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Design-Build

3 Tips To Start Building Fire Features

Want to start offering fire features, or are you looking for ways to improve your techniques? Check out these three tips from a Pittsburgh landscaper.

January 14, 2014

Business

5 Keys to Wisconsin Landscaper’s Success

A 23-year veteran in the landscaping industry and one of TLC’s Landscaper of the Year finalists, Joe Hanauer knows what it takes to be successful. Hanauer, owner of Landscape Architecture in Madison, Wisconsin, uses his business and design savvy to keep customers impressed, as well as to cut costs. Check out his tips for success […]

January 14, 2014

Design-Build

Finish Strong

Now’s the time to catch up and end the year on a high note. I don’t know where the time has gone, but somewhere in between GIE+EXPO and visiting Landscaper of the Year finalists, October disappeared and gave way to November. It can be easy to look at the end of the year as the […]

November 1, 2013

Business

7 Safety Tips en Español

Share safe practices with Spanish-speaking employees using Xeriscapes Unlimited’s video.

October 22, 2013

Business

Business bests: 3 ways to find new clients

There is never a time to stop looking for customers, so here are three ways to help make that happen.

October 11, 2013

Design-Build

Tips for Choosing Paver Shapes & Patterns

Creating the perfect outdoor living space is more than just deciding where the patio will go and how big it will be. Patio design takes careful consideration of styles, colors, shapes and patterns. Shape combines with pattern for a one-two punch, and pavers allow you to demonstrate your artistic flair.

September 3, 2013

Business

Landscaper Offers Tips To Produce Greener Lawns

Wasted water is a huge concern across America, especially during the dry months. Landscape sustainability expert and professional landscaper, Joe Lamp’l of “Growing A Greener World,” has given a variety of tips to maintain a healthy lawn.

June 28, 2013

Business

67 Tips on How to Boost Fuel Economy

Our sister publication, Overdrive magazine, published a guide on how to save fuel. With fuel prices on the rise, everyone is looking for ways to save a few extra dollars, so here are 67 tips on how to boost your fuel economy.

May 10, 2013

Landscaping equipment

Don’t bury your digger: Six tips for operating and maintaining hand-held hole diggers

Let’s face it — hole diggers are pretty simple machines. A power head provides the mechanical function and attaches to the auger, which drills and burrows into the ground. As a manufacturer, we build hole diggers to be basic because there’s no reason to make them complex. Even their purpose is simple. Hole diggers do one thing — dig holes.

April 15, 2013

Business

How to Get Ready for Spring

With snow still falling for many around the nation, it may not seem like it’s spring. But in the next few weeks, you’re going to need to dust off your mowers and get ready for the busy season. So, where do you start?

March 26, 2013

Design-Build

Are You Ready for Spring?

It’s been a long winter, no matter where you live. But with spring technically here (even if there’s still snow on the ground), it’s time to oil up your landscape services. But where to start? Hear from landscapers and other industry experts on spring landscape tips, such as maintenance techniques, when to water and information […]

March 22, 2013

Design-Build

3 Business Success Tips

One of our Landscaper of the Year Finalists, Michael McAfee used his youthful drive and business savvy to establish a thriving commercial landscaping business. Here are his three tips for running a successful company. 1. Delegate responsibility: I hate sitting behind a desk in the office, but as our project workload expanded, I had to […]

March 18, 2013