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Reality TV show for gardeners taped in unlikely place
The Chelsea Flower Show, one of Great Britain’s many time-honored traditions, is going down a modern path this year as the subject of a reality TV show, the “Great Chelsea Garden Challenge.” The prize? One amateur gardener will win the opportunity to build a garden on Chelsea’s prestigious Main Avenue. The show, broadcast on the […]
May 13, 2015
Contestants and judges for the Great Chelsea Garden Challenge. Photo: rhs.org.uk.
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Design/build: Firepits and fireplaces
No matter where you live, there’s something peaceful about sitting by the fire. Firepits and fireplaces add a soothing ambiance, provide warmth on cool evenings, extend the season and offer a cozy backdrop to dining al fresco. And they’ve never been more popular. Most landscape professionals have seen demand rise quickly over the years, even […]
May 13, 2015
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Miss classic pickup trucks? Check out this 1956 Ford F-100 restomod
[imagebrowser id=76] The design of the 1956 Ford F-100 is a timeless work of art. But the truth is, so many aspects of owning and driving a nearly 60-year-old pickup are a bit … tricky. Once you start driving one full-time you really start to appreciate the advancements in suspension and engine technology modern trucks have […]
May 12, 2015
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9 ways to kill a plant…or not
When a plant dies, the landscape looks bad. And so do you. Maybe Mother Nature is to blame, or any one of a host of factors beyond your control. But dead plants are evidence of wasted time and money and affect your reputation. “Your clients are counting on you,” says Stacey Hirvela, horticulturist with Spring […]
May 12, 2015
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Landscaping media cultivate growth, professionalism
TOCA has been around for more than a quarter of a century now and its efforts are focused on improving both the quality and quantity of information available to landscaping professionals.
May 11, 2015
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University sues landscaper to collect damages from insurance company
A university in Northwestern Ohio is suing a landscaping company in order to collect $25,000 in damages from the company’s insurance company, which has refused to cover all of the school’s costs for replacing lawn that was incorrectly treated with herbicide last year. The University of Findlay, located about 40 miles south of Toledo, told […]
May 11, 2015
Photo: The University of Findlay.
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NALP lures new members with offer of free training
To attract new members, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP, formerly PLANET) will help landscaping companies get their new technicians “up and running in no more than 15 training days, while promoting professionalism and growing their knowledge base,” a news release from the organization says. NALP says its new Lawn Care Technician Training Program, […]
May 8, 2015
Photo: NALP/Philippe Nobile Photography.
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New faux brick wall panels feature depth of color and realistic texture
The new Tumbled Brick collection of textured faux wall panels by Texture Plus offers landscape designers more options for creating spaces that reflect clients’ unique personal styles. The easy-to-install panels, which are 4 feet wide by 2 feet tall and 1 1/2 inch thick, feature an interlock design and are available in nine colors. Weighing approximately […]
May 8, 2015
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Book explores the influence of landscape architecture’s work
A new book by Thaisa Way explores the work of landscape architect Richard Haag, best known for his rehabilitation of Gas Works Park in Seattle, Washington, and gardens at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island in Washington. “The Landscape Architecture of Richard Haag” (University of Washington Press) places Haag’s work – which lasted more than half […]
May 8, 2015
Gas Works Park. Photo: seattlemag.com.
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California homeowner prevails over HOA in replacing lawn with drought-tolerant landscaping
After a seven-month conflict with her homeowner’s association (HOA), Carlsbad, California, resident Tracee Buck finally has the water-saving yard she wants. Buck decided to let her lawn die and replace it with more drought-tolerant landscaping because of the financial and environmental cost of watering it. She tells News10 her HOA fought her every step of […]
May 8, 2015
Tracee Buck’s drought-tolerant yard in Carlsbad, California. Photo: News10.
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Thieves steal landscaping equipment, leave cash behind
Equipment is a tempting target for thieves, and landscaping equipment is no exception. Mowers alone make up nearly half of all stolen equipment, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a non-profit that targets insurance fraud and tracks equipment theft. However, when burglars target your equipment yard, they don’t usually leave anything behind for the business owner. That’s […]
May 7, 2015
Equipment theft chart, by type. Photo: National Insurance Crime Bureau, 2012.
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Pollinator project receives funding to focus on rights-of-ways in eight states
A new partnership between Bayer CropScience (Bayer) and Integrated Vegetation Management Partners (IVM Partners) is aimed at improving pollinator and wildlife habitats on public rights-of-way across eight states. Bayer has invested more than $100,000 in the project, which includes the implementation of integrated vegetation management practices such as reducing or eliminating mowing, applying selective herbicides […]
May 7, 2015
Integrated vegetation management practices allow for natural germination of milkweed and other plants that benefit pollinators. There are 12 million acres of utility rights-of-way in the United States. Photo: Bayer CropScience.
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Survey: Landscape architecture firms thriving
ccording to the latest American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Business Quarterly survey, firm managers reported significantly higher levels of billable hours, hiring and inquiries for new work during the first quarter of 2015.
May 7, 2015
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Japanese company acquires U.S. landscaping business
Acting on its strategy for expansion into the United States, a Japanese horticulture company acquired its first U.S. landscape firm, Rolling Greens, a 40-year-old business based in Clinton, Maryland, with annual revenue of more than $5 million. Osaka-based Universal Engeisha Group chose not to disclose how much it paid for the American company, which includes […]
May 6, 2015
Based in Clinton, Maryland, the landscaping company has served the Washington-Baltimore corridor since the mid-1970s. Photo: Rolling Greens’ website.
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Ornamental grass recognized as ‘Super Plant’ by LSU
A relatively new, variegated version of purple fountain grass called Fireworks has joined the henna coleus as one of the “Super Plants of 2015,” as designated by Louisiana State University’s Agricultural Center. The LSU AgCenter’s Super Plants list highlights tough and beautiful plants with a proven record of performance in Louisiana growing conditions. Fireworks is […]
May 6, 2015
Photo: Courtesy of itsaulplants.com.
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It’s Cinco de Mayo! Where are your clients celebrating?
It’s Cinco de Mayo, which for many Americans means an excuse to indulge in some margarita specials. However, if Pinterest is any indicator, a lot of people will celebrate at home, inviting friends and family over for cocktails and Mexican food. Any excuse for a party, right? It started me thinking about the way adults […]
May 5, 2015
Thoughtful lighting placement can create just the right mood for a get-together. Photo: Big Tree, Fort Myers, Florida.
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Design/build: Build a rain garden
Rain gardens may look like any other garden, but they have a secret: They’re incredible problem-solvers. Find out more here at Total Landscape Care!
May 5, 2015
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Add color to a shady landscape with these vibrant plants
A place in the shade is certainly comfortable, but it can also be colorful with the addition of these shade-loving flowers and plants. New Guinea Impatiens provide annual color in shady spaces. Because of their long blooming cycle, you’ll have color through the summer and into fall. New Guinea Impatiens grow to approximately 14 […]
April 30, 2015
Hadspen Blue Hosta from Hosta-Store.com.
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