 is a scalable and flexible single-source solution that is engineered for high performance, offering up to 250 percent more detention volume than traditional gravel-only systems and qualifying for LEED credits. S5 uses numerous NDS components, such as catch basins, […]
August 24, 2015
The S5 system is designed to increase the amount of rain water collected and uses numerous NDS components, such as catch basins, channel drains and Flo-Well. Photo: NDS
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Tips on backyard landscaping for cat lovers
Landscaping for pets isn’t a novel idea, but the thought of cats actually caring what is planted in a backyard probably is. Felines are renowned for their devil-may-care attitudes, but their owners may still be interested in providing a safe and fun place for their cats – and you can show them how. As noted […]
August 22, 2015
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Report: Landscaping market to see healthy growth
Demand for landscaping products in the US is predicted to reach $9 billion by 2019, as the market continues to recover from the 2007-2009 recession.
August 21, 2015
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Landscapes 2015 introduces specialty-focused day
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will have a day devoted to specialties during Landscapes 2015 (formerly the Green Industry Conference) in Louisville, Kentucky. The Oct. 22 event is part of GIE+EXPO, which is scheduled for Oct. 21-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The specialty-track day will include educational sessions on four specialties: Design/build/installation […]
August 21, 2015
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Condo-dwellers drive Chesapeake landscaping project
Residents from The Shores at Water’s Edge in Belcamp, Maryland, teamed up with landscapers to restore the Chesapeake Bay’s critical area buffer. The condominium owners received a grant from the non-profit Chesapeake Bay Trust earlier this year to help pay for the wetland restoration. Previously, condo owners looked out on an expanse of invasive plants. […]
August 20, 2015
A rain garden that filters water runoff heading to the Bush River was one of features of the restoration project. Photo: The Shores at Water’s Edge Belcamp, MD Facebook page
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AmericanHort CEO resigns to take Washington job
AmericanHort’s president and chief executive, Michael V. Geary, has resigned, the organization’s board of directors announced Wednesday. Geary is leaving to become CEO of the Society for Marketing Professional Services, a Washington organization dedicated to creating business opportunities in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Geary will remain on the AmericanHort staff through Sept. 30 […]
August 19, 2015
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Memorial garden built on site of tragedy in Japan
If you ever travel to the island of Awaji in Japan, you will find a complex of buildings known as Awaji Yumebutai, which were designed by architect Tadao Ando. You’ll also find a memorial garden like no other. The complex was designed in the mid-1990s and was going to be built on the remains of […]
August 19, 2015
The 100 Stepped Garden commemorates those who lost their lives in the Awaji earthquake in 1995. Photo: Caspar Borkowsky
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Landscapers’ trade group keeps eye on honeybee health
Since 2013 the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), other associations, government agencies, legislators and academics have focused heightened attention on the plight of pollinators, particularly honeybees. Bees are used to pollinate more than 130 food crops, in addition to 16 percent of flowering plants, yet an increasing number of studies have illustrated a significant […]
August 18, 2015
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Using alternative fuels could pay dividends over time
Whether you’re trying to cut down on fuel costs or you want to create an environmentally friendly company image, finding an alternative fuel for your commercial lawn equipment can be daunting. The cost of converting your equipment to an alternative fuel source is enough to make some landscapers balk, but don’t underestimate the value of […]
August 17, 2015
Hustler Turf’s Zeon is an all-electric mower and just one of the alternative fuel options for landscapers to consider. Photo: Hustler Turf
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How to please your dog-loving landscape clients
Your landscaping clients who have pets, particularly dogs, may be under the impression they can’t have the best of both worlds – that a beautiful backyard and rambunctious Rover just don’t mix.
August 15, 2015
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Landscape holds primary place in building’s design
What looks like a twisted stack of Jenga blocks is actually a rendering of Rolex’s new seven-story building in Dallas. Groundbreaking for the project was earlier this week. Developer Harwood International constructed the original Rolex Building in 1984 and now has teamed up with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma to design the new structure. The building […]
August 14, 2015
This digital rendering of Rolex’s new building shows how the designers intend to integrate nature and architecture. Photo: Harwood International
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Landscaper-backed Project EverGreen debuts infographic
The nonprofit Project EverGreen, which works to promote the preservation and improvement of community green spaces nationwide, has just released a new infographic to spread the word about the numerous economic, environmental and social benefits of public green space. Supported by dozens of private companies in the green industry, Project EverGreen’s signature initiative, “Healthy Turf, […]
August 14, 2015
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John Deere Landscapes becomes SiteOne Landscape Supply
John Deere Landscapes is changing its name to SiteOne Landscape Supply. The change takes effect Oct. 19. The new brand represents the next step for SiteOne as an independent company after its acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in December 2013. With more than 460 locations in the United States and Canada, SiteOne is the […]
August 14, 2015
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City hopes to save water with ‘Lawn Buster’ program
As the California drought continues, the city of San Jose has implemented another water-conserving incentive for residents. The program, known as “Lawn Busters,” allows eligible citizens to have their lawns re-landscaped at the reduced price of $500. This cost includes all landscaping material, drought-resistant plants, irrigation conversion and labor. With eight miles of the Guadalupe […]
August 13, 2015
San Jose residents who are eligible can pay $500 to have their lawns re-landscaped to conserve water. Photo: connectourfuture.org
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