October 2014 | Volume 35, Issue 10
FNGLA’S MONTHLY PUBLICATION: DIGITAL MONTHLY ISSUE LOCATED AT HTTP://GREENLINE.FNGLA.ORG
The Industry Gains Momentum at The Landscape Show As Florida and the U.S. economies improve, the message from The Landscape Show was “Seize the Momentum!” Industry professionals did so with a stronger presence, more plants, trees and products and more enthusiasm than has been seen in recent years. “We’re thrilled to see attendance at The Landscape Show back on the upswing,” said Cindy Hall of EcoSolutions Marketing and chairwoman of the 2014 Landscape Show. “We saw an overall increase of 800 registrants over last year, with the biggest jump in the landscape category. This shows there is new work going on out there, so plants, trees, equipment and hard goods are back in demand.” Final attendance was 6,982, just shy of the 7,000 mark. It was hard not to feel the positive energy of The Landscape Show as soon as one entered the exhibit hall. The show’s Main Street was lined with matching Bismarck palms, street posts with full and flowing hanging baskets and tree boxes flush with plants. The street sign identified the area as Momentum Mile and, although it wasn’t a true mile, the impressive landscape added to the show’s momentum. At the end of Main Street was The Landscape Show Main Stage, with a dais built of pavers and wall blocks and balanced on both ends with specimen quad Phoenix Sylvester palms. Colorful shrubs and flowers mixed with the trees, pavers, mulch and landscape lighting showcased the Main Stage as an impressive model for many industry products found at The Landscape Show. Add a six-foot revolving pinwheel and whimsical landscape art and the Main Stage became not only an impressive landscape, yet also a fun one! Special thanks to SeaWorld Horticulture team for their design & implementation for the Main Street & the FNGLA Certifications Exam Showcase. Continued page 3
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