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Outdoor kitchens can create new profit niches for landscape design professionals.


  The kitchen is home base - the literal central gathering hub where families and friends congregate to share good food and conversation. During busy days when parents are running off to work and children are going to school, the kitchen is the place where people connect and where plans are made. In fact, the average American spends 175 hours in their kitchen monthly and only 31 hours in their living room, according to KitchenLab research.
  Today, homeowners are trying to extend this useful space outdoors, creating more room for practical meeting and greeting. Enter outdoor ... (Read More...)

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5/16/2013 - NJLCA Accepting Scholarship Applications


The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) announced that the association is now accepting applications for 2013-14 scholarships. The scholarship program is funded by the NJLCA, along with a portion of the proceeds of the NJLCA/IANJ Annual ...More

5/16/2013 - Entries Sought for 6th Annual HNA Hardscape Project Awards


Hardscape North America is now accepting entries for the 6th Annual HNA Hardscape Project Awards to be presented during the HNA 2013 Awards Breakfast being held on Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Louisville in Louisville, Ky. ...More

5/14/2013 - Bobcat Breaks Ground on Acceleration Center


Bobcat Company has officially broken ground on its $20 million renovation and expansion to create the Acceleration Center in Bismarck, N.D. When complete, the Acceleration Center will be a modern complex for advancing innovation where professionals utilize ...More

5/13/2013 - Irrigation Training Courses


Irrigation season is upon us, and this summer, both new and experienced irrigation professionals can enhance their skills by attending training provided by Rain Bird Services. Over the next few months, Rain Bird Services will host irrigation ...More

5/7/2013 - HNA Education Details


Hardscape North America (HNA), the hardscape trade show for contractors, distributors and dealers, is offering education for every segment of the industry. The trade show is set for Wednesday through Friday, October 23-25, at the Kentucky Exposition ...More



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