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In this OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Logan Barker and Jamie Jaramillo from Noble Tile, along with John Zaprala from Heritage Landscape Supply Group, to explore how tile, hardscapes and pool design work together to create exceptional outdoor living environments. The discussion will cover pool finishes, waterline tile, coping, ... Read More

Most weather services detect hail too generally and too slowly, which leaves roofers, insurers, and outdoor operators reacting to damage that is already done. Flash's hail prediction model changes the timeline. Built on four years of convective storm data across the CONUS (2021 through 2024) using a deep learning Conv-GRU ... Read More

Stop reacting to hail damage after the fact. Flash Weather AI's Hail Prediction provides advanced notice of where hail is expected, how large it may be and when it is likely to arrive, helping roofing contractors position crews faster, verify storm impacts and get to opportunities before the competition. With ... Read More

The Irrigation Association is honored to announce that Steve Hoveln has been posthumously named the recipient of the 2026 Industry Achievement Award. This award is the IA’s highest honor and recognizes an individual whose career demonstrates outstanding contributions to the advancement of the irrigation industry. Steve Hoveln dedicated more than four decades ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. Discover how coordinating with knowledgeable manufacturers and field experts can help ensure projects are completed correctly. Recently, Karol Weyman had the opportunity to host Jeff Snyder, a territory manager and waterproofing expert from Tremco CPG, for an episode of From the Ground Up™. Jeff and Karol’s conversation ... Read More

Summer Field Day: The Landscape & Snow Exp Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Lake County Fairgrounds | Grayslake, IL Landscape Illinois’ oldest event is getting a nostalgic return to its roots as Summer Field Day comes back with the spirit of a day at the county fair. Join fellow members for an ... Read More

By Jesse Sanchez. AquaStar’s vertically integrated approach combines industry experience, safety expertise and field feedback to solve challenges for pool professionals. AquaStar Pool Products has built its business around a straightforward idea: Listen to the professionals working in the field, identify their challenges and develop practical solutions. During this episode ... Read More

Meet the first widely available split system extends ultra efficient heat pump performance to colder climates and compact environments, unlocking maximum energy savings for homeowners. As summer energy costs continue to climb, A. O. Smith, North America's largest water heater manufacturer, is introducing the most adaptable addition yet to its award-winning ... Read More

The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that the Precision Irrigation Access Program has been named the recipient of the 2026 Vanguard Award, Agriculture. The IA’s Vanguard Award honors innovative projects in the irrigation industry executed by a team of individuals, companies, organizations or other group entities. Projects chosen for this ... Read More

By The Coffee Shops™. Learn how leveraging predictive weather intelligence can help organizations make more informed decisions before severe weather develops. In many fields, whether you’re a roofer waiting for a clear day to get a job finished or a golf course manager wanting to make sure that players will ... Read More

Summer Field Day: The Landscape & Snow Exp Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Lake County Fairgrounds | Grayslake, IL Landscape Illinois’ oldest event is getting a nostalgic return to its roots as Summer Field Day comes back with the spirit of a day at the county fair. Join fellow members for an ... Read More

By Jesse Sanchez. NORDOT® Adhesives are designed to support durable synthetic turf, recreational and aquatic surface installations in demanding conditions. A synthetic turf system depends on more than the quality of the turf, pad and base. The adhesive holding those components together also plays an important role in the installation’s ... Read More

The Irrigation Association is proud to announce this year’s IA awards recipients. These individuals and projects represent excellence in leadership, innovation, education and collaboration, demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing the irrigation industry and promoting the efficient use of water. The 2026 IA Award recipients will be honored during the 2026 Irrigation ... Read More

Award-winning trade show for landscapers, contractors, dealers and outdoor power equipment manufacturers singled out again for excellence. Equip Exposition, the industry’s largest trade show and educational event for landscapers, contractors, dealers and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, was recently named a finalist in three categories for Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Grand ... Read More

Professional education, hands-on equipment demonstrations and networking offered in Spanish and English. Every successful landscaping business is built on skilled people, strong leadership and the right equipment. This October, landscape professionals from across North America will gather at Equip Exposition to sharpen their skills, discover new ideas and connect with others ... Read More

Get exclusive access to Cultivate'26 education session recordings, like this, for 6 months. Access a curated collection of Cultivate education, focused on the most pressing challenges facing the green industry. Get flexible, extended access to select Cultivate education Revisit strategic sessions or catch others you may have missed live Discover best practices, fresh ... Read More

The Plug & Cutting Conference is a young plant grower-focused educational event that incorporates experiential production tours (for an additional fee), a trade show, and provides insights into cutting-edge research and technology. Explore topics to enhance skills with real-world practicality. Peer-led panel discussions take place during on-site education sessions. The conference includes: Educational ... Read More

The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association has extended the submission deadline for the 2026 Hardscape North America Awards. The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) is now accepting submissions for the Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards through Sunday, August 16 at 11:59 p.m. ET. This extension gives contractors, designers, producers, suppliers and ... Read More

By Daich Coatings. How this homeowner tranformed their home’s exterior with RollerRock®. How do you transform a dull, brown stucco home exterior into a neighborhood showpiece? Try hand-stenciling a faux brick pattern on the house using four different colors of RollerRock® from Daich Coatings. “I’ve always been interested in art, inventing and ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. This webinar explores the growing demand for integrated pool, patio and hardscape designs and the best practices that help ensure lasting performance. In a new OutdoorTalk™ on August 18, 2026 at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET), Karol Weyman hosts a panel of experts from Noble Tile ... Read More