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Irrigation maintenance 101
By Emma Peterson. Routine care is key to protecting water resources and irrigation performance. Irrigation is a water management practice that goes back thousands of years. Today, you can find irrigation systems all across the world used for everything from agricultural development to residential homes and golf courses. When ...
Small space, big dreams
By Emma Peterson. Don’t let space limit your ability to give your clients their dream landscape. In many urban areas, residential outdoor spaces are often limited. Residents might only have a small balcony, courtyard or porch area. But this small space doesn’t mean that they can’t have a beautiful ...
5 lighting ideas to make an outdoor space shine
By Emma Peterson. Catch up on the 2025 trends defining the outdoor lighting market. Most homes feature at least one form of outdoor lighting, even if it’s as basic as a porch light. However, in recent years, the market has seen a rise in interest among homeowners looking to ...
U.S. cities going green: 2025’s Most Sustainable Cities
To rank the nation’s greenest cities, we compared the 500 largest U.S. cities using 47 eco-conscious metrics. From solar panel rebates to green buildings and composting programs, which U.S. cities are leading the nation for Earth-friendly initiatives and sustainable urban development? To mark the 2025 Net Zero Conference on October 1, LawnStarter ...
5 plants to keep your garden grounded
By Emma Peterson. A sloped yard can prove a unique challenge to keeping a garden or landscape stable. Landscaping a sloped space comes with unique challenges. This terrain is more difficult to work with as the soil often has more rocks and clay in it than traditional flat topsoil. ...
STIHL powers into Equip Expo 2025 with new innovations, hands-on demos and must-see brand experiences
From bold activations to exclusive product previews, STIHL is celebrating innovation, loyalty and the future of outdoor power tools. STIHL Inc. is bringing the energy to EQUIP Expo 2025, the industry’s leading landscaping trade show for outdoor power equipment, to be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center from October 22–24, 2025. ...
Dive into the history of water features
By Emma Peterson. From ancient Mesopotamia to the palaces of Versailles to a light show in Singapore, water features and fountains have long captivated our attentions. Humans have long been enamored with water and there’s research showing why we have such a connection to these spaces. An article in ...
The root system behind the outdoor living industry
By Dani Sheehan. Just like roots supply nutrients, AmericanHort works to strengthen the operational, organizational and financial health of its members. As the voice of a $350 billion industry that supports 2.5 million jobs, AmericanHort ensures businesses in this industry continue to grow and thrive. This year, their premiere event ...
Equip Exposition 2025
Every October, thousands of landscapers, hardscapers, manufacturers, contractors, and dealers travel to Louisville, Kentucky, to network with other professionals and to test-drive the latest products in an unmatched environment. Equip is a four-day event, featuring 1,100+ exhibits and hundreds of educational opportunities, that will provide each attendee with new ideas, ...
Safety first, every time
By Dani Sheehan. As materials evolve and rooftops become more crowded, careful load distribution has become a critical safety measure to prevent roof deck failure. In a recent Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Mark Graham, vice president of technical services for the National Roofing Contractors Association ...
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