Arricca Elin SanSone (TLC)BusinessBeyond ExpectationsWhen David Katz of Elite Landscaping designs a landscape, it’s about creating a space beyond a client’s wildest dreams. Enter the office of Elite Landscaping in Poughkeepsie, New York, and you’re immediately and enthusiastically greeted by the public relations department: a 12-pound, tail-wagging bundle of joy named Emee.February 5, 2013BusinessThe perks of adding irrigation servicesMake irrigation add-on services into a rainmaker for your landscape company. Adding irrigation installation and maintenance services to your business can boost your bottom line, increase your client base, and provide ongoing income from repairs and maintenance.December 8, 2012Design-BuildOrnamental TreesOutstanding ornamental tree choices for every landscape. Royal Raindrops Crabapple (Malus ‘JFS-KW5’ PP 14375). Bright pinkish-red flowers, purple foliage, orange-red fall color and tiny persistent red fruits offer four-season appeal.December 5, 2012Design-BuildFrom the Ground UpYou already know groundcovers are problem-solvers. They retain moisture and control erosion. They provide habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. And they’re tough as nails. “Once established, many groundcovers crowd out weeds and are relatively low-maintenance,” says Jeff Gibson, landscape business manager with Ball Horticultural Company. “They’re also generally pest- and disease-resistant.”September 1, 2012BusinessAdding holiday lighting serviceDuring low snow years, even snow removal cash flow dries up. But Christmas is something you can always count on: It comes every year at the same time.August 1, 2012BusinessAdding chemical care: Make the grass greenerAdding weed and insect control and fertilizing services may be a natural fit for expanding your lawn or landscape business. With licensing laws, recertification and the necessity of staying current on pests, diseases, application technology and new products, you’ll need ongoing educationMay 1, 2012Design-BuildMavericksLandscape designers, architects and contractors share a common appreciation for the natural world and the creative ways it can be shaped to suit our needs and desires. But, there are many, many ways to do it, as is evident when considering the following industry professionals who represent diverse landscape design, installation and maintenance backgrounds.January 7, 2012Design-BuildLandscapes that Anticipate the FutureOne of the most talked about demographic trends in America is the aging of the Baby Boom. If you are looking for the future of landscaping, you need look no further. This huge chunk of our population will attempt to downsize their homes and properties and generally be faced with mobility and access issues that will present opportunities for savvy landscaping professionals.March 8, 2011Design-BuildWinter Hardy PlantsWinter landscapes don’t have to be lackluster. A planting plan that includes specimens such as Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae with its lemon-colored edges, the waving plumes of Feather Reed Grass, and the striking orange-red twigs of Winter Flame Dogwood is as attractive as it is hardy.February 1, 2011Previous PagePage 5 of 5Top StoriesHomeThe history of Labor DayToday is the unoffical end of summer and the chance for one last big party. But this day is actually dedicated to the American worker.HomeLoftness debuts auxiliary hydraulic cooler for Kubota SVL97-3 CTLHomeBlue Diamond Attachments expands lineup of parts and accessories for snow removalHomeJCB unleashes its most powerful teleskid & compact track loader: The 4TS and 400THomeThe newest innovation in drip irrigation prevents clogging
