Pro Landscaper USA December 2025

DESIGN • BUILD • MAINTAIN

Let’s Hear It From Terremoto’s David Godshall on pushing the boundaries

Mediterranean Calm

LIVING GARDENS LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Bridging the Labor Gap

Get to grips with the H-2B program

The Art of Finance

Converting conversations to signed contracts

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CONTENTS December 2025

08 11 12 15 21 27 31 36 39 40 43 49

The Art of Finance

HFS Financial explains how financing can turn more conversations with clients into signed contracts

Turning One-Time Jobs into Lasting Revenue

Cetane Associates’ Bob Williamson encourages contractors to consider sustainable revenue streams

Fall Into Place

Prepare your fleet for the winter months and prepare for spring with tips from Rose Morrison

Let’s Hear It From

David Godshall on how Terremoto is putting environmental rules in place—and how some flexibility is needed

Mediterranean Calm

Living Gardens Landscape Design brought a touch of Spain to this garden in Orange County

Elevated Living

A hillside has been transformed into a series of outdoor rooms by Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Circles of Reflection

Inside Out Landscape Design turned an underutilized section of a Kentucky park into a space for contemplation

Turning Up the Heat

How F&C Distributors has become one of the nation’s leaders in outdoor living products

Power Up

Take your work to the next level with these new machinery launches

Work Smarter, Not Harder

Software solutions to streamline your workflow

Bridging the Labor Gap

The H-2B program is essential for some companies, so preparation and staying compliant are key

FutureScape USA 2025 show guide

The official show guide for the inaugural two-day event taking place in Los Angeles this December

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As if there wasn’t enough to look forward to over the next month, December just got even better. We’ll be hosting the inaugural FutureScape USA in Los Angeles, bringing together professionals from across the landscaping industry under one roof.

When we launched Pro Landscaper USA at the start of the year, we did so with the intention of creating a community, made up of contractors, installers, designers, and more. For us, FutureScape USA is our magazine personified, offering key opportunities for networking, sharing ideas, and discovering new innovations.

It’s also a chance to talk about some of the biggest challenges and opportunities that are impacting landscaping today and in the future—from adapting to AI to incorporating firewise design.

This month’s edition of Pro Landscaper USA will bring you all the regular features you’ve come to expect—such as updates from our associations, expert business advice, and inspirational portfolios—as well as the official show guide for FutureScape USA. Discover the seminars, live demos and unique features that make it the premier landscaping event on the West Coast.

In the words of our main interview this month, Terremoto’s David Godshall, “We can’t snap our fingers and change the world—but we can make positive movement in the direction that we want to go.” And we hope that both FutureScape USA and the magazine you’re holding can help you to do exactly that.

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Start the new year with new skills to level up your business! Head to Atlantic City, NJ, January 27-29 for The Pool & Spa Show, powered by the Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA).

GENESIS®, a company of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), will be teaching three pool design and construction courses as part of the show’s pre-conference educational lineup.

New! D330: Comprehensive Aquatic Design: Where Water, Wellness & Architecture Meet

This one-day workshop is designed to elevate the understanding, creativity, and project leadership of professionals tackling high-complexity residential and small-scale commercial outdoor environments. Go beyond pool layout to examine how pools function as anchors within a comprehensive living environment.

D211: Elements of Design

This course is an introduction to good outdoor design and will teach you how to lay out the different improvements in

NAMLA awards three grants in last quarter

The National Association of Minority Landscape Architects (NAMLA) has announced the awarding of three grants in the last quarter. The grants include:

• A $2,140 L.A.R.E. Reimbursement Grant awarded to Juwan McIntyre.

• A $10,000 Cultural Heritage Landscape Grant awarded to East Lubbock Art House. Funded by the Mellon Foundation, these are offered twice a year for the next 1.5 years, and each grant is $10,000.

your projects (e.g. pool, spa, patio, etc.), breaking down the fundamentals into the elements and principles of design.

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NAMLA posts calls for submissions on its Instagram and LinkedIn pages.

• A $3,000 Video Competition Award presented to Olivia Langford. These grants were made possible through the generous support of NAMLA’s partners: the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) for the L.A.R.E. Reimbursement Grant, OJB Landscape Architecture for the Video Competition Award, and the Mellon Foundation for the Cultural Heritage Landscape Grant. nationalamla.org

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New at NADRA

The Deck Expo, sponsored by NADRA, brought together deck and outdoor living professionals from around the world, connecting them with leading brands, buyers and suppliers.

Innovation took center stage at Deck Expo as companies unveiled groundbreaking products and services that are revolutionizing the outdoor living landscape. MoistureShield introduced CoolDeck Technology, the industry’s first composite decking solution designed to significantly

reduce heat absorption. Simpson Strong-Tie presented the latest collection of structurally rated fasteners and anchors designed to be stronger, faster and safer installation for outdoor living professionals.

“The industry’s best minds united this week to advance critical conversations that positively impact the entire sector,” shares Dana Hicks, group director, Pool Spa Patio and Deck Expo. “The progress demonstrated here reflects the industry’s unwavering commitment to advancement, advocacy and innovation which ultimately benefit consumers everywhere through safety standards, energy-efficient practices and genuine breakthroughs across all categories.”

NADRA also saw an incredible turnout at its Northeast Meeting in Somerville,

Entries now open for the 2026 APLD

International Landscape Design Awards

The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) has announced that entries are now open for the 2026 APLD International Landscape Design Awards. This prestigious program celebrates excellence in landscape design and recognizes the outstanding work of landscape designers around the world. Projects are judged across eight categories:

• Residential

• Non-residential

• Small Gardens

• Planting Design

• Show Gardens

• Specialty Projects

• Details

• Outdoor Lighting

A distinguished panel of experts will evaluate entries based on difficulty, craftsmanship, attention to detail, and execution, awarding Gold, Silver, and Bronze honors to the most exceptional designs.

The program shines a spotlight on creativity and professional achievement, offering designers an opportunity to showcase their work to peers, clients, and the global design community.

New Jersey, this November, organized with the help of its regional team leaders Bruce and Judy Verblaauw from NJ Decks and Railings. There were plenty of opportunities to network and share ideas.

Its next Northeast meeting will be held in the first quarter of 2026.

We hope you will join us at the inaugural FutureScape USA in Los Angeles this December. NADRA will be hosting the VIP Lounge, where visitors are being invited to join the association to meet with members and take part in the activity lineup.

Upcoming events:

• December 9-10, 2026: FutureScape

USA at the Los Angeles Convention Center, California

• January 7-9, 2026: 2026 Summit and Awards Gala at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Florida

Education:

February 19 & 26, 2026: NADRA’s Decks Done Right Education® Two Day Class. The 10-hour, two-part webinar has been developed for deck construction based on the entirety of the system and concludes with a short completion exam.

For additional information about NADRA events or joining, go to: nadra.org

The entry deadline is January 31, 2026.

To learn more about APLD’s Awards Program and to submit your entries online, scan the QR code: Please contact awards@apld.org with any questions.

THE ART OF Finance

Bringing finance into the conversation early can turn stalled conversations into signed contracts

You’re sitting across from a potential customer. They’ve seen your previous work and they’re eager for you to create their dream garden. There’s just one problem—they can’t afford it. That doesn’t have to be end of the conversation, though. When presented in the right way, the option of financing could put the project back on the cards and could be a big boost for your business too.

“Introducing financing early, from the beginning and repetitively, can grow a contractor’s business anywhere from 18% to 24%,” says Larry Collins, founder of home improvement loan provider HFS Financial. He started the company 15 years ago to help push projects over the line, from swimming pool builds to a complete backyard transformation.

make it simple and easy for a contractor to be able to grow their business, increase their sales, with no cost to them, and to help the consumer get financing without having to put a lien on their property or take out a second mortgage, for instance.”

“Introducing financing early, from the beginning and repetitively, can grow a contractor’s business anywhere from 18% to 24%”

All the loans provided through HFS Financial are personal, unsecured loans, which have nothing to do with the value of the customer’s property or equity in their property. “It’s a very quick, simple process where, in one minute, a consumer can click on a link that we provide the contractor to find out if they are conditionally approved or denied.

the customer and say that there’s 100% financing available, just click here to find out if you’re eligible.”

“I wanted to create a user experience for the consumer and the contractor that was as frictionless as possible, to

“Every single email and quote from the contractor should have that financing link on it. A lot of the time, consumers are worried about sharing their personal information, it’s a little embarrassing. But it takes the pressure off for the contractor to give the link to

A soft credit check is carried out, so there’s no effect on the customer’s credit score to do this, and they could get a longer-term loan than what might be available from a bank. “We’re able to get a consumer a 20-year loan; most banks and credit unions can only offer a consumer direct up to 10 years.

So, the monthly payment goes down dramatically, and there’s no prepayment penalty to pay it off early.”

Money is dispersed directly to the customer, who will then pay the contractor based on their agreed payment schedule. HFS Financial’s lenders can go up to $300k too. “So, the opportunity is there for residential landscapers and residential contractors to sell bigger jobs, with the only

restriction being if the consumer does not qualify. But the contractor is notified simultaneously whether the customer is conditionally approved or denied. So, not only is it a way to grow their business but it’s also a time and money saver for them because it potentially eliminates people who don’t qualify for the project that they’re anticipating carrying out.”

Collins sees HFS as an intermediary. “We’re working between the customer

and the contractor, but primarily with the contractor to get that customer the best option they qualify for with no effect on their credit. We’re not the lender; so, we find, electronically, based on that soft credit, the best interest rate and the best monthly payments available within one minute.”

HFS Financial also provides basic training for contractors to give them the tools needed when speaking to clients.

“We want to educate contractors so they can educate their team and their salespeople. The training is simple and easy; we don’t need contractors to be bankers or know everything about finance. Their job is to sell their product and put more product in, and our job is to help get the financing for the customer so that they can ultimately increase their business.”

credit, then it’s probably a deal that’s not going to happen and they can make the decision to move on.”

“We want to build a relationship with a contractor where they will have multiple customers that they will offer finance to, rather than a one and done”

Take the cost of a retaining wall. “Offering that through finance at $199 a month is a lot more palatable than saying to the consumer that it’s going to cost them $25k. It helps the contractor. Now they have a simple and easy way to say to the consumer that they can quickly fill in a form on their own device and find out what they could be conditionally approved for, with no impact on their credit score. The reality is that, when a contractor puts it in those terms, if the consumer doesn’t want to spend even a minute of their time filling in a form with no effect on their

Never quote interest rates, though, warns Collins.

“It pigeon-holes contractors into a corner, because customers never forget what you say. We can share a ballpark interest rate, so we can let them know the average, and we also have a calculator on our website that can tell them what the monthly payment would be on a 20-year loan for $50k, for example; but that does not mean that that is the monthly payment they are going to be quoted, it’s just a number based on the average interest rates.”

It’s a pitfall best avoided and is covered in the training offered by HFS Financial, alongside other techniques to close a sale. Contractors also receive free marketing material and become part of an HFS rewards program, which is based on specific qualifications on the dollar amount of the transaction that is sent in.

“So, we want to incentivize the residential contractor and residential landscaper to work with us.

“We want to build a relationship with a contractor where they will have multiple customers that they will offer finance to, rather than a one and done. There will be one and dones, sure; but we want to establish that relationship so that we can help them to grow their business.”

Better yet, there’s no cost to contractors. “It’s a value-added service; we’re adding value to them to help them grow their business.”

By making financing a standard part of the conversation, contractors can unlock opportunities that might otherwise slip away. As Collins puts it, the goal is simple: to remove the barriers between a customer’s dream project and a contractor’s success. Introducing financing early and often can help contractors to expand their reach, close more deals, and turn more conversations into completed projects.

