Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)Design-BuildWhich is Better: Talent or Drive?I put people in three categories: Those who are naturally talented, those who make up for talents by working extra hard and then those who have neither natural gifts or drive. It’s pretty obvious you’d want to stay away from people who fall into the lazy category, but what should you value when looking for […]June 26, 2013BusinessHow to balance mower speed & quality cutThe faster you mow the client’s lawn, the sooner you can move on to your next site. But if you mow too quickly, the cut quality may suffer. So, how can you and your crews avoid this Catch 22 and find the right harmony of speed and precision on your next maintenance project?June 24, 2013Design-BuildHow & Why To Manage Time WiselyTime is your most valuable resource. You can never have more than anyone else, and no amount of work or money can change that. Knowing upfront you only have 1,440 minutes a day means making the most of your time and prioritizing. You have bills, projects, employees, clients and your family pulling you in different […]June 20, 2013Landscaping equipmentHow to get more from compact excavatorWhether it’s the need to fit through a gate or minimize ground disturbance, small equipment like compact excavators continue to have a well-deserved place in landscapers’ fleets. But these machines aren’t resting on their portable size to win over the industry.June 19, 2013Compact equipmentGrow, Trim & Illuminate ProjectsMake those most out of your projects this summer by using the right products to get the job done the right way.June 17, 2013Design-BuildUnique Gifts for Father’s DayWith Father’s Day just two days away, you might still be racking your brain for something to get your dad. If he shares your love for landscaping, here are some good options. I was watching the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda the other day when they shared their top Father’s Day gifts. One […]June 14, 2013Design-BuildReflect on NatureThe Lan Su Chinese garden brings harmony and culturally symbolic plants to Portland. Pass the chained bicycles, rose-adorned street signs, people who “Keep Portland Weird” and a pair of lions guarding the Chinatown gate lie traces of an ancient world. Once inside the walls of the Lan Su Chinese Garden, visitors are asked to turn off their cell phones and have the option of removing their shoes for a more natural experience. Only the occasional screeching tires remind visitors of the busy world outside the compound.June 14, 2013BusinessDream GiveawayYour equipment is almost like another crew member. Without having reliable, powerful tools on the jobsite, completing a project can be difficult. So, Total Landscape Care and our sponsors are giving you the chance to win a prize package as part of our Landscaper’s Dream Package.June 13, 2013Design-BuildChildhood Dream JobHow early do we start to (maybe subconsciously) realize our dream job? It’s interesting to connect the dots between things we “just did” as a child to what we do for a living now.June 13, 2013BusinessSafety watch: Unsteady groundHow to prevent cave-ins while digging. The accident: A 29-year-old landscape worker and four other laborers are hand digging a 2-foot wide by 16-foot long trench on a private residence to investigate water infiltration.June 7, 2013Previous PagePage 42 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHomeBobcat unveils "RogueX3" autonomous, electric compact loaderFrom the RogueX3 to AI tools that guide operators and technicians, Bobcat showed how the future jobsite is taking shape at CES 2026.HomeThe TurfMutt Foundation’s tips to keep pets safe this winterHomeConducting a great client property walkthroughHomeIgnite Attachments expands lineup with 80-inch severe-duty bucket for skid steers, CTLsHomeA UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid side-by-side unveiled
