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  • Nicolock signs manufacturing agreement with ERT


    Nicolock will produce Trinity Retaining Wall at three manufacturing facilities.

    Permaloc contributes to Chicago "green home" exhibit


    Within the home, guests will be able to view the latest innovations in reusable resources, smart energy consumption, and clean, healthy-living environments in a contemporary setting.

    Vosters Landscaping wins VERSA-LOK design contest


    Scott Van Asten of Vosters Landscaping in Kaukauna, WI, built everything but the kitchen sink using VERSA-LOK Standard in his winning design.

    VERSA-LOK bridge wins 2008 NCMA Award of Excellence


    “We never cease to be amazed at how architects and engineers use VERSA-LOK to creatively meet the challenges of landscaping,” said Keith Miller, senior staff engineer with VERSA-LOK.

    Aqua-Loc Pavers reduce runoff at Minnesota bus station


    A bus transit station in Shakopee, MN, was surfaced with nearly 14,000 sq. ft. of Willow Creek Aqua-Loc interlocking permeable pavers this summer to protect the environment and minimize the size of the detention pond required to collect runoff from the facility.

    Landscape of the Month: The Palmer Residence


    Enchanted Garden Landscape carves an award-winning landscape out of the Arizona mountains.

    Aquascape 'army' of certified pond builders shines at Disney World festival



    Water features a hit at International Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World's EPCOT.

    Add-on Biz: Concrete Engraving


    Landscape pros can beautify and stain existing surfaces for clients who balk at the cost of pavers

    Winners: Jack Verducci



    Miniature worlds with working locomotives and living plants delight customers.

    Add-On Biz: Retaining walls



    Rein in profits with these hardscape projects.

    Add-On Biz: Landscape lighting



    Low-voltage LED lighting is versatile, safe and practical.

    Where color reigns



    Georgia's Callaway Gardens remains the South's capital of blooms thanks to Callaway's team of horticultural managers, including Tim Banks.

    Add-On Biz: Pavers



    This contractor scores big with a hardscaped basketball court.

    Mechanized Efficiency: Paver work for you?



    Matt Caruso says contractors should consider establishing a relationship with a quality hardscape contractor because profits, in most cases, will be higher and liabilities much less.

    ALCA issues urgent call for members to propose designs for proposed new 'Ground Zero' park



    ALCA only has one month to turn the design process around, so any ALCA member companies and/or landscape architects/designers who would like to participate should contact ALCA soon.

    Home Depot Landscape Supply stores to hit Texas




    The stores are set up with separate entrances for the professional landscaper and the do-it-yourself enthusiast.

    Install patios and decks profitably



    Making a profit on installing patios and decks is a science. It takes a lot of skill and meticulous preparation. Nobody knows this better than Tom Breiten of Breiten Landscapes. Tom tells us how he stays profitable.

    Job Talk: Artful way to inlay



    Johnston's Nursery has been in the landscape design and maintenance business since 1928.

    Hardline on hardscape



    Hardscaping done right can be a landscape professional's signature mark, especially in high-end residential and commercial markets where price isn't a huge factor. Those contractors who can "deliver the goods" at the price promised are a hot commodity.

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