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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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
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
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
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
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
Business
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
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
Business
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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