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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 ...
Equip Exposition wins Greatest Trade Show Award in Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Awards and Summit
Blockbuster show also wins Against All Odds Award and ranks third largest trade show in the United States. Equip Exposition, the industry’s largest gathering for landscapers, contractors, dealers and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, was named last night “The Greatest Trade Show of 2024” by Trade Show Executive in its Gold 100 ...
Shining a light on curb appeal
By Emma Peterson. Four different types of lighting that can upgrade any exterior. While curb appeal might first seem like a surface-level aesthetic choice, the right design can actually greatly increase a home’s value. As a paper from Sriram Villupuram, associate professor in the Department of Finance and Real ...
Planting for beauty and bounty
By Emma Peterson. Level up your landscaping by adding food-producing plants to an ornamental garden. You’ve probably heard of edible arrangements, but have you heard of edible landscaping? This is the practice of incorporating edible plants into a landscape following design principles. It’s perfect for homeowners who either don’t have ...
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