Lawn maintenance

Fall lawn care: Tips to follow, mistakes to avoid

Green industry experts recommend taking advantage of the fall season with these lawn care maintenance practices. Details here on Total Landscape Care.

October 2, 2020

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Adding ornamental grasses to the landscape

Ornamental grasses have become a popular commodity for customers over the past few years, as they can fit well in almost any type of landscape.

June 9, 2021

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Increasing your mower’s longevity

Green industry expert, Brad Unruh, offers tips to enhance mower longevity and notes the long term benefits of implementing these tips. Learn how here on TLC.

June 7, 2021

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Overcoming the challenges of planting on a slope

Planting on a slope presents a particular set of challenges. Poor soil composition, uneven amounts of moisture at the top and base of a hill and runoff are the dominant issues that make hillsides tricky to plan. Yet, it’s not impossible to create a functional and attractive plant palette. “They key is to do your homework,” […]

May 31, 2021

How to: Building beautiful berms

If your customers have a fairly flat landscape and desire a little height variation throughout, why not give berms a try?

July 11, 2019

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How to: Creating a desert landscape

If you service an area of the country where rolling green lawns aren’t always realistic, don’t let customers think that an eye-catching and beautiful yard isn’t attainable. Desert landscapes can be an appealing addition.

March 19, 2021

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Lawn maintenance

Prep time: How to prepare your client's lawn for spring

Spring is right around the corner, and to get your customer’s lawn properly prepared for this seasonal transition, take a look at what tips the experts offer.

March 17, 2021

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Lawn maintenance

Mistakes to avoid when applying early spring fertilizers

Lawn care operators should always read the labels on the products they’ve chosen, and never exceed the recommended amounts. However, some professionals find they can use less product and still get effective results.

March 11, 2021

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Lawn maintenance

Chemical care: Early spring best practices for fertilizer application

Fertilizers support turf growth and build up nutrient reserves, making them a key ingredient in maintaining a thriving lawn.

March 10, 2021

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Chemical care: Best practices for pre-emergence herbicides

Pre-emergence herbicides are useful for controlling weeds before they can appear, but applying these products requires a strong knowledge of the target weeds and a proper application strategy.

February 20, 2020

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Debunking the rationale that crape murder is okay for crape myrtles

The idea of crape murder is often rationalized by landscapers and homeowners alike. Discover why this practice for crape myrtles is never okay.

February 13, 2020

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The ripple effect: Bringing positivity and growth into 2021

See how company morale has faired through the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as what lawn care businesses took away from 2020 here on Total Landscape Care.

January 22, 2021

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The perfect storm: Coming out on the other side of 2020

In adjusting a new norm and implementing more precautions, landscaping companies hope the public has a better understanding of the green industry's importance.

January 21, 2021

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Echo launches 13 “game-changing” new products for 2021

At a recent virtual event, Echo Incorporated announced 13 new 'game-changing' products set to debut in 2021. Check them out here on Total Landscape Care.

December 10, 2020

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Landscaping equipment

Wrapping it up: Checking the fluids and avoiding mistakes

Find out what you need to know about fluid checks, as well as what mistakes you can know about now and avoid later.

December 4, 2020

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Breaking it down: Taking a look at individual machine prep

Take a closer look at specific tasks that should be performed on specific machines.

December 3, 2020

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Landscaping equipment

Starting off right: Prepping your machines for winter

See what you should keep in mind when prepping your machines for the winter tasks ahead.

December 2, 2020

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Hindsight’s 2020: Did the pandemic actually help the green industry?

Has the pandemic helped the green industry? Landscape experts discuss how their daily operations and where they see their companies going in 2021. Details here.

November 27, 2020

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Husqvarna unveils new 590BTS and 590BFS backpack blowers

Designed for the most demanding jobs, these all-new, powerful backpack blowers set a new standard in power-to-weight ratio.

Exmark Commercial 30 X-Series

Exmark updates commercial 30 X-Series walk-behind mower

Blue Diamond Attachments's new excavator drum mulchers.

Slash, rip, rake and grab with these 20 attachments for clearing land

Takeuchi TB20e electric mini excavator

Takeuchi expands its electric mini excavator line with two new prototypes

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Kris Kiser receives first-ever Louisville Tourism Impact Award

The Attachments Idea Book

Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

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