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Smart controllers for irrigation systems are frequently championed as one of the low-hanging fruit when it comes to increased water efficiency. However, this technology cannot reach its full potential without a professional setup. Ā In fact, professional calibration nearly doubles smart irrigation savings. According to the Healthy Green Spaces Coalition, when an irrigation specialist tunes […]
When Walmart decided to create a new headquarters, the scale of the project was like building a city from the ground up. The new home office features 12 office buildings as well as a number of amenity buildings spread across more than 400 acres. Clay Bakker, director of landscape for Walmart, says the company emphasized […]
As urban spaces grow, so do impermeable surfaces. This, in turn, causes an increase in stormwater runoff, which collects pollutants and makes its way into waterways. However, thoughtfully-designed landscapes can play a vital role in keeping rainwater on site, reducing water pollution, flooding and erosion. When clients seek your expertise, consider incorporating some of these […]
Green roofs offer strong sustainability benefits and can provide long-term advantages to commercial customers, but these can only be achieved if the proper care is taken in their design and maintenance. Designing Green Roofs The first step to creating effective green roof designs is to shift your thinking. āIn traditional gardens, we are often […]
Too often, sustainability is viewed through a keyhole. Rather than merely focusing on the environmental aspect, choosing to operate sustainably should make sense for your business holistically. āEvery decision we make must equally support our people, our company, our clients and our community,ā says Dale Nussbaum, founder and CEO of Nussbaum Group, Inc., based in […]
Sustainability is often viewed as a āfeel-goodā initiative that comes at the expense of profitability. However, landscape companies that have already chosen to operate as sustainably as possible are finding that this choice not only helps preserve the planet but also resonates with clients. āWhen we started GreenWeaver in 2008, the general public was not […]
If youāre looking to differentiate your business, green roofs are a sustainable niche offering that offers high-visibility projects to your business. However, itās also important to consider key factors such as market demand and the complexity of these installations before adding this offering to your service lines. Is the Demand for Green Roofs Waxing or […]
Consumers care about sustainability, and theyāre willing to pay for it. Even as inflationary pressures rise, 80% cite a willingness to pay more for sustainable options. However, what practices you choose to focus on matters as clients are seeking sustainability changes that benefit them through cost savings, increased quality of life and aesthetics. Water Efficiency […]
When it comes to selling water conservation enhancements to residential clients, what matters most varies drastically from what convinces commercial customers. While financial incentives like lower water bills and rebates help, behavioral motivations drive lasting change on the residential side. According to the Healthy Green Spaces Coalition, homeowners change their landscape and irrigation practices for […]
The adoption of native plants in more residential and commercial landscapes is a trend that is being driven by consumer demand, regulatory changes and landscape professionals taking the lead. Native plants support biodiversity and tend to be hardier than non-native varieties, requiring fewer inputs to keep them alive. As client values shift, you can take […]
