Green Industry Leaders Network
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Green Industry Leaders Network, presented by Corona Tools, is coalition of national organizations and brands sharing news and information from the leaders in the horticulture, tree care and landscape care.
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Importance of Soil
October 04, 2018 17:01 - 25 minutes - 13 MBIt could be argued that soil is the most important aspect for a plant to survive and flourish. Sure without water, a plant will eventually die. Without the right amount of light, too much or too little, it can affect how a plant will perform. However, the right soil condition establishes a foundation for the plant with healthy roots, provides key nutrients and appropriate drainage. Making sure that your soil is the right environment for your plants, will help ensure their performance On thi...
Recruiting and Retaining Landscape Professionals
September 28, 2018 15:00 - 22 minutes - 8.02 MBAsk any landscape business owner these days, what keeps them up at night, and you are likely to hear, finding and retaining good employees. Demand for landscape service remains high and many business owners are having to turn away jobs due to lack of resources to get the work done. In a booming economy, there are plenty of opportunities for potential candidates, so it’s important to know how to find good talent, and equally important, to know how to retain the great talent you already have. ...
Selecting the Right Fruit Tree
September 21, 2018 17:23 - 32 minutes - 14.2 MBOne topic that gardeners never get tired of chatting about is fruit trees. Whether discussing proper care, or when to fertilize or pruning techniques, many want to know how to get the maximum yield from their fruit trees. However, selecting the right fruit tree for your location, is the first step in the process. Identifying the right cultivar for your zone, ordering your tree at the right time, and planting it in the right spot at the right time of year, can help ensure a bountiful harvest...
Holiday Lighting Installations
September 14, 2018 18:18 - 35 minutes - 13.9 MBYou may only think about holiday lighting during the season but, for lighting specialists, it's a year round business. Many landscape contractors offer lighting displays as a service to residential and commercial property managers. With so many different types of lighting options available, customers need to plan ahead. We share some of the best tips and trends in this #landscapechat podcast. On this episode, we welcome guests, Warren Gorowitz, Vice president of Sustainability and Roger Ram...
Drip Irrigation Systems
September 06, 2018 22:12 - 35 minutes - 21.1 MBProper watering is essential for a thriving garden and an automatic system can help ensure it’s well hydrated. Drip irrigation systems are the most efficient method of delivering water to plants and they are easier than ever to install. On this #landscapechat episode, our guest is Michael Derewenko, Territory Sales Manager at Jain Irrigation. Michael discusses the mechanics behind drip irrigation systems, how they work, and why they are ideal for delivering the right amount of water that pl...
The Goodness of Green
September 05, 2018 16:43 - 17 minutes - 7.39 MBOn this #landscapechat podcast, guest Kate Spirgen, managing editor at Lawn & Landscape, joins us to celebrate the “goodness of green” or in other words, how green spaces give back to everyone, and how the green industry is giving back to their communities. Kate also highlights the efforts of one individual, Rodney Smith Jr, who was the cover story of the August 2018 issue. His vision of 50 States/ 50 Lawns has helped out many Americans having difficulty maintaining their yards. And the onl...
When Will That Tree Fall on My House?
August 31, 2018 21:20 - 25 minutes - 9.08 MBIt’s not something most of us think about on a daily basis. We assume tree in the front yard which has provided shade and beauty over the years, will continue to grow and flourish. Yet plenty of us have seen pictures of trees, that have fallen in a storm, crushing cars or crashing into a house. On this #treechat podcast, we’re going to discuss what property owners can do, to help spot warning signs and when to seek the guidance of knowledgeable tree care professionals. Our host, Tchukki A...
Selecting the Right Tools for the Job
August 24, 2018 18:19 - 19 minutes - 12.9 MBSelecting the right tool for the job is essential. In this episode, Chris Sabbarese shares the benefits for using the right tool and how to get the most out of them. We'll cover what to look for when purchasing new tools, the importance of proper care, including how to sharpen your pruner with a Corona tool sharpener, and how to clean and store them. For more tips and information, download Corona Tool's free guides, Principles of Planting and Principles of Pruning. Connect with Corona Too...
Water Tweetment: Utilities, Social Media, and Creative Outreach
August 17, 2018 16:23 - 46 minutes - 18.3 MBOn this #landscapechat episode, John Gonzales, of Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) in Cleveland, joins us to talk about community outreach on social media. Their team has been actively engaged in social media since 2009, building reliable followings and promote often-overlooked aspects of clean-water work. Laurie Loftin of Athens Clark County (ACC) in GA, a #landscapechat partner, interviews John. Sharing insights on how they effectively reach out and engage with the communit...
Connecting with the Green Industry on Twitter
August 10, 2018 19:00 - 31 minutes - 11.1 MBIf you own a landscape company or work in the green industry, its likely you have thought about the value of social media. Whether to connect with other industry professionals, find new business leads, or find your target audience, Twitter is a great platform to utilize and engage with some of the best in the business. Lawn & Landscape's Twitter Top 25 list of landscape companies is out and managing editor, Kate Spirgen joins #landscapechat to discuss ways how use this network effectively, ...
Trees and Water
August 03, 2018 00:21 - 38 minutes - 13.1 MBOn this #treechat episode, we brought in a tree care expert, to help ensure you are giving your tree the right amount of water. We welcome back Tchukki Andersen, Staff Arborist at Tree Care Industry Association. She’s been with TCIA for 12 years, and is a Board Certified Master Arborist and Certified Treecare Safety Professional. Look for more information on the TCIA website and TreecareTips.org. You can also find TCIA tree care tips in Corona's free Principles of Pruning guide. Find TCIA...
