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It may be a bit presumptuous, but I’m guessing that if you read this article with any sort of frequency, you are the type of person who has a natural tendency to be a leader. I’m not suggesting that I know what your current role is within your company, but rather that you tend to seek out different viewpoints, that you are open to other’s ideas, and that you want to better yourself little by little. These are the traits of a leader. Granted, you may read what I or others have to say and disagree, but if you gave it consideration, you acted as a leader. We need leaders. Your company needs leaders. In my January article, I focused on encouraging our members to dedicate time towards helping build our industry by reaching out to local schools. I truly believe that, if each of our member companies did this, we would have hundreds of schools across the state exposing thousands of our youth to the career opportunities this great industry has to offer. This month, I want to encourage all of us to identify someone in our own company, or possibly in a peer group, to dedicate that time to. When I think back over my own career (starting when I was 15 pruning trees in an apple orchard), at no point can I identify a time when I did it all on my own. I’ve had great mentors throughout, offering advice, pointing out the things I could do better, and teaching me through the use of their own experiences.

In fact, this has been true of both my career paths (15 years, fulltime in the Green Industry and 11 years in academia). While these were very different paths for me, the key to my success in both has been exactly the same – great mentoring leading to continued personal growth. When I became an educator, I had no formal training as a teacher. As I got to know my new group of peers, I was lucky enough to develop relationships with experienced teachers who helped me grow exponentially faster than if I had gone it alone. One professor from Michigan State, and another from a community college in Mississippi, quickly became my go-to people. Every time I encountered an obstacle that presented a significant challenge, I had them to reach out to for guidance. continued on page 6 The Growing Concern | February 2021 | 3

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Often, they had encountered the same issue and had the 20/20 hindsight to make my path easier. Sure, I could have gone the longer route and figured out everything on my own, but you know what I call that: The Hard Way. What’s the point in making everyone learn like that? I have found that most successful people I know do two key things. One: They have a mentor. And Two: They are a mentor. The adage, “there is always someone better,” personifies this way of thinking. Thank goodness there is someone better than I, because I want to find that person and I want to learn from them! Then, I want to find someone whom I can help, so that they may become better at what they do. Think about the company you work in and the position you hold. You may be the owner/president, a manager, a crew leader, or a crew member. Who in your company could you dedicate a little more time to? What do they do that you wish they didn’t, or what is something you wish they did better? Have you ever taken the time to talk to them about it? Have you ever dropped everything you are doing to show them a better way? I want to be clear about this. Training is not teaching, nor do I consider it mentoring. Every company I have worked for, every one I’ve had students employed by, and almost every one I’ve interacted with… they all do “training.” Usually, it’s led by someone in the company sharing what the standard operating procedures are for some specific task. And more often than not, it’s done once a season for a short period of time. Training, as our industry tends to treat it, often centers around providing verbal instructions for a specific task. Very few people have 100% comprehension after verbal instruction, and those who do tend to be the people working for NASA, inventing space lasers and other cool stuff. Teaching is done by professionals who have studied the methods of instruction and developed comprehensive plans focused on specific outcomes for their students. Teaching adapts to learning styles, students’ motivations, and takes months, or years of building upon previous lessons. Mentoring is done by an experienced peer. It is a professional relationship that takes time to build and is what allows someone to grow in their career. They can have the education,

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they can have the experience, but they need a good mentor to organize the two, and to see them through to execution. I was certain, after 4 years at OSU and 5 years of work experience, I was ready to kill it in the biz. I quickly fell on my face. Luckily, someone was there to pick me back up. To this day – 20 years later – this person is still my mentor. While I may have far exceeded their level of ‘formal’ education, they still have the wisdom to smack me around with. So, my homework for you this month is to identify someone you can help in your own company. Is someone always late? Maybe they need some guidance when it comes to organizing their home life. Is someone always doing it wrong? Maybe they need someone to provide consistent guidance and constructive feedback; perhaps more demonstration of “the right way.” And WHEN you’ve done this homework, take solace in the fact that you are building up our next generation, the people who will encourage others to join our industry, which benefits us all.

