Product Focus | The Cutting Edge

 

Rain Bird
Smart irrigation controllers for smart landscapers.

Rain Bird’s ESP-SMT Smart Control System is a new irrigation controller that has the power to change the way that contractors manage irrigation for both residential and small commercial sites. This simple-to-use, weather-based irrigation tool provides accurate weather-based control while saving time, money and water. In addition, landscapes that are watered appropriately are healthier and less likely to suffer from fungal diseases and insect infestations.

Planterworx
The Element planter series is meant to inspire contemplation and provoke conversation. 

The new Element series of planters from metal planter manufacturer Planterworx seeks to challenge the notion of what a planter’s role in the environment can be. Rather than playing a supporting role, the Element series’ forward-thinking design puts it in the forefront of any landscape project, and adds a modern yet familiar feeling to any project or garden.

Rainwater Collection Solutions, Inc.
A unique rainwater harvesting collection system that can easily fit into unused space.

A horizontal rainwater harvesting system ideal for irrigation, toilet flushing, stormwater management, and fire suppression, the Original Rainwater Pillow® can harvest 1,000-40,000 gallons of rainwater. Pillows are made from durable, heavy-duty industrial strength fabric commonly used by the military, and can be stored in unused space such as a crawlspace, greenhouse, under the deck area or porch.

Scott System, Inc.
The patterned form liners and the integration of thin bricks and blocks give architects conventional and contemporary design options.

Scott System’s patterned form liners and unique method for casting brick on concrete have been utilized worldwide on a variety of projects. The integration of thin bricks and thin blocks of concrete allow tilt-up contractors to integrally-cast masonry materials into concrete panels in a variety of finishes and patterns.

McNichols Eco-Mesh™
These wire mesh grids are an attractive and eco-friendly choice as facades or trellises.

The McNichols Eco-Mesh’s modular wire mesh grid systems offer architects and contractors many aesthetic, sustainable and functional green build opportunities. The grids can be attached to infrastructures to form green facades or be free-standing fence, partition, and other styles of trellis systems. Grids can also be designed around other structures such as columns, poles, piping, machinery, etc.

Lechuza
Stylish self-watering planters that offer decorative freedom in creative landscaping.

Made in Germany using injection-molding of high-quality plastics, these sleek planters combine function and timeless design. The sub-irrigation system in the planters gives plants the right amount of water and nutrients they need for optimum growth for up to 12 weeks. Made with high quality paint for a ceramic, metallic or solid-colored look, and available in different colors and finishes, these planters make a beautiful accent for any indoor or outdoor environment.

Cre8Play
The custom play environments of Cre8Play take fun to new heights.

With their custom play environments, the people at Cre8Play understand the fine balance of imagination and the need for play in a child’s life. Their themed play environments, realistic surfaces, unique designs and long-lasting durability allow children to be transported into a new world- a world where they can learn, explore and grow.

Roman Fountains
Rainwater harvesting kits that keep fountains and ponds operating at full capacity.

Rainwater harvesting, the process of intercepting water run-off from a surface and putting it to beneficial use, is an environmentally responsible option for landscapers. For their project, IRS Kansas City Campus (the photo shown), Roman Fountains furnished a complete direct burial pump/filter station for an 8,000 square foot natural reflecting pond that collects water from the 70,000 square foot building roof. The pool was designed to hold a maximum of 188,000 gallons of rainwater run-off.

U.S. Architectural Lighting
A new series of lighting fixtures that focuses on design simplicity and precise function.

U.S. Architectural Lighting expands LED technology with a new series of wall-mounted Trilux fixtures featuring Luxeon K2 high output LEDs. TLW Series is designed for commercial and retail sites and is offered in a versatile range of styles, sizes, and finishes to accommodate exterior installations. The Luxeon system is engineered for maximum output and symmetric light distribution with 9w, 18w, 27w, 36w, and 50w LEDs mechanically bonded to a patented aluminum heatsink.

ECG
Environmentally friendly pavers made from recycled glass that are resilient and appealing.

ECG, a recycling and green building products manufacturer since 2001, makes pavers from recycled glass that is received directly from local recycling programs. The company’s tough ADA Detectable Warning pavers can handle heavy traffic areas and harsh weathering, and are used in sidewalks, crosswalks, commercial entries, etc. ECG also produces a permeable paver line that absorbs water runoff from the pavement area or surrounding structures.

B.lux Global Lighting
Lighting that complements the landscape without compromising it.

Global Lighting searches out the finest, most innovative European architectural features today for exclusive distribution in North America. The Global Lighting collections embrace a modern aesthetic that combines truly inventive use of materials, precision craft and a playful joie de vivre. The Boletus and Kanzapar outdoor fixtures combine nature-inspired design, material durability and environmental sensitivity.

Escofet
Escofet’s stunning bench designs give seating an artistic twist.

Founded in 1886, Escofet is an award-winning, internationally recognized company. With their striking, stylish urban landscape furniture and designs, Escofet’s products can be seen in many different countries, and the company continues to take on large-scale projects that expand their international presence.

Roman Fountains
Rainwater harvesting kits that keep fountains and ponds operating at full capacity.

Rainwater harvesting, the process of intercepting water run-off from a surface and putting it to beneficial use, is an environmentally responsible option for landscapers. For their project, IRS Kansas City Campus (the photo shown), Roman Fountains furnished a complete direct burial pump/filter station for an 8,000 square foot natural reflecting pond that collects water from the 70,000 square foot building roof. The pool was designed to hold a maximum of 188,000 gallons of rainwater run-off.

Benner’s Gardens
Keeping pesky deer from wrecking your landscape.

Benner’s Deer Fence is a high-strength, weather-resistant polypropylene mesh grid that is a highly effective barrier in almost any environment. Since the Deer Fence System has low visibility, it does not change the landscape aesthetics of the site that it’s used on. This virtually invisible fence system will end your deer damage without detracting from the appearance of your property.

University of Michigan’s Bendable Concrete
Self-healing concrete works because it can bend.

When it's strained, many microcracks form instead of one large crack that causes it to fail. Here, a specimen is bending as a force of five percent tensile strain is being applied. Regular concrete would fail at .01 percent tensile strain. A handful of drizzly days would be enough to mend a damaged bridge made of the new substance.