Green Industry Leaders Network

One topic that gardeners never get tired of chatting about is fruit trees. Whether discussing proper care, or when to fertilize or pruning techniques, many want to know how to get the maximum yield from their fruit trees. However, selecting the right fruit tree for your location, is the first step in the process.

You may only think about holiday lighting during the season but, for lighting specialists, it's a year round business. Many landscape contractors offer lighting displays as a service to residential and commercial property managers. With so many different types of lighting options available, customers need to plan ahead. We share some of the best tips and trends in this #landscapechat podcast.

Proper watering is essential for a thriving garden and an automatic system can help ensure it’s well hydrated. Drip irrigation systems are the most efficient and cost effective method of delivering water to plants and they are easier than ever to install.

On this #landscapechat podcast, we are celebrating the “goodness of green” or in other words, people and organizations in the green industry who are giving back to their communities.

It’s not something most of us think about on a daily basis. We assume tree in the front yard which has provided shade and beauty over the years, will continue to grow and flourish. Yet plenty of us have seen pictures of trees, that have fallen in a storm, crushing cars or crashing into a house. On this #treechat podcast, we’re going to discuss what property owners can do, to help spot warning signs and when to seek the guidance of knowledgeable tree care professionals.

Selecting the right tool for the job is essential. In this episode, we share the benefits for using the right tool and how to get the most out of your garden and landscape tools.

Water "tweetment" is a great example of how some utilities are using social media in fun and creative ways to engage in community outreach.

If you own a landscape company or work in the green industry, its likely you have thought about the value of social media. Whether to connect with other industry professionals, find new business leads, or find your target audience, Twitter is a great platform to utilize and engage with some of the best in the business.

On this #treechat episode, we brought in a tree care expert, to help ensure you are giving your tree the right amount of water.

On this #plantchat episode, we check in with a team of urban beekeepers at [Tudor Place][1], a historic D.C. garden. They share what that the process is like to get a bee colony set up and established, and tell some great lessons they learned along the way.