Jenny Agee-AldridgeBusinessSacrifice Equals SuccessWith everything on the line, this landscaper pushed through the recession, refusing to fail.September 25, 2013Design-BuildAdd pizzazz to your hardscape designs with paver patternsThis functional art can add pizzazz to your hardscape design. With so many landscape professionals adding hardscaping to their portfolios, it’s important for you to strike out on a path less taken and explore the world of paving patterns, rather than opting for the safe and often mundane, straight path.February 6, 2013BusinessYou’re Fired!How to terminate employees humanely, while protecting your interests. Ask any manager: Terminating an employee is one of the hardest parts of the job. It’s emotional for the person leaving and for the coworkers left behind. Not to mention, if it’s not done correctly, firing an employee can open your business up to lawsuits, which cost time, money and possibly your reputation. Here are tips that will help you avoid the drama and the courthouse.January 2, 2013BusinessRecruiting & Retaining the Best EmployeesHigher pay is not always the solution.December 12, 2012BusinessAeration: Minimal Costs, Dramatic BenefitsAdding aeration service to your business is simple and profitable. If you provide lawn maintenance to clients, consider adding aeration to your services. It requires minimal investment for supplies and training and vastly improves the appearance of the lawns you maintain – making you and the turf look good.December 7, 2012Design-BuildSecrets to Winning DesignsIs there really a secret to great landscape design? We talked with four award-winning professionals to get the scoop on how they manage to create beautiful and functional landscapes. Two are classically trained; two learned their craft in the field. In common, they all are at top of their games in their respective markets.November 21, 2012Design-BuildRainwater HarvestingMore ways to save and reuse water are being employed in landscape design. With the rise of municipal water restrictions and push for sustainable practices, more contractors and designers are employing rainwater harvesting in landscaping projects across the country.August 28, 2012BusinessHis Philosophy PaysAnthony Gastol’s approach to business focuses on people and a go-slow approach to expansion that’s put him in front of his competition. Among the factors that made Anthony Gastol a successful business owner and a 2012 TLC Landscaper of the Year Finalist are his techniques for retaining quality employees in a competitive market, as […]July 2, 2012BusinessCreative VisionKen Noll’s Garden Kingdom started with a romantic vision but has succeeded with pragmatic experience.May 1, 2012Compact equipmentHardscaping Products to Help ProjectsGet the materials you need to keep your projects running smoothly. Designed for residential driveways, Pine Hall Brick’s StormPave red permeable clay pavers can reduce your clients’ impervious surface footprint to meet local stormwater requirements and open the way for a larger house footprint. These pavers are also available in the full range color.May 1, 2012Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesHomeBuild better hardscapes with expert-led technical education at Hardscape North AmericaThis October, Hardscape North America (HNA) will bring together industry experts to share practical installation techniques and real-world solutions that contractors can take directly to the jobsite.HomeBest interior pickup truck accessories for contractorsHomeDeere unveils redesigned, renamed 1 Series Compact Utility TractorsHomeTurfMutt Foundation’s tips to create a weather-resilient backyardHomeAvant's new e727 electric loader gets 5.5-hour runtime, diesel-like performance
