Plant Interscapes

Interior Industry Gets National Media Coverage

noemail@plantinterscapes.com — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Have you ever sat in a hotel lobby surrounded by lush plants and wished you could have your own indoor garden paradise? If so, it's time to call a plantscaper. Just as some breathtaking outdoor gardens are planted and maintained by professionals, there are stunning indoor gardens installed and cared for by trained interior landscapers. Many people are surprised to discover how big the interior landscaping industry is, said Julie Davis Farrow, co-owner with her husband, Mark, of Irvine-based Plantscapers Inc. The company maintains hundreds of residential and commercial indoor gardens throughout Orange County. The industry even has its own term for creating green spaces inside -- interiorscaping. Interiorscaping is a billion-dollar business that's just starting to come into its own, said Farrow, who opened her company in 1981. Interior landscaping has grown alongside the interior-design industry, and we often work closely with them. Interior plants used to be an afterthought, but now...

Plant Interscapes Announces Six Registered AIA/CEU Providers

noemail@plantinterscapes.com — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 15:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TX – Plant Interscapes announces six key staff members now registered by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to present to its members within the Continuing Education System (CES). These providers are qualified to present Authentically Green Interiors: Optimizing Nature's Design within the health, safety and welfare-related training guidelines earning AIA members Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) credits. Karin Senneff, Vice President and Co-owner pf Plant Interscapes states We are so pleased the American Institute of Architects recognizes living plants as an essential part of our work environment. Educating architectural specifiers to the health and welfare benefits of plants presents a tremendous opportunity to create sustainable green buildings. Authentically Green Interiors: Optimizing Nature's Design is an educational course developed by Plants-at-Work, a national organization promoting the research and benefits of living plants in commercial...

Decorators in heavy demand for the holidays

noemail@plantinterscapes.com — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 18:00:00 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, TX – More Christmas lights and ornaments adorn the city each holiday season. All it takes is a lot of help from some enterprising business owners. The business of decorating for Christmas is a burgeoning industry that many San Antonio homeowners and business owners couldn't survive the holidays without. There are about 100 area businesses that offer Christmas decorating services. Once considered a privilege reserved for affluent residents who traditionally have hired professionals to decorate their mansions and grounds for special occasions, seasonal-decorating businesses are flourishing, as the middle class increasingly demands their help bringing the festivity of Christmas to their homes. As with most trends this century, it's the time-starved and accident-prone baby boomers who have created a huge need for businesses that design, install and remove colorful lights, ornaments, fresh wreaths, garlands and Christmas trees from the front yard to their family...

Plant Interscapes' Leadership Recognized as Trailblazers

noemail@plantinterscapes.com — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 03:00:00 GMT

PLANET TRAILBLAZERS TO BE HONORED Herndon, VA, November 1, 2005 - The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) is proud to announce that PLANET Trailblazers will be recognized during the PLANET Green Industry Conference, November 2–5, 2005, in Orlando, Florida. The PLANET Trailblazers program recognizes an elite group of individuals who have made significant and long-term contributions to the green industry in four categories - Design/Build/Installation, Interior Plantscaping, Lawn Care, and Maintenance. With an initial launch of the program in 2003, nominees are annually selected for lifetime recognition. These individuals are identified as outstanding professionals who directly influence the state of the industry. A Trailblazer's commitment to give back to the green industry spans beyond past accomplishments. Each year, with coordination and support from PLANET staff, a Trailblazer sets aside one day to provide on-site mentoring to a PLANET member. This in-depth...

Diana Bragg Joins Plant Interscapes Team

noemail@plantinterscapes.com — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:00:00 GMT

Effective September 19, 2005, Diana Bragg joins the Plant Interscapes managemenet team as Branch Manager, San Antonio. Ms. Bragg holds a B.S degree from Texas A&M University and a MBA from Our Lady of The Lake University. Ms. Bragg brings over 15 years of business management, strategic development and sales management experience from a variety of service-oriented industries. She is responsible for the daily operations, client satisfaction, sales and training support. Ms. Bragg provides a high degree of enthusiasm, self-discipline and an unwavering dedication to service excellence along with her San Antonio team of professionals.

Plants-at-Work Curricula Selected by AIA

noemail@plantinterscapes.com — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 21:00:00 GMT

McRae Anderson and MJ Gilhooley of Plants at Work and the PLANET Interiorscape Specialty Group announced today that their curricula has been selected by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to provide Continuing Education Units (CEU's) to it's membership. All active AIA members must successfully complete 18 learning unit (LU) hours each year, with at least 8 of the 18 LU hours relating to health, safety, and/or welfare (HSW). Plants at Work will soon be publishing a training schedule and fee details for investors to learn the approved program. Since 1857, the AIA has represented the professional interests of America's architects. AIA members, over 74,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities. Plants at Work is the premier interiorscape entity to be approved by the AIA as a national Continuing Education System (CES) provider. The accepted content,...

Seven Steps to a Healthier, More Productive Workplace

noemail@plantinterscapes.com — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:00:00 GMT

The American Education Campaign, Plants at Work, and the European sister effort, Healthy Plants in the Workplace have developed a Seven Step Plan to make any workplace greener and healthier. According to both groups, plants in the workplace cut down health problems and stress. This is reflected in a significant reduction in absence due to illness and an improvement in the performance and productivity of staff across several studies. Both the European and American groups suggest that these results provide ample grounds for implementing a policy to make the workplace greener and healthier. It is essential to have a clear plan, an internal system, to successfully introduce any new workplace policy. The following simple strategy provides a foundation upon which a healthier workplace can be sustained, reports M.J. Gilhooley, media relations contact for the American based Plants at Work. 1. Creating support Support from senior management and key staff is a prerequisite for introducing a...

Plant Interscapes, Fosterplants Make Acquisitions

noemail@plantinterscapes.com — Wed, 02 Oct 2002 17:00:00 GMT

Two interior landscape companies announced acquisitions today. IB Top 40 company Plant Interscapes, San Antonio, Texas, and Fosterplants, Miami, Fla., each acquired a company. Plant Interscapes purchased Plants By Design, Austin, Texas – the first acquisition for owners Mike and Karin Senneff. The acquisition is an effort to continue growing the $5.5-million company, which increased its revenue by 11 percent from 2000 to 2001. The acquisition of Plants By Design represents our commitment to continued expansion and strategic positioning throughout Texas, said Mike Senneff, president, Plant Interscapes. Plants By Design is recognized as a top-quality provider and has an excellent record of customer care. It's a natural fit for our organization. Plants By Design was previously run by Luther Lawson, a 20-year veteran of the interiorscape industry who also built and sold Plant Solutions, Austin, Texas, from the 1980s through the early 1990s. Plants By Design brought in $450,000...