Education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere but most landscape companies aren’t sure how to use it in a practical, day-to-day way.  In this session, you’ll learn how AI can be applied across your business.  Vanessa McQuade  will explore practical ways landscape companies can leverage AI to ...

Critical workforce solutions for the green industry remain at the forefront, but navigating the process successfully requires careful planning, strict compliance, and an understanding of ever-changing regulations. This session will provide a practical roadmap for employers ...

For property owners, tree pruning is oftentimes an afterthought - the practice only comes to the forefront when trees become a nuisance in some way such as brushing up against a building, arching down into traffic, or blocking a desirable view. All valid reasons for pruning, however, if we are ...

Not all turf performs the same. Selecting the wrong sod can impact everything from maintenance costs and irrigation demands to appearance and long-term success. This session is designed to help landscape designers make smarter turf selections based on site conditions, design intent, ...

Irrigation water budgeting can be an effective tool for managing water use while protecting both landscapes and water resources. Experience a practical look at how water budgets are developed, and why they matter.  You'll also learn how they can help landscape professionals, property ...

Protecting our water supply begins with understanding the risks and responsibilities associated with irrigation systems. This session will provide a practical overview of backflow prevention, beginning with a brief look at the incidents that shaped today’s backflow protection ...

How can native landscapes meet both ecological goals and human expectations? Guided by our “Big Four” priorities of water conservation, pesticide elimination, herbicide reduction, and enhanced ecosystem services, this session will explores creative approaches to making native ...

Learn how you can leverage new applications, solutions and tools to improve efficiency, profitability and revenue with this interactive session. John and Souny Kennedy will share how many businesses are adopting to the speed of change and finding customized workplace solutions to be the ...

Still billing by the hour? You’re not just leaving money on the table...you’re capping your growth. In this no-fluff session, we’ll unpack the proven benefits of flat-rate pricing (also known as upfront pricing) versus the outdated time-and-materials model. Through firsthand interviews ...