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Globe and Mail
5 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
U.S. Landscaping Services Market to Reach USD 13.54 Billion by 2030
"U.S. Landscaping Services Market Research by Arizton" Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2025–2030. According to Arizton's latest research report, the U.S. advanced landscaping services market is growing at a CAGR of 4.82% during 2024-2030. Report Scope: Market Size (2030): USD 13.54 Billion Market Size (2024): USD 10.21 Billion CAGR (2024-2030): 4.82% HISTORIC YEAR: 2021-2023 BASE YEAR: 2024 FORECAST YEAR: 2025-2030 SEGMENTS BY: Services, End-user, and Geography Tech Integration Strengthens Cost Efficiency and Competitiveness in U.S. Landscaping Technological advancements are reshaping the U.S. landscaping industry by boosting operational efficiency, cost control, and service quality. The expanded use of drones for surveying large sites is helping companies plan projects faster and more accurately, reducing turnaround times and labor costs. Smart irrigation systems are gaining ground as contractors leverage remote monitoring and automation to optimize water use, lower utility expenses, and meet growing sustainability demands. Meanwhile, the adoption of AI-enabled and robotic equipment, including autonomous powers and electric-powered tools, is streamlining routine maintenance, cutting labor hours, and supporting quieter, eco-friendly operations. This accelerated tech integration is positioning U.S. landscaping companies to scale services profitably, deliver higher-value outcomes, and stay competitive in a market increasingly driven by precision, sustainability, and cost efficiency. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Practices Gain Ground in the U.S. Advanced Landscaping Market The advanced landscaping market is shifting rapidly toward sustainable and eco-friendly practices as demand for climate-resilient, low-maintenance solutions grows. Companies are focusing on native plant landscaping, smart water management, and eco-conscious techniques to cut costs and reduce resource use. Major players like BrightView Holdings and LandCare are expanding sustainable landscape services to meet client expectations and stricter environmental goals. By using native plants and regionally adapted designs, landscapers can lower maintenance needs, minimize water and chemical use, and deliver greener outdoor spaces. This strong push for sustainable landscaping is creating clear opportunities for companies to differentiate their services and capture growing market demand for smart, cost-efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions. Segmentation Highlights The landscape design and construction segment is set to lead the U.S. advanced landscaping services market with an estimated 32% share in 2024, driven by strong demand for functional, high-value outdoor spaces. New design software and modern build techniques continue to expand capabilities and project scope. Irrigation and water management remains a key segment as smart systems help optimize water use and meet sustainability targets. Meanwhile, the landscape and garden maintenance segment ensure ongoing demand, supported by new automated tools that boost service efficiency and keep properties healthy year-round. Together, these segments highlight how innovation, sustainability, and investmentin outdoor spaces continue to drive growth across the U.S. landscaping market. Regional Demand and Sustainability Trends Fuel U.S. Advanced Landscaping Services Market The U.S. advanced landscaping services market is steadily gaining momentum, driven by rising demand for sustainable landscaping solutions, smart irrigation systems, and climate-adaptive design. In the Southern U.S., warm climates continue to fuel the growth of drought-resistant landscaping and water conservation landscaping, with states like Texas and Florida leading in the adoption of native plant landscaping and efficient irrigation technologies tailored to diverse terrains. Across the Western U.S., particularly in California, the landscaping market is embracing eco-friendly landscaping practices and smart landscaping technologies to meet urbanization and sustainability goals. Meanwhile, the Northeastern and Midwestern landscaping markets, including key states like New York, are seeing increased investments in innovative landscaping solutions that enhance residential and commercial outdoor spaces. 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BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Burton 'have to be competitive in every game'
Burton Albion head coach Gary Bowyer says his side have to see being competitive in every game as their "realistic target" for the new League One season. The Brewers finished just one point above the relegation zone last season, having been nine points from safety in 23rd position when Bowyer arrived in revival was described as a "miracle" but speaking to Radio Derby, Bowyer says the new campaign is going to be another tough one: "Financially we are probably bottom two but budget doesn't always matter," he said. "It's about what you have in your building and what we have here, in terms of spirit and connections, shows we will have a go at it." Asked whether he had been set a target for the new season, the Manchester-born manager said: "I haven't been given a target yet by the club, maybe that will happen before Saturday."In all honesty though our target is to be competitive in every game. We have to focus on what we can control and that is making sure every game is competitive." Burton didn't register their first league win last season until 9 November and have not won their opening game of a campaign since the 2021-22 season. "The plan is to try and change the narrative around how we start," Bowyer said. "It means a lot to me, our fixtures are very competitive in the first month."The 54-year-old signed a contract extension in June through to 2027 after initially being contracted until 2026. Burton recently saw the departure of striker Romarn Burrell to Queens Park Rangers for a fee that BBC Derby Sport understands to be just over £ is hopeful of getting a replacement in. "I certainly hope we can use some of the money, perhaps not all of it," he added."We knew it was potentially going to happen so we have been looking at options. We lost out on one today. That's something you have to just get used to."Burton get their League One season under way on Saturday, 2 August at home against Mansfield Town.