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YELLOW WILL MAKE YOU SMILE The song “Home on the Range” has a line: “And the skies are not cloudy all day.” It epitomizes what we – as midwesterners – think about the weather out West. In recalling these lyrics, I could only imagine that the person who wrote them must have lived in Ohio at one point or another, because the skies are literally cloudy all day – it’s downright depressing. Well, it turns out I was right! Brewster M. Higley, the man responsible for writing the poem – which eventually led to the song – was in fact born in Rutland, Ohio, before moving to Kansas in 1871. He teamed up with another midwesterner, Daniel Kelley (musical composer), and the rest is history. Meanwhile, fast-forward 150 years or so, and Pantone has declared two Colors of the Year for 2021. The first color is Ultimate Gray, which is exactly what I see as I look out the window (Pantone can keep that one as far as I’m concerned). But the second one, thank goodness, is a bright and cheerful yellow called Illuminating.

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Institute of Color, was asked why the organization chose two hues for 2021. She replied, “The reason we decided to do two colors instead of one is that we’ve been through a heavy duty time, and we need colors that represent two diverse feelings, and yet when you use them together, they support each other.” continued on page 10

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continued from page 8 Focusing on the yellow for this article, Eisman stated, “Yellow is traditionally the color of hope. The color that represents that there are going to be better days tomorrow. The color that represents sunshine and cheer and perhaps something that’s going to bring a little light into our lives.” I would agree. Yellow definitely reminds me of the sun and makes me smile. As with any color, there are many shades of yellow. In this case, from pale to lemon to clear to golden. It is relatively easy to use several shades of one color, thus creating a monochromatic but very interesting color scheme. Keep in mind that the shades have differing undertones. If you look at the paint chip strips from any hardware store, they go from light to dark. Looking at the darker ones is the best way to determine the undertones. Difficulty arises when you want to use a yellow with other colors. For instance, yellow with pink. These two colors are almost across the color wheel from each other, thus complementary. A pale yellow like that of Digitalis grandiflora (ambigua) ‘Carillon’ would softly complement a pale pink like Oenothera berlandieri ‘Siskiyou Pink’ but a golden yellow like Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ would overwhelm it.

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Illuminating, the Pantone 2021 color, is a vibrant-yellow. I think it is best epitomized by Corydalis lutea, one of my favorite perennials for its delicacy and long bloom. Tulipa bakeri ‘Lilac Wonder’ is a lovely combination of pale-pink petals with a golden-yellow heart. Bulbs should be an integral part of a garden and I keep replanting this one (it needs really good drainage to perennialize) with the Corydalis and Arabis caucasica ‘Compinkie’ for some color echo. Golden-yellows are very strong, so they really require a strong pink that will compete with them. Rudbeckia subtomentosa ‘Henry Eilers’ is almost golden-yellow, but the strength of color is subtly muted by the fact that its petals are quilled. Put it behind rosy-pink Cleome, add the thick, golden-beige inflorescence of Panicum amarum ‘Dewey Blue’, and you have a real winning combination. Chartreuse-yellows are also very strong and benefit from being paired with a strong pink like Arabis caucasica ‘Compinkie’. Although we usually think of yellow-flowered perennials, don’t forget about yellow-foliaged perennials such as Heucherella ‘Stoplight’. Even though it’s on a south-facing slope, I’ve planted it on the north side of a hardy Hibiscus to keep the

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Yellow foliage like that of Heucherella ‘Stoplight’ will brighten the garden any time of year.

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combat Covid-19, the debt continues to rise which suggests rates should head higher. That is another reason to consider moving assets to a Roth IRA.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lowered income taxes practically across the board but most provisions are set to expire in 2025, meaning most taxpayers should expect to see a tax hike unless some or all provisions are extended. It looks like taxes aren’t going any lower. As Congress passes more relief measures to

The conversion amount is considered income for the year, so a tax professional could run scenarios to determine when a person will bump into a higher tax bracket and determine the proper amount. Another thought is to spread conversions out over several years to minimize the tax impact.

