Arricca Elin SanSone (TLC)BusinessArborists: Some common tree-care practices are ill-advisedLandscapers, click here to read tree care practices that you should never use.December 21, 2015BusinessHow to: Harvesting rainwater is specialized, lucrativeRainwater harvesting is primarily used for landscape irrigation, although it’s also used as non-potable water for things such as laundry and drinking water.November 24, 2015BusinessAdd roses to landscapes for long-season colorRoses often get a bad rap as being too fussy, dainty and demanding. But during the past few decades, breeders have created new disease-resistant varieties with improved cold and heat tolerance, repeat blooms and minimal maintenance requirements. In fact, most new roses don’t require deadheading and need only to be cut back by a third […]October 1, 2015BusinessLandscapers grow customer base with holiday lightingOver 15 years ago, Krisjan Berzins, president and CEO of Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape in the D.C. metro area, added holiday lighting to his service mix. “We were looking for additional revenue and a way to keep crews busy at a time of year when we slow down,” says Berzins. Not wanting to overextend the […]September 1, 2015BusinessWater-wise landscaping: Good business gets betterIf you don’t live in the desert or often drought-stricken West, “xeriscaping” may be a term you’ve heard but know little about. Isn’t that a landscape of rocks and cacti? Not exactly. “Xeriscaping means you’re conserving water,” says Bodie Pennisi, a professor and extension landscape specialist at the University of Georgia. “We’re talking about beautiful, […]August 11, 2015BusinessMaximize limited space with vertical gardensPopular in Europe for decades, vertical gardening is a technique that’s trending in the United States. Also called living, or “green” walls, vertical gardening refers to plant material growing in a wall-mounted planter system, rather than in-ground. “Instead of just growing ivy up a trellis, you can create a mosaic on the wall unlike anything […]July 28, 2015Design-BuildNative plants add beauty, hardiness, local feel to landscapesNative plants are experiencing a surge in popularity. But what does “native” really mean? “There’s a lot of confusion about the term,” says Andrea DeLong-Amaya, director of horticulture at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin. “In shorthand, it’s a plant that occurs where it evolved, without human intervention.” Native […]July 22, 2015Design-BuildSmall plants give landscapers design options aplentySometimes good things do come in small packages – beautiful things, too. Every year, plant breeders develop new varieties with improved pest, disease and drought resistance. Many of these introductions are dwarf, or compact, varieties of their bigger brothers and sisters. The advantage: smaller plants don’t overwhelm a foundation or overshadow other plantings, and they […]June 15, 2015BusinessHow to: Here’s what you should know about permeable paversPermeable pavers solve problems and look good. Will they work for your business? Pavers are an indispensable tool for designing outdoor living spaces. But if you’re not familiar with permeable pavers, you’re missing a growing market segment. Permeable pavers, also known as permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP), provide stormwater management by reducing runoff volume and […]June 8, 2015BusinessHow-to: Survive the elementsKeep landscaping crews safe from summer dangers It’s a jungle out there. Heat, insects and severe weather aren’t simply nuisances: They’re health hazards that can cause serious injury and even death. “Anyone in the landscape profession is at risk for every environmental emergency,” says Dr. Al Sacchetti, spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians. […]May 29, 2015Page 1 of 5Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentThe compact wheel loader: A sweet spot between skid steers & big loadersA look at what's new with these popular little loaders from Case, Cat, Deere, Kubota, Manitou, Mecalac, New Holland, Takeuchi, Volvo, Yanmar.Design-BuildBeyond the lights: Using plants in holiday décorEquipmentSmall but mighty lifter: Avant’s 735 telescopic compact wheel loaderEquipmentBilly Goat partners with D'ttachEquipmentBold thieves use stolen compact loader, backhoe to steal ATMs