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Irish Times
What you need to know about electrolytes
There is a large, growing and very competitive market for electrolyte powders, drinks and tablets. In 2024, the electrolyte drink market was valued around €32 billion. The products are designed to be consumed before, during and after exercise – and manufacturers claim they'll optimise your hydration, health and performance. There are even options to supplement your daily hydration, whether or not you are exercising. But do you really need to replenish the electrolytes lost in your sweat? And are sports drinks, electrolyte powders and salty supplements actually the best way to do it? READ MORE What do electrolytes do? Electrolytes are minerals – such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium – that carry an electrical charge that influences how water moves in your body. 'They help maintain the fluid balance,' explained Dr Amy West, a sports medicine physician. They help move fluid into and out of your cells and regulate blood pressure, heart rhythm, muscle and nerve function. [ Protein powders: What are they and do they work? Opens in new window ] While they're found in supplements and sports drinks, they're also in the foods we eat every day. 'When we talk about potassium, it's in a banana,' says Heidi Skolnik, a nutritionist. 'When you eat a pretzel, there's sodium on it.' As you sweat, you lose both fluid and electrolytes and if you lose enough fluid, you can become dehydrated. The volume of blood in your body drops and 'your heart has to pump harder to get the same amount of blood circulating,' Skolnik says. Do you really need to replace them? When you lose an exceptionally large quantity of water and electrolytes, as you might if you're having a serious bout of diarrhoea, you need to replace both. In those situations, doctors often recommend a rehydration solution such as dioralyte, which typically has more sodium and potassium than your average sports drink. But experts say you probably don't need to reach for a sports drink during your regular workouts. Even if those workouts are strenuous or happen in hotter weather, drinking water when you're thirsty is enough to keep you hydrated. The sugar and carbohydrates found in many sports drinks certainly may help competitive athletes maintain their energy, but the electrolytes have little impact. In the 1990s, standard medical advice recommended sodium-rich drinks for athletes during any exercise that lasted more than an hour. But more recent research has found that even as you lose sodium through sweat and urine, your body maintains the concentration of sodium in your blood. In several small studies athletes didn't tend to report a performance difference between working out with water and electrolyte-infused drinks, even after five hours of running in heat. It's been well-established for at least a decade that electrolytes don't do much for performance, says Ricardo Da Costa, an associate professor in sports dietetics at Monash University in Australia. 'But the marketing strategies from the sports drinks companies are more potent than the researchers.' 'Everybody thinks that they need to replace lost electrolytes right away,' says Tamara Hew-Butler, a sports medicine scientist. 'You don't. You will make it up generally in your meals.' Most of the time, you are fine just drinking water when you're thirsty. If you're spending hours outside in the heat for several days and start feeling dehydration symptoms, like lightheadedness, you might reach for a sports drink or supplement, especially if you aren't getting enough electrolytes in your diet, says Robert Kenefick, a professor of biomedical and nutritional sciences at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. In rare cases, you can have too much fluid, but not enough sodium in your blood, a condition called hyponatremia, which can cause nausea, fatigue and, in the most severe cases, seizures or death. It's more likely to happen if you have certain medical conditions such as heart, liver or kidney problems. For athletes, it can happen if they drink so much fluid before, during and after long workouts that it dilutes the electrolytes in their blood. However, most sports drinks don't contain enough sodium to prevent it, says Dr Da Costa. Is there a downside? Aside from the cost, experts say there's little downside to consuming electrolyte drinks. As long as you're otherwise healthy, they do not have enough electrolytes to overload your system (called hypernatremia), says Dr Kenefick. And the sweet taste could motivate you to hydrate. Like most supplements, however, electrolyte products are not well regulated and can even be contaminated, says Dr Hew-Butler. In 2015, she and her team found unsafe levels of arsenic in Muscle Milk and Gatorade powders that had been provided to college athletes. The athletes showed no signs of having been harmed by the exposure. You won't see 'arsenic' on a supplement label, but you should check for the amount of sugar in the drinks, which can be almost as high as some sodas. As you are reading the label, Dr Kenefick cautioned buyers to be sceptical of what it promises. 'The beverage market is very competitive and everyone's looking for an edge,' he says. 'A lot of the beverages that are out there are using electrolytes as a marketing tool.' – This article originally appeared in the New York Times
