Materials

The Heritage Group announces acquisition of FORTA, expanding its presence in construction & materials

February 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The companies share a deep commitment to innovation, solving real-world customer problems and creating long-term value through strong relationships and technical expertise. The Heritage Group (THG), an Indianapolis-based, fourth generation family-owned business, announced its acquisition of FORTA, a Pennsylvania-based leader in synthetic fiber reinforcement for asphalt and concrete, from Riverarch ...

American Ladder Institute prepares for 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month

November 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Sponsorships are available to advance preventing falls and saving lives. The American Ladder Institute (ALI) is gearing up to celebrate 10 Years of Safer Climbing with the coming 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month in 2026. The only program in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to promoting safe ladder use both ...

ELEVATE 2025

October 31, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Join us November 2 – 5, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona! ELEVATE is the landscape industry's premier event. Whether you're scaling your team, refining your operations, or exploring new markets, ELEVATE offers the insights to help you and your team succeed. Moving to a different city each year – from the East Coast ...

The root of it all

August 1, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Knowing your soil is the first step toward growing something great. Soil is the foundation for everything you plant, build and grow. As landscape professionals, we’re often focused on the visible results: lush lawns, healthy trees, thriving gardens. But achieving those outcomes starts underground. Choosing the right ...

Smart design for fire season

July 29, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Build safer landscapes through thoughtful planning and fire-resistant design to reduce the chances of flames reaching a home. Longer fire seasons, record-breaking heat and drier vegetation are making wildfires more destructive and more common. Since 2000, the U.S. has averaged over seven million acres burned annually from ...

Mulch 101

July 19, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Dig into what mulch is and how it helps garden beds thrive. When landscaping an outdoor space, mulch is often the key to pulling a vision together. It can come in a variety of colors and forms that can make a space look polished and professional. ...

Edgy additions to upsell your landscape projects

May 6, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. These bold design trends will elevate your summer landscape projects and delight your customers. As demand grows for high-impact, sustainable outdoor spaces, landscape designers are uniquely positioned to turn functional environments into unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re working with residential clients or designing for commercial properties, incorporating bold design elements ...