If you want to learn more about getting your company set up with HFS, reach out to lcolins@hfsfin.com or visit hfsfin.com

TURNING ONE-TIME JOBS INTO lasting revenue

A“program” is essentially a relationship in which the provider handles the scheduling without waiting for a customer call or having to routinely solicit the client for work.

Profitability increases because the provider—or landscape contractor— can schedule the work when it best fits their routes and schedule. There’s no need to sell each service every time and no repeated commissions.

our home. When we needed a touchup, he would send a crew member over at the end of the day. The painter was trained to ask if there were any other projects we wanted them to look at. This resulted in additional work for the painter, all without any money on advertising.

“Every business transaction for a contractor has an opportunity to sell a program. ”

Programs often include a limited warranty that encourages the customer to contact you whenever an issue arises. They increase enterprise value because they significantly increase the chance of retaining revenue.

Every business transaction for a contractor has an opportunity to sell a program. Here are some less obvious opportunities I have encountered—the goal being to convert the majority of all jobs into program customers.

Painting contractor

My wife and I hired a house painter who included a five-year warranty for all work. This even included a time when I scratched the paint while removing a Christmas tree. He labeled every can of paint and kept it in a designated box at

Window cleaning

I had all my windows cleaned by a contractor whose start-up was financed by my best friend’s son-in-law. He never offered me a routine program and eventually went out of business to pursue a less entrepreneurial career. My neighbors later asked about him and were interested in hiring him. This is basic stuff that many contractors miss.

Landscape installation

All landscape work looks and smells the best when the landscaper leaves your property. This feeling should happen every year and should be offered or included with every landscape job.

Auto detailing

I had my wife’s car detailed as an anniversary gift. She loved it. But I was never offered an ongoing program where I might have included my vehicle as well.

Having our vehicle scheduled semi-yearly would work well and could even be timed with my state inspection. Despite our satisfaction, life gets busy, and we haven’t had the car detailed again.

The math

The math behind selling programs is simple. Let’s assume you complete 1,000 services each year for new accounts. Selling programs at 30% will add 1,500 new program customers in five years. Selling at 50% would get you to 2,500 new customers.

That’s no additional advertising to create a sustainable revenue stream.

The “how-to” is business basics which include attention, training, and tracking. This will hugely increase your business’s enterprise value.

Sell when satisfaction is high and you have the undivided attention of your customer.

Williamson is the pest, lawn and landscape director at Cetane Associates, which provides merger and acquisition advisory services for privately held companies. cetane.com

Bob

FALL INTO PLACE

Rose Morrison gives tips for preparing your fleet for winter service and spring readiness

In professional landscaping, autumn is the time of year when your operations may slow down. However, this is a great opportunity to prepare equipment for the cold season. Fall equipment maintenance is the single greatest lever for winter and next spring’s profitability, so now is the time to start preparation to protect schedules, margins and client trust.

“The hours you spend winterizing and scheduling service act like an insurance policy for next spring’s revenue”

The business case for landscape equipment maintenance in fall Lawn equipment maintenance in the fall should be a core business strategy rather than a seasonal chore. Preventive upkeep protects your assets and margins, as well-timed service and documentation cut costly downtime, reduce emergency repairs, and free up more billable hours—all of which improve cash flow and profitability.

That investment lowers operational risk, as research shows systematic winter

equipment maintenance protocols reduce cold-weather-related damage¹, which directly protects your schedule and bottom line. The hours you spend winterizing and scheduling service act like an insurance policy for next spring’s revenue, making it far cheaper and less disruptive than scrambling through breakdowns.

The essential fall fleet maintenance plan

The following steps outline safety systems that ensure your equipment remains reliable and minimizes costly winter and spring downtime.

Step 1: Deep cleaning and fleet inspection

Deep cleaning is important because it serves as the first line of defense against winter damage. Before you park a mower for the season, remove grass clippings, soil, fertilizer residue and road salt. Those residues accelerate corrosion, and trapped moisture leads to degraded components.

Cleaning your tools prevents rust and other damage², which is why you want machine surfaces and attachment points to be spotless before storing them. Pressure washers and degreasers are helpful for removing corrosive residues from engine bays and trailer beds so you can see seals, hoses, and fasteners during inspection.

Once the machine is clean, make inspection actionable by drying and wiping down all surfaces. Then, run a handson check for leaks, cracked hoses, loose fasteners, worn belts and fatigued wiring. A clean machine is easier to inspect and faster to diagnose.

Note findings on each unit’s service log, tag parts that need replacement and flag anything that requires professional shop time. Documenting now prevents guesswork come springtime.

Step 2: Fuel, oil and fluid management

Fluids are the frontline of asset protection. Fresh oil and clean filters can reduce wear, while correct fuel handling prevents carburetor gum, fuel-line collapse and cold-weather gelling. For small engines you won’t use, you can drain fuel completely or add a high-quality stabilizer and run the engine long enough to circulate the treated fuel through the carburetor.

For diesel machines, top off tanks and use winter-blend fuel or an anti-gel additive. Change contaminated hydraulic and gearbox oil and replace associated filters to prevent water and particulates from abrading pumps and bearings in gear-driven equipment.

When performing landscaping equipment winter maintenance, giving the same attention to heavy machinery that’s in use can assist in keeping them running well in colder weather. While under the hood, note any persistent consumption or changes in coolant color, as these are early warning signs of internal leaks.

Step 3: Sharpening and protecting cutting components

Sharpening and protecting cutting equipment is a small task, but it comes with outsized returns. A razor-sharp mower blade or properly tensioned chainsaw keeps cuts clean and helps reduce engine strain.

When sharpening blades, remove nicks and then balance them to prevent vibration from wearing down bearings

or loosening fasteners. It also helps to file or replace teeth and clean the bar groove for chainsaws. Make sure to check the sprocket and tension and top up bar oil to prevent overheating. Ensure you log each sharpening and adjustment on the unit’s service record to track wear patterns and budget for replacements before they become breakdowns.

Step 4: Servicing specialized application equipment

A dry, ventilated, and secure space staves off corrosion and freeze-related failures. Wherever possible, move sensitive units into climate-controlled storage. If that’s not an option, prioritize raised, covered racking, dehumidifiers, and good airflow to stop trapped moisture from causing rust or mold.

“Storage is the final yet most important step in your fall maintenance program”

Focus maintenance on your precision tools, such as fertilizer spreaders, spray rigs, seeders and tree-injection systems. For these machines, accuracy is everything. Keep tanks, booms, and metering components clean and free from debris to prevent clogs and cross-contamination.

Regular calibration and filter replacement ensure accurate dosing, enabling you to deliver the right product at the right time. For example, meticulous care in an injector enables the equipment to deliver vital nutrients effectively³ into a tree’s vascular system.

Take time to flush and purge lines and reservoirs, replace worn seals, and remove batteries. Then store units in a dry space to avoid frost damage. Before spring, recalibrate against a measured standard and run a low-risk test application. Those steps keep treatments accurate and reduce rework later.

Step 5: Preparing storage environment

Storage is the final yet most important step in fall maintenance. Where and how you store equipment determines how much of your winter landscaping work pays off.

If batteries discharge too much when the weather is cold, their acid can freeze and damage the casing, so check stored and winter equipment regularly to see which need a refresh. Float charges are helpful for maintaining voltage. Pumps, meters, and electrical components should also be off concrete floors and away from frost-prone walls.

From fall prep to spring success

Fall maintenance is a strategic investment that protects your assets and prepares you to tackle winter and spring work efficiently. By following the five-step system, you cut downtime and avoid costly emergency repairs. The small hours you invest now pay back in smoother startups and fewer surprises when the season turns.

References

1. Heavy Vehicle Inspection in Winter Equipment Maintenance Checklist for Construction Fleets 2025. HVI Content Team, 12 October 2024.

2. Renovated in 10 Items To Put On Your Fall Cleaning Checklist. Renovated Staff, 13 October 2023.

3. Good Guys Tree Service in Unveiling the Secret Weapon for Tree Health: Systemic Injections by Good Guys Tree Service. 25 August 2023.

4. Husqvarna in How to store a ride-on lawn mower.

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“WE CAN’T SNAP OUR FINGERS AND CHANGE THE WORLD—BU T WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE MOVEMENT IN T HE DIRECTION THAT WE WANT TO GO”

David Godshall isn’t afraid to speak out and use his design firm Terremoto’s impressive platform to make a difference

Terremoto is far from your typical design firm. With its strong environmental principles and its openness about wanting to see immigration reform, it has become a disruptor in the landscaping industry— and its co-founder David Godshall is eager to provoke change.

“A lot of people assume that building gardens is good for the environment, but there are a lot of things in our industry that are not necessarily

good.” Take the inability to move away from plastic pots, which he says has dogged the profession. “Our office is constantly trying to be very self-critical and tough on ourselves, to be thoughtful of all the systems that we engage with to make a garden, whether that be our crew driving from Riverside to LA which creates pollution, or whether we’re doing things when making a garden that could be bad for the environment. Construction is, like,

40% of global emissions, and we’re part of that industry. So, what can we do to make our carbon footprint as small as possible?”

He admits the answer is not straightforward. “The world isn’t black and white. We try to have rules, but then we try to allow for some flexibility.”

The firm decided five years ago that it was going to try to no longer build ground-up swimming pools, for instance. “We’re still building a few, but if a client asks for a pool, we’ll let them know the carbon footprint and the ecological life cycle of a pool and the chlorine and the ongoing material input that is required. If

they say, ‘I still want a pool but I’ll let you do ecological restoration on 20 acres over there’ then we’ll do the bad thing to do the good thing. So, it’s really complicated.”

They are now trying to dip into natural pools, though, and suggested that a client in Silver Lake opt for one over a conventional pool, creating a swimming area and a separate regeneration zone with aquatic plants for filtration. “The downside is that you can only heat up the pool to 80°F, so it does come with some constraints; but those constraints are worth it because that pool can now cultivate life.” And, in this instance, it more than halved the cost of the pool.

Cedar soaking tubs are another great and cheaper alternative, suggests Godshall. Terremoto works with a manufacturer in Vancouver that harvests the wood in Canada and transports it across on a truck which is “a lot less environmentally mean”.

“We puritanically don’t use tropical hardwoods like teak anymore because they’re coming from rainforests. We’re really interested in thermally modified wood, so we use products from Thermory and Robi Decking, for instance. They’re made in America, totally fire resistant, with the same performance and durability of tropical hardwoods, with a much lower carbon footprint.”

Terremoto also tries to be “gentle” to existing site conditions—not removing trees unless it has to and replacing these with far more than there were before—to keep the use of concrete to a minimum, and to use mostly native plants. “When we aren’t able to use native plants, our metrics or our rules are that they should be regionally appropriate—super drought tolerant or no supplemental water once they’re established and not invasive.”

Godshall has been trying to reduce the number of projects that require irrigation too, and has installed a handful this year that don’t have irrigation systems but are instead being hand watered by a gardener or the homeowner. “Every year, we’re pushing a little bit farther in that direction, while acknowledging that we can’t snap our fingers and change the world—but we can make positive

movement in the direction that we want to go.

“At the end of the day, it’s a business, and we have to make payroll and pay the rent. So, I would be serving my business poorly if I were very dogmatic and puritanical and drew strict lines in the sand that then put us out of business. The business is much better served by taking a nuanced approach and doing the best we can on every project.”

“When we aren’t able to use native plants, our metrics or our rules are that they should be regionally appropriate”

Gardens are processes, says Godshall—they take time to develop, and he prefers to have an “ongoing stewardship” of those he creates. “When we ‘finish’ a project, it’s actually just getting started. The presence of time is an ingredient within a garden, and that’s what makes them especially unique and differentiates them from architecture or furniture or things that tend to be more static and unchanging. So, our best projects are where we get to continuously tinker with them, and the best clients are

usually the ones who understand that as well. We would be serving our clients poorly if we simply installed the garden, left and never returned.”

