Welcome to the first issue of Pro Landscaper USA! I am beyond thrilled to share this issue with you all. In our March issue, you’ll find a host of beautiful projects in our Portfolio section, a feature interview with Michael Bernier Design, our pool special, and so much more. None of this would be possible if the industry hadn’t welcomed us with open arms, sharing knowledge and their time, and for that I am immensely grateful. I also owe a debt of gratitude to the amazing UK Pro Landscaper team who have lent their expertise and insight as we launched the magazine, and continue to be a guiding light to the small but mighty US team who have worked so incredibly hard to get this first issue out into the world.
While there is so much to celebrate, I would be remiss not to say that this has also been an incredibly difficult season in our home of Los Angeles. The fires that tore through southern California throughout January have radically changed the landscape of LA forever. Angelinos lost friends and family, their homes, schools, and historic landmarks. Many of the architects, designers, contractors, and other industry professionals I spoke to for this issue had projects that were destroyed by the fires or were otherwise personally impacted by the devastation.
It is a reminder of the importance of the landscaping industry, and that this work touches people’s lives deeply. Our homes and the places we gather shape our communities and offer solace in moments of hardship. It is my hope that Pro Landscaper USA can be another source of that community and bring together readers from many sides of this wide-ranging industry.
I am so excited to hand this first issue over to you all, but even more excited about what is to come next for Pro Landscaper USA. We’re just getting started.
Happy reading!
