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Lakeside Patio, Lawn Repair Do More Than Restore
Most people would agree having large trucks and excavators going through the yard isn’t a good thing. For one client of Nature’s Perspective Landscaping the destruction of their yard turned into the...
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Belgard Announces Color Trend Of The Year
Belgard, a leading manufacturer of paver and wall products, is joining the ranks of Sherwin Williams and Pantone by introducing its first-ever Color of the Year. And Belgard is going green, earthy...
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New Cat Attachments Offer Greater Construction Versatility
The Cat Dozer Blade SMART Attachment. Caterpillar has new product introductions this Spring including: three new Cat® SMART attachments for a range of D3 Series Cat Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track...
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Latest Update: Organizers Say GIE+EXPO Is Still On
GIE+EXPO, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, will be held as planned this year on October 21- 23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) in Louisville, say show...
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Tips For Buying Quality Wood Stain
Stain hardwood decks every year or two depending on wear and weather. Photo: Nova USA Wood Products. Residential property owners annually spend anywhere from thousands of dollars to tens of thousands...
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Inspire Customers With Hardscape
Fresh air and natural, healthy surroundings can be a powerful motivator. Months of pandemic-related self-quarantining and work-from-home routine have ushered in tremendous interest in improving home...
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Elevating Stormwater Management
There has been a generational shift in the way our communities perceive, understand, and value the benefits of stormwater management. Gone are the days when the only mention of stormwater were decals...
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12 On-Demand Education Sessions Available From GIE+EXPO ToGo
Twelve free education sessions have just been added on GIE+EXPO ToGo. The online portal that has been connecting industry members to the new innovations they would have found at the show, now offers...
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NALP Offers New Landscape Management Certificate Program
The National Association of Landscape Professionals’ (NALP) new Online Education Platform has launched and its first offering is a new Landscape Management Certificate Program. With three modules,...
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Lynx Screed Introduced For Concrete Flatwork
Curb Roller Manufacturing introduces its first modular screed system, the patent pending Lynx Screed. A versatile alternative to completing flatwork, it provides a series of linkable screed pipes to...
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Hardscape Trends For Outdoor Living
As homeowners embraced outdoor living during the COVID-19 pandemic, they prioritized functional outdoor spaces to relax, work, and spend time with family. And, according to a recent study, 85% of...
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Turf Fall 2021 Issue
Editor’s Letter: Winter Is Coming Right now there’s a squirrel causing a ruckus outside. Last night I could hear the crickets. It’s that lovely, fleeting time—sandwiched between the heat and humidity...
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Drainage & Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are useful structures that form a transition between areas of different elevation. Retaining walls allow steep, unusable slopes to be avoided. A retaining wall will make use of the...
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Turf Winter 2021 Issue
Editor’s Letter: Raise Your Glass “At the end of each landscaping season most owners are either raising their glasses or scratching their heads,” writes Josh Currivan, owner of Currivan Green...
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Lakeside Living Space
Landmark Landscapes is a family owned and operated, full-service landscaping company based in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Founded 32 years ago around a passion to meld the beauty of nature with the...
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11 Landscape Design Trends To Expect This Spring
From avoiding invasives to xeriscaping, these are the landscape requests to anticipate from homeowners. A xeriscape design in Los Angeles for low water use and easy upkeep. Tilly, which offers...
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Concrete Paver Contractors Report 27% Sales Increase in 2021
Gross sales for concrete paver contractors in the U.S. and Canada increased by 27% during 2021, according to a new survey released by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI). Other key...
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Landscape Competition Winners Advance to HNA Competition
This past Spring, Belgard sponsored the 2022 National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC) organized by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). Students from across the U.S....
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Turf June 2022 Issue
Editor’s Letter: June 2022 Issue Not A Drop To Drink I could fill this Editor’s Letter with scary statistics about water shortages and drought, but unless you’re living under a rock within that...
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Stormwater Management For Landscapers
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Get Equipped: Hardscape Projects
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Unilock Building New Advanced Manufacturing Campus In Virginia
Unilock will invest $55.6 million to establish a new advanced manufacturing campus in Virginia. The hardscape manufacturer will locate up to four new production facilities in Doswell to meet increased...
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Tips For First-Time Equip Attendees
Be aware: The registration price doubles this Friday! How does a first-time attendee find their bearings at Equip Exposition, the sixth largest trade show in the U.S.? The expo, being held October 18-...
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SiteOne Helps Ensure Hardscape Availability With In-Stock Program
With supply chain shortages in the news, SiteOne® Landscape Supply continues to help contractors source available materials through its Hardscapes In-Stock Program, providing contractors a reference...
