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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 […]
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 […]
If you had to sum up the plant trends for 2026, you might be better off saying āIt depends.ā More specifically, what clients are prioritizing in their plant palette varies greatly depending on the region. What is consistent is how clientsā plant preferences are being driven by their tolerance for maintenance, climate realities and how […]
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 […]
A hummingbird hovering over a cardinal flower, a caterpillar on a milkweed plant, and wood frog tadpoles thriving in a vernal pool are all signs of success for Parterre Garden Services. āThese are all moments that are obviously ephemeral, and they may seem small to some, but they reflect the impact of thoughtful land stewardship,ā […]
For nearly 15 years, this park has been a highlight of the Southern Methodist University campus in Dallas, Texas. But it hasnāt always been this way. Before 2011, the site was underused and covered in pavement. As plans came together for a change, the goal was clear: Create a native plant community in the heart […]
When it comes to practices that benefit the environment, do you tend to wait for your clients to request these aspects to be incorporated into their landscape design or do you suggest them as natural recommendations to consider? Sarah Vanek, a landscape consultant located in Omaha, Nebraska, with Ryan Lawn & Tree based in Merriam, […]
Just as the economy can impact consumer trends, the changing climate is also driving shifts in the demand for certain residential design features. With frequent natural disasters and extreme weather conditions, the need for versatile plants and landscapes that can endure various challenges is bringing sustainability to the forefront of clientsā minds. Adapting to Local […]
Healthy plants depend on pollinators and other wildlife to flourish. However, much of the American native prairie, woodlands, and wetlands have disappeared, replaced by concrete, asphalt and non-native plantings that require more upkeep and do not support the local ecosystem. āIn England in the 1700s and 1800s, the norm was to have lawns around the […]
Landscape professionals are stewards of the environment but just like anything else in life, there is always room for improvement. As we celebrate another Earth Day, one facet of sustainability you can examine in your operations is your efforts to increase biodiversity in your clientsā properties. Biodiversity is the number and variety of species in […]
