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Landscape of the Month: Raising the Standard for a Botanical Hotel

This English-themed hotel stands out among the places to stay in New York City, New York. From a rooftop garden to a courtyard filled with sculptures, this property offers a refined, elegant experience for guests. Since 2017, John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, based in Congers, New York, has been responsible for maintaining the diverse landscapes on […]

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Restore the Past to Secure the Future: Installing Prairies and Natural Landscapes for Sustainability

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. ā€œIn England in the 1700s and 1800s, the norm was to have lawns around the […]

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No Mow May: Is It Really Beneficial?

ā€œNow Mow Mayā€ is a popular movement that encourages homeowners to withhold their first lawn mowing until the first of June. For environmentally conscious homeowners, No Mow May can truly seem like a win-win. Help out some pollinators while delaying their mowing services for a whole month, what’s not to like? However, when you start […]

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The Truth About ā€˜No Mow May’

Well, it’s finally May, and the newspapers and online forums are filled to the brim with articles telling you not to mow your lawn this month. For the pollinators, they say. Everyone is busy and no one has the time to look to see if this ā€œNo Mow Mayā€ thing is legit or not. Except […]

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Caring for Pollinator Habitats in the Landscape

If your client has a pollinator garden, prairie or other habitat installed for pollinators on their property, they may think the natural-looking area calls for no maintenance at all. However, competition from weeds and invasive species can degrade these habitats if not properly maintained. A functional pollinator habitat has features including: Pollinators need both nectar […]

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June 18-24 is Pollinator Protection Week

Organizations across the country are using Pollinator Protection Week to remind the public about the importance of pollinators to our nation’s food supply and offering ways people can support pollinator health. If you’re looking for content to share, consider one of these articles or our pollinator tip sheet.

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National Honey Bee Day is a Time for Customer Education

As a steward of the environment we know that you, like other National Association of Landscape Professional members, have a vested interest in protecting pollinators which are essential to our nation’s food supply. Accordingly, in recognition of National Honey Bee Day on August 22, we encourage you to bring attention to the important role bees […]

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Protect our Pollinators

Our industry takes its role as environmental stewards very seriously and is committed to educating others on helping protect pollinators, with a special focus on bee health. We understand that research points to multiple factors affecting pollinator health, including pests and parasites, microbial diseases, nutrition problems, loss of habitat and forage, and climate change. Recently, […]

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