Urban Beekeeping at Tudor Place
July 25, 2018 15:14 - 38 minutes - 13.1 MBA team of urban beekeepers at Tudor Place, a historic D.C. garden shares what the process is like to get a bee colony set up and established, and tell some great lessons they learned along the way. They also share a sight seldom seen, the queen laying her eggs in the hive, which can be seen here. There is also an article in the Tudor Place Times - Bees are Buzzing Again at Tudor Place. Download this episode featuring Tudor Place guests - Charlotte Germane, Communications Coordinator; Virgini...
Water and Sustainability Innovation Award
July 18, 2018 16:39 - 26 minutes - 9.58 MBSustainability in landscape is literally a growing trend in the green industry. On this #landscapechat episode, Warren Gorowitz from Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply, and Christine Kane, CEO Audubon International, discusses sustainability in the green industry, Smart Irrigation Month and announces the new Water & Sustainability Innovation Award. This award will recognize the great achievements in sustainable landscapes and green spaces. Details about the Water & Sustainability Innovat...
Selecting and Growing Conifers
July 13, 2018 21:52 - 39 minutes - 13.3 MBOn this #treechat episode, we’ll explore how to go about selecting conifers, proper planting and staking techniques, and tips growing them successfully. Ron Elardo is our guest and he's an editor at Conifer Quarterly, a publication of the American Conifer Society. He shares some tips he's learned over the years on selecting, planting and maintaining conifers in your garden. Connect with Ron on Twitter with any questions about the information in the podcast or about conifers in general. You...
Right Tree, Right Spot
July 06, 2018 21:31 - 41 minutes - 13.2 MBThe Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is a national organization who is the voice of tree care. They have some great insights on selecting the right tree, for the right spot so that it will grow and thrive. Our guest is TCIA's Tchukki Andersen, who shares tips on planning, selection and what to look for when picking out the right tree for the right spot. Look for more information on the TCIA website and TreecareTips.org. You can also find TCIA tree care tips in Corona's free Principles ...
Taming an Overgrown Landscape
June 29, 2018 22:26 - 34 minutes - 11.6 MBWe join June Stoyer, host of The Organic View™ Radio Show, at the virtual garden gate. June shares what originally fueled her passion for gardening and her journey for taming her new landscape that’s overgrown with invasive plants. She covers the importance of her organic approach to winning the battle over invasive plants like Japanese Honeysuckle and Poison Ivy. An avid advocate for pollinators, she also shares her insights on avoiding neonicotinoids, known for affecting and decreasing the...
Chelsea Flower Show
June 14, 2018 21:18 - 33 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this #plantchat episode, we get a first-hand account and recap of the Chelsea Flower Show. Our guest Alison Edwards, of Burgon & Ball garden tools, was on hand at this year’s event to preview the gardens. She provides an inside look into what the show is all about, what takes place during the event, and what it’s like having a product display open to more than 140,000 enthusiastic gardeners. Check out Alison’s photos and recap of the event on the Burgon & Ball journal (blog) and via Inst...
Smart Irrigation Controllers
June 07, 2018 17:48 - 29 minutes - 11.2 MBRichard Restuccia, Vice President at Jain Irrigation, Inc with 20 years in irrigation and smart water management, discusses smart irrigation controllers and sustainable landscape. In this #landscaepchat episode, Richard explains why they are important aspect to smart irrigation. He also shares, what makes an irrigation controller smart, types of controllers and decide which one is best for the application, the system data it provides, and key drivers of implementation. Connect with Richard...
2018 Lawn & Landscape Top 100
May 31, 2018 23:51 - 20 minutes - 7.24 MBLawn & Landscape's Top 100 list of landscape companies is out and managing editor, Kate Sprigen joins #landscapechat to tell us how the list comes together. Kate shares what it takes to make the list, the process for consideration and how the list has changed over the years. You can download the Top 100 list and the annual benchmarking tools Kate mentions on Lawn & Landscape website. Follow Lawn & Landscape on Twitter and Facebook Follow Corona Tools on Twitter and Facebook
Community Engagement with Ewing Irrigation
May 29, 2018 22:13 - 24 minutes - 9.31 MBWarren Gorowitz of Ewing Irrigation joins Chris of Corona Tools to discuss what it means for businesses to support it's community. Giving back to organizations in need helps provide access to things they likely can't do on their own. Whether do to funds or the necessary resources. Warren shares what their Ewing Pride projects mean to the company as well as him personally, how it came to be and the benefits of helping. The #landscapechat podcast series is based off the live #landscapechat v...
Gardening for Wildlife
May 12, 2018 02:28 - 42 minutes - 23.2 MBAmerican Horticultural Society interviews David Mizejewski, spokesperson for the National Wildlife Federation about Garden for Wildlife™ movement. Beth Tuttle, president and CEO of American Horticultural Society, a founding partner of #plantchat, interviews David to learn more about this fantastic program that engages approximately 7 million wildlife gardeners throughout the US. Podcast Resources - Be sure to connect with our host and guest on all their websites and social media networks. ...
Essential Tools for Gardeners
May 12, 2018 02:20 - 22 minutes - 12 MBViveka of American Horticultural Society interviews Chris Sabbarese of Corona Tools about the essential tools for gardeners. Connect with AHS at ahsgardening.org and Corona Tools at coronatoolsusa.com