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Effective winter preparation requires practice and good communications
The name of the game in the snow and ice management industry is preparedness. With high performance comes great planning and preparation of your personnel, equipment, procedure and training programs. To make sure you meet your client’s expected level of service, you will need to take the time to prepare and communicate…
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2024 CSU Annual Trial “Best Of” Winners
“The 2024 growing season was more normal this summer than last summer. There were lots of great plants in the trials this summer. The Trial Garden Advisory Committee met on September 13, to review the evaluations from the Annual Evaluation Day, held on August 6, 2024. There were more than…
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Women in Green: Floral Workshop Brings Industry Professionals Together
On October 2nd, the ALCC Women in Green committee hosted a fall-themed networking lunch & learn at Fisk Lawnscapes in Colorado Springs. The event brought together over 20 female green industry professionals from 15 different companies for an afternoon of connection and creativity. The highlight of the event was a…
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Pereira appointed to NALP Board of Directors
National Association of Landscape Professionals Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors The National Association of Landscape Professionals is proud to announce its newly appointed Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term. “We are thrilled that these talented individuals comprise our 2024-2025 Board of Directors,” said Britt Wood, CEO of NALP. “Their diverse…
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CSU continues to grow green industry programs
The Landscape Design and Contracting program at Colorado State University continues to grow and prepare students for roles across the Green Industry. Student experiences and industry partnerships have helped the program enrollment increase by more than 135 percent during the last two years. Industry partnerships have resulted in 8 named spaces that…
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Join us! Water Conservation Workshop
In partnership with ALCC, Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking landscape, irrigation, water conservation, and education experts to join in a one-day regional workshop to craft a future for landscape water conservation education. With your help, we can identify key workforce skills and knowledge to help build the resilient landscapes of the future. Please…
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12 plants with extremely long lifespans – They’ll live for decades!
Gardeners love seeing their hard work pay off for years. They have discovered some incredible plants that can stand the test of time. These enduring beauties not only enhance your garden year after year but also reduce the amount of maintenance and replanting you need to do. Imagine having a…
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How to give meaningful feedback
If you are in a leadership position you understand that your people need to know how they are doing. They need to know if they are meeting your expectations. They need to know if what they are doing is adding value to the organization. They need to know if they…
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The power of compost
Enhancing water retention in Colorado landscapes For commercial landscape professionals in Colorado, where water conservation is paramount, understanding the water-retention abilities of compost as a soil amendment is crucial. With drought and water scarcity an omnipresent possibility, harnessing the power of organic matter in compost will lead to more sustainable…
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Celebrate Northern Water’s New Headquarters
Save the Date: Celebrate Northern Water’s New Headquarters A community celebration to mark the grand opening of Northern Water’s newly renovated Berthoud headquarters and Conservation Campus will be from 2-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Members of the public are welcome to tour the new Building A during the open house to…
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Bill does not ban ornamental grasses
Though a Denver Post article suggested otherwise, the Colorado Legislature did not ban ornamental grasses during its last session. Legislators did pass a bill specifically targeting non-functional turf grass, artificial turf, and invasive species. This bill will be prohibiting their installation on most commercial, industrial, and state government properties, including…
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Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
For more than 50 years Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated from September 15 to October 15. The month is a time to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Hispanic and Latinx people. It also recognizes the contributions of these groups to American society, art, culture, and the economy. The theme for…
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