It’s a learning opportunity, too. “Gardens are living things, and things will succeed and fail; it’s nice to establish those feedback loops so that we can get better at our jobs as designers and then continue to build better gardens.”

Godshall has his mom to thank for pivoting into landscape architecture. After graduating with a degree in art history, he carried out design and construction for a retail clothing company in Los Angeles, where he had a small apartment with a garden in his early 20s.

“I was simultaneously sensing that the job I had at the time was not a career with a long trajectory, and I was dreaming of what my actual career might be and what I would do next. My mom saw that I was gardening and said, ‘Have you considered landscape architecture?’ And I had not considered landscape architecture because I had never heard those two words together.”

While researching various Masters

“I’m very cognizant of the fact that the growth of the practice and the breadth and diversity of the work speak to the talents of the people who are on our team”

programs, he saw on the UC Berkeley homepage a book recommendation for Michael Hough’s ‘Cities and Natural Process’, whose study of wildlife in urban environments led him to the conclusion that designed gardens and landscapes were not enhancing the environmental

value of our cities. “He constructed this thesis that we need to be undesigning, or designing wilder landscapes. That really struck me. It felt so vast that I applied to school.”

After gaining experience at other practices, he then started Terremoto. “Having my own design studio was never part of my life’s mission; it only emerged after practicing in the field for a few years.” He didn’t want to do it alone, though. Godshall founded it with his friend Alain Peauroi, who passed away from cancer earlier this year—the toughest thing Terremoto has ever endured, he admits.

“Alain and I both kind of intuitively knew that we didn’t want the practice to be our last names—Godshall and Peauroi sounds like a horrible law firm.”

So, they came up with ‘terremoto’, which means ‘earthquake’ in Italian. (Godshall lived in Italy for a year as an undergraduate). “That was one of the names that kept popping up, and we liked it because it means ‘moving earth’, and that’s what we do. We’re also trying to move or provoke the industry into different directions, so the name really resonates on that front as well. It’s served us well because it’s kind of vague; people have told us it sounds like a Japanese motorcycle club or something like that, and we’re very comfortable with all those misinterpretations.”

Terremoto is now 12 years old with around 28 people across two offices,

split between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, carrying out both residential and commercial projects. Its cool, unfiltered and ethical approach has made it a go-to practice in California and has gained the studio more than 70,000 followers on Instagram.

Godshall is quick to deflect the firm’s success onto his team, though. “I would be lying to you otherwise, and I try not to be a liar. I’m very cognizant of the fact that the growth of the practice and the breadth and diversity of the work speak to the talents of the people who are on our team as well.”

And though he has “great issues with it,” Godshall gives social media some of the credit too. “The goal was never to necessarily have an office of 28 people and have the media reach that we have now, but I am thankful for it and the opportunities that we’re given.

“We’re not really interested in growing much as an office anymore, though. Twenty-eight people is a midsize firm, but split across two offices that operate independently still creates the illusion of being a small office, and we don’t want to radically scale up quantitatively, or in terms of office size. The reasons for that are multifaceted, the first being that we’re very skeptical of infinite economic or quantitative growth—those capitalist models serve us poorly on a planet of

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finite resources. So, there’s that larger, more existential aspect of it. But also, our ability to be a more experimental, critical office at the edges of the profession would be questioned if we were in offices of 100 people, and the mechanics of the business might be such that we would need to feed the beast and take on projects that are less aligned with our ethics and philosophies. So, there’s clarity and coherence in staying the size we are because it allows us to take on projects that make sense to us, philosophically and spiritually.”

It’s more important now than ever to be standing by these ethics, reckons Godshall. “Because the world is falling apart. We can’t not always be questioning how we practice and the materials and labor and botanical systems that we interact with when we make gardens.”

Part of that is pushing for immigration reform. “Most of the landscape construction crews that we work with in Southern California are primarily Latino men, and their immigration status is varied. We take issue with the fact that the immigration system in the United States is a bit of a mess, especially when there are law-abiding hard-working citizens who are literally building the foundations of our buildings in society but they’re being criminalized by our present administration. It’s embarrassing and it’s cruel.

“We believe that radical change is long overdue, regarding our immigration system and the way we value labor in the

United States and especially California. All we can do as an office is be present for our crews.”

A ‘Land and Labor’ page on the company’s website shows signage for keeping job sites safe that Terremoto has developed in collaboration with other design groups. “Our job sites are mostly private property, so if the proper signage is up, then we can keep the crews that are building our gardens and landscapes safe—that’s of the utmost importance to us.”

also “extremely proud of the landscape and gardening community” right now. “There seems to be very much like a Zeitgeist and conversation and dialog and energy forming around what is loosely being branded as ecological gardening. Whatever name we need to call it— and ecological gardening is a perfectly adequate moniker—I’m fine with; I’m just encouraged by the conversations and energy that I see where gardeners and horticulturists and landscape architects are being honest and forthright with each other about new movements and directions and how to approach planting design so that we’re designing gardens for all creatures—that we want to minimize the ecological or carbon footprint of the materials with which we interact.

“radical change is long overdue, regarding our immigration system and the way we value labor in the United States and especially California”

“I’m proud that we seem to be responding to this present moment of climate change and political instability and a lot of other issues with a robustness that I feel other industries seem less well equipped to face. So, I’m positive in that regard. There’s movement in the right direction.”

Despite the sizable changes that Godshall is advocating for, he says he’s

And Godshall and his team at Terremoto are bound to keep pushing this even further along, using their somewhat begrudged social media presence to drive change and continuing to see which rules are still there to be broken and which are becoming increasingly non-negotiable.

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BUILT-IN GRILLS • COMPONENTS • FIREPLACES • PARTS • MORE

Looking out over the beautiful suburb of Ladera Ranch in Orange County, the owner of a warm and inviting Spanish-style home wanted a garden that would create a setting just as welcoming for gathering with family and friends while making the most of the impressive views. The existing layout left little room for outdoor entertaining, and she was looking for the new design to include a covered shade structure, a dining area for eight, an outdoor kitchen counter, and a fireplace.

One of the main design challenges for Living Gardens Landscape Design, though, was maintaining the beautiful views of the landscape beyond while introducing a large, pitched-roof structure. The garden also widens considerably at one end, which required careful spatial planning to balance the various features gracefully.

Throughout the process, the team focused on connecting the new landscape seamlessly to the architecture of the home so that the garden would feel like a natural extension of the residence. The new covered structure—featuring a rain chain—was designed to frame views of the landscape beyond, creating a sense of openness even within a defined space. The fireplace offers a welcoming place to gather and unwind, while the dining area comfortably accommodates friends and family. The outdoor kitchen counter serves both practical and social purposes, doubling as a serving space when entertaining, and the green seams between paving allow rainwater to be ‘cleaned’ before entering the water table.

Living Gardens Landscape Design wanted to create a sense of softness and movement through the trees and planting, choosing a traditional Mediterranean palette to complement the Spanish style of the home and to bring a feeling of calm and cohesion to the space. The plants are also suitable for the local climate and can handle drought.

The team installed a drip system and installed good quality natural mulch that will break down and nourish the soil and absorb more rainwater and irrigation. During construction, irrigation overflow from the neighboring property was causing persistent standing water in one area of the garden. Since the team couldn’t adjust the neighbor’s

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irrigation system, they installed substantial drainage to correct the issue and designed their own irrigation with flexibility in mind. At present, the neighbor’s system provides adequate moisture for that part of the garden, but the garden’s independent irrigation remains in place should conditions change in the future.

The standard olive trees will, over time, provide shade at the dining table and introduce a gentle, natural texture. Because the garden is elevated, the afternoon breeze moves through the olive leaves and across the salvias, gaura, and sesleria grasses, bringing the garden to life. Additional plantings of boxwood globes, lavender, lamb’s ear, roses, and geranium ‘Biokovo’ add structure, fragrance, and seasonal interest.

This is a garden of contrasts. Strong structural elements, such as the patio cover, are softened by the texture and movement of olive trees and flowering shrubs. The light cream stone contrasts beautifully with the black furniture and dark wood stain finishes, bringing depth and warmth to the composition. A new trellis structure at the house links the patio cover to the residence through shared materials and details. In time, the climbing vine will weave across the trellis, offering additional shade and a seasonal layer of charm and softness.

Through careful spatial planning, thoughtful material selection, and climate-conscious planting, Living Gardens Landscape Design has transformed a challenging site into a cohesive retreat, resulting in a Mediterranean oasis that truly celebrates outdoor living.

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Living Gardens Landscape Design, Inc. is an APLD certified, award-winning boutique design firm based in South Orange County, California. Recognized for creating elegant and liveable “outdoor rooms,” its work focuses on spaces that are both beautiful and functional. Each garden is a thoughtful collaboration with its clients, shaped by their lifestyle and the architecture of their home. The result is a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living—spaces that invite relaxation, gathering, and a lasting sense of place.

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Pithari

Aseries of outdoor rooms create a seamless journey through a hillside garden on the San Francisco Peninsula, California, offering something for the entire family of four who live at the property. They were

looking for a design that would maximize the usable space as they all enjoyed spending time outdoors and gardening, with a colorful planting scheme that would provide year-round interest whilst maximizing their privacy.

Their wishlist included a kitchen, a covered patio, a fire pit, a viewing deck and a small lawn, all to improve the functionality and the aesthetics of their home, whilst an existing pond and waterfall and a spectacular Manzanita

off the back of the house were to be retained.

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design used beautiful paths and steps to connect the numerous natural-looking outdoor rooms and transform this

difficult, sloped plot into a space for the whole family to utilize. A custom sevenfoot-high fence encloses the front yard, and a new driveway and entry path were installed, though the original design for entry steps starting at the street was

scaled back due to budget constraints. Behind the fence, a curving stepping stone path leads to the side yard, which features a colorful, naturalistic garden that attracts pollinators. This forms the focal point of the area, whilst low-water,

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deer-resistant, and low-maintenance plants were chosen for the front yard. Trees were added around the perimeter of the fence to soften it and enhance privacy, and the hill area is planted with more shade tolerant groundcovers, grasses and perennials.

In the side yard, off the family room, is a cozy fire pit patio and a small artificial turf lawn for kids and pets. Adjacent to the lawn, a set of stairs leads up to the first terrace where a path guides people towards the dining patio and to a set of stairs to access the viewing deck. This sits under the shade of a coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), which was purposefully protected alongside other heritage trees on the property.

From the viewing deck, the path continues a bit further uphill to a custom arbor swing—a delightful place to sit and take in the views—or down the second set of steps to the dining patio covered by a pergola-canopy. Immediately below sits a custom outdoor kitchen with bar seating for six, and a deck which wraps around the existing pond and back of the house.

Each outdoor room offers a unique perspective on the property, with opportunities for smaller gatherings in each of the areas or accommodating larger parties across them all. It has truly made the most of the space, creating an idyllic garden that can be used throughout the year, whether that’s for al fresco dining in the summer or a cozy chat by the fire pit in the winter.

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Kristen Rudger Landscape Design specializes in crafting beautiful, functional, and dynamic outdoor spaces that enrich the lives of its clients. Each garden is thoughtfully designed to reflect the unique needs and vision of the homeowner, blending creativity with practicality. Its designs capture the essence of relaxed California living, offering inviting, warm, and comfortable environments that seamlessly integrate with the natural landscape.

