Landscape

Lettherebenight_Iss3_26 – 1
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Lighting experts Dawn Hollingsworth, Wes Jackson and Thomas Paterson explain how the five principles of responsible outdoor lighting can reduce light pollution while still delivering the aesthetically compelling results clients want.
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Researchers at Oklahoma State University and Mississippi State University are studying whether bluemuda turfgrass can save water and reduce maintenance costs while keeping athletic fields green year-round in transition-zone climates.
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New single-family homes saw a slight increase in median lot size in 2025; however, the shift did not change the larger trend of compact neighborhood development.
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For nearly 30 years, a unique field trip program has connected K-12 students to golf courses as part of a workforce development initiative that introduces them to career opportunities in the industry.
Lightingforlife_Iss2_26 – 1
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Outdoor lighting professionals Cory Moore and Brian Stephens explain how truly great residential lighting design starts with understanding how homeowners live in and move through their spaces — not just how a property looks.
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With the FIFA World Cup 2026 games well underway, Michigan State University has launched a series of stories highlighting how its collaboration with FIFA and the University of Tennessee is providing natural rather than artificial turf for the tournament.
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Project Evergreen announces the return of You Move, We Mow Challenge.
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College students pursuing a degree in landscape management, lawn care or horticulture are eligible to apply for the GIE Media 2026 Richard Foster Award.
CombiningUnderCode_Iss1_26 – 1
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Irrigation and lighting installations share the same NEC codes. Contractors explain how combining both trades in one trench saves time, cuts costs and ensures compliance.
LightingWithPurpose_Iss4_25 – 1
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Strategic outdoor lighting enhances property aesthetics while providing essential safety and security benefits through proper placement and design.