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continued from page 12 Contributions are another option. For people nearing retirement who are typically in their highest earning years, Roth IRAs are attractive savings options but can be frustratingly out of reach. Not everyone can contribute to a Roth IRA. First, high income earners and people with no earned income cannot contribute. The IRS bases eligibility on Modified Adjusted Gross Income and tax filing status. Those limits are $139,000 for single and $206,000 for married and filing jointly for the 2020 tax year. But there are no income restrictions on conversions. That means you can contribute to a Traditional IRA and convert it to a Roth IRA, a strategy named “backdoor” Roth conversion. In retirement, tax-free withdrawals are the major benefit, but another one is that there are no Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), which Traditional IRAs have, starting at age 72. Also, beneficiaries have ten years to withdraw their inheritance tax free. A Roth IRA conversion could be right for you if you think taxes will be a concern in retirement. Don’t convert to a Roth if you need to access the money within five years. There is a rule that states five years must have passed since the tax year of your first Roth IRA contribution before you can withdraw the earnings tax free. The primary risks associated with a Roth IRA are that future income, future investment values and future tax rates and regulations can never be known with certainty. If investments in a Roth IRA suddenly plummet in value, for example, front-end payment of taxes becomes a regrettable decision — tax was paid on money the account holder will never see. Investments chosen for these Roth IRAs should be scrutinized carefully.

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I also encourage most younger investors to take advantage of Roth IRAs, as the power of compounding over a long period of time can make a Roth IRA an attractive retirement vehicle especially when coupled with a traditional plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b), IRAs, etc. Imagine having two pots of money from where to take distributions in retirement; one taxable and the other tax-free? You could manage your tax situation more precisely depending on tax brackets at that time. Who knows where taxes will be in the future, but I’m guessing they probably aren’t going lower! Talk to your financial professionals and tax advisors, to determine your specific needs and goals.

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Q: WHAT ROLE DOES TRUST PLAY IN EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAFETY PROGRAMS? Trust enables and motivates people to take chances, to step out of their comfort zones and to voluntarily get engaged. Trust removes fear of failure, embarrassment, and reprisals. These are necessary conditions for people to voluntarily get involved with safety programs and meet their safety requirements; like reporting incidents or hazardous conditions. The more people that get involved, the more other people will be curious, interested, and trust in the organization that getting engaged is a positive experience. So a fly wheel of engagement is created, building on past successes.

Q: WHAT’S THE BIGGEST ONBOARDING MISTAKE THAT A COMPANY CAN MAKE RELATED TO SAFETY? Making it too impersonal and dull! Much of the time, too much safety information is provided on day 1, which often consists of procedural matters and unmotivating safety videos. The more motivating messages that are pertinent in every job function are: • The company mission, vision, and culture plus the value of safety within the organization; • What each person’s role is with safety; and • How will people be expected to participate.

Some required safety information can be provided during prehire period. The remaining required safety information and training for operational tasks can be presented on day 1 in an entertaining, hands-on way with team members and peers. Relationships also begin to be formed on day 1. Good onboarding creates the opportunity for the new hire to feel like part of a team and welcomed to ask questions and seek help.

Q: WHY IS SAFETY CULTURE PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IN TODAY’S LANDSCAPE? A safety culture shapes and directly impacts the safety strategic vision, aligned with the company’s culture, as to what are considered acceptable and expected safety actions, behaviors, and results. Today, the role of safety is expanding from compliance to risk prevention, and onto security, wellness, and total worker health. Further expansion into sustainability is opening up more safety-related roles in supply chain resilience and responsibility, community outreach, good health and well-being for families and communities, and new value-added products and services. The role and impact of a safety culture is most easily described as an enabler of safety (or EHS or sustainability) excellence, performance, and business results. continued on page 18 The Growing Concern | February 2021 | 17

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continued from page 17 A safety culture can be negative, hindering safety’s role, results, and positive impacts as a business asset. Or, a safety culture can be positive, reinforcing the value of safety, incorporating safety considerations into the business processes, and increasing the active role of the entire organization while maximizing the maturity of the safety process. Proven consequences from a strong safety culture include: • • • • • •

More proactive safety risk management; Increased injury prevention; Employee engagement, trust, productivity and quality; Employee pride and attraction of new employees; Retention of existing employees; and Business cost savings and accelerated results and value.

Why does the culture have such a business impact? I believe it is due to the way a safety culture is defined and established. This raises three very important points: 1. A safety culture is not independent of the organizational culture. It is embedded within the organization. It is the value that the organization places on safety and how safety is embedded in every business process and decision. It is usually termed ”safety culture,” but it is not an independent or parallel culture state. The business “owns” it. Safety professionals have roles as enablers, teachers, partners and technical experts.