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Value $120k

Build time 6 weeks approx. Size 69 ft. Diameter Awards 2025 APLD International Landscape Design Awards –Speciality Projects (Gold)

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SERENITY IN SPIRALS AT WELLINGTON PARK

nown for its eco-friendly approach, Inside Out Landscape

Design was asked to turn an underutilized section of a local neighborhood park in Lexington, Kentucky, into a new contemplative space that would balance both beauty and functionality.

The client wanted an area where visitors to the park were encouraged

to relax and engage with nature. It was important for it to feel welcoming to all, so central to the design brief were accessibility and sensory inclusivity, as well as the space blending seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.

Whilst budget constraints led to the original landscape plan being reimagined in a more naturalized, low-cost solution, the end result was a design that

enhanced the park’s atmosphere while creating opportunities for reflection and community connection.

At the heart of the space is an impressive stone labyrinth, which is partly encircled by an artisan-crafted drystack stone wall—constructed using locally sourced natural stone—that not only defines the labyrinth but also offers seating for visitors. An accessible

jut-out feature allows wheelchair users to occupy the same area of the wall as seated visitors—ensuring they feel part of the space—while also providing varied textures for sensory engagement

This is surrounded by a neatly mown

circle which creates a sense of order, contrasting with the outer zone, which is allowed to naturalize, with native grasses and perennials. A “no-mow” perimeter was established among the existing mature trees—preserved to maintain

ecological balance and provide partial shade—replacing ornamental planting beds. This approach reduced the cost of the installation as well the long-term maintenance, requiring mowing only twice a year instead of on a weekly basis.

Inside Out Landscape Design is a certified woman-owned business and has the only CPLD-certified landscape designer in Kentucky. It functions as a full-service landscape and hardscape design and installation firm that adopts an eco-friendly philosophy. It specializes in developing individualized, sustainable landscapes that emphasize functional design, resilient plant selections, and permeable hardscapes. kentuckylandscapedesign.com

The area is accessible from the park through a newly constructed pathway, along which a donor recognition boulder, set on pavers and installed by another contractor, provides a subtle focal point within the space. Site grading and preparation ensured proper drainage and smooth integration with the surrounding park, which already featured an adjacent paved pathway, fencing and a wellestablished turf area.

Collaboration with other contractors and stakeholders was essential throughout the process. This project involved coordination among multiple governmental and private entities and needed to be completed on a modest budget. Inside Out Landscape Design had to overcome obtaining multiagency approval and revising designs to satisfy diverse stakeholders—all while keeping the concept simple and cohesive.

But continuous coordination ensured a seamless integration with the existing park and enabled the project to achieve its goals of accessibility, long-term functionality, and visual harmony with the landscape.

TURNING UP

WThat began as a local fireplace supplier has transformed into one of the nation’s leading distributors for outdoor living products.

F&C Distributors started out offering gas logs and gas fireplaces in the Chicago area but, over time, began dabbling in outdoor products. According to general manager Jerry Loar, that decision has proved pivotal for the company.

“The outdoor living market has taken over as the primary aspect of the business, and we now cover the whole country, with customers in nearly all 50 states,” says Loar.

General manager Jerry Loar shares how F&C Distributors became a one-stop shop for outdoor kitchens

A surge in demand for outdoor living during the pandemic accelerated its growth; but Loar says its outdoor living arm was already “skyrocketing at a rapid pace” even before covid—and this has continued ever since.

F&C Distributors now offers a full range of fireplace, hearth, and components— from barbecue grills and pizza ovens to refrigerators, kegerators, and more—to build into a “custom island” for an outdoor kitchen. Founded in 2010 by its president Paul Loar, the wholesale distribution center based in Illinois supplies hardscapers and retails stores across the US, providing products that they might not currently have access to and at wholesale pricing.

It has built its reputation on being a dependable partner for professionals in the field. And while many brands now approach F&C to become part of its lineup,

the team also actively seeks out new brands to fill gaps in its offerings.

“We aim to be a one-stop shop,” says Loar. “We do gas fireplaces, pizza ovens, charcoal smokers, griddles, grills—everything a hardscaper might need for an outdoor kitchen. This is to offer a full variety but also because our pricing structure is really competitive, so hardscapers could be saving money on a product by buying it through us.”

F&C’s commitment to customer service is a major part of that value. “Our customers get best-in-class service. Each one has a dedicated sales rep, plus our full customer service team at their disposal. If there are any issues, they can rely on F&C to take care of them and make sure everyone ends the job happy.”

Before adding new products to its catalog, F&C thoroughly tests and demos

them to ensure they’re durable enough to withstand tough conditions. Chicago’s extreme weather provides the perfect testing ground.

“It definitely is,” laughs Loar. “It’s cold for a big portion of the year, but a lot of people in Chicago—myself included—grill year-round. So, the products are being used even in the winter, and they need to withstand cooler temperatures. Then, in warmer markets like the West Coast, they have to handle humidity and heat. Fortunately, our manufacturers also do extensive testing before products ever reach us.”

Looking ahead, F&C will be introducing American Made Grills to its lineup next year—a high-end brand offering gas and hybrid grills, components, and accessories. “We believe it’ll be a great addition to our lineup adding to our higher end market”. It’s also truly American made, which we know there’s always demand for— especially with current tariffs.

Loar adds that this addition to its offering also supports F&C’s goal of being a “one-stop shop” not only for product types, but also for different price points. “Not every outdoor kitchen is going to have a $10,000 grill,” he says. “Some customers want a $1,000 grill—and we want to cover all bases.”

Gas grills like the ones from American Made Grills are proving popular too, he adds. “During covid, a lot of people were buying pizza ovens, pellet grills, and charcoal smokers—and those are still selling well,” he says. “But this year, gas grills have taken over. People are looking for something convenient and easy to use. You turn on the burners, wait 10–15 minutes, and start cooking. They’ve had a great year, and we expect that to continue.”

That trend fits neatly into a broader movement: homeowners continuing to invest in their outdoor spaces. “The outdoor kitchen market keeps growing year after year,” says Loar. “Homeowners are looking for more than just a cart grill—they want full outdoor kitchens with storage, and spaces designed for cooking and spending time together.”

From fireplaces to full-scale outdoor kitchens, F&C Distributors has evolved alongside America’s passion for outdoor living—and with its expanding catalog and nationwide reach, it’s poised to keep fueling that fire for years to come.

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Vermeer

Product: ML180 mini loader

Vermeer unveiled the ML180 mini loader at Utility Expo 2025. It has electric-overhydraulic controls, an air-suspended chariot, and a floating suspension track system that moves freely over obstructions and rough terrain. “Our commitment to customers runs deep. Every challenge they face fuels our drive to engineer smarter, tougher and intuitive solutions. We don’t follow industry trends, we set them,” says Trevor Koolmees, product group sales manager.

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Product: Honda HRC-BE

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Honda’s new battery-powered walk-behind lawn mowers are now available, as the company diversifies its outdoor power product portfolio. The lineup consists of one HRN model (HRN-BV), two HRX models (HRX-BV, HRX-BE) and one HRC model (HRC-BE). The HRC-BE includes two-battery bays, ideally suited for commercial landscape work looking for longer periods between changes.

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Ignite Attachments

Product: Soil Conditioner

Ignite Attachments has added to its lineup with a new soil conditioner designed to make cleanup, grading and seedbed preparation easier and more efficient. “Everything about this implement, from the spiral drum to the tool-less adjustments, is about making tough jobs simpler and more productive,” says product manager Darin Gronwold. Compatible with compact tractors in the 18-to-60-horsepower range, it’s available in 48-, 60- and 72-inch widths.

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Gravely

Product: Pro-Turn® 200

Customer demand has led to the return of Gravely’s Pro-Turn® 200 commercial zero-turn mower, which is available in 52” and 60” deck widths. “This is a mower that earned its strong reputation through years of dependable service in the field,” says AriensCo’s chief revenue officer, Stephen Ariens. “Bringing it back is a direct response to our customers who need a strong, reliable workhorse that delivers premium results without the premium price tag.”

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There’s arguably no industry that relies more heavily on the H-2B visa program than landscaping. According to the American Immigration Council, it made up a third (31.3%) of H-2B certifications in 2023—the largest share of any industry. Thousands of employers turn to the program each year to help them fill critical gaps in their workforce.

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Immigration attorney and H-2B specialist Nataly Mualem explains why the program is essential, how to stay compliant amid political uncertainty, and why preparation is key

green card process.

“That’s very similar to the H-2B process but it’s elongated and is a permanent labor certification. The certification we get with H-2B is called the temporary labor certification. So, one of them is seasonal, whereas the other does not have an anticipated end date; it’s ongoing.

“The only way to bring in permanent, year-round workers is through the green card process”

“Most of our client base is landscaping companies,” says Nataly Mualem, founder of the Mualem Firm, an immigration law practice that specializes in the H-2B program. “We’re focused on H-2B strategies to increase cap success, ensure compliance, and support our clients with other immigration matters as they arise.”

Mualem says the H-2B is becoming more popular. “It’s one of the only alternatives you have to hiring undocumented workers if you just don’t have the workforce in the US to fill that position.” And the risk of companies hiring undocumented workers runs both ways, she says. “There’s a risk to the employee and a risk to the employer.”

The only way to bring in permanent, year-round workers is through the

“There are other programs that people can use to find labor, such as H-1B and TN visas, but landscape laborers do not typically qualify for those; other administrative positions within landscaping companies might, though, such as an accountant or horticulturist.”

The H-2B program allows landscaping companies to temporarily hire nonimmigrants for a limited period of time for positions that they cannot find US workers to fill and which wouldn’t justify a permanent role, such as for seasonal needs and peakloads.

“So, you could have certain months of the year where, on top of your permanent staff, you need to supplement that a bit further. A lot of companies fall under this peak-load need, and even if

you have a 10-15% difference, that could be 10 workers for a large company. So, you would be able to petition for that difference,” says Mualem.

“The workers themselves don’t actually have to leave at the end of every contract; they can transfer to different contracts within the country. The maximum they can be here is three years, and then they will need a 60day reset period. So, sometimes you might hear of a landscaper going from one state to another, and that’s typically to take full advantage of the different seasons; they might catch the tail end of the season up north before going down south when things start to slow down, or vice versa.

“An H-2B employee can also be in multiple roles within the same company, such as a landscaper from spring to fall and then a snow cleaner in the winter months.”

Mualem feels passionate about this area of law because it’s a “win-win” situation. “Employers are able to fill their staffing needs and then, at the same time, it’s a great opportunity for a lot of people who are looking for work outside the US as well.”

“Employers are able to fill their staffing needs and then, at the same time, it’s a great opportunity for a lot of people who are looking for work outside the US as well”

There is a limit on the number of workers who can be admitted to the US through the H-2B program, though. The statutory cap is

66,000 visas a year—that’s been in place since the early 90s, says Mualem.

“That number hasn’t changed; it has been static. The only change has been that, for some fiscal years, the government will issue a supplemental cap, which is a bonus round of visas. That’s happened every year since covid because there’s been a large labor vacuum.”

This has differed between administrations, and with the Republicans assuming office earlier this year, there are “a lot of unknowns” as to how this might look over the coming months. “There are some congressional proposals to permanently increase the cap, but I remain very skeptical. It hasn’t changed since the 90s, so the chances of that happening are low and, with a supplemental cap, there are typically additional strings attached—most of the time these are related to returning workers, or it’s limited to certain countries, and now there’s talk that it would be limited to employers who have long participated in the H-2B program.”

So, what is going to happen in fiscal year 2026 is “very unclear,” even within the Republican Party itself. “There’s a lot of debate over it—how to go about the H-2B visa process, whether to increase the number, or whether to keep it at the statutory minimum. My guess is that there will be some cap relief this year, but probably not to the same extent that we were used to under the previous administration.”

