What if the land you use to store your equipment could become one of your most valuable business assets?

In this episode of SYNKD On Air, host Angelique Robb sits down with Chris Long, founder of Longyards, to explore a different approach to equipment storage—and how landscape contractors can turn unused land into recurring revenue.

A former carpenter and general contractor, Chris discovered an opportunity in a problem many contractors face: finding affordable, secure space for trucks, trailers and equipment. His solution? Bringing the self-storage model to outdoor yards, creating flexible rental spaces for contractors and other businesses.

Chris shares how he transformed a $470,000 property into a multimillion-dollar asset and explains how contractors can benefit from the model—whether they're looking for storage, have excess land to rent or want to build long-term wealth through commercial real estate.

In this episode, discover:

• How outdoor storage yards work and why demand is growing
• Ways to generate income from underutilized land
• How flexible storage locations can help landscape businesses expand
• The potential of commercial real estate as a long-term investment
• How Longyards connects landowners with businesses needing space

Could your next business opportunity be right under your feet? Tune in to find out.

Learn more at longyards.com.

Florida is growing—and the landscapes supporting that growth need to work harder.

As development accelerates across Florida, managing water, preserving natural systems and planning for long-term resiliency are becoming increasingly important parts of the design conversation.

In this episode of SYNKD On Air, Angelique Robb talks with McAdams’ Sara Donohoe, RLA, and Daniel Wiebke about the firm’s expansion in Florida and a bigger shift happening across the industry: treating landscape as infrastructure rather than an aesthetic added at the end.

From green stormwater infrastructure and native planting to flooding, drought and long-term maintenance, Sara and Daniel explain why bringing landscape architects, engineers and other disciplines together early can create places that function better, adapt over time and make smarter use of the land.

The conversation explores what Florida’s continued growth could mean for the future of landscape design—and why designing with nature from day one matters.

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What happens when a homeowner who believes in pollinator-friendly landscapes teams up with a designer who knows how to bring that vision to life?

On this episode of SYNKD On Air, Angelique Robb talks with Callae Gedrose of Honeywood Garden Design and homeowner Bonnie Sutherland about the transformation of Bonnie’s Denver garden into a thriving, regenerative pollinator habitat.

Planted during one of Colorado’s toughest droughts, the garden filled in remarkably within its first growing season—bringing native bees, hummingbirds, moths, butterflies and other wildlife into the landscape. Callae explains how dense planting, native and regionally adapted plants, healthy soil and regenerative practices can create beautiful landscapes while using less water over time.

The conversation also goes beyond one backyard. Bonnie shares the story of the Washington Park Pollinator Corridor, a community initiative connecting individual gardens to create more habitat throughout Denver—and proving that even a small planting or container garden can contribute.

For landscape professionals, homeowners and anyone interested in creating landscapes with a greater purpose, this episode offers an inspiring look at what can happen when good design, ecological knowledge and community come together.

Because one garden can make a difference. A whole community of them can create a corridor.

Connect with Callae here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/callaegedrose/

Find out more about the Pollinator Corridor here:

https://www.fanswashingtonpark.org/pollinator-corridor