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...

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...

Jeff Taphouse at iLandscape 2025
As populations in cities grow, natural ground cover is being replaced with impervious surface cover and this in turn is causing an increase in stormwater runoff. The need to successfully manage and mitigate the harmful effects of stormwater runoff is becoming clea...

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...

A regenerative land care professional shares insights on the importance of regenerating natural systems and managing stormwater. Participants visualize rain's effects in various environments and learn about techniques like rain gardens and green roofs. The speaker discusses water's historical sig...

Austin Eischeid of Austin Eischeid Garden Design and Kasey Eaves of Vivant Gardening Services will share their collaboration of the new North Gardens at Millennium Park. Through teamwork and open communication, they keep these naturalistic gardens healthy and evolving for the millions of visitors...

This presentation will explore the key elements of designing a woodland garden by understanding the forest’s three primary layers: the ground plane, middle plane, and overstory/canopy. We will discuss plant selection for each layer, focusing on how to seamlessly incorporate both native and non-na...

Woody invasive plant control requires knowledge of invasive species and the use of various management techniques. Methods include mechanical control, foliar spray, cut stump, basal bark, and injection treatments, each with specific applications. Monitoring effectiveness is key, aiming for 85% con...

Using native shrubs in landscaping supports wildlife and combats habitat loss. Key factors for selecting shrubs include soil type, climate, and wildlife value. The decline in songbird and pollinator populations highlights the need for native plants. A native plant finder tool is introduced to hel...

Significant changes in the arborist industry since 1985 highlight the importance of sustainability and environmental responsibility. Arborists are encouraged to adopt strategies that reduce pesticide use while considering economic factors in tree preservation. Current trends focus on native plant...