Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)Business[Video] What Makes a Good Landscape BusinessNo matter your company’s size or location, there are universal techniques that create a solid, thriving landscape business. Mark and Kay Halla, owners of The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center in Chaska, Minnesota, have continually grown their business and were named TLC’s 2014 Landscaper of the Year finalists. Watch their tips for success below, […]March 10, 2014Design-Build[Video] Week’s Landscape News in a MinuteIt’s Friday, so let’s take a fun look back at the top landscape news stories from the week. [youtube uyA3_Zf30VI&feature=youtu.be nolink]March 7, 2014Design-BuildPro tip: Give clients plant care infoWhat’s worse than spending hours installing expensive plants for a client, only to come back months later to see all of the plants are dead? You might be a horticultural expert — but that doesn’t mean your clients know anything about their new foliage. So instead of adding plants and leaving, give clients a care […]March 5, 2014BusinessHow to construct red-hot fire featuresDesign, material and marketing tips for constructing red-hot fire featuresMarch 4, 2014Design-BuildWhy You Shouldn’t Tell Millennials ‘No’If a young person contacted you about a job, how would you respond? Would you talk with them to see if they are a good fit for your business, or would you shut them down with a rude response? If you said the latter, your message might end up on CNN like this one. A […]March 4, 2014Design-BuildThis Phone Will Self-Destruct in 3…2…If you’ve ever watched Mission Impossible or James Bond and envied the phones that blow up if they fall into the wrong hands, your spy fantasies have come true. Boeing is set to debut a new secure phone for government agencies and defense contractors that will self-destruct if it’s tampered with, according to CNN. It […]March 3, 2014Design-BuildFountain of YouthNew York landscaper makes a splash with refreshing water oasis. Working in a constrained area, Jeffrey Ingrassia – owner of AquaFX – and his crew constructed an aquatic retreat for these New York homeowners.February 28, 2014Design-Build[Photos] Enjoying Winter LandscapeWhile you’re plowing, sanding and pretty much loathing the snow, here are some winter photos that may help you find the beauty in below-freezing temps.February 27, 2014Landscaping equipmentJohn Deere Intros 6 Compact Utility TractorsJohn Deere showcased its 4M and 4R Series compact utility tractors during a dealer ride-and-drive event in Orlando, Florida, Tuesday. The models will be available starting in April. The line includes six models – 4044M, 4052M, 4066M, 4044R, 4052R and 4066R – and the Tier 4 Final engines range from 43 to 66 horsepower on […]February 25, 2014Design-BuildAddicted To Your Phone? There’s a Bag for That, UnfortunatelyHave you ever had to wipe dirt off of your phone because you used it on the jobsite? Or do you have anxiety leaving your phone on the counter while you’re in the shower? It looks like the new Hoyo product might have a fix for your phone addiction. The waterproof pouch can be hooked […]February 25, 2014Previous PagePage 22 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHomeIgnite Attachments introduces soil conditioner for compact tractorsThe PTO-powered implement, compatible with 18- to 60-horsepower tractors, is designed for gravel driveway repair, seedbed prep and landscape cleanup.Home2026 GMC Canyon revealed: 4 trims, 7,700 lbs. towing, loads of featuresHomeGravely launches OVIS-X brush mower with redesigned controllerHomeKubota introduced products across three segments at Equip ExpoHomeGreen Lawn Fertilizing wins four awards
