Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)Design-Build‘Someday’ Isn’t a Day of the WeekAs 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, 2014Business[Video] How To Thrive During Economic DownturnsContractors share how they diversified and grew their business during recession.February 19, 2014BusinessYou Don’t Have a Website?!An easy, free way to get a website for your business nowFebruary 18, 2014Design-BuildConstruction Crew Makes Prehistoric DiscoveryBefore you begin an excavation project, you mark utility lines, pipes or anything else underground that could cause issues. But have you ever checked a site for fossils? Contractors in Seattle removed the largest fossilized mammoth tusk ever discovered in that region from an apartment development jobsite, reports CNN. The tusk was 8 feet 6 […]February 17, 2014SafetySafety watch: How clearing trees can turn deadlyThe Accident: A 28-year-old worker is prepping a site at a golf course using an excavator. He is pushing down a 60-foot tall tree by digging around the base and then loosening the root system.February 14, 2014Design-Build3 Reasons to Love LandscapingWhether it was the smell of grass clippings or the joy you got from constructing a project with your hands, there was something about landscaping that you couldn’t resist. But it hasn’t always been a bed of roses. So on this heart-filled day, take a second to remember what you love about your job. Here […]February 14, 2014Design-BuildIf the Sochi Olympics Handled Landscape ProjectsIf you’ve turned on the TV at all in the past week, you’ve probably seen the Olympic coverage — and all of the problems in Sochi. Heck, there’s even a Twitter account named @SochiProb. But to get a better idea of how bad these problems are — and have another excuse to poke fun at […]February 11, 2014Business3 Tips for Landscapers Starting OutJ&S General Contracting Steve Mueller and Dan Thiel, owners of J&S General Contracting in Osceola, Wisconsin, have been in the landscaping and construction industries for decades.February 7, 2014Design-BuildSaying Goodbye to My Late-Night FriendLike many of you, my nights were filled with Jay Walking, headlines, side-splitting monologues and our denim-wearing, car-loving friend Jay Leno. But tonight marks the end of that era. In January 2010, I went to California to watch the University of Alabama play in the National Championship game. While there, I attended the Jay Leno […]February 6, 2014Design-BuildSmall Projects Add UpIt’s a little embarrassing, but if you looked at my yard, you wouldn’t think I work for a landscaping magazine. Having the opportunity to regularly talk with the best in the industry, one would think I’d incorporate what I’ve learned in my own property. But sadly, that’s not the case. I’m not sure if it […]February 5, 2014Previous PagePage 23 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
