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Brown Residence project. (Photo: Courtesy of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals)

The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals reveals 2025 Lighting Awards

AOLP’s annual Lighting Awards celebrate creativity, technical excellence and innovative outdoor lighting solutions across multiple categories.

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Companies in the News: Updates from Takeuchi, PERC, Agri-Fab and more

The latest news and updates from green industry companies, including Conserva Irrigation, RoadFlex, Takeuchi and more

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Kevin Smith recognized with Industry Achievement Award for outdoor lighting

AOLP’s Industry Achievement Award is presented annually to an industry leader, professional and pioneer who has made significant strides in the advancement of outdoor lighting.

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Louisville’s Waterfront Park a nominee for USA Today Readers’ Choice Award as Best Riverwalk

Voting for the 2025 Readers Choice Awards is open through April 7 at noon ET.

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Central Valley Health District wins the PHTA’s 2024 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant

The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub and spa industry, awarded Central Valley Health District in…

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Kichler Lighting reveals its 2025 Landscape Lighting Contractor of the Year awards

The annual program celebrates contractors and designers who consistently demonstrate creativity, technical expertise and a commitment to elevating outdoor spaces with lighting design.

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NALP opens applications for its 2025 Safety Recognition Awards program

To apply, companies are required to provide safety data from their OSHA 300A form and a copy of their vehicle loss run report.

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Companies in the News: Updates from Jobber, Conserva Irrigation, Volvo CE and more

The latest updates from green industry companies including Veseris, Toro, Jobber and more.

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K&D Landscaping wins multiple NALP and CLCA awards for 2024

These accolades affirm K&D Landscaping's craftsmanship and environmental stewardship across a variety of projects, according to the company.

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K&D Landscaping honored as Business of the Year by Aptos Chamber of Commerce

The honor shows K&D’s impact as a leader in the landscaping industry and its efforts to enhance the Central Coast region through eco-friendly practices and community outreach. 

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Nasim Landscape earns ranking on the Inc. 5000 list

The list provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.

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Hardscape North America hosts award ceremony at Equip Expo

With 215 project submissions across 19 categories, the competition showcased hardscaping excellence.

The hospital has nearly 800 beds and serves 27 counties in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, meaning consistent upkeep is critical for the heavy visitor traffic. (Photo: Yellowstone Landscape)

The big one: Hospital Hospitality

Yellowstone Landscape tries going the extra mile to ensure top-notch landscaping care and maintenance.

Companies in the News: Updates from NALP, Bobcat, Kioti and more

The latest updates from green industry companies including Massey Services, Diamond Mowers, PanAmerican Seed and more.

People on the Move: Hirings and promotions from Ruppert Landscape, Envu, SpringGreen and more

The latest hirings and promotions from green industry companies including Hood Design Studio, All-America Selections, Ruppert Landscape and more.

Irrigation Association names 2024 Outstanding Industry Partnership Award winner

The award recognizes a water provider that has successfully implemented a program focused on partnership building with landscape and irrigation professionals to promote outdoor water conservation.

Conserva’s Justin Richards wins the Ann Hunter-Welborn Award

This annual award honors individuals, companies and organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to environmental stewardship, water conservation, local community support and other sustainability initiatives. 

The main entrance consists of bermuda, buffalo and ryegrass to give a year-long green look at the cost of being tricky for irrigation teams due to their differences in water requirements. (Photo: Superscapes)

The Big One: Like, really big one

Superscapes won a silver award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for Cypress Waters, a massive 1,000-acre development filled with offices, entertainment, retail and more.

The maintenance team uses a Scag 52-inch V-Ride Standard mower and a Scag Cheetah II 61-inch mower to cut the property’s many fields and lawns. (Photo: A Blade of Grass and Michael J. Lee)

The Big One: Out with the old, in with the new

A Blade of Grass won two gold awards from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

The preexisting silos served as the focal point of EdgeForm Landscape Management’s design. (Photo: EdgeForm Landscape Management)

Hardscape Solutions: EdgeForm Landscape Management transforms former dairy farm

EdgeForm Landscape Management transformed this former dairy farm into a beautiful gardening site in Baton Rouge, La.

Pacific Landscape Management crews spend roughly half a day maintaining the property. They use Toro 21-inch mowers to cut the grass. (Photo: Pacific Landscape Management)

The Big One: Pacific Landscape Management keeps business in the front

Pacific Landscape Management won a silver award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

ASLA awards the 2024 Honors Recipients

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced its 2024 Honors Recipients, selected by ASLA’s board of trustees and awarding those who represent the most noteworthy professionals nationwide.

Hidden Creek Landscaping installed 60 raised garden beds to flank the central meeting space. The beds serve as growing spaces for vegetables and herbs for employees at the Scotts Miracle-Gro corporate campus. (Photo: Hidden Creek Landscaping)

Hardscape Solutions: Hidden Creek Landscaping is growing a garden

Hidden Creek installed custom-built raised garden beds on the Scotts Miracle-Gro corporate headquarters campus. The contractor won a silver award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for its work on this project.

Entries for 2024 HNA Awards now open

Entries for the 2024 Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards are now being accepted. Award winners will be recognized at the HNA Awards Ceremony on Oct. 17.

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