News + Features
SiteOne Landscape Supply announced a leadership transition as longtime executive Scott Salmon prepares to retire, with Daniel Laughlin named as his successor.
Robert Bartlett Jr., chairman and CEO of Bartlett Tree Experts, has been awarded the Elizabeth Medal of Honour by the Royal Horticultural Society—an international recognition reserved for individuals who have made significant contributions to horticulture.
Designing a path lighting layout is one of the most important—and often underestimated—components of a well-executed landscape lighting system.
Rising gas prices and economic volatility come up in daily conversations, leaving many business owners, including irrigation contractors, wondering, “How will this impact this year’s irrigation season?” and “What adjustments will I need to make?”
The U.S. housing market continues to report mixed trends in January, with a decline in building permit requests and completions, but an increase in housing starts among privately-owned projects, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.
Standing in formal gardens thousands of miles from home, Tyler Stewart saw something he hadn’t encountered in the western United States: unfamiliar plant diseases, unfamiliar plant species and new-to-him irrigation practices.
Columns
Kevin Smith reviews 2025 landscape lighting trends, from black fixtures and strip lighting to smart controls and social media etiquette for contractors.
As irrigation season kicks off, columnist Christopher Pine urges technicians to revisit the hydraulic, electrical, layout and scheduling basics that drive every field decision.
Bad hires cost small businesses thousands. Consultant Tom Borg breaks down the full financial impact of poor hiring decisions and shares proven strategies to reduce costly turnover.
Product Spotlight
Hunter Industries
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FX Luminaire
The SRP RGBW Strip Light makes it easier than ever to illuminate stair ledges, patios, hardscapes, and more — with beautiful colors and all required accessories included for seamless installation. SRP-CC Color Controller required.
In The Magazine
Combining under code
Installing irrigation and lighting systems together can save time and labor while meeting compliance standards
Old systems, new tricks
How retrofitting can offer real savings on water, energy and maintenance
Bridging efficiency
Design software can transform complex irrigation into sustainable plans, saving hours