With so much uncertainty, compliance is key. A company’s I-9 records, which verify an employee’s identity and work authorization in the US, should be “as perfect as possible,” says Mualem. “A lot of the ways ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) gains access to a workplace is to serve notices of inspection on I-9 records and then, based on those, it’s able to tell if there is anything going on where maybe some of your workers are not authorized to work in the US.”

Self-auditing is your best insurance policy, she advises. “Remediate any errors or omissions before ICE reaches you. Most companies cannot survive a bad I-9 audit if they have fees waged against them, so it’s better to catch

issues before you get to that point.”

There are other things that can trigger ICE raids too—from anonymous tips or tips from US employees or cross-agency referrals. “We have to be very cognizant of that, and you have to comply with law enforcement at the end of the day— that’s what I would always advise my clients to do. But in order to comply, you also need to know what your rights are.”

Make sure you ask for a search warrant or an arrest warrant and be aware that a “digital warrant” is generated by ICE itself and does not have the same legal authority as a warrant issued by a judge, warns Mualem.

“There are also things that you can do to protect your workforce, such as setting up private areas in your workplace and making sure that your workers do have documentation and that these are easily accessible so that you can provide them quickly. Make sure your employees know how to respond in these situations, and never to run as this is going to cause a lot of suspicion and issues.”

see if any US workers are interested in the job, and they have to make available the same pay to any US worker in the same position as those working for them on an H-2B visa. “A lot of the backhand comments about H-2B undercutting wages or not making it possible for US workers to obtain these jobs are purely false because of the certification process you have to do and the obligation to pay any US counterparts the same wage or higher.”

“I’ve worked with hundreds of companies that apply for H-2B, and most of them are surprised by how smooth the process can be once you have a good multiseason strategy in place”

An attorney will be able to tell you the prevailing wage and to help debunk some of the other common “rumors and misconceptions” about the program. “I’ve worked with hundreds of companies that apply for H-2B, and most of them are surprised by how smooth the process can be once you have a good multi-season strategy in place. And there are ways to build the program for yourself and tailor it to make it a lot more stable.”

difficult to get workers. We can also help you file multiple filings within the same season under different job codes— each of which will access the lottery independently—which typically helps with H-2B approval rates.”

Employers don’t need to provide housing, and if they do provide it, it is deductible from the paychecks. But they are responsible for inbound and outbound transportation. “From the time a worker leaves their home city until the time they get to your work site, and then vice versa at the end of the contract, you are responsible for their transportation, and it’s the most economical transportation available that you have to pay for.”

Employers also need to treat the worker the same as their US workforce, so they are a W-2 employee, and the same taxes are withheld, explains Mualem. “They’re entitled to a lot of the same things, like workers comp, for as long as they’re here.”

Anyone looking to use the H-2B program should take a close look at their records before they begin, recommends Mualem. “A clean payroll record and clear monthly revenue reports are extremely important. When you approach an attorney—and I strongly recommend using a law firm rather than an agency—have those two items ready. With that information, the attorney can immediately assess your situation and give you an accurate response. And make sure you work with someone who has extensive H-2B experience. Even among immigration attorneys, H-2B is not something you can dabble in. I’ve heard too many horror stories from employers who relied on someone inexperienced. Be careful, and do your research.”

Employers have to advertise the position to

One of these is understanding the way the cap works. “The cap is divided into two separate buckets; the first one is released October 1 of that year, and the second one is released in April the following year. So, one of the strategies

Despite its complexities and strict caps, the H-2B visa program is a vital bridge for the skills gap in landscaping, allowing businesses to meet labor demands whilst offering job opportunities for those outside of the US—but it’s only a “win-win” situation for those who do it right. With shifting policies and heightened scrutiny, preparation and

June 8-9, 2026 | Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center

This event brings together all aspects of landscaping, from public space projects to residential developments that enhance outdoor living and wellness. More than just an exhibition, this premier B2B event is a transformative movement dedicated to the beautification and future of our landscapes, aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

SEMINAR THEATRES

Join us and hear indsutry leaders and experts speaking about case studies, success stories and exciting projects supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Stay tuned for updates on the full agenda and speaker announcements!

150+ INDUSTRY LEADING EXHIBITORS

With over 150 incredible exhibitors, FutureScape Global is the only place to meet these industry leaders under one roof.

$1.5 TRILLION

PRO LANDSCAPER INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

Pro Landscaper International Awards - celebrating outstanding achievements in design and showcasing the best landscaping projects. Taking place during FutureScape Global they will recognise excellence across various categoriesResidential under 500k, over 500k, City Landscape Project, Commercial and Conceptual Design.

SAUDI RISING STARS AWARDS

Only at FutureScape Global, meet the Saudi Rising Stars who shine as the next generation of industry leaders—young, ambitious talents who are already making waves in landscaping. Whether spearheading innovative projects, leading influential businesses, or redefining industry standards, these individuals represent the future of Saudi Arabia’s green transformation.

This landmark event will showcase over $1.5 trillion worth of projects, including NEOM, Green Riyadh, the Red Sea Project, Roshn, Misk City, Qiddiya, and King Salman Park - some of the most ambitious landscaping and construction initiatives in the world.

VIP LOUNGE

SAUDI LANDSCAPING 100

Providing recognition to the 100 most influential figures shaping the future of landscaping in Saudi Arabia. These trailblazers, from visionary designers to key decision-makers and industry pioneers, have been instrumental in transforming the nation’s outdoor spaces. The only place to meet them all is FutureScape Global!

SHOW GARDEN

Connecting the most influential decision-makers in the world’s fastest-growing market.

A full realised show garden highlighting the latest in outdoor design. Beyond visual inspiration, this is a space for discovery: what defines cutting-edge design today, and how does innovation shape our landscapes?

Want to exhibit with us? Contact our event director Harry at harry.greenwood@eljays44.com

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Interviews Little The

Matthew Penchuk Co-owner

Search Strategy Marketing and Hardscaping HQ searchstrategymarketing.com

Other than the US, which country’s landscape inspires you the most? Italy.

You’re on vacation—lounge on the beach or explore a new city?

Explore a new small city in Italy.

Best piece of advice? Pray daily.

Karaoke song?

Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song), Billy Joel. Dream project?

Digital marketing campaign for highend landscaping franchise.

One thing that you think would make the industry better?

Landscapers portraying their work more passionately online.

Trend you’re tired of?

Soulless AI content on websites.

Who would play you in a movie?

Julian Montford Director of Landscape Design

Pacific Outdoor Living pacificoutdoorliving.com

Other than the US, which country’s landscape inspires you the most?

Australia and Japan.

You’re on vacation— lounge on the beach or explore a new city?

I’ve done both and I like exploring the city life.

Best piece of advice?

Listen and learn.

Karaoke song?

The Night We Met, Lord Huron.

Dream project?

A mountain project with multiple levels.

Paul Rudd in any movie (my wife says so).

Couldn’t get through the week without… God.

One thing that you think would make the industry better?

Using AI as a tool rather than a threat.

Trend you’re tired of?

Artificial turf between concrete.

Who would play you in a movie?

Jason Bourne, duh...

Couldn’t get through the week without…

Coffee, podcast, and audible.

WANT TO TAKE PART?

Cassi McHenry Field marketing manager

ZyraTalk zyratalk.com

Other than the US, which country’s landscape inspires you the most?

I love the landscaping of the French countryside, particularly the use of aromatic herbs such as lavender and rosemary, along with structural evergreens and flowering plants.

You’re on vacation—lounge on the beach or explore a new city?

I find joy in exploring nature and seize every opportunity to hike, whether on vacation or during work trips.

Best piece of advice?

Although it may be a cliche, every conversation holds the potential for a lesson waiting to be learned.

Karaoke song?

Anything from Taylor Swift’s last five albums.

One thing that you think would make the industry better?

AI handles the tedious office work, allowing designers and project managers to focus on what they love.

Trend you’re tired of?

Overly manicured and super uniformed lawns.

Pro Landscaper USA asks quick-fire questions to gain a small insight into the people who make up our industry. To take part email nina.mason@eljays44.com or scan the QR code.

2025 SHOWGUIDE

December 9 - 10 | Los Angeles Convention Center

EVENT PARTNERS

Turn your passion for ponds and waterfalls into a thriving business! Aquascape Academy 2026, running January–March, gives you hands-on training in construction, maintenance, design, and leadership. With profit margins up to 50%, water features are one of the most rewarding trades you can step into.

Whether you’re brand-new or ready to sharpen your skills, Aquascape Academy will show you how to build water features—and a business—that lasts.

Welcome to

We are thrilled to introduce FutureScape USA, the newest global chapter in the FutureScape portfolio and an exciting new platform for one of the world’s most diverse, influential, and rapidly evolving landscaping markets. Launching in 2025, FutureScape USA is bringing together the full breadth of the North American landscaping, outdoor living, green infrastructure, and public realm sectors under one visionary, solutions-driven event designed to inspire, educate, and empower the industry.

The timing could not be more significant. California is entering one of the busiest and most opportunity-rich periods the state has ever experienced. With large scale projects connected to wildfire rebuilding efforts, major tournament infrastructure for the FIFA World Cup, the Super Bowl, and the Olympic Games, as well as an accelerating push for climate resilient urban development, demand for skilled landscaping professionals has never been higher. FutureScape USA aims to equip businesses with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to thrive. The event will help landscapers adopt best practices, strengthen operational sustainability, and source the innovative products required to deliver world-class projects.

Visitors to FutureScape USA 2025 can expect a dynamic and immersive experience that showcases leading suppliers and cutting-edge solutions across the entire sector. From next generation business technology and sustainable materials to wildfire resilient design products, water smart systems, and outdoor living innovations, the exhibition floor will offer everything professionals need to elevate their work.

One of the major highlights will be the seminar program—a two-day series of expert-led sessions featuring industry leaders, technical specialists, and business pioneers who have real world experience at the highest level. These sessions will offer practical guidance, forward-thinking strategy, regulatory insights, and lessons that help companies grow and adapt within a competitive, fast-changing environment.

We are proud to introduce The Fifty, a new initiative celebrating the most influential landscaping businesses across the West Coast. This prestigious list will recognize excellence, innovation, leadership, and community impact, and will spotlight the businesses that are shaping the outdoor future of the region.

FutureScape USA will also debut Pro Landscaper USA’s Rising Stars, which celebrate emerging talent, young leaders, and next generation innovators who bring fresh ideas and bold ambition to the industry.

The event will play host to the Pro Landscaper North and South America Heat too, which recognizes outstanding projects from across the wider industry. Alongside this, visitors can explore two live Demo Zones where suppliers will showcase tools, technologies, and installation techniques in real time.

We are incredibly proud to be supported by NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association), which plays a vital role in promoting safe and high-quality deck construction through industry standards, education, certification, and community outreach. Its dedication to elevating professionalism in the sector aligns perfectly with the mission of FutureScape USA, and we are honored to have its support.

We are equally excited to welcome DeckMetrix as our headline sponsor. DeckMetrix is one of the industry’s leading business management and estimating platforms for deck builders. The company empowers contractors with smarter workflows, accurate project planning, and modern operational tools. Its involvement reinforces our commitment to showcasing the very best in innovation, technology, and business excellence.

FutureScape USA is set to become a landmark event for the landscaping and outdoor living community. It will be an essential destination for learning, networking, sourcing, and shaping the future of outdoor environments.

