5 tips for 2021 ordering in the outdoor living industry
Daniel Guelbart Daniel Guelbart

5 tips for 2021 ordering in the outdoor living industry

In 2020, the main thing we learned about pandemic ordering was what happens when orders aren’t placed ahead of the Spring curve— we wound up behind the 8-ball.

While you’re working with your clients here are 5 tips to keep in mind when placing orders for Spring 2021:

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Make 2021 the Year of Outdoor with Commercial Projects
Daniel Guelbart Daniel Guelbart

Make 2021 the Year of Outdoor with Commercial Projects

Our industry will need to take what we’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and push it even further.

The pivot into commercial projects will be key in 2021. Commercial projects often give ample lead time for ordering, their vastness provide enough space to meet social distancing measures, and commercial spaces really need our help to keep their businesses intact.

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How to Choose Outdoor Furniture for your Clients Landscape Design
Daniel Guelbart Daniel Guelbart

How to Choose Outdoor Furniture for your Clients Landscape Design

In the midst of a global pandemic, creativity is more important than ever. In to deliver for your clients, you need an edge.

As we see outdoor design companies launch their 2021 lookbooks, I put together 5 things to help you choose outdoor furniture for your next project:

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Don’t let COVID-19 cripple the outdoor living industry again.
Daniel Guelbart Daniel Guelbart

Don’t let COVID-19 cripple the outdoor living industry again.

Lessons learned on surviving the 2020 COVID-19 panic from an outdoor living expert.

When COVID-19 hit, no one knew what to expect. As an eternal optimist, I had a feeling things would be okay. I thought, if people must remain at home, maybe it would force them to look within. Would their homes confine them or become their sanctuary?

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2021 Shading Launch Brought to you by Shademaker, Jardinico, and Treasure Garden
Daniel Guelbart Daniel Guelbart

2021 Shading Launch Brought to you by Shademaker, Jardinico, and Treasure Garden

It looks like the staycation is here to stay. We’ll be ready for your shading needs through 2021 with Shademaker, Jardinico, and Treasure Garden. We’ll protect your customers from those ultraviolet rays. Just because COVID-19 is putting off 2021 travel plans, doesn’t mean your clients can’t make their homes a mini-resort.

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OUTDOOR SHADING— PROTECTING YOUR INTEREST & CREATING YOUR OWN PERSONAL SPACE
Daniel Guelbart Daniel Guelbart

OUTDOOR SHADING— PROTECTING YOUR INTEREST & CREATING YOUR OWN PERSONAL SPACE

Personal shading allows you to get outside while protecting your largest organ— your skin. I don’t know about you but with all this inside time, I’m worried I might get sunburned when I get back out! When we have friends over we don’t want them stuck without a place to get out of the sun. And businesses that can’t have people inside need a variety of shading options that keep their customers cool and comfortable.

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The 5 must-have outdoor furniture lines to create a luxury Staycation
Daniel Guelbart Daniel Guelbart

The 5 must-have outdoor furniture lines to create a luxury Staycation

The one dilemma you might be facing as a landscape designer, architect, or speciality outdoor living store is that sometimes it takes a while for outdoor furniture to hit your floors. To help, I put together a list of the 5 ideal quick-ship options for the perfect staycation!

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