Features
KokoBo Plantscapes in the news! Read some of the recent articles and press releases KokoBo has been featured in.
LINLA Awards Press Release, February 2, 2009
PLANET names Michael Madarash newest CLP, February 9, 2009
Country Living Magazine, April 2008
NYRP Case Study, January 12, 2008
Garden Center Magazine, Jan 2008
Livescapes, Sept/Oct 2007
Olson Testimonial, August 2007
Array Article, Summer 2007 (Featured Article)
Today’s Garden Center, April 2006
Marcus Feature, November 2006
Nursery Retailer, Sept/Oct 2006
Garden Center Magazine, Aug 2006
August 18, 2006-HGTV Series Features Local Talent: Long Island Landscape Design Firm to Appear on Seven Episodes of Urban Outsiders
Local award-winning landscape design firm, KokoBo Plantscapes, is to appear on seven episodes of HGTV’s new series Urban Outsiders.
July 18, 2006- Long Island Landscape Designer to be Features on Thursday’s Landscapers’ Challenge
Long Island based, KokoBo Plantscapes, an award-winning landscape design firm, is to be featured on HGTV’s popular reality show Landscapers’ Challenge.
May 5, 2006- Local Landscape Designer To Be Featured On Seven Episodes of New HGTV Series
Long Island based, award-winning landscape design/build firm, KokoBo Plantscapes, Ltd., has been chosen as the on-site contractor for HGTV’s new series Urban Outsiders. Selected for seven episodes, KokoBo staff will work hand-in-hand with host Matt James to implement his designs.
May/June, 2006- KokoBo Plantscapes- In a New York Minute
Springing on to the interiorscape scene in April 2001, KokoBo Plantscapes might be considered by some industry veterans as the new kid on the block. However, founder Michael Madarash and his knowledgeable staff have already propelled the Garden City Park, NY, firm into the spotlight.
December 22, 2005- KokoBo Plantscapes Donates Wreath to Local Nursing Home
KokoBo Plantscapes, Ltd., an award-winning landscape firm, donates large Holiday wreath to St. Catherine of Sienna, Smithtown, NY. KokoBo makes the yearly donation in honor of Mary and Michael Madarash, who lived at te facility from 1990 to 1997.
December 8, 2005- KokoBo Plantscapes Moves to New Facility
The award-winning New York interior and exterior landscape firm recently moved into a new facility in Hempstead, N.Y. that affords about 1,000 square feet for each of it’s employees.
October 19, 2005- KokoBo Plantscapes Adds Polish, Maintains Charm for Hundred Year Old Beach House
KokoBo Plantscapes, Ltd., an award-winning landscape firm in New York, recently completed the renovation of a hundred year old beach house. Located in Neponsit, NY the home serves as the summer/ weekend residence of the Coughlin family.
Sept 29, 2005- New York Based KokoBo Plantscapes, Ltd. Honored with Environmental Improvement Award
KokoBo Platnscapes, Ltd., is proud to announce that it is the recipient of the Professional Landcare Newtork’s (PLANET) Merit Award for Design and Installation of a Rooftop Garden.
July 26, 2005- KokoBo Plantscapes Recognized as Outstanding Long Island Company
KokoBo Plantscapes, Ltd., is proud to announce that it is a finalist for the Hauppauge Industrial Association’s (HIA) Rookie of the Year Award.
July 2005- "Up On The Roof"
In an urban market like Manhattan were space is a premium, every square foot counts. That is one reason why increasing numbers of city dwellers are investing in rooftop gardens as an extension of their living space.
May 6, 2005- KokoBo Plantscapes’ Rooftop Designs Gain National TV & Print Coverage
KokoBo Plantscapes, Ltd., an award-winning landscape design company in New York, known for their breathtaking rooftop designs, is scheduled to appear on Victory Garden, Landscaper’s Challenge and in Better Homes and Garden this summer.
April 12, 2005- KokoBo Student Career Days
KokoBo Plantscapes, Ltd., recognized for their exclusive NY rooftops, attended the 29th annual Professional Landcare Network’s (PLANET) Student Career Days at the University of Maryland at College Park. KokoBo, who was one of 80 exhibitors represented at the career fair, had the opportunity to meet with more than 1,000 students representing 57 schools from across the East Coast.
Mar 28, 2005- KokoBo Works His NY Rooftop Magic
It seems in day-to-day life we are sometimes confined and even defined by square footage! In out homes and at work we are continually trying to make it all fit into a designated space or keeping track of square footage for tax purposes and renovations. Everything seems to revolve around the simple question, “is there enough space?” In this world where every square foot is a valuable commodity it is an uncommon surprise when a home renovation can provide you with more space and a spectacular skyline!
January, 2005- Up On the Roof
"Up on the Roof" is an urban lament for a little peace from the noise and confusion of the streets, and it’s right there, "smack dab in the middle of town."
November 2004-KokoBo Honored with ALCA’s Environmental Improvement Award
KokoBo Plantscapes, Ltd., is proud to announce that it is the recipient of The Associated Landscaper Contractors of America’s (ALCA) Environmental Improvement Award in the category of Residential Design/Build between $25,000-100,000.
July 2004- Rooftop Gardens: Latest Trend in Quest to Escape City Life
While flying over metropolitan areas the view may soon be different. With the trend of rooftop gardens on the rise, concrete roofs may soon be the thing of the past. In fact in Tokyo new buildings are required to place greenery on at least 20% of available roof space. With New York, Boston, and Chicago leading the way in the US, it is expected that the green roofs will absorb heat normally retained in asphalt streets, reducing city temperature by five degrees. In New York one garden is leading the way.
April 16, 2004- The Up-and-Comers
The interior landscape industry is a young one, with roots grounded in the houseplant boom of the 1970s. Accordingly, the industry’s elder companies range from 20 to more than 30 years old, and the next generation is cropping up.
April 2002- Green For Green- Understanding the Value of Landscaping
"Ahhh. That’s lovely." We all like those attractive pink blossoms, the intricately shaped shrubbery, the tulips that burst from a planter on the sidewalk. Something about landscaping, in our minds, takes the American, whitepicket-fence dream to its ultimate fulfillment, even in a densely populated, urban setting.