Al Bawaba
4 days ago
- Al Bawaba
LG Redefines the Game With New Ultragear Monitor Lineup Engineered for Every Player
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its latest lineup of LG UltraGear™ gaming monitors, reinforcing its commitment to the gaming community with a diverse range of displays meticulously engineered for every playstyle.A gamer's dream, the new collection features four distinct models, each offering specialized LG technology to provide competitive esports athletes, immersive single-player adventurers, and versatile multi-genre streamers with the ultimate visual experience keeping them cream of the for esports professionals – and competitive players where every millisecond counts – the LG 27GX790A-B priced at AED 3999 sets a new industry benchmark. Boasting an industry-leading killer 480Hz refresh rate and a blistering 0.03ms Gray-to-Gray (GtG) response time, this 27-inch QHD OLED monitor delivers unprecedented smoothness and clarity. Ideal for fast-paced first-person shooter (FPS) and fighting games, its VESA ClearMR certification, too, ensures motion remains crisp and clear, giving players the competitive edge needed to complement their lighting quick reflexes, and to dominate the seeking pro-level experience, and unrivaled immersion in blockbuster triple-A (AAA) titles and simulations – be they racing, flight, or large-scale role-playing – now have two distinct LG-paved paths to victory. For sim-racers and fans of sprawling AAA gameplay, the LG 45GX950A-B priced at AED 7199 is a game-changing 45-inch pixel-dense ultrawide monitor. As the first-ever 5K2K OLED display in its class, its 800R curve envelops the player's field of view and features a pioneering dual-mode refresh the story-driven gamers who value cinematic visuals have had the 34-inch WQHD OLED LG 34GX90SA-W price at AED 4999, especially crafted to offer a perfect blend of performance and utility, featuring a 240Hz refresh rate complemented by an 800R curve that pulls players into open-world adventures; while its built-in webOS transforms the monitor into a smart entertainment to the versatile gamer who does it all, LG's powerhouse 32-inch 4K IPS display (32G810SA-W) priced at AED 2799 delivers stunning UHD clarity at a smooth 144Hz, making it perfect for 4K exploration games and hybrid online and offline gaming. Packed with smart features including webOS, AI enhancements, and convenient USB-C connectivity, this monitor is an ideal all-in-one solution for those who demand both high-fidelity gaming and smart functionality. Whether dominating the esports arena or exploring vast digital worlds, the latest LG UltraGear lineup delivers a meticulously crafted, game-changing display for every kind of champion.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Trump and golf - striking balls and deals over 18 holes
Mick Mulvaney thought he had beaten Donald Trump. The president and his White House chief of staff were playing golf at Trump's Bedminster club in 2019, and Mulvaney was up by one stroke with three holes left."I slapped him on the shoulder and joked with him, 'I got you today, old man,'" Mulvaney told the BBC. "He looked at me, half smiled, half-sneered and just laughed."The president birdied two of the next three holes and beat Mulvaney by who worked in Trump's White House for three years in his first term, says he played golf with, or in the group just behind, the president around 40 times and never beat the man 21 years his elder. "Just soul-crushing" is how he described has been a popular activity for many modern American presidents, but none has had quite the same relationship with the sport as Trump, who is in Scotland this weekend for the opening of a new Trump course near Balmedie in presidents like Barack Obama and George W Bush, golf seemed to serve as a diversion from the burdens of office. For the current president, however, golf is a business venture, a networking opportunity and – as Mulvaney recounts - a fiercely competitive undertaking. On the fairways and greens, he says, the president is focused on the game and has little tolerance for poor shots or slow play."In fact, if you are slow," Mulvaney said, "you aren't going to get invited back and might get left behind on the course." Trump flies to Scotland for golf club visits - and a meeting with StarmerHow Trump's mother moved from Scottish island to New York's elite British golf journalist Kevin Brown experienced that first-hand when he played with Trump on his Balmedie course in 2012. He said he was taking in the scenery on the second hole, when one of the other players in his foursome told him that Trump had asked if he could "get a move on"."He was more focused, head down, motoring on ahead of us," Brown said. "Most of the time, he was just playing his own game and obviously thinking about stuff he had to do."After the round, however, Brown spoke to Trump for nearly an hour about his connection to golf. He said the future president's passion was clear."He's nuts about golf," he said. "He knew the background and history of the game. It was impressive."Trump, a real-estate developer turned politician, has played golf since his college days and bought his first golf property, Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach Florida, in 1999. Trump Golf currently owns 11 courses in the US and three in the UK, manages several others and has plans for new resorts in Oman, Indonesia, Vietnam and clubs are a prized possession for Trump – and not always a profit-making one. According to filings with the British government, Trump's Balmedie course lost $1.83m (£1.35m) in 2023 – its 11th-straight year running a deficit. Turnberry, on the other hand, reported about $5m in has at times clashed with local authorities over land use and sought to restrict construction of wind turbines off the coast of his Balmedie his US courses have hosted major professional tournaments, he has long wanted Turnberry, which he will visit this weekend, to be the site of a future British Open Championship. The historic course has hosted four of the prestigious competitions, but none since Trump purchased the property in 2014. According to Brown, Trump is drawn to high-profile golf properties because of the prestige they provide."He just likes the quality and the pedigree," he said. "It's about attracting the right people – i.e. filthy rich businessmen with pretty deep pockets."A single round of golf at Turnberry, for instance, costs around $1, has long been an avocation enjoyed by the elite, where the wealthy and the powerful could conduct business and make connections in an exclusive – and, until recently in many cases exclusively white and male – businessman Trump, it was a pathway to the kind of connections helpful to building his real estate empire. It has offered him a means to connect with American politicians and foreign leaders – even if he did promise in 2016 that he was "not going to have time to play golf" if he was ever voted into White in his first presidential term, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gifted Trump a golden golf club. The two would later play five rounds together – forging a friendship that lasted until Abe was assassinated in regular golf partners have included close political allies, like South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, and Republicans with whom he sought to forge new connections, such as 2016 presidential rival Rand Paul of Kentucky."He's a little better golfer than I am, admittedly, but we had a good time," Paul said after a 2017 round with the president, adding that the two mostly focused on golf – but also discussed Trump's tax policies. In March of this year, Trump golfed with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in West Palm Beach, partnering in a club tournament Trump said the two men won. Stubb would later say that they talked about the war in Ukraine, Russia and global security."In Finnish history, it's quite rare that the Finnish president has spent so much time with the president of the United States, either physically or on the phone or messaging," Stubb told Canadian broadcaster CBC this kind of access, and influence, that has made a tee time with Trump a coveted prize for those seeking a presidential audience."Anybody who is sophisticated dealing with Donald quickly understands that everything about him is transactional," said Professor David Cay Johnston of Rochester Institute of Technology, who as a reporter covered Trump for decades and has written three books about the man."If you're the head of a company or the head of a nation, you either try and minimise any prospective damage he might do to you by buttering him up or to size him up on something if you're unsure."Even back at the White House, foreign leaders have tried to parlay a golf connection into a friendly reception. When South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the Oval Office in May, he gave the president an illustrated South African golf book and included golf professionals Ernie Els and Retief Goosen in his national didn't help much, however, as the meeting devolved into an extended confrontation over South African land confiscation policies. While that drama played out in front of the gathered press and live television cameras, Trump may see benefit from his more cloistered golf outings, as it gives him an opportunity for meetings well removed from the prying eyes of journalists. Reporters accompany Trump on all of his public movements, but when the president is on the golf course they are kept well away."He has time out of the eye of anybody else to deal with people," Johnston said. "And of course, those heads of corporations or states, similarly, are going to use the opportunity to be away from any spotlight."The president's penchant for privacy on the links also means there are wildly conflicting accounts of how good a golfer Trump really is. He boasts of winning dozens of club championships - all on courses he owns - including five this year journalist Rick Reilly, in his 2019 book Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump, writes that Trump's championship claims are so "over-the-top" that he loses all details what he says is Trump's penchant for cheating, including moving his ball to better spots on the course and taking multiple mulligans – a custom in which a player is allowed to replay a stroke with no penalty, after a mishit."He's a notorious cheat," Johnston said. "I spoke to someone once who played a round of golf with him, who told me that he had taken six mulligans on a single hole."According to Mulvaney, who says he never saw Trump cheat, the president may use golf as a way to connect, but 18 holes with the president isn't about business or government or politics."This is golf," he said. "And while that sounds obtuse, golfers know what I mean. Trump was a golfing enthusiast long before he was president. And he will be long after, as well."