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2. Although organizational culture impacts the implementation of business strategy, culture is also part of the overall strategy. The most effective safety strategies that can be implemented have three components: Culture, processes, and talent. Culture, we’ve talked about—safety embedded as a value into the organization, creating an embedded safety culture. Processes are those safety management systems and preventative programs. Talent is the EHS professionals, staff, and volunteers. All three elements are needed to achieve excellent performance and the many value-add opportunities that good safety can provide. This thinking is no different than a business wide culture. A culture needs its own strategy for planning and execution, including processes and people to design, educate, implement, engage, and continually improve it. 3. Culture is a specifically defined, objective, and measurable business state. Culture is not a soft, subjective “feel good” condition. In my experience, a successful, positive culture is formed by working on 4 elements simultaneously: • Active leadership drive and commitment; • Integration of safety within the business processes and company culture; • Employee/organizational engagement; and • Data mining with leading indicators.

Q: ARE YOU OPTIMISTIC WHEN IT COMES TO THE STATE OF SAFETY CULTURES? Yes. It has been proven that safety culture is an enabler to overall business success, reductions in injuries, and associated reductions in costs and absenteeism rates. This translates into improvements in productivity, quality, and efficiency, and new safety-related products and services. Employee morale and retention rise, leading to improvements in everything just mentioned. It is a powerful cycle. On a broader scale, safety is a core component of sustainability. Safety culture encompasses about 60% of the requirements within sustainability, and up to 70% when considering an added element of environment. Leadership actions, risk identification and prevention processes through a life cycle, management systems, employee engagement, stakeholder and community outreach, accountabilities, leading indicators/KPIs, new business value and benefits, ethics, assurance, governance are all elements included in a strong safety/EHS culture and as required actions within sustainability frameworks. So, strong safety and/or EHS cultures position companies well as they meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. This article appeared on the EHS Daily Advisor blog, located at https:// ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com. EHS offers free webcasts, articles, and reports on topics important to your industry. From compliance updates to safety management trends, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got you covered.

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Cuyahoga Community College The fragrant, white, petaled flowers (to 2 inches in diameter) of Hardy Orange appear singly in spring.

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PONCIRUS TRIFOLIATA HARDY ORANGE

This month’s Hendricks Experience takes us on a journey to explore a cousin of the Citrus Trees, which grows right here in Ohio! Bill told us, “Many years ago, when I found out that I could grow an Orange Tree in Ohio, I became fascinated with this plant.” Much like him, we find this plant to be incredibly unique and particularly cool to grow! Citrus is a genus that contains many species you may be relatively familiar with, such as Kumquat (C. japonica), Citron (C. medica), Mandarin (C. reticulata), and Pomelo (C. maximus). Something you may not have known about the genus is, most of the citrus fruits you think of (oranges, limes, key limes, lemons and grapefruits) are all hybrids, created through selective breeding of the species. This means that nearly all of the citrus fruits you or I consume are genetically modified foods. This does NOT mean that they are genetically engineered, but most certainly selected and bred through genetic modification techniques.

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In addition to the more common Citrus, there is a lesser yet very important species known as C. micrantha, which was once included in genus, and still is on some taxonomic systems. C. micrantha has a close relative, the “Hardy Orange,” or Poncirus trifoliata. Truth be told, there really isn’t a better common name for this plant, as it bears a fruit that looks just like a miniature orange and it is root hardy to around -20° Fahrenheit (Zone 4), but does just fine around -10° to -15° F (Zone 5). If you have experience growing Citrus Trees, you’ll know that many of the species and hybrids get some pretty nasty

“In Europe, Hardy Orange is often used as a utility plant – as a privacy hedge, or set underneath windows – for security, because of the large thorns.” -Bill Hendricks

