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If you want to enter the new year with fresh ideas for your design/build projects, it may be time to seek out new sources of inspiration. One of the best ways to expand your toolbox of design concepts is to visit other gardens and landscapes. These locations can expose different approaches to common landscape challenges […]
In 2026, continued inflation and a desire to stick to the budget will influence residential homeownersā priorities for their landscapes. āHomeowners are focusing on features that provide long-term value and low maintenance, like durable natural materials, efficient irrigation, and multi-functional outdoor spaces,ā says Tyler Bigham, principal lead designer for Alterra Landscape Design, based in Richardson, […]
Ben Fisk wanted to make a difference when he founded Fisk Lawnscapes, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. āIāve always enjoyed transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional environments, but for me, it was about more than just aesthetics,ā Fisk says. āIt was about creating spaces that bring joy and fulfillment to the people who live in […]
EdenScapes, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, is on track to generate $5 million in revenue this year and expects to double that figure without expanding to multiple locations. Owner Chap Gary says he wants to grow the company to make space for professional-level people to move up within the company. āWhat excites me is to bring […]
Once your team has completed a job, do you take the time to conduct a project post-mortem, or are you so busy that you simply rush on to the next task? If you arenāt pausing to evaluate what went right and what went wrong on a job, your team will be doomed to repeat itself […]
Among the historic neighborhoods of Denver, Colorado, is an estate that blends the old and the new. Over five years ago, the owners bought the property and demolished the original house to create their dream home. To achieve their desired look, they brought in Designs By Sundown, based in Littleton, Colorado, to design and build […]
Residential design/build firm McHale Landscape Design, Inc., based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has earned more than 450 awards for their projects. However, they donāt enter to stroke their ego. They use it as a way to recognize their talented team and attract new clients through marketing. This was just one of the insights attendees learned about […]
Permitting isnāt an exciting aspect of landscape design/build work, but it is a necessary element. How itās handled can greatly impact your projectās timeline and overall customer satisfaction. Setting Realistic Timelines and Expediting the Permitting Process āWhen can we get started?ā is one of the most pressing questions your clients will have, and itās important […]
Landvisions, based in Tyler, Texas, faced a challenge when their clients requested a transformation of their small, wooded, and elevated lot into an entertainment space where they could host parties with numerous guests. The clients had a comprehensive wish list of elements, and the combination was difficult to fit into the small yard. The project […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Timberline Landscaping, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has an annual revenue of $30 million and is always in a growth mindset. Josh Pool, COO of Timberline Landscaping, says they never want to settle and become stagnant. […]