Tom Glasby, event director

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Expert talks and panel discussions

The impact of AI and digital tools, tips for adding finishing touches to a project, and how to integrate fire-wise design and climate adaptation strategies—these topics are all up for discussion. You can also hear advice on building your brand, insight into H-2B visas, and more! Inside the NADRA VIP Lounge, there will also be open, informal discussions taking place, offering visitors a space to share ideas. >> Page 54

Dynamic live demonstrations

Learn skills, methods and best practices from demonstrations and training sessions led by experts. From how products such as exterior sprinkler systems and vegetation treatment can be used for ‘firescaping’ to innovative concrete technology being showcased and live deck building taking place, our two demo areas can help to inform your purchasing decisions. >> Page 56

Market-leading services and suppliers

Visit our booths to see some of the leading brands, from those selling top-of-therange outdoor living products to those offering services such as AI assistance, business management software, marketing and workforce agencies. Explore the latest innovations and build lasting relationships with the teams behind them. You’ll also discover the winning booths of the FutureScape USA Awards. >> Page 63

Pro Landscaper USA’s Rising Stars Awards in association with AIMM

Young professionals who are making an impact are being celebrated at FutureScape USA, having been nominated by the readers of Pro Landscaper USA magazine. The awards recognize those who are transforming landscape design and construction, demonstrating growth, innovation and commitment to excellence—the ones helping to shape the future of our industry.

The Fifty

We’re honoring the most influential voices in the USA’s landscaping industry. FutureScape USA is recognizing 50 professionals across each of the sectors who are redefining our outdoor spaces. The Fifty have been selected for their leadership, creativity and contribution to advancing the industry.

Meet the Creator

Come face to face with some of the biggest names in the industry who have racked up hundreds of thousands of followers on their social media platforms. Visitors to FutureScape USA will get the chance to ask them their burning questions and gain insight into how to build their own online presence.

THE TEAM

The North & South America Heat of the 2026 Pro Landscaper International Awards is being held, with awe-inspiring projects from across the continents being presented in person to an expert panel of judges. Winners will go through to the final taking place at FutureScape Global in Saudi Arabia. >> Page 58

2026 Pro Landscaper International Awards

DAY 1 SEMINARS

Theater partner

11AM

Balancing water restrictions and water prescriptions for young trees and enhancing water conservation

Wei Zhang

Water restrictions and shortages affect the long-term viability of urban trees, which take decades to reach maturity and to provide benefits to our environments. How much water do trees need to survive/thrive? It may be surprisingly much less than most water prescriptions because the water evaporates and runs off is not accounted. We will look at case studies of saving 90+% water usage during droughts and water restrictions.

12PM

How Bobyard has Changed the Game in Takeoffs

Michael Ding

Bobyard is an AI-powered takeoff and estimating platform built specifically for landscaping pros. Trained on thousands of landscaping plans, it automatically extracts plant counts, square footages, irrigation systems, and more; saving time, reducing errors, and streamlining preconstruction.

12:45PM

The Contractor Breakthrough System: How to Scale Predictably and Profitably Terry Morrill

Get the inside look at the system that built a $35m design/build company—now being released through Pacific Outdoor Living Academy. Terry Morrill will reveal the operational blueprint, training model, and scaling strategy contractors can use to achieve consistent, multi-million-dollar growth.

1:30PM

Defensible by Design: Firescaping strategies and standards

Nina Mason | Greg Rubin | George Harris | Laura Osteen | Stephanie Landregan | Stuart Mitchell

As wildfires grow in frequency and intensity, the role of landscape design and management has never been more critical. Hear how fire-resilient planting palettes, defensible space planning, and sustainable maintenance practices can be integrated. The panel will also discuss the emerging state and local regulations, materials guidance, and climate adaptation strategies.

2:30PM

Building Your Brand: Cultivating customers online and off

Nina Mason | Vanessa McQuade | Matthew Penchuk | Justin White | Josh Blakeley

This seminar is designed to help landscaping professionals sharpen their marketing strategies, build stronger brands, and attract the right clients year-round. It will explore the latest trends, tools and tactics that can help shape success. From building a digital presence that drives leads to showcasing your craftsmanship and cultivating loyal customers, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to elevate your business and grow sustainably.

ACADEMY PACIFIC OUTDOOR LIVING

DAY 2 SEMINARS

Theater partner

10:15AM

2026 Marketing Playbook: Adapting to the AI Revolution

Josh Blakeley

Online marketing is shifting faster than ever. This session will explore the marketing trends shaping 2026 and beyond. You’ll learn about new platforms to consider, evolving customer research habits, and practical strategies for positioning your business in this changing environment.

11AM

Peak Season Power: Using H-2B to Build the Team You Can’t Find Locally

Jay Worth

Only 66,000 H-2B visas are issued each fiscal year, divided between spring and fall filing periods. This seminar will provide guidance on how landscaping and related seasonal businesses can strengthen their filings. Real examples will be used to illustrate common challenges and how to address them.

12PM

The ReScape Model: Driving Regenerative Climate Solutions Through Education, Advocacy, Rated Landscapes & Community Equity

Sarah Gronquist | Oscar Lucario

Landscapes generate 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but hold transformative potential as climate solutions. Come and learn how ReScape catalyzes regenerative landscaping that actively heals ecosystems while building community resilience across California.

12:45PM

5 Marketing Mistakes Landscape Entrepreneurs are Making Vanessa McQuade

This offers a deep dive into common marketing pitfalls specific to the landscape industry, hindering business growth and efficiency. Designed for landscape business owners and entrepreneurs, this workshop provides actionable advice to improve return on investment and expand operations.

1:30PM

Finishing Touches: Elevating your landscapes

Julian Montford | Michael Bernier | Mike Garcia | Laura Morton

This panel discussion focuses on the critical final phase of landscape design: the finishing touches. From planting choices to product selection, leading designers and suppliers will share their techniques for creating cohesive, captivating outdoor experiences.

2:30PM

Smart Landscapes: The future of technology and AI

Nina Mason | Cassi McHenry | Justin White | Michael Ding | Bryan Miller

This panel explores how digital tools and artificial intelligence are changing workflows, improving efficiency, and opening new creative possibilities. Panelists will share their experiences and recommend how to stay ahead.

DAY 1 DEMOS

10:30AM

ZONE ZERO TERRA ZONE

Protecting Homes With Wildfire Sprinkler Systems

California Wildfire Sprinklers

California Wildfire Sprinklers is operated and designed by a California firefighter with firsthand experience in wildfire behavior and structure protection. This demo shows how exterior sprinkler systems help safeguard homes and properties by cooling surfaces, reducing ember ignition, and creating a protective water curtain. Attendees will see practical, realworld wildfire defense methods developed directly from frontline operations.

11:15AM

Matador Fire: Protecting Landscapes and Homes from Wildfire

Matador Fire

Join Matador Fire for a live demonstration showing how its vegetation treatment integrates with architectural and landscape design to reduce wildfire risk - without compromising aesthetics. Learn how it uses clear, non-toxic fire retardant to protect landscaping, structures, and other outdoor features from wildfire damage.

1:15PM

Protecting property through Safer TechnologyCitroTech

Mighty Fire Breaker

This tabletop burn demo shows a comparison between raw, untreated wood and lumber treated with CitroTech® Fire Inhibitor. Both surfaces are exposed to a 2,000-degree openflame torch, a level of heat far beyond what structures face during typical ember storms and radiant heat events. This proves how CitroTech® creates a durable, fire-resistant barrier that helps defend structures from leading causes of home loss, embers, ignition, and radiant heat. It shows why Class A fireprotected wood improves resilience during wildfire exposure.

2PM

Protection from Wildfires Komodo Fire

Komodo’s product can provide an eco-friendly, non toxic, safe option for protecting your property against the threat of wildfires. It is easy to apply and last until four inches of rainfall occurs. It will demonstrate how even dry, light, flashy fuels will stand up against extreme fire when treated with Komodo.

10:30AM

Permeable by Design: Building Flood-Resilient Spaces with AquiPor Concrete

Aquipor Technologies Inc

AquiPor transforms ordinary concrete into high-performance stormwater infrastructure. Its proprietary porous concrete technology delivers the strength and durability of conventional concrete while capturing and filtering stormwater runoff onsite. By eliminating pollutants at the source and reducing flooding, concrete made with AquiPor Inside enables compliant, cost-effective stormwater management solutions for municipalities, developers, and engineers reimagining sustainable urban infrastructure.

11:15AM

Vuba Stone Live Installation Demo at Futurescapes Vuba Stone

At Futurescapes, Vuba will be hosting live Vuba Stone installation demos throughout both days of the show. Visit its demo area to see exactly how its resin and marble aggregates are mixed, applied, and professionally trowelled for a flawless finish. Its expert trainer, Zack, will guide you through each stage of the process, including how to set the correct product depth using the Vuba Rake and trowel—just as you would on any residential or commercial project.

1:15PM

Steel & Style: Live Deck-Building Demo with Ravin Builders + More Design Build Kevin Choquette, more_designbuild, Eva-last, fortress

Join Kevin from Ravin Builders and Robbin from More Design Build for a fast-paced live demo featuring Fortress Evolution steel framing and Eva-Last composite decking. Watch the team build a steel-framed deck display right on the show floor while walking through layout, structure, fastening techniques, and pro installation tips. A compact “micro spin-off” of their Fortress Masterclass series, this session delivers practical, real-world knowledge you can apply immediately. See the workflow, learn the techniques, ask questions, and level up your next project.

DAY 2 DEMOS

10:30AM

ZONE ZERO TERRA ZONE

Matador Fire: Protecting Landscapes and Homes from Wildfire

Matador Fire

Join Matador Fire for a live demonstration showing how its vegetation treatment integrates with architectural and landscape design to reduce wildfire risk—without compromising aesthetics. Learn how it uses clear, non-toxic fire retardant to protect landscaping, structures, and other outdoor features.

11:15AM

Protection from Wildfires

Komodo Fire

Komodo’s product can provide an eco-friendly, non toxic, safe option for protecting your property against the threat of wildfires. It is easy to apply and last until four inches of rainfall occurs. It will demonstrate how even dry, light, flashy fuels will stand up against extreme fire when treated with Komodo.

1:15PM

Protecting property through Safer TechnologyCitroTech

Mighty Fire Breaker

This tabletop burn demo shows a comparison between raw, untreated wood and lumber treated with CitroTech® Fire Inhibitor. Both surfaces are exposed to a 2,000-degree openflame torch, a level of heat far beyond what structures face during typical ember storms and radiant heat events. This proves how CitroTech® creates a durable, fire-resistant barrier that helps defend structures from leading causes of home loss, embers, ignition, and radiant heat. It shows why Class A fireprotected wood improves resilience during wildfire exposure.

2PM

Protecting Homes With Wildfire Sprinkler Systems California Wildfire Sprinklers

California Wildfire Sprinklers is operated and designed by a firefighter with firsthand experience in wildfire behavior and structure protection. This demo shows how exterior sprinkler systems help safeguard properties by cooling surfaces, reducing ember ignition, and creating a protective water curtain. Attendees will see real-world wildfire defense methods

10:30AM

Live Deck Building Demo: Discover the Fiberon Difference Fiberon

Join for a live deck-building demonstration with seasoned contractor Josiah Diener—so passionate about Fiberon, he joined the team! Watch as he showcases fire-rated GoodLife composite decking and premium Promenade PVC boards, while explaining why Fiberon is the smart choice for California contractors. See how its products deliver durability, safety, and style for elevated outdoor spaces. Proud member of NADRA.

11:15AM

Vuba Stone Live Installation Demo at Futurescapes Vuba Stone

At Futurescapes, Vuba will be hosting live Vuba Stone installation demos throughout both days of the show. Visit its demo area to see exactly how its resin and marble aggregates are mixed, applied, and professionally trowelled for a flawless finish. Its expert trainer, Zack, will guide you through each stage of the process, including how to set the correct product depth using the Vuba Rake and trowel—just as you would on any residential or commercial project.

