Tag: washington d.c.

Business

History in the making: Landscaping and maintaining historic sites

Maintaining and protecting your customer’s landscape certainly comes with its own set of challenges, but when it comes to working with landscapes that are deemed historic, the processes can become even more detailed and the challenges a bit more unique. If you find yourself in a position to work on a site that’s considered historic, […]

August 2, 2019

Business

Industry roundup: NALP announces important message about Renewal & Remembrance

NALP recently announced a few important bits of information regarding the upcoming Renewal & Remembrance event, which will take place on Monday, July 15.

June 27, 2019

Business

Getting involved: How your company can participate in outdoor classroom design

We talked yesterday about the importance of getting students involved in the green industry and how you as a professional landscaper can lend a hand by partnering with groups like Out Teach, a non-profit organization that helps build outdoor classroom spaces. Today, we’ll take a look at what you need to do if your company […]

June 21, 2019

Business

Landscapers give their time and talent at Renewal & Remembrance

July 15-17 marked NALP's 22nd annual Renewal & Remembrance event in Washington D.C.'s Arlington Cemetary. Landscaping pros brought their children to help out. ,July 15-17 marked NALP's 22nd annual Renewal & Remembrance event in Washington D.C.'s Arlington Cemetary. Landscaping pros brought their children to help out.

July 18, 2018

Business

News roundup: D.C. Council considers banning gas-powered leaf blowers

Banning gas-powered leaf blowers have come to the attention of legislation yet again. If the ban goes into effect violators are looking at a hefty $500 fine.

July 6, 2018

Business

Industry roundup: Registration now open for NALP’s Renewal & Remembrance

The National Association of Landscape Professionals' annual Renewal & Remembrance event in Arlington Cemetary opens registration to landscape volunteers.

May 16, 2018

Business

Industry roundup: NALP calls for landscapers to contact Congress about H-2B

Unprecedented interest in the temporary non-agricultural worker program has resulted in over 60 percent of businesses who applied for laborer under the second half of the cap not to receive their workers.

February 28, 2018

Business

Researchers study soil microbiomes found under National Mall turf

The turf outside the National Mall in our nation's capital was replaced, which gave scientists the opportunity to study the bacteria in the soil. Details here!

August 17, 2017

Design-Build

Research highlights the benefits native plants provide birds

Native plants tended to host far more caterpillars and yards with more native plants saw more native-bird species. Details and more on Total Landscape Care!

August 9, 2017

Business

Landscapers hit the Hill for Legislative Days

Professionals in the landscaping industry gathered on Capitol Hill to conduct personal meetings with their respective state senators and congressmen. Read more!

July 19, 2017

Business

Renewal & Remembrance celebrates its 21st year

Over 400 volunteers in the landscaping industry came together to provide services in aeration, tree work, irrigation installation/repair, & hardscape projects.

July 17, 2017

Business

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