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Design/build: Making the most of confined spaces

Urban locations have a lot to offer, but spacious outdoor areas are few and far between. After spending significant time in the concrete jungle, it’s nice to escape from the claustrophobia with a green oasis. Here are some design tips for turning these Lilliputian landscapes into petite paradises: Break it up As counterintuitive as it […]

September 24, 2015

Business

Dead leaves produce dollars for landscapers

One of the most common sights of autumn is fallen leaves. The shedding of trees’ colorful confetti is bittersweet, of course, because while the various shades of foliage are beautiful, fall also means the inevitable raking of leaves. Many people like to avoid this work and hire landscapers to rake and remove dead leaves.  Although […]

September 14, 2015

Business

[Video] How To Use Loader Control Patterns

Whether you’re getting ready to operate a compact loader for the first time or you need to show your guys how to use the machine, here are techniques for using the different control patterns from Sam Norwood, John Deere.

November 26, 2014

Design-Build

Why Education is the Key to Success

If you had to narrow down what’s made you successful into one word, what would it be? For one landscaper, his answer was “education.” Steven Wright — owner of Creative Landscape & Irrigation in Asheboro, North Carolina, and a 2014 Landscaper of the Year Finalist — shares his thoughts below. “Our biggest key to success […]

November 24, 2014

Business

How to winterize compact loaders

Whether you'll be using your compact loader this winter or storing it for the season, follow these steps to winterize your loader & protect your investment.

November 24, 2014

Business

Oly-Ola Edgings Expands Site to Include How-To Section

To help landscapers learn proper techniques when it comes to edgings and restraints, Oly-Ola Edgings unveiled an Installation Tips section on its website.

May 5, 2014

Business

[Video] How To Gain Social Media Followers

Landscapers are visiting social media sites for personal use, according to TLC’s survey. But, they aren’t taking advantage of these sites for their businesses. Here are ways you can grow you company’s social media following. [youtube llIpx8SSwAI nolink]

April 28, 2014

Design-Build

How To Put the Right Tree in the Right Spot

As we celebrate another Arbor Day, do you know how to properly select and plant a tree? The Energy Education Council offers advice for finding and installing the perfect tree. “This is an excellent time of year for tree planting,” says Molly Hall, executive director of the Energy Education Council. “With some research and preparation, […]

April 25, 2014

Business

Secret to Landscape Success in 3 Words

Can you describe your landscaping success in three words? Terry Sims can. As the owner of The Garden Artist in Boise Idaho and a TLC Landscaper of the Year finalist, Sims knows what it takes to be successful.

April 21, 2014

Design-Build

4 things every manager should do

Being in charge of employees can be difficult, especially for owners who lack management experience. But, it’s important to be a leader your crews enjoy working for. Here are four things good managers should do: 1. Trust your employees. If you don’t feel comfortable leaving your employees in charge, why did you hire them to […]

April 15, 2014

Design-Build

No Speed Limit to Growing Business

Slow and steady wins the race, right? Maybe not, according to my sources for “How To Grow Your Business,” which will be featured in the April issue. Going into this story, I expected to hear reasons landscapers should be cautious about expanding their companies too fast – such as spreading themselves thin, sacrificing quality, losing […]

April 2, 2014

Design-Build

‘Someday’ Isn’t a Day of the Week

As the saying goes, “There are only 7 days in a week, and ‘someday’ isn’t one of them.” But if you judged by our comments and plans, you might think differently. “I’ll go through this stack of papers someday.” “I’ll find a better work/life balance someday.” “I’ll grow my business’s online presence someday.” So, when […]

February 24, 2014