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North and South America Heat

From the vibrancy of São Paulo to the heat of Arizona to star-studded Los Angeles where FutureScape USA is being held, the projects entered in the North & South America heat of the 2026 Pro Landscaper International Awards span across the two continents.

Leading landscaping garden design and landscape architecture firms have entered projects from all over the Americas. At the inaugural FutureScape USA, those who made the shortlist will be vying to top one of five categories:

Residential Project Under $500k

Residential Project Over $500k

City Landscape

Conceptual Project

Commercial Project

The winner of each category will go head-to-head at the final which is being hosted at FutureScape Global in Riyadh in June 2026.

They will have the opportunity to present their projects in front of an international panel of judges, competing for four awards each based on the pillars of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Economic Diversification, Quality of Life, Community Engagement and Sustainable Development.

The projects will be going up against the winners of the Europe Heat, which took place in London this October, and three other heats that are taking place early next year—Middle East & India, Asia & Australasia, and Africa.

Stay up to date with the Pro Landscaper International Awards:

Pro Landscaper International Awards Europe Heat winners

StandCompany

111702 Lighting

215A Green Roof

307ABBA Lighting USA

119AdvantageLumber LLC

227Airframe insulating aquatic covers

202Alutema Global

217Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping

322APE Studio

410Aquascape

304AquiPor Technologies

110ArcSite

321Asian Ceramics Inc

224Aspire Software

303Backyard Discovery |Range

213Bayto Pools

328Bobyard

OA8C5 Manufacturing

OA13B California Wildfire Sprinklers

101Campus Growers

105Can Fence

OA5Cane-line

306CapillaryFlow

203Chameleon Ways Inc

302Cimple Chat

400CitroTech

319 Coldwater Cool Roofing

226Conmeq USA LLC

200DeckMetriX

OA16DeckMetriX

225Eva-Last

223Eye of the Day. Inc

413Farwell Sun Protective Gear

414Fiberon

OA11Fortress Building Products

OA11BGalata Stone

103Glowpulse

220Grad Concept Inc

StandCompany

217Hardscaping HQ

206Heritage Handmade Garden Collections

301Insight CPA

326Intrigue Media

207JKJ Workforce

OA12Komodo Fire Systems, Inc.

209Landscape & Hardscape Contractor Marketing

423Leadsun

OA6Les Jardins

102LuciHub

114Matador Fire

100MotionOps

216Nuvo Solutions

208Ocalis

205OptimoRoute

OA13Outer

422 Pacific Outdoor Living Academy

OA14Pivot-All Motion Tools

401 Prodigy Wildfire Solutions

210ProGreen Synthetic Turf

218Scapify

217Search Strategy Marketing

403Shawgrass

OA7StuXure

308Superclear

219SynkedUP

211SYNLawn

104T Design

421TimberTech

112Time Tracker by eBillity

327Torc Pots

222TreeDiaper

120Turf Distributors

318Vuba Stone

412Weathermatic

305ZyraTalk

VIP Lounge Welcome to the

The NADRA VIP Lounge is the central hub for networking at FutureScape USA, designed to bring together leading designers, contractors, manufacturers, and innovators from across the outdoor living sector.

Hosted by the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), the Lounge offers a relaxed but business-focused setting where VIP guests, speakers, award winners, and industry partners can connect, collaborate, and exchange best practices.

Across both show days, visitors can join exclusive breakfast discussions, take part in hosted “Table Talk” sessions, meet digital creators shaping the industry, and experience live award presentations of Pro Landscaper USA’s Rising Stars and FutureScape USA’s The Fifty. It’s a space built for meaningful conversations, new partnerships, and advancing the future of outdoor living.

Exhibitor Listing A-Z

A702 Lighting Booth 111

Designed for forward-thinking lighting designers, contractors, and architects, 702 Lighting delivers dynamic solutions that let you do more with less. With builtin MSD PRO (Magnetic Step Dimming) and CCT (Correlated Color Temperature) controls, you can fine-tune fixture output and color temperature right in the field. 702-lighting.com

A Green Roof Booth 215 Green Living Tech (GLT) continues to evolve as a leader and solutions company by providing intelligent green technologies. GLT provides quality market driven solutions with a goal to bridge community involvement, provide learning opportunities and create jobs without impacting the environment. agreenroof.com

ABBA Lighting USA Booth 307

ABBA Lighting USA is a specialized retailer of 12V LED Lighting. It makes every effort to provide superior products at highly competitive prices. At ABBA Lighting USA, it never settles for the short term. It tests and modifies each product to ensure it is the best of its quality. abbalightingusa.com

AdvantageLumber LLC Booth 119

Airframe insulating aquatic covers Booth 227

ASTM-accredited Airframe aquatic cover has chambered air panels with radiant barriers that reduce heat loss, minimize thermal bridging, and resist water absorption. Lightweight, sustainable, and recyclable, it uses gas-permeable outdoor fabric to reduce condensation while maximizing energy efficiency. coverplay.com

Alutema Global Booth 202

Alutema Global—Innovative Shading Solutions. Founded in 2023, Alutema Global specializes in motorized aluminum retractable roofs, fabric pergolas, and modern shading systems. With a focus on quality, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, it aims to become a global brand. alutemaglobal.com

Anthony’s Lawn Care and Landscaping Booth 217

Anthony’s Lawn Care & Landscaping has been serving Indiana and beyond for 15 years and focuses on tree removal, tree trimming, lawn care, and landscaping services in Indiana, Tennessee, and it is actively expanding these territories while also scaling into other states.

anthonyslawncare.com

APE Studio Booth 322

APE Studio creates playspaces that complement the environment and respond to needs and desires of children, their families, and communities. With its partners, it helps landscape architects and planners develop play installations that integrate hand-crafted materials, playful challenge, and sensory delight. apeoriginal.com

Aquascape Booth 410

Aquascape Inc., founded in 1991, provides innovative water feature solutions, specializing in custom water gardens, ponds, and sustainable landscapes. Renowned for artistic vision and environmental stewardship, it transforms spaces globally, serving residential, commercial, and public clients. aquascapeinc.com

AquiPor Technologies Booth 304

AquiPor develops porous additives that transform traditional concrete into highperformance permeable pavement for stormwater management and flood mitigation. It integrates into concrete mixes, matching the strength, durability, and aesthetic of conventional concrete while improving water permeability. aquipor.com

ArcSite Booth 110

ArcSite gives landscape pros a smarter way to plan, price, and win jobs—right from the field. Sketch site layouts, scan properties, and generate proposals all from your phone or tablet. With built-in takeoffs and mobile payments, you can capture details once and turn them into drawings, quotes, and deposits. arcsite.com

ARM Solutions Booth 113

Asian Ceramics Inc Booth 321

Asian Ceramics is a direct importer and leading distributor of unique planters from the Far East. Whether you need large ceramic jars, “antiqued” pots or contemporary fiberglass, its 2025-2026 collection will inspire you. asian-ceramics.com

Aspire Software Booth 224

Aspire Software, a ServiceTitan company, offers business management software for landscape maintenance, landscape construction, and snow & ice management companies. Aspire’s cloud-based SaaS solution helps manage, create, and execute against business opportunities and challenges. youraspire.com

BBackyard Discovery | Range Booth 303

Backyard Discovery helps to create extraordinary outdoor spaces with ready-to-install products that are made to last. From high-performance outdoor kitchens to beautifully-crafted pergolas and gazebos, its collection gives you everything you need to elevate your projects and exceed client expectations. backyarddiscovery.com

Bayto Pools Booth 213

With 30 years of experience in the pool industry, it has designed a product that rethinks concrete pool installation. Bayto Pools manufactures high quality precast concrete pools that are engineered for efficiency. It is proud to offer the fastest pool installation solution on the market. piscinesbayto.com/en

Beyond Lumber

Booth 319

Bobyard Booth 328

Bobyard is an AI-powered takeoff and estimating platform built specifically for landscaping pros. Trained on thousands of landscaping plans, it automatically extracts plant counts, square footages, irrigation systems, and more—saving time, reducing errors, and streamlining preconstruction. bobyard.com

CC5 Manufacturing Booth OA8

C5 Manufacturing has produced rugged hay beds since 1999. After entering the industry with its side-dump lawn bed, it now offers a dumping arm bed that loads or unloads two pallets without a skid steerand, with 4,300-pound pallet capacity and 10,000-pound hauling ability.

c5mfg.com

California Wildfire Sprinklers

Booth OA13B

California Wildfire Sprinklers LLC provides wildfire defense systems. Founded by a firefighter, it designs and installs roofline, eave, and perimeter sprinkler systems that protect properties using copper piping, smart automation, and proven wildfire-mitigation techniques. cawildfiresprinklers.com

Campus Growers Booth 101

Campus Growers is a wholesale nursery. It provides exceptional plants and service, specializing in evergreen shrubs, agaves, California natives, and droughttolerant varieties. With three generations of horticultural expertise and growing grounds in Upland and Riverside, it’s ready to meet your planting needs. @campusgrowers

Can Fence Booth 105

With a strong presence in BC, Florida, and California, it delivers solutions that blend functionality with aesthetic excellence. At the heart of its offerings is its flagship product—the grass wire fence. Designed for durability and beauty, it features a unique double-sided grass design, ensuring a visually appealing look. canfence.ca

Cane-line Booth OA5

Cane-line is a Danish company with over 35 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing furniture. It focuses on quality, comfort and design in every detail of its furniture and ensures its furniture is made with the greatest care for the environment and wellbeing of people.

cane-line.com

CapillaryFlow Booth 306

CapillaryFlow transforms natural turf with advanced subsurface irrigation. Its flagship Capillary Hydroponics delivers oxygenated, nutrient-rich water to roots, ensuring deeper growth, consistent conditions, and up to 85% water savings. Used on football pitches, resorts, etc, it creates stronger natural grass systems. capillaryflow.com

Chameleon Ways Inc Booth 203

Chameleon Ways has offered high quality resin bound and resin bonded natural aggregate products throughout the US for over 20 years. Its permeable and non-permeable surfacing products are sure to make your projects stand out and last for years. It provides solutions on walkways, driveways, and much more. chameleonways.com

Cimple Chat Booth 302

Core Integrated Marketing helps companies grow with smart strategy, bold design, and effective marketing. Its AI-powered CimpleChat CRM keeps you organized and drives repeat business. It delivers honest, results-driven marketing that fits your goals and budget. coreintegrated.com

CitroTech Booth 400

With CitroSafe™’s patent-protected CitroTech® system, you get a fully installed, EPA Safer Choice certified wildfire-defense solution that’s safe for family, pets and landscaping. Invisible once applied, effective even when dry, and using up to 90 % less water—your peace of mind starts now. citrosafe.com

Coldwater Cool Roofing Booth 325

Conmeq USA LLC Booth 226

Conmeq USA is leading the industry in compact all-electric construction and landscape equipment, made in the USA. Built from the ground up as a fully electric platform, the AS15 AS15 isn’t just an electric mini-skid steer—it’s the new benchmark for power, productivity, and performance.” conmeq.com

Corona Lighting Booth 312

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DeckMetriX Booth 200/OA14

Born from the team behind Outback Deck, DeckMetriX was built on real jobsite challenges—quoting late, managing crews, and protecting profit. Designed for simplicity and speed, it turns complex workflows into fast, accurate pricing. It delivers pricing that protects margin, saves time, and truly helps contractors. deckmetrix.com

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Eva-Last Booth 225

Eva-Last is a global leader in sustainable bamboo composite decking, cladding, and fencing. Its innovative products combine natural aesthetics with advanced durability and eco-conscious design. Check out its new Pioneer True Ipe and Weathered Ipe Decking. A replica of real Ipe, without the maintenance. eva-last.com/us