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A Clean, Modern Hardscape For An Active Adult Community
Located on the edge of Universal Studios, the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando boasts beautiful shopping malls, many restaurants, and upscale residential communities. So when Greystar™ developers chose...
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SiteOne Launches Virtual University for Green Industry Professionals
Prepare for the 2023 season with SiteOne Landscape Supply’s one-day virtual university that covers business, irrigation, lighting, hardscaping, pest management, agronomics and golf. Registration is...
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The “Hot” Outdoor Trend
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Project Profile: A Streamside Farmhouse
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Diving In: Integrating Pool & Landscape
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Investing In Heavy Equipment For Landscaping
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Registration For EQUIP EXPO 2023 Is Now Open!
Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, has opened registration for the 2023 tradeshow, to be held October 17-20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center....
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Sustainable Stormwater Solutions In Home Landscapes
By Jay Archer From the June 2023 Issue Stormwater is a natural byproduct of life-sustaining rainfall. But it can be greatly problematic when it hits a landscape whose soil and topography have been...
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Building A Water Resistant Deck
(All photos: Trex RainEscape) By Dave Kile From the June 2023 Issue Top-of-class decks maintain their good looks for years—decades even—without needing much upkeep. Usually, they’re designed to shed...
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Get Equipped: Hardscape Project Solutions
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Permeable Pavers In Landscape Projects
By Paul Cureton, P.E From the June 2023 Issue Permeable paver systems are gaining popularity for both residential and commercial projects due to rising municipal stormwater management concerns...
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Paving The Way To A Better Community
By Kevin Earley From the June 2023 Issue At one time, the 158 acres of land on secluded Highway 30A in the Florida Panhandle were just pure scrub oak, sand, and blue water. But in the late 1970s, Jim...
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Unilock Looks To The Future With Scholarship Program
Unilock® wants to help the next generation of landscaping leaders follow their dreams with its second annual Paving the Future Scholarship. The company will offer more than $60,000 to final-year...
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Aspire Pavers Unveils New 16″ x 16″ Option
Aspire Pavers is unveiling its latest product addition: 16″ x 16″ pavers. Building on its existing product line featuring 4″ x 4″ pavers, 4″ x 8″ pavers, and 8″ x 8″ pavers, Aspire’s introduction of...
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Mariani Premier Group Wins 21 NALP Awards Of Excellence
The “City Escape” project from Mariani Landscape. Mariani Premier Group, a national network of top, family-owned landscaping companies, is the recipient of 21 Awards of Excellence from the National...
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Turf Magazine’s Top Ten Most Popular Stories In 2023
These are the Top 10 most popular stories read by Turf lawn and landscape pros in 2023: Troubleshooting Turfgrass Diseases READ MORE > New Burpee Stars Of The 2023 Vegetable Garden READ MORE >...
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Techo-Bloc Launches 2024 Hardscape Products & Trends
New Natural Stone Slab. Photo: Techo-Bloc Techo-Bloc Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of modern hardscape products, is proud to announce the launch of its new products and colors that...
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Aspire Pavers by Brava Debuts Four New Paver Products
Perfect for any upcoming Design-Build project, Aspire Pavers has announced the launch of its latest products – the Bullnose with Legs, Bullnose Corner, Transition with Legs, and Transition Corner. The...
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A Preview Of Hardscape North America 2024
Hardscape North America (HNA) 2024, with interactive demos and classroom sessions for hardscapers and landscapers, is set for October 16-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. (The event is co-located...
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Water-Wise Landscapes
By Paige Payne From the June 2024 Issue In an era where water conservation is more important than ever, creating water-wise landscapes is not only an aesthetic choice, but a vital environmental...
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Get Equipped: Plants, Patio & Pool Products For Outdoor Spaces
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Get Equipped: 8 Hardscape & Installation Options
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Get Hands-On at Hardscape North America
One of Hardscape North America’s most unique attractions, the Hardscape House, is the hub of HNA’s outdoor exhibits. In addition to hands-on testing, this outdoor pavilion is the location of two...
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DOI Announces Community-Led Local Park Projects Investment
The Department of the Interior announced $46.7 million in funding through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program . The money will fund the redevelopment or creation of 10 local parks...
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CMHA Relaunches Website To Champion Workforce Development
The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) has announced the relaunch of its HardscapingIs.com website. It is a comprehensive initiative designed to foster workforce development within...
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CMHA Awards Hein 2024 Industry Champion Award
David Hein, P. Eng. was awarded the CMHA’s 2024 Industry Champion Award. It took place during the Concrete Masonry & Hardscape Association‘s (CMHA) Midyear Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario. The Industry...
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