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ETwater Launches Web Service for Creating Irrigation Plans

To help with the water scarcity and extreme drought states are facing, ETwater has launched a web service for creating an optimized irrigation plan for landscapes.

October 1, 2014

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Toro Launches ‘Green Spaces Makes Great Places’ Program

To help improve outdoor environments and green spaces for communities, Toro has launched the “Green Spaces Makes Great Places” program.

September 30, 2014

Business

FX Luminaire Releases Overhead LED Fixture

FX Luminaire has released a hanging LED fixture designed for commercial and residential landscapes. VE is a hanging LED that features soft, overhead illuminations.

September 12, 2014

Business

How Landscapers Can Help Save Trees During Drought

There is little landscapers can do to fight the drought, especially in states like California and Nevada. Plants, landscapes and trees will continue to suffer through the extreme heat, but according to the Tree Care Industry Association, there are a few things landscapers can do to help trees survive.

August 13, 2014

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Four Landscapes Gain SITES Certification

The Sustainable Sites Initiative program has certified four new landscapes, including a pocket park in Washington state, a mixed-used development in northern California, a historic Civil-War era preserve in New York and the headquarters of an architecture firm in Georgia.

August 8, 2014

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How To Protect Landscapes While Celebrating the 4th

The Fourth of July has arrived, which means it’s time for fireworks, barbecues and great fun.

July 4, 2014

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How to add space to small landscapes

If landscapers are working in large cities where space is limited, there are a variety of steps to take to still give a client that perfect backyard.

July 1, 2014

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How to spruce up landscapes with water features

If you are wanting to add something to your landscape, consider adding a water feature. Ponds, koi ponds, fountains, waterfalls will add life to your backyard.

June 24, 2014

Design-Build

Shrubs that provide color, interest & dependability

Shrubs are enjoying a resurgence in the world of landscape design. With a myriad of new colors, shapes and sizes, there’s a shrub for every garden setting. “Shrubs are versatile,” says John McDonough, supply manager with Ball Ornamentals. “They’re the bones of good design because they provide structure and fill in the mid-range between annuals and perennials. Plus, they’re relatively inexpensive over the long run.”

June 13, 2014

Business

[Infographic] How Much Water Are You Wasting?

Saving water while keep lawns looking green through the summer is not as hard as landscapers might think. Whether it’s using the proper products or watering at the correct time, landscapers can do a lot to help cut down on client’s water bills and wasted water.

June 9, 2014

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Best practices, techniques for summer watering

When it comes to saving water this summer, an important place for landscapers to start is learning the proper watering techniques.

June 3, 2014

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5 Must-Have Perennials for 2014

To add a touch of color to landscapes this summer, Proven Winners has introduced five varieties of perennials.

June 2, 2014