Eye of the Day. Inc Booth 223

Eye of the Day Garden Design Center maintains the largest inventory of fine European garden design décor in the US, including a wide selection of Italian terracotta pottery, French Anduze pottery and Greek terracotta planters. eyeofthedaygdc.com

FFarwell Sun Protective Gear Booth 413

Fiberon Booth 414

Since 1997, Fiberon has redefined outdoor living with durable, low-maintenance composite decking and railing. Backed by a 25-year warranty, Fiberon products are sustainable, made from recycled materials, and supported by expert advice and innovative design tools for creating the ultimate outdoor space. fiberondecking.com

Fortress Building Products Booth OA11

Fortress Building Products, a Texasbased industry leader, delivers innovative solutions across residential, multi-family, industrial, and commercial building sectors. For more than 20 years, Fortress® has been redefining outdoor living. Joining Fortress at the booth are Cubix Outdoors and Vioscapes. fortressbp.com

GGalata Stone Booth OA11B

Founded in 2010, Galata Stone was born from a simple mission: to bring honesty and quality back to the natural stone industry. It has grown into a trusted nationwide supplier, but its values remain unchanged: every stone is hand-selected, every customer matters, and honesty guides every transaction. galatastone.com

Glowpulse Booth 103

Glowpulse provides red light therapy tools to give a boost in cellular energy accelerating healing and reducing inflammation at the source, making it highly effective for both chronic pain and tissue recovery. glowpulsered.com

Grad Concept Inc Booth 220

Starting in 2020, Grad Concept partners with corporations nationwide, expanding machining capabilities to profile grooves for more product options and faster delivery. It will showcase its innovative Grad rail systems for builders and architects, from pedestal-based decking to custom wall and soffit designs. us.gradconcept.com

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Hardscaping HQ Booth 217

Hardscaping HQ connects homeowners with trusted service professionals through its national directory. Founded on the belief that skilled, hardworking contractors deserve visibility, it specializes in showcasing companies who have proven their expertise through realworld results.

hardscapingdirectory.com

Heritage Handmade

Garden Collections Booth 206

Heritage Handmade Garden Collections creates artisan-crafted planters, fountains, and furniture inspired by antique originals and made with traditional techniques. Its collections include Verdigris copper planters, forgediron dining furniture, and age-patinated stone fountains. heritagegardencollections.co.uk

IInsight CPA Booth 301

CPA is an accounting, tax, and fractional CFO firm built for landscaping businesses using platforms like Aspire or LMN. It specializes in your software and industry to create reliable financial systems, so you can stop fixing reports, start trusting your numbers, and make smarter business decisions. insightcpafl.com

Intrigue Media Booth 326

Intrigue Media specializes in helping landscape companies across the US and Canada build a strong digital presence, generate consistent leads, and promote long-term growth. Its team understands the industry and the unique challenges you face. It works with over 100 landscape companies across the US. intriguemedia.com

JJKJ Workforce Booth 207

Founded by James Kendrick Judkins, JKJ Workforce provides labor solutions for employers. Since 1978, Judkins has worked in talent acquisition for entertainment, manufacturing, landscaping, and more. He’s also founder of the Seasonal Employment Alliance, helping shape immigration policy. jkjworkforce.com

KKomodo Fire Systems, Inc. Booth OA12

Shawn Sahbari founded Komodo after a 2017 wildfire destroyed his father’s home, driving him to create safe, effective fireprevention technology. It offers a plantbased, USDA- and USFS-certified fire retardant that’s non-toxic and 20-times more effective than water. It provides a growing suite of protective solutions. komodo-fire.com

LLandscape & Hardscape

Contractor Marketing Booth 209

It helps landscape, hardscape, and outdoor living contractors grow steady, profitable businesses through marketing. Think consistent leads, better clients, and systems that free up your time. Come and discuss where you want your business to go and discover how it can help you get there.

landscapecontractormarketing.com

Leadsun Booth 423

Leadsun delivers off-grid, solar-powered lighting with smart controls that boost safety, reduce energy use, and enhance livability. With 20-plus years’ experience, its durable, Dark Sky–compliant systems help cities, parks, and campuses shine sustainably while eliminating underground wiring. leadsun-us.com

Les Jardins Booth OA6

Les Jardin’s goal is to redefine outdoor living by pushing the boundaries of technology and design. It blends sustainability with innovation, crafting solar lighting that is as efficient as it is elegant. It is lighting the way to a smarter, greener future—where beauty and responsibility shine together. lesjardinsliving.com

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JBD Concepts Booth OA4

LuciHub Booth 102

Lucihub is a next-generation video production platform that helps organizations increase their video output and scale high-quality content with ease. Teams can collaborate seamlessly to turn everyday smartphone footage into polished, professional videos in just a few hours. lucihub.com

Lynquify

Booth 204

MMatador Fire Booth 114

Matador Fire provides wildfire defense solutions. Services include eco-friendly fire retardants, professional home hardening, ember-resistant vents, gutter guards, and vegetation maintenance, offering an affordable one-stop approach to wildfire preparedness. matadorfire.com

MotionOps Booth 100

MotionOps is a field service management platform. It helps teams run operations more efficiently by uniting scheduling, quoting, invoicing, payments, time tracking, and client communication in one system. With mobile tools for crews, HR features, and real-time job visibility, it helps to reduce admin work. motionops.com

Ocalis Booth 208

OCALIS develops wearable technology to support workers performing repetitive tasks, reducing work-related injuries. Its patented exoskeletons provide shoulder, back, and neck support, while an AIbased ergonomics tool enables rapid REBA analysis, combining productivity, safety, and lightweight design. ocalis.com.tr/index_en.html

OffDeal

Booth 221

OptimoRoute Booth 205

OptimoRoute is the leading platform for route and schedule optimization, used by more than 3,000 companies. Landscapers rely on it to cut wasted hours, save fuel, and complete more jobs with the same crews. OptimoRoute helps landscaping companies work smarter and scale faster. optimoroute.com

Outer Booth OA13

Outer is redefining outdoor living with innovative products. Its product, Outer Spaces, is a pre-configured deck and pergola system that can be built without need for concrete, excavation, or heavy machinery. Whether for residential or commercial, it installs in one day, adapts to the landscape, and is built to last. outerspaces.co

Prodigy Wildfire Solutions Booth 401

Prodigy Wildfire Solutions protects structures in North America and Australia with permanent, integrated exterior sprinkler systems. Trusted by sites like Banff Gondola, its copper and stainlesssteel systems prevent ember ignition. Built to NFPA guidelines, it provides sustainable and smart wildfire protection. prodigywildfire.com

ProGreen Synthetic Turf Booth 210

ProGreen is an American-made synthetic turf manufacturer. Everything is made in-house, all the way down to its yarn, and it has been in business since 1987. All products are antimicrobial and kid/pet safe. Its patented ProFlow backing allows for superior drainage, draining over 400” per hour.

progreen.com

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Fault Surfaces

Booth 324

Nuvo Solutions Booth 216

Nuvo Solutions simplifies and optimizes mobile operations. It provides customized cell phone and fleet management solutions—such as GPS tracking, driver safety, device management, etc. Partnered with major carriers, such as Verizon and AT&T, it takes the headache out of managing your phones and GPS. nuvo.solutions N

Pacific Outdoor Living Academy

Booth 421

Pacific Outdoor Living Academy (POLA) is a consulting business founded by Terry Morrill. Born from the systems he created to track profitability across dozens of projects at his $35m landscape design & build company, Pacific Outdoor Living, POLA helps contractors gain financial clarity. pacificoutdoorliving.com

Pivot-All Motion Tools

Booth OA16

Scapify Booth 218

Scapify is the Shopify-powered operating system helping to sell more plants with less friction. Founded by landscape architect–turned–tech innovator Mario Cambardella, it blends deep horticultural expertise with high-performance e-commerce development. scapify.com

Search Strategy Marketing Booth 217

Search Strategy Marketing helps landscaping, hardscaping, and outdoor service companies grow their businesses through proven digital marketing strategies. It turns local trust and reputation into consistent leads, steady revenue, and longterm visibility.

SearchStrategyMarketing.com

Shawgrass Booth 403

Shawgrass offers commercial, residential, pet and recreational turf with the world-class innovation you have come to know from Shaw Industries. With a renowned history as a manufacturer, Shawgrass products stay true to their heritage of quality and satisfaction.

shawgrass.com

StuXure Booth OA7

TimberTech and StruXure are brands under the James Hardie portfolio. TimberTech is a leading manufacturer of premium composite and PVC decking and railing solutions, and StruXure is the premier designer and manufacturer of luxury pivoting-louver smart pergolas and cabanas. struxure.com

Superclear Booth 308

Superclear Epoxy isn’t just another epoxy brand; it is the brand behind the company, Fiberglass Coatings, with the most sought-after, ultrapremium epoxy resins designed for a myriad of applications. Located in Saint Petersburg, FL, it haas established itself as the highest-quality brand and manufacturer. fgci.com

SynkedUP Booth 219

SynkedUP is a software company driven to create technology products that end entrepreneurial poverty for blue-collar contractors and their teams. SynkedUP’s driving mission is to make contractors profitable by helping them know their numbers and make data-driven decisions, via their app. synkedup.com

SYNLawn Booth 211

SYNLawn® sets the gold standard in sustainability and innovation across the industry. The only plant-based artificial grass and the most tested and certified turf on the planet, backed by 130+ distributor locations and a network of certified installers, it is the number one choice for every application. synlawn.com

TimberTech Booth 422

TimberTech, a brand under the James Hardie portfolio, is a leading manufacturer of premium composite and PVC decking and railing solutions. James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement and railing products. timbertech.com

Time Tracker by eBillity Booth 112

Save time and money with eBillity’s Time Tracker, employee time tracking software for payroll, billing, and productivity. Automate timekeeping, reduce admin work, and eliminate time theft. Designed for teams, Time Tracker simplifies payroll, improves billing accuracy, and scales with a business. ebillity.com

Torc Pots Booth 327

Torc crafts distinctive outdoor pots, water features, and furniture by hand in the British Isles. A family-run studio, it specializes in bespoke textures, scale, and sustainable design. Using recycled materials and low-energy curing, its reconstituted stone pieces combine creativity, craftsmanship, and durability. torcpots.com

TreeDiaper Booth 222

With the rainwater harvesting, slow releasing only when trees need it, and absorption of excess water when soil is too wet, TreeDiaper ® technology can save 90+% water and money while maintaining better soil moisture for trees and shrubs. Bulk packaging and volume discounts available. treediaper.com

Turf Distributors Booth 120

Turf Distributors leads innovation in the artificial grass industry, empowering dealers and contractors with premium products, reliable distribution, and dedicated support. Every collection delivers beauty, durability, and performance backed by trusted partnerships and industry-leading service. turfdistributors.com

VVuba Stone Booth 318

Vuba Stone is a leading manufacturer of polyurethane resin and processor of high-quality aggregates, specifically engineered for premium permeable surfacing systems. Since its expansion into the market in 2022, it has built a network 180+ certified installers across North and South America. vuba-stone.com

WWeathermatic Booth 412

Since its founding in 1945, Weathermatic has been a pioneering force in waterconserving irrigation technology and services. Headquartered in Garland, Texas, the company has evolved from its roots into a premier irrigation business solution provider, serving professionals across the globe. weathermatic.com

ZZyraTalk Booth 305

ZyraTalk’s AI voice assistant works 24/7—it sounds human, books jobs, reschedules appointments, answers questions, and handles just about anything else you can think of. No sick days, no complaints, and totally drama-free. zyratalk.com

T Design Booth 104

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