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By Emma Peterson. How smart irrigation tools and practices can lead to healthier landscapes, satisfied clients and a sustainable future. For decades, scientists have been warning about water usage and an impending global water crisis. And at the beginning of this year, those warnings became far more real with ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. A look at Heritage’s new 4-way, post-emergent herbicide. Weeds are one of those things that aren’t a problem until they are. Every lawn care professional can probably recall a time when a customer called and needed weed removal done yesterday. Heritage designed their ForceOut herbicide for that ... Read More

Save the date: July 11 - July 14, 2026 Where connections are made! Hosted by AmericanHort, Cultivate brings together growers, retailers, breeders, suppliers, distributors, designers, landscapers, educators, researchers and manufacturers. Come to Cultivate and meet the people you need to know to prepare you and your business for the future. ... Read More

New Paristown Point Block Party, Equip Academy, Dealer Boot Camp, inspiring keynote speakers, dealer breakfast and more to wow attendees. Equip Exposition, the award-winning international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition trade show, unveils several new events this year, including, a new education offering called Equip Academy, the resurrection of the ... Read More

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Across all industries, slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of injury. In outdoor construction and maintenance, the risk increases exponentially. On any outdoor jobsite — whether you’re building a patio, running electrical lines, maintaining irrigation, installing tile or servicing a pool — workers spend ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. 77% of homeowners believe green homes hold more value. What does this mean for contractors? Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Allison Hadley, spokesperson of American Home Shield (AHS), for an episode of Contractor Outlook™ about a study conducted for AHS about homeowner ... Read More

By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how proper cleaning, sealing and maintenance can help outdoor surfaces stand up to stains, salt damage and long-term wear. As winter gives way to spring, outdoor living professionals and property owners often find that patios, walkways, stone, concrete and other porous surfaces need more than a ... Read More

By Daich Coatings. Handyman builds business with stone coatings. Handyman Nimai Janes actually grimaced when he saw the project work ahead of him. A worn-out and weather-beaten porch, walkway and back patio that the homeowner wanted to give new life to with a product she had seen online. While he had never used ... Read More

In this episode of Operational Clarity with Lynsey Hull powered by The Coffee Shops, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Lynsey Hull of Tyelus to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing growing organizations today — data overload without clarity. In this Operational Clarity podcast, Lynsey and Heidi explore how ... Read More

New palette lets homeowners personalize their outdoor kitchen, with color options rooted in American heritage, craftsmanship and spirit. American Outdoor Grill® (AOG), a division of RH Peterson Co.®, today announced the availability of eight custom panel colors for its premium L- and T-Series gas grills, giving homeowners a new level of ... Read More

By The Coffee Shops™. Before summer is in full swing, spruce up outdoor spaces with a finish designed to beautify, protect and perform all season long. Summer is nearly here, making it the perfect time to refresh outdoor living spaces with a fresh coat of stain. Every outdoor wood exterior ... Read More

By Mike Bader, Tremco. Learn about waterproofing and building plaza and amenity decks on existing structures. Summer is just around the corner and one of the best ways to enjoy it is outdoors. And for those who live in cities, finding green space can be a challenge. This ... Read More

In this Contractor Outlook™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Paul Trombitas, partner at FMI, about what the latest construction outlook means for contractors navigating an uncertain market. Drawing from the 2026 Q2 North America Construction and Engineering Outlook Report, Paul breaks down why the industry is still positioned for ... Read More

In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman talks with Hurley Fox of Fox & Partners about the financial challenges and opportunities contractors face while growing their businesses. Hurley shares common financial mistakes outdoor contractors make, strategies for managing cash flow during busy and slow seasons and ... Read More

By Dani Sheehan. With reliable performance in any weather, ENDURE exterior paint is designed to keep outdoor projects looking their best. The summer’s longer days create more opportunities to get work done, but they can also bring unpredictable weather. One unexpected rain shower or overnight temperature swing can delay schedules, ... Read More

2026 Week in Outdoors August 20, 2026 Better Foot Traction | Pricing Stability Week in Outdoors August 6, 2026 From Pool Deck to Patio | Staying Compliant Week in Outdoors July ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. Learn how this fastener lives up to the high performance of its namesake dog breed. Huskies are a medium-sized dog breed known for their incredible endurance and ability to pull heavy loads outdoors, even in less-than-ideal weather conditions. It was this reputation that inspired K9 Fasteners ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. This month’s top articles are a perfect example of the variety of content OCS offers. Here at OutdoorCoffeeShop™, our goal is to create a digital space where outdoor professionals can meet to grow and learn together. As part of that mission, we publish articles about all ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. John Kenney discusses three common contractor challenges and how to build your business beyond them. John Kenney has been around the trades and construction industries for a bit. He has over 45 years of experience as a contractor and has become an invaluable resource to professionals in ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. Learn how contractors can use Super-Krete products to build hardscapes that unite art with performance. Many people mistakenly treat hardscaping as an afterthought, seen as less complicated or maybe even less important than things like outdoor kitchens or pools. But what those people don’t realize is ... Read More