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California law enables public shaming of those who waste water
California may have dropped mandatory water usage cuts to curb the drought. but the state has now passed legislation to shame water wasters. Click to read more.
September 1, 2016
Business
Landscapers keep fighting as overtime rule looms
Trade associations representing landscapers, horticultural businesses and many other groups are attempting to postpone federal regulations on overtime pay.
September 30, 2015
Business
Required OSHA poster updated, available for download
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has made available the newest version of Job Safety and Health: Itâs the Law, a poster that covers workersâ safety rights and employer responsibilities. All covered employers are required by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1903.2 to display the poster in a conspicuous place where employees can read it. If [âŚ]
May 6, 2015
Business
Cacti having a moment in the sun
California landscapers are helping homeowners reimagine their yards as the state suffers through an epic drought. Solutions to Governor Jerry Brownâs call for a 25-percent reduction in water use range from painting brown grass green, to complete yard removal in favor of drought-resistant plants. As a result, cacti and other succulents are becoming popular. âIt [âŚ]
April 24, 2015
Business
Top 3 Landscaper Concerns
No matter how successful you are, you still have issues that affect your business. On TLCâs Landscaper of the Year cruise, the top 12 landscapers in the country shared whatâs made them successful and also their biggest struggles. Here are their Top 3 industry issues. 1. Employees. Something everyone agreed upon was how hard it [âŚ]
November 17, 2014
Design-Build
10 facts you probably didnât know about Labor Day
Labor Day is more than just firing up the grill, putting the feet up and of course, answering the occasional emergency phone call about work. To help appreciate the day a little bit more, here are some interesting facts about the holiday.
September 1, 2014
Design-Build
Donât Take Easy Way Out
When times are tough and money is short, it doesnât mean to start taking the easy way out.
January 23, 2014
Design-Build
News that Makes You Ask, âReally?â
I donât normally blog much about our nationâs current events, but Iâve been left scratching my head when I watched the news this week. There have been some doozies that caught my attention, leading to a âMidweek Updateâ (similar to Seth Meyers âReally!?!â skit he does on SNLâs Weekend Update). Really? After getting acquitted from [âŚ]
September 11, 2013
Design-Build
Should Lawns Be Banned?
When I first started reading this article, âBan Lawns,â I thought it was a joke or satire. But sadly, after digging a little deeper, I think thereâs someone out there who actually believes lawns should be outlawed. Yes, there are times artificial turf or xeriscapes are the best solution for an area. But this writer [âŚ]
August 14, 2013
Business
How Tax Changes Will Affect You
Make sure you are prepared, and know ahead of time how these changes will affect you. Youâve probably heard of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 â the bill to avert the fiscal cliff passed Jan. 1 â but do you know and understand everything that is in it, other than the expiration of favorable tax exemption limits and the increase in the payroll tax? And as a small business owner, is there anything in the 157-page legislation that could be helpful to you?
February 27, 2013
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