Neil Diboll, Prairie Nursery at Impact 2024
The interest in using native wildflowers, grasses and low-growing shrubs of the North American Prairie in gardens has been building for the past fifty years. What were once considered to be “weeds” are now recognized as essential members of a healthy la...

Join experts Roy Diblik, Northwinds Farm and Jerry Wilhelm, Conservation Research Institute, to learn about:
Healthy soil with bacteria, microorganisms, and insects
Building your dream prairie garden
Key elements in landscape design and plant combinations

Over the past few decades thought-leaders and visionaries from around the world have brought us squarely into the golden age of naturalistic garden design. Our libraries are brimming with tomes that allow us to dissect, comprehend and translate designer gardens and natural beauty to our own space...

Brandon Haley at Impact 2024
As equipment in landscaping continually evolves into electric, is your operation ready? This presentation will teach you how to determine the true cost of both electric and combustion engine equipment to see if battery technology fits your company’s needs. It will als...

Speakers provided their thoughts on where the landscape industry is heading, then take questions from the audience on the future of this industry.

Gerardo Trujillo (Openlands), Sarah Surroz (Openlands), John Mariani (LandServe LLC) at Impact 2024

For the past year, planning has been underway to provide the landscaping industry with a wealth of information over time from four residential sites that feature traditional aesthetics and showcas...

Brandon Haley, Vice President of Grounds for SSC Services for Education, shares insights on adopting electric equipment for educational campuses. He discusses the importance of crew preferences, backup power solutions, and the operational changes needed for new tools. With a focus on cost savings...