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The Takeuchi TL11R3 compact track loader is well-suited for handling pallets of sod. (Photo: Takeuchi)

Landscape contractors turn to attachments to do more with less

Purpose-built attachments and innovative designs for compact equipment are helping landscape pros maximize efficiency.

Pathfinder (Photo: Coastal Source)

Coastal Source 2026 Road Tour showcases new outdoor lighting, audio and power innovations

The tour will showcase EVO and VIA lighting, 1000 Series Bollards, PowerSource and the new Coastal Source Design Studio.

EVO 180-degree marker lights. Photo: Coastal Source

Coastal Source launches Design Studio platform to streamline outdoor audio and light planning

Design Studio enables dealers to work more interactively onsite with homeowners, helping transform ideas into clear, compelling proposals.

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Wacom unveils MovinkPad 11 portable drawing pad

The lightweight pad features an 11.45-inch multi-touch display with anti-glare etched glass.

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Companies in the News: Updates from Davey Tree, Vectorworks and Mecalac

The latest news and updates from green industry companies, including Mecalac, Vectorworks and Davey Tree.

While technology evolves, design software stays rooted in user accessibility. (Photo: Vectorworks)

How AI design software helps landscape contractors win more jobs

Leverage design software to provide greater project transparency, enhance client communication and secure more contracts.

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System Pavers’ top four outdoor living trends for spring

Wellness oriented retreats, purposeful designs and natural materials are just some of the trends homeowners are becoming increasingly conscious of.

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Companies in the News: Updates from Vectorworks, SpringGreen and Mulhalls

The latest news and updates from green industry companies, including Mulhalls, SpringGreen and Vectorworks.

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Bailey International launches unified product catalog

This launch coincides with Bailey's 50th anniversary, marking half a century of growth.

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Bailey International launches new Hydro Custom WC Series hydraulic cylinders

The new cylinder line provides customers with a superior alternative to tie-rod cylinders.

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Greenway Landscape Design and Build featured in Belgard’s 2026 Elevated Outdoor Living guide 

Two of the firm's San Diego projects have been selected for multiple placements in Belgard’s national 2026 homeowner marketing materials.

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Corradi and Renson to show luxury outdoor living solutions at the International Builders’ Show

The joint presence allows visitors to explore a range of high-performance pergolas, shading systems and integrated outdoor structures.

Design work began in 2018, and the project was completed in 2022. Mariani continues to care for the property at least twice a week through fine gardening, pruning, lawn care, seasonal rotations and more. (Photo: Mariani Landscape)

Mariani Landscape wins gold transforming a Winnetka estate

Mariani Landscape won both a gold award and the Judges’ Award in the NALP’s 2025 Awards of Excellence program. 

Trees not only add aesthetic beauty but also provide practical benefits. (Photo: Vectorworks)

New design-build trends shift toward performance and sustainability

Explore the 2026 shift in design-build trends, from decorative backyards to tech-integrated, sustainable modern outdoor spaces.

Keven Winkelmann, PLA, says weekly maintenance is done to mow the front yard plus hedge and prune all the plant material. (Photo: Kimberly Gavin Photography)

Inside an award-winning Spanish revival home makeover

This won a gold award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program. 

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Vectorworks reveals insights on design trends for 2026

The trends reflect input from global practice, industry commitments on climate and biodiversity and Vectorworks’ own research.

Photo: Sebert Landscape

Battery-Powered Equipment Guide: What it takes to go green

As more and more landscape companies opt to ‘go green’ and implement battery-powered equipment, here’s an inside look at how one company did just that, trimming emissions one battery-powered machine at a time.

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Coastal Source to introduce new outdoor innovations and Lutron Partnership at MANTS 2026

Coastal Source is returning to the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show for its 12th consecutive year

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The surprising ROI from landscape competitions

The three ways landscape award competitions can return surprising value for your company beyond earning an accolade.

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How AI acts as the great equalizer for landscape companies

How technology can level the field in design/build efforts and place an emphasis on quality over quantity.

A natural fit: The pool’s pond-like shape and proximity to the saved willow tree created a nice blend of man-made and natural design elements. (Photo: Gib-San Pool and Landscape Creations)

How a century-old willow anchored a Toronto backyard transformation

John Kenyon and Gib-San Pool transformed a Toronto backyard by embracing a messy, century-old willow tree.

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Vectorworks hosts new design competition for creative projects

The program invites professionals in architecture, interior, landscape and entertainment design to submit their most daring and inventive projects.

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Ruppert Landscape announces branch manager promotions in South Carolina and Delaware

Crisler Vaughn becomes branch manager of the company’s landscape maintenance branch in Johns Island, S.C. and Nathan Fadrowski to branch manager of its Delmarva, Del. landscape maintenance branch.

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Mileseey Tools opens design competition for professionals and DIY enthusiasts

With a total prize pool of $50,000, the challenge aims to celebrate creativity and the role of precise measurement in successful home renovations.  

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