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LICH Newsletter receives National Award

Posted on Sep. 1, 2025  /  LICH Updates  /  0

The Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii (LICH) Newsletter received the “Third Place Outstanding Multi-part and Image-based Communications Award”, presented at the 2025 ASHS Conference, July 28 - August 1in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Peperomia sandwicensis, Ekahanui, a new native indoor plant with interesting leaf venation

Posted on Sep. 1, 2025  /  Best Practices, Native Species, Nursery  /  0

An introduction to Peperomia sandwicensis, Ekahanui, a new native Hawaiian houseplant -learn about its striking leaves, growth requirements, and propagation tips.

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To Grow or not to Grow: Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants in Hawai?i Landscaping

Posted on Sep. 1, 2025  /  Best Practices, Business Tips, Invasive Species, Native Species, Plant Pests  /  0

A selection of high-risk invasive plants on the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC)'s No Grow! List, and alternative native plants to use in the landscape.

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Little Fire Ants: A Growing Threat to Hawai‘i’s Agriculture

Posted on Sep. 1, 2025  /  Best Practices, Business Tips, Invasive Species, Nursery, Plant Pests, Arboriculture  /  0

A summary of Little Fire Ants (LFA), their harmful impacts on agriculture and landscapes, and MISC-recommended sampling and treatment methods for early detection and rapid response to prevent their spread.

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