Rooted in Innovation
by Tree Staple
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Drought-Tolerant Landscapes: Lessons From California’s Central Coast…
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About this podcast
Join Jim Mancini, Mike Nusser, and Dionisio Roman on the Rooted in Innovation podcast, where we meet with Arborists, Developers, Municipalities Workers, and other industry experts each month to explore their best tips and practices, industry insights, and current projects.
Sponsored by Tree Staple, we dig deep into the tree care and landscape development industries to get all the dirt on how these experts have successfully transformed both cities and forests.
Whether you want to catch up on industry news, or you’re looking for the latest landscape development tools and methods, we’ve got you covered.
So, what are you waiting for? Tune in and get ready to be inspired, informed, and entertained by the voices shaping the green landscapes we love.
Episodes
- Drought-Tolerant Landscapes: Lessons From California’s Central Coast with Greg Ross · 53 min · Season 1California keeps getting hotter and drier, and the rules for how much water a landscape can use are changing with it. For landscape architects, that means recalculating water…
- Why AI Won't Replace the Landscape Designer with Jake Lott of Land F/X · 49 min · Season 1Most CAD software wasn't built with landscape architects in mind. In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, host Dionisio Roman, joined by Ethan Hartzel, sits down with Jake Lott…
- How Smart Tree Inventories Turn Guesswork Into 20-Year Urban Forest Plans · 44 min · Season 1Most cities manage their urban forests on gut instinct and aging data, and on this episode of Rooted in Innovation, presented by Tree Staple, host Dionisio Roman talks with Josh…
- Rebuilding After the LA Fires: A Landscape Architect's Hard Truths · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 16The 2025 LA wildfires exposed a hard truth: most of what we think makes neighborhoods fire safe is wrong. Landscape architect Gary Lai, founder of quixotic Nature Based Solutions…
- From Mattress Sales to Landscaping Software: The Creation Story of SiteDNA · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 15Brandon Comstock went from selling mattresses on commission to building Landscapers by Nature into a 60-person operation serving multifamily and HOA properties in Calgary, then…
- Why Your Landscaping Business is Stuck and the 90 Day Fix with Justin White · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 15The landscape industry is at an inflection point. Robotic mowers are being deployed at scale. AI is automating executive-level admin work. And the companies that fail to adapt…
- From Drone Flyovers to Hand Sketches: Joe Marker’s Signature Process · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 14On this episode of Rooted in Innovation, we sit down with Joseph Marker, owner of Marker Elevated Landscapes, to explore what it really means to lead a residential landscape firm…
- How Rob Ambler Built a People-First Landscape Company · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, we sit down with Rob Ambler, founder and owner of Ambler Industries, LLC, a design/build and maintenance firm based in Pennsylvania. Rob…
- What Landscape Designers Actually Want to Specify with Emily Bell · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, the team sits down with Emily Bell, a landscape designer and founder of Emily Bell Landscape Design, to talk about real-world…
- How to Launch a New Product in an Old-School Industry with Taron Young · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 11What does it take to bring a brand-new building product to market and actually make it stick? In this episode, veteran market developer Taron Young shares insights from 20+ years…
- From Permits to Infrastructure: The Unsung Work of Civil Engineers with Steve Parker · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, we sit down with Steve Parker, a seasoned civil engineer with decades of experience in property development and infrastructure. Steve…
- Combating Invasive Species: Strategies for Restoring Biodiversity with Liane DeRosa · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, hosted by Dionisio Roman and Mike Nusser, and sponsored by Tree Staple, we dive into the growing challenge of invasive species with…
- The Tech Revolution in Landscape Architecture with Andrew Harrell · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, host Mike Nusser and co-host Dionisio Roman sit down with Andrew Harrell, a leader in digital technology and landscape design, associated…
- The Future of Irrigation: Wi-Fi, Wireless Solutions, and Expert Advice from Perry Russo - Part 2 · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, our hosts continue the conversation with Perry Russo, the owner of All County Irrigation. Perry shares his extensive experience and…
- The Future of Irrigation: Wi-Fi, Wireless Solutions, and Expert Advice from Perry Russo - Part 1 · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, our hosts sit down with Perry Russo, the owner of All County Irrigation. Perry shares his journey from college student to irrigation…
- Secrets to Thriving Gardens in a Changing Climate with Lorraine Mancini · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of "Rooted in Innovation," host Mike Nusser discusses the world of vegetable gardening and climate change with special guest Lorraine Mancini, a seasoned…
- Innovative Strategies: Exploring Specifier Trends with Brian Miller of ARCAT · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 4Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that uncovers the ebbs and flows of industry shifts, marketing strategies, and the essence of genuine connections in business. From the…
- The Art of Landscaping: Crafting Success in a Competitive Market · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this episode our hosts dig into the pivotal role of relationships in business, offering firsthand experiences and practical advice for building trust and collaboration with…
- Roots of Success: The Story Behind Tree Staple · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 2Join guest-host Stephen Rosenthal in this insightful episode as he sits down with the Tree Staple team - Jim Mancini, Mike Nusser, and Dionisio Roman. Discover the revolutionary…
- Welcome to Rooted in Innovation · 1 min · Season 1 Episode 1Welcome to Rooted in Innovation, the podcast that delves into the heart of tree care and landscape development, brought to you by Tree Staple. Join your hosts Jim Mancini, Mike…
