Tag: retaining wall

Lawn maintenance

Planting on hillsides: Preparing and choosing plants

Check out these tips for preparing sloping landscapes and choosing plants for hillsides. From checking the soil to the best types of plants, learn more today!

August 10, 2018

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Landscapers give their time and talent at Renewal & Remembrance

July 15-17 marked NALP's 22nd annual Renewal & Remembrance event in Washington D.C.'s Arlington Cemetary. Landscaping pros brought their children to help out. ,July 15-17 marked NALP's 22nd annual Renewal & Remembrance event in Washington D.C.'s Arlington Cemetary. Landscaping pros brought their children to help out.

July 18, 2018

Industry roundup: Belgard announces regional availability of the new lamina tandem

Belgard says the lamina tandem provides the look and feel of natural stacked stone with the versatility of installation options from the tandem wall platform. More information here!

March 13, 2018

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Five ways walkways can pump up a home’s curb appeal

These 5 walkway ideas will pump up curb appeal and leave the lasting first impression your client’s home deserves. Read about them here on total Landscape Care!

July 25, 2017

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Historic town goes the extra mile to incorporate stormwater management

This project was originally supposed to be merely a repair job from a magnitude-5.8 earthquake and following flood that occurred back in 2011. Details here.

April 26, 2017

The County’s Bureau of Environmental Services partnered with McCormick Taylor to educate the READY Program, a Howard County and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay youth job corps program, on the function and purpose of the project. Photo: Chesapeake Stormwater Network

Product roundup: Creating an entertaining backyard experience

In Tune Partners introduces PlanterSpeakers to bring a homeowner's love of music to the outdoors. Learn more about PlanterSpeakers on Total Landscape Care!

March 23, 2017

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Vacuworx CM 3 boasts of job type, jobsite versatility

For landscape design-build companies, Vacuworx equipment is most likely to be used in projects involving pavers, retaining walls and the like. Read more on TLC!

February 15, 2017

The CM 3 modular vacuum lifting system can be adapted for a wide range of applications, Vacuworx says. Photo: Vacuworx

Showcase finalist: Designer works hard to understand clients’ wishes

Derviss Designs collaborates with clients and contractors to bring its outdoor designs to life. Click for more on the Landscaper Showcase contest finalist.

September 2, 2016

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Sloping landscapes present designers with plentiful possibilities

All hillsides are not created equal and there are challenges to these types of projects. Click for solutions to the issues that come with landscaping on a slope.

August 22, 2016

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With hardscapes, solved problems become works of art

Hardscaping is an integral part of most outdoor living spaces. Here are a few samples of some hardscaping projects in which landscapers went the extra mile.

June 30, 2016

Landscaping students build first-class patio for wounded patriot

High school students in Pennsylvania provided an Army Staff Sergeant with a new patio in the “Patio for a Patriot" contest. Click to read more on the endeavor.

June 8, 2016

Several of the students who worked on the project pause for a photo with Vince Reynolds (far right). Photo: EP Henry

News roundup: AmericanHort plans tour of grower operations

Hardscape North America is now accepting entries for the ninth annual HNA Awards and Project EverGreen recognizes May 15-21 as Troops Awareness Week. Click to read more.

May 13, 2016

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