The Right Seed for the Right Need

Ever wonder why “the other man’s grass is always greener”? Maybe it’s because his landscape contractor planted the right seed for the landscape’s need.

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Playing with Blocks

The diversity of today’s landscape building products is almost staggering. For the creative designer...

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Perfect Landscapes with Design Software

Even if you’re a top-notch landscape designer, your greatest ideas won’t put much in your pocket if you can’t translate them effectively for your clients.

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Excellence in Craftsmanship

In Craftsmanship

Walking through a garden courtyard, you’re surrounded by sculptured fountains, a circular pergola and hand-carved limestone columns. Breathe deeply and inhale the fragrance of succulent roses that transport you to an era of the early Renaissance, where art and imagination combine exquisitely with function and design.

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Buy? Rent? Lease?

End of year evaluations come before New Year’s resolutions in the landscaping industry, especially when it comes to making decisions about equipment inventory.

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Attachments: Versatility Means Steady Work in Tough Times

IT’S NO SECRET—BUSINESSES ARE struggling to survive these tough economic times. Many businesses are taking some time to reevaluate their current strategies and develop new ways to grow while saving money.

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Synthetic Turf: Faking It Never Felt so Good

When synthetic turf was first invented in the early ’60s, it was hardly impressive. There was only one type available at the time, and it was rough, off-color and uncomfortable. It was called AstroTurf, and while it quickly took off in popularity, it was a far cry from looking the least bit authentic.

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Firewise Landscaping

A beautiful home sits in a wooded hillside neighborhood on the outskirts of town. The owner loves it here.

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Water Conservation: Get Serious, Get Smart

THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER time to develop your water conservation IQ. The word is out: water is recognized as a limited resource everywhere—even in areas not yet hit hard by shortages.

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Going Green: The Wave of the Future

It's been two years since a tornado swept through Greensburg, Kansas, and ravaged rows of houses lining the streets. The townsfolk were used to living simple lives, where nothing out of the ordinary ever happened, but this was like something out of a big budget Hollywood movie

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