JANUARY 2026
Executive Director Message
Happy New Year! Feedback from our members reveals a strong collective desire to move past 2025 and dive into the new year. In Georgia, the greater agriculture industry is still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and specific to our industry, dealt a staggering $450 million blow to the sod and ornamental horticulture sectors.…
LPU Coastal informs, inspires landscape pros in Savannah
Dedicated landscape teams gathered at the Georgia Tech Savannah campus in early December 2025 to hone their craft from the state’s top horticulture, weed science, and turfgrass educators. Dr.…
White Grubs in Georgia Turfgrass: Biology, Identification, and Management
White Grubs in Georgia Turfgrass: Biology, Identification, and Management Rajesh Vavilapalli and Shimat V. Joseph Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, 1109 Experiment Street, Griffin, GA 30223 USA …
Shine a light on your best work: Enter the 2026 GALA awards
For nearly 30 years, the Georgia Urban Ag Council has celebrated industry excellence through the Georgia Landscape Awards (GALA). What began with the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association continues…
Bring Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year to the Georgia Landscape
As we move into 2026, the design world is moving away from the saturated hot pinks and moody brown tones of recent years. In their place, Pantone has introduced Cloud…
Six Insurance Questions Every Green Industry Business Should Be Asking
Practical insights from Alex Kops, Commercial Insurance Consultant at Snellings Walters Insurance is one of the largest budget items for green industry companies, yet many leaders feel unsure about…
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American Hort | Atlanta Botanical Garden | Georgia Arborist Association | Georgia Association of Water Professionals | Georgia Tree Council | Georgia Water Alliance | Georgia Water Wise Council | National Association of Landscape Professionals | National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture | Nursery and Landscape Association Executives | RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) | Seasonal Employment Alliance | Snellings Walters Insurance Agency | Tolar Capitol Partners | University of Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture | University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences