How and why we need to manage landscapes as systems
Organic landscaping means following a systems approach to landscape management, which is designed to put a series of preventive steps in place that will solve problems. This systems approach is based on three concepts: 1) Natural product where use is governed by soil testing and site considerations 2) Acknowledgment that the soil biomass plays a…
Read MoreThe OLA Events Calendar is Live!
“I ‘m so busy running my business that I hardly have time to search for the next continuing education opportunity.” “We need additional promotion to make our next event successful.” “I wish I knew where I could attend an event locally to learn more about organic landscaping.” These are typical of the comments long heard…
Read MoreMeet the Founding Sponsors of the Organic Landscape Association
The mission of the Organic Landscape Association is to advance the knowledge and practice of organic landscaping through education and advocacy, to support the landscape professional and commercial interests within the landscape industry, to establish and maintain professional standards for organic landscape professionals, and to coordinate and support the efforts of local organizations seeking to…
Read More5 Reasons The Use of Synthetics is No Longer a Best Practice in Landscape Management
All industries eventually arrive at best practices that represent the most productive and efficient method to deliver desired results and at the same time minimizing negative impact. Our industry is no different. We have adopted protocols and products to deliver the green lawns and landscapes our clients and end users expect. It is understood that…
Read MoreFeature Interview with Chip Osborne: Part Three
This is the final installment of a three part interview with Chip Osborne about the concepts and philosophy behind the launch of the Organic Landscape Association. Read part two of this interview here What do you see as the biggest area of resistance to the wider adoption of organic landscape management? The biggest resistance will…
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