There are myriad of ways to focus and relax. Most require come sort of connection to electronics, when the easiest way to accomplish this is to step outside into nature. Meditative gardens instill tranquility, balance and a sense of calm for most of us. In every garden Vallari designs, she includ...

Hoerr Schaudt’s design, horticulture, and construction administration team share the process of transforming the rooftop of a desolate, unused industrial building into the nation’s largest private rooftop garden atop a modern workplace. Designed with sustainability in mind, The Meadow sets the st...

Evening or moon gardens have become popular as folks rediscover the potential of their garden spaces after dark. With a long and rich history, evening gardens enchant us and provide quiet moments of respite. We'll take a look at the elements of an evening garden, explore garden styles, and profil...

Take a crash course in urban sketching! This session will touch on the integral role that drawing plays with a professional setting and present urban sketching as a platform for continual professional practice and growth. We will kick off with an introductory presentation where Aaron will share t...

In this session, Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Public Gardens and Landscapes will explore the many public gardens and landscapes managed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Many of these projects are in very urban settings and require a specialized approach to design considerations; p...

The thought of applying for buiding permits is enough to make any landscape contractor scratch their head. Every municipality has different regulations which add complexity and time to the process. Krugel Cobbles has successfully submitted hundreds of permits. She has learned when you need a perm...

Do you have a small area to garden but want BIG results? Maybe it’s the main entrance to your home or an entertainment area that needs jazzing up? This eye-opening presentation provides clever design and accessorizing tips for maximizing and extending color in smaller spaces. The lecture features...

The garden is much more than a place of solace, respite and decoration. It can also be a place of action, activism and world-making. This presentation centres garden-making as an act of care for our world. Featuring the stories of fascinating gardeners and their gardens, as well as sharing Georgi...

We’re used to creating the backyard “oasis”. What about the front yard that makes the neighbors rubber neck as they drive by? Over the last ten years, Vallari has conducted workshops that discuss some of the common issues and challenges that homeowners face. And she’s bringing that feedback to yo...

Native seed mixes can be tricky. You want to get good coverage without breaking the bank, but how much of each species do you need? During this session, Jason Fritz will share 20 years of insights on native seed and teach you how to design a robust, native seed mix that is not only appropriate fo...

The fascinating home landscapes of Dean MacMorris and Jack Pizzo were featured in the Gardens of the Pros series in ILCA’s magazine, “The Landscape Contractor.” Both rural properties feature prairies but each site is quite different. One includes a Civil War-era house, barn, outbuildings, borders...

Designing landscapes with sustainability in mind is no longer a matter of preference but one of meeting jurisdictional requirements. As site designers increasingly lean on design software, online resources, and other digital tools to make their current design workflows easier, these can offer add...

The World Wildlife Federation's 2022 Living Planet Report confirmed what many of us with our hands in the dirt already knew - wildlife populations have experienced average decline of nearly 70% since 1970, with a chilling 10% occurring in the last 4 years. Loss and fragmentation of habitat is the...

Do you manage the landscaping for a property with a pond that needs help? Are you wondering if it needs to be dredged and what on earth to do about it? This session will give you answers! Whether we are talking about a small retention pond or a large natural lake, decades of sediment accumulation...

With everyone wearing multiple hats these days we find Crew Leaders and other field staff needing to create and sketch up quick designs on the fly many times. But how do you know where to put what to create a pleasing plant installation for your clients? Come join us for an overview of landscape ...

If you’ve been using river birch, red maple, spruces or honey locust as dependable choices, you’re not alone. But, there are many good reasons to try something different, even something better. Your projects will stand out from others, especially in residential subdivisions where these trees appe...

This sketch event will cover some fundamentals to creating a realistic scene including the horizon line and vanishing point(s). Participants will learn tips and tricks to quickly draw site entourage like people and plant materials. The course will explore using small thumbnail sketches to study o...

What is a “high-performance” urban tree and what benefits do such trees offer our cities? This thought-provoking session will address the key things that designers, property owners and residents want to see from urban trees. Shane will analyze and define the factors that contribute to high-perfor...

Why do some gardens make us feel so wonderful, relaxed and refreshed? Landscape designer, Jan Johnsen, shares her passion for creating serene, contemplative gardens and offers advice that will open your eyes to a new way of making outdoor havens. Explore ideas such as why a gate facing East is co...

Chanticleer is a pleasure garden but it is also a collection of personalities be they the plants’ or the gardeners’. Learn how they all come together to create “America’s Most Inspiring Garden.

Follow the journey across the US and take a closer look at gardens that designer Nick McCullough captured on his quest to celebrate the American garden in his new book AMERICAN ROOTS (Timber Press). You will explore a selection of gardens created by 20 creative gardeners across our vast land from...

Water flows downhill and so do stormwater management issues. Water issues seem to flow from a next door neighbor to the client to the landscape professional brought in to clean up the mess. This session will look at surface features that work when designed and installed correctly. This session wi...

In the face of climate change, water is becoming much more of an issue; we either have too much or too little and never when we really need it. Get reacquainted with water and learn simple methods to capture and reuse storm water or slow stormwater runoff, such as Rain harvesting, Permeable pavem...

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...