thorns (spines) on their stems. The wonderful thing about Hardy Orange is that it takes thorn growing to the extreme with an abundance of sharp, green thorns, which are about 1 to 2 inches in length. Bill noted, and we can confirm that, “In Europe, Hardy Orange is often used as a utility plant – as a privacy hedge, or set underneath windows – for security, because of these large thorns.” These plants take heavy pruning and shearing well, creating a thick hedgerow that no one would be dumb enough to try and penetrate. A testament to this is a famous hedgerow located at the University of Oklahoma (Stillwater campus) which is used to block students from cutting across the grass areas. It works great. You won’t find many “cow paths” on their campus green. Much like Citrus Trees, these plants develop wonderfully scented flowers in spring. You can expect large (up to 2 inches across), white, five-petaled flowers opening in May. That said, be sure to don your safety glasses before taking a nose full! After bloom, we are greeted with deep, glossygreen leaves which are split into 3 leaflets (trifoliate). These leaves hold their shine throughout the season, making a great backdrop to the developing mini oranges (1 to 2 inches). Moving into fall, the fruits take on their full orange color and the plant develops a beautiful, buttery-yellow autumn color in the leaves. The fruits are persistent, providing early winter interest, until enough hard freezes shrivel and knock them loose. One key feature, which Bill points out not to forget, is the winter beauty they have. Their stems will remain green throughout the winter, making them a true four-season plant of interest. The habit of the straight species is a densely branched, large shrub to small tree, topping out in the 8 to 15 foot range. For a good hedgerow, pack them in tight together and you’ll make an impenetrable wall, so thick you can practically stand on it. This can be accomplished anywhere from around 4 or 5 feet, and up to 10 feet tall. This also makes for a great visual screen, even in winter, because they grow so dense.

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continued from page 21 In discussing Hardy Orange with Bill, he explained an interesting discovery he made. “While pruning our son’s orange tree in Mesa, Arizona, I realized the understock was Poncirus trifoliate, to induce the hardiness and dwarfing in Citrus.” Upon completing some research, we corroborated this finding. It is indeed used as an understock in many Citrus orchards to improve the cold hardiness of their crops.

Say hello to ‘Flying Dragon.’ This cultivar of Hardy Orange has twisted, contorted stems and spines, creating a truly unique specimen. Bill states, “The cultivar ‘Flying Dragon’ adds contorted stems and thorns for added interest as a garden specimen, sure to arouse curiosity and comments from anyone visiting the garden. Get too close and you might call it Hardy Barbed Wire.” It really does look like living barbed wire!

So, onto the big question, “How do they taste?” Honestly, anytime we’ve bitten into one, our immediate reaction has been to spit it out! They are very bitter, with extremely high acid content, and little flesh-to-seed ratio. It is possible to turn it into a marmalade, Bill shared. “I have had Orange Marmalade made from Poncirus, which is mixed with true orange and a good bit of sugar. It has a distinctive, but not unpleasant taste.” We’re going to take his word for it. Anything described as “edible, but not unpleasant” makes us a bit wary.

Check out our picture from a 2019 stop at Westpark Garden in Munich, Germany where we found these growing right next to (and over) a sidewalk. Perhaps a bit close to the walk, the idea works. No way were we cutting across that bed! Stay tuned all year for more fun plants to try, straight from Hendricks’ Experience! Jim Funai, PhD is full-time faculty at Cuyahoga Community College, a NALP accredited associate of applied science in hoticulture degree program. He has a PhD in Landscape Engineering and Forestry and is a Licensed Arborist.

Now, let’s take it up a notch. Four seasons of interest, check. Great flowers and interesting fruits, check. Terrifying thorns, check. What if there was a cultivar, with a sweet name, which could up the nasty factor a bit?

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6 LANDSCAPING TRENDS TO FOLLOW IN 2021 2020 forced many industries to adapt and modify norms. The landscaping industry wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any different. With less travel and no vacations, homeowners decided to decorate their backyards leading to a surge in residential landscaping services. However, many commercial projects were postponed, or put on indefinite hold. A survey taken by NALP reflected some of these realities, with close to 60% of residential landscape professionals admitting to an increase in business. Naturally, the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outlook for 2021 is mixed with apprehension and hope for a revival. Here are six trends that Marc Elliott, CEO of GoMaterials, recommends following this year.

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The split between residential and city or commercial budgets was the highlight of an NALP mid-year survey. It indicated that remote workers were willing to re-allocate some of their funds into long-pending landscaping projects. Many of these projects could have contributed to the unexpected increase in business. However, 2021 could be trickier as many of these big remodeling projects will not be available again, and larger economic trends could swing the market towards more conservative budgets for landscaping.

Multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) identify climate change as a concern. Going into 2021, it is expected that environmental consciousness will play a bigger role in the design choices made by architects and landscaping professionals. As a result, Elliot foresees more focus on plant diversity and native tree species.

On the other hand, commercial work could pick up due to the backlog of pending projects fueling the demand. City projects could also see an upswing with a focus on climate change and the need to improve urban canopies.

