"Integrating technology into the jobsite has never been more accessible—or more essential. In this session, we’ll explore how contractors can leverage today’s most impactful digital tools to elevate every stage of their process. From utilizing cutting-edge Augmented Reality apps to boost sales, s...

Darrel Morrison at iLandscape 2026
Based on his book Beauty of the Wild, published by the Library of American Landscape History in 2021, the talk is part memoir, in which he tells stories of people and places that have inspired him and were important in the development of a philosophy: that our ...

Lola and Nathan Wright at iLandscape 2026
“Nobody wants to do the hard work anymore.” That’s been the story in our industry for years—but what if that story is ready for a rewrite? As artificial intelligence threatens to replace millions of desk jobs and awareness grows about the physical toll of...

Presented by Lola Wright at iLandscape 2026
In high-stakes industries like landscape design and construction, relationships are everything—whether with clients, crew members, vendors, or business partners. But even the most skilled professionals can find themselves caught in miscommunication, fru...

Panel Presentation at iLandscape 2026: Shawn Pawlak, Director of Sales, Grant & Power Landscaping; Dan Wells, Owner, Elan Landscape Design; Meagan Provencher, Senior Landscape Designer, Wasco Nursery & Garden Center
This panel presentation explores clients’ budget realities, the pros and cons of ...

Join us for a powerful 60-minute session on how to increase sales, outshine competitors, and boost profits by selling enhancement services to your existing customers. Learn how to walk properties with purpose, identify opportunities, and confidently present add-on services that customers love. Yo...

In this “behind the scenes” look, we’ll explore where new plants come from, and how and why they fit into different market niches

Greg Osterhout and Dacia Woodworth at iLandscape 2026
This presentation discusses the different types of natural stones found in Northern America, the limitations of each material, properties applicable to unique climates and different ways to manipulate natural stone to incorporate this into you...

Presented by Tony Avent at iLandscape 2026
Gardening rules often encourage us to limit our plant palette, but this only makes gardens boring and biologically unhealthy. Instead, we’ll explore how to turn your yard into a sustainable ex-situ conservation garden by creating unique habitats to incr...

Nature has arranged landscapes with the sole purpose of inducing awe in humanity. Based on her own African-centered identity and relationship with Nature, Wambui will share how designers and gardeners can see beyond just the plants, and understand why awe is the ultimate goal in garden design.

Presented by Ed Laflamme & Bill Arman at iLandscape 2026
Unlock the secrets to personal and professional growth with, The 5Lessons from the Garden.”Drawing on practical wisdom from a lifetime of tending both the literal and metaphorical gardens, this session offers fresh insights into leadership,...

In this session, we will peek behind the curtain of plant breeding, exploring how annuals and perennials are bred, developed, and launched into the industry. We will unpack the supply chain from seeds or cuttings to the landscape and will provide some insight into what goes into creating new plan...

Presented by Heather Prince at iLandscape 2026
Winter in the Midwest may feel like the longest season, but then Mother Nature reminds us of the resilience of plants with the earliest flowers. We’ll explore a wide array of plants from trees and shrubs to perennials, bulbs, and natives that flower ...

"Wildlife pressure is a constant reality for landscape pros across the Midwest, where deer, rabbits, voles, groundhogs, and other mammals can quickly undermine even the best-designed plantings. This session equips you with practical, science-based strategies to protect client landscapes while mai...

"Our current approach to land care is akin to sending plastic, rubber and steel to a factory without even knowing who works there and hoping a car comes out. Biohacking the landscape is a new concept using existing methods to dial in on what a property needs. Trevor Smith will show you the tools ...

Running a landscape maintenance division means living in the middle of constant demands—from the field, from the office, and from your clients. This session is designed for the professionals who juggle it all: evaluating properties, keeping crews on schedule, communicating with clients, and still...

Working ethically in landscape design requires a recognition that land holds memory, that our ancestors’ footsteps, struggles, and blessings are embedded in it. By honoring our own family land heritage, we can learn to foster a healthy reciprocal relationship with nature. In this talk, Wambui wil...

Presented by Tracy DiSabato-Aust at iLandscape 2026
Go beyond ordinary garden designs—offer your clients something truly
memorable! By blending vibrant cut flowers, ornamental vegetables, and healing herbs, you create gardens that nourish the senses, the vase, the table, and the spirit. These dyn...

Presented by Brie Arthur at iLandscape 2026
Fragrance is one of the most memorable and client-pleasing elements a landscape can offer, and it’s far more achievable in colder climates than many realize. In this program, Brie Arthur guides landscape professionals through a rich photographic overvie...

Panel Presentation at iLandscape 2026: Shawn Pawlak, Director of Sales, Grant & Power Landscaping; Dan Wells, Owner, Elan Landscape Design; Meagan Provencher, Senior Landscape Designer, Wasco Nursery & Garden Center
This panel presentation explores clients’ budget realities, the pros and cons of ...

Presented by Tracy DiSabato-Aust at iLandscape 2026
Your career and your life are endurance events! Sharpen your pencils and your focus! Lace up your sneakers, put on your swim cap, mount your bike and saddle up your horse (just kidding) for an inspiring , and motivating discussion on lessons le...

Matt discusses the care and effort that goes into maintaining historic Churchill Downs Racetrack's almost 200 acres.

Like cars, houses, and clothes, plants and landscaping styles come and go. This panel presentation explores what homeowners, landscapers, and designers currently seek and who is buying what. Some plants and garden designs from the past are making a comeback.

Many heritage trees hold truly interesting stories. Learn from an experienced horticulturist and propagation expert, who has over 45 years of experience, clonal propagation techniques that can be used to preserve these special trees and why they are worth the special effort for your important cli...