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Sustainability That Sells: Why Landscape Companies Should Act This Earth Day – and Beyond

Sustainability is often viewed as a ā€˜feel-good’ 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. ā€œWhen we started GreenWeaver in 2008, the general public was not […]

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Breaking Into Green Roofs: What Landscape Companies Need to Know

If you’re looking to differentiate your business, green roofs are a sustainable niche offering that offers high-visibility projects to your business. However, it’s 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 […]

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Your Next Competitive Advantage: Practical Sustainability Tactics Clients Actually Care About

Consumers care about sustainability, and they’re 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 […]

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Selling Water Conservation: Messaging That Moves Homeowners to Act

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 […]

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2026 Plant Trends: Low Maintenance, Regional, and Purpose-Driven

If you had to sum up the plant trends for 2026, you might be better off saying ā€˜It depends.’ More specifically, what clients are prioritizing in their plant palette varies greatly depending on the region. What is consistent is how clients’ plant preferences are being driven by their tolerance for maintenance, climate realities and how […]

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Where Should the Industry Focus According to the People Shaping It

An industry that refuses to evolve is one that dies. Thankfully, the landscape industry is not one of these and has changed rapidly even in the past few decades. For instance, in the past, bids were written with pen and paper. Now there is software that can measure properties and send estimates in minutes. Businesses […]

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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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The Growing Demand for Native Plants: What It Means for Your Business

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 […]

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How I Do It: Cultivating Biodiversity Through Ecological Restoration Ā 

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. ā€œThese are all moments that are obviously ephemeral, and they may seem small to some, but they reflect the impact of thoughtful land stewardship,ā€ […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Creating a Sustainable Native Ecosystem

For nearly 15 years, this park has been a highlight of the Southern Methodist University campus in Dallas, Texas. But it hasn’t 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 […]

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