Apart from climate concerns, there could also be a business case for native trees and greater biodiversity. For example, native alternatives to the lawn can be more drought tolerant and cut down water consumption. Diversity in landscaping trees has also emerged as a rational choice because of the impact it has on the ecosystem diversity. continued on page 26

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continued from page 24 Research by entomologist Doug Tallamy highlighted how native Oak trees support more than 500 species of caterpillars which in turn sustain chickadees. Greater biodiversity is also good for the business. When a large urban project includes a greater variety of trees, it reduces the possibility of contracting diseases prevalent in specific species. 2021 could see more landscape contractors across North America choosing diversity as a guiding principle.

What’s true for suppliers is also true for landscape professionals. With reduced labor in 2020, fewer large-scale projects could be completed. While most of this isn’t exactly a lost demand – as some of these projects may come back next year – a reduced number of quality workers may cut down the completion rates. This gap will likely be met by increased prices for landscaping, but the industry needs to be watchful as any drop in demand will mean non-recovery of these losses.

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SPRING 2021 SURGE

Apart from the many severe challenges that defined 2020, labor shortage stood out as the most cited concern by the landscaping community. In the NALP report, as many as 84% of respondents said that they were still trying to hire midway through last year. It was also the major concern of 43% of participants in Lawn and Landscape’s State of the Industry report. During our conversations with our nursery partners most claimed that due to COVID-19 there was approximately 20-30% reduced man force. This will have implications next year and again around 5-6 years later.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, many large landscaping projects were kept on hold or postponed indefinitely. At least some of these could be cleared for spring, creating a surge of landscaping opportunities around the end of Q1. Additionally, as part of stimulus programs, many new infrastructure projects could get assistance from the federal governments. Nassau County in New York, for example, has already submitted a proposal worth $583 million, aimed at generating roughly 3300 jobs. This could be a huge opportunity for commercial landscaping and construction industry professionals in New York.

Since nurseries had a shortage of workers in 2020, there could be a shortage of potted plants and shrubs etc. (units that grow in one year) in 2021. Also, in 5-6 years, we may experience a shortage of large caliper trees. This means the average cost of supplies may go up in 2021 unless demand drops due to larger economic trends.

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An article published by Research & Markets claims that there may be an upswing for the residential market as well. As the vaccine rolls out, a large section of remote workers could be returning to offices. This means the gardens and DIY landscaping trend could see a reversal in the 2021 spring.

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TECHNOLOGY When it comes to software, the pandemic has been an opportunity in disguise for the landscaping industry. A large section of landscaping professionals and suppliers in the GoMaterials network chose to invest in upgrading their systems in 2020. If you look closely, however, you see a new ‘Landscaping OS’ emerging with a move away from just a basic software to a technological suite with interconnected functions. Think of it as a landscaping industry version of software ecosystems such as Google or Apple. Most landscaping professionals in our network are already busy creating an API with companies like LMN Software or Aspire. This trend will grow stronger as both companies strengthen their offering in 2021. The result is likely to be more digitized operations for the industry. If you’re hunting for project management software, now might be the time to begin doing your research.

MIXED TEXTURE IN DESIGN Geometrical patterns and mixed textures were a rage already in the second half of 2020. Many of the installation projects that GoMaterials participated in chose a slight variation of plant and tree materials while maintaining a consistent theme. While this approach has been gaining more and more acceptance over time, 2021 could be the year when it becomes ubiquitous. That being said, the result could be

dramatic for the supply and demand of both softscape and hardscape materials. For suppliers, this may mean forging new collaborative partnerships to make sure they diversify their inventories and are ready for a more diversified demand. On the other hand, landscaping professionals may need to reaccess their sourcing channels as well, since reaching out to multiple suppliers for their material needs may become a necessity, moving forward. In closing, the aftershocks of 2020 will dominate most of 2021’s landscaping trends, but the fact remains that this industry made it through an extremely brutal phase without witnessing the massive damages that other industries went through. With a vaccine on the horizon, recovery will begin, and we will hopefully see green shoots of growth, sooner rather than later!

This interview was originally posted by GoMaterials in their blog section. GoMaterials is a hassle-free, wholesale marketplace for landscape materials, focused on saving landscape contractors a ton of stress, time and money by taking on the entire procurement process. For more information concerning GoMaterials, visit https://gomaterials.com.

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