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How to: Grow your own food
Incorporating edibles is a trend worth digging into Call it gardening, edible landscaping or urban agriculture, but the motive is the same: More people want to grow their own food. According to the most recent American Society of Landscape Architects survey, a vegetable garden is one of the top ten design elements with expected highest […]
April 28, 2015
Design-Build
Planting for multi-season interest
How to design landscapes that shine throughout the year Summer is often the height of a landscape’s beauty, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Plants that don’t fade after the first blush of foliage or flowers offer more bang for your buck. “By considering how a plant changes through the seasons, you ensure […]
April 27, 2015
Business
Cacti having a moment in the sun
California landscapers are helping homeowners reimagine their yards as the state suffers through an epic drought. Solutions to Governor Jerry Brown’s call for a 25-percent reduction in water use range from painting brown grass green, to complete yard removal in favor of drought-resistant plants. As a result, cacti and other succulents are becoming popular. “It […]
April 24, 2015
Design-Build
Deflect noise pollution to create calming spaces
A beautiful backyard retreat can be anything but serene when bombarded by noise pollution such as the sounds of traffic, airports, schools and rail lines. Studies have shown that noise pollution affects our psychological health and can cause hypertension, stress, hearing loss, sleep disturbances and other harmful effects. Create a calming – and healthy – oasis for […]
April 23, 2015
Business
Drought-stricken lawns go from brown to green with a coat of paint
Removing their lawns may not be the only option for California homeowners facing an epic draught and resulting water use restrictions. Companies throughout the state are offering lawn painting services, where non-toxic, biodegradable paint is sprayed on dormant grass in order to achieve a lush, green appearance. Turf painting has been used by golf courses […]
April 23, 2015
Business
Landscaper’s Day of Service project born of emotional connection to church
In April of last year, an F-3 tornado ripped through Tupelo, Mississippi, devastating parts of the city and requiring a huge cleanup effort. Today, a local landscaper celebrated the National Association of Landscape Professional’s Day of Service by landscaping a church affected by the tornado. Brad McCully of Sportsman Lawn and Landscape, a full-service landscaping […]
April 22, 2015
Business
Billy Goat launches reciprocating aerator demo campaign
Following Billy Goat Industries’ acquisition of Plugr last fall, and the launch of the One & Done Hydro Aerator, the company is offering demonstrations of the line’s reciprocating technology to landscapers and contractors. The company says its reciprocating aerators include features such as in-ground turning to reduce operator fatigue; fewer tines than traditional drum aerators, […]
April 22, 2015
Business
Report shows pesticides may have larger effect on ecosystems
A scientific report out of Europe has found that neonicotinoids, a group of pesticides believed to contribute to the mass death of honeybees and widely used in the United States, could be more damaging to ecosystems that previously thought. Neonicotinoids have been banned in the EU since 2013, and the European Academies Science Advisory Council report […]
April 22, 2015
Business
How-to: Safety-conscious landscape design
A home burglary takes place in the United States every 15 seconds. As a professional landscaper, you can help homeowners reduce their risk by making yards less attractive to would-be thieves, while still creating beautiful properties. 1. Consider plant size. According to police, robbers choose homes to invade based on one simple factor: ease […]
April 21, 2015
Business
Free infographic shows how landscaping can save energy
A large part of a landscaper’s job involves educating clients on the benefits of a well-designed landscape: from increasing a home’s value, to conserving water, creating a habitat for birds and increasing the enjoyment of outdoor spaces. The United States Department of Energy provides a free infographic about how landscaping can save energy and lower […]
April 21, 2015
Business
How to: Repair winter plant damage
In many parts of the country, spring will soon reveal significant damage to landscape plantings. “Many factors contribute to how a plant is affected by winter,” says Brian Hudelson, director of the Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic at the University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension. “Plants that are marginally winter hardy to a region, stressed by disease or drought […]
April 21, 2015
Business
Protect yourself: Avoid Lyme disease by avoiding ticks
May is Lyme disease awareness month, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports there are approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme disease in the United States every year. Although it’s not realistic for professional landscapers to simply “avoid direct contact with ticks,” as the CDC recommends, there are precautions you can take to protect yourself. […]
April 20, 2015
Business
Working with water restrictions
What you need to know, no matter where you live As drought conditions worsen and population centers grow, ordinances limiting water use are increasingly common. “Water restrictions are the new normal,” says Warren Gorowitz, vice president of sustainability with Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply in Phoenix. “Our industry has an opportunity to be part of […]
April 20, 2015
Business
Los Angeles mayor credits rebate program for reduced water usage
Part of California Governor Jerry Brown’s April 1 mandate for the state to reduce its water use by 25 percent was a call for the removal of 50 million square feet of lawn, or about 1,150 football fields. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said the city is well on its way to helping reach that […]
April 17, 2015
Landscaping equipment
Bob-Cat debuts first stand-on mower
Bob-Cat, a manufacturer of commercial-quality turf mowers, has introduced its first stand-on mower, the QuickCat. Featuring an ergonomic design that places the platform close to the drive axles, the QuickCat reduces vibration and rider fatigue to provide commercial operators with all-day comfort, stability and performance. Stand-on mowers are ideal for tight, smaller spaces where the […]
April 16, 2015
Business
California landscapers help homeowners transition to drought-resistant lawns
Faced with an epic drought that is not expected to end anytime soon, Californians under mandatory water use restrictions are exploring a myriad of water-saving strategies, including removal of the lush green lawns the state has become known for. But transitioning from green grass to more a drought-tolerant landscape can be expensive. Some California landscapers […]
April 14, 2015
Business
Local governments in California respond to water use restrictions
As the reality – and implications – of California Gov. Jerry Brown’s call for a 25 percent statewide water use reduction, landscapers are watching to see how the issue unfolds in the drought-stricken state and across the country. The nation-wide coverage of the water use restrictions shows Americans’ increased awareness of water conservation. Less than […]
April 13, 2015
Business
A new look at landscaping commercial properties
By Carol Robertson After six-foot drifts of snow covered the ground all winter in Massachusetts, the talk among my friends and colleagues was about our impatience for spring to arrive. We longed for the warmer weather and green landscapes of spring. But what is it that we were really craving? And how can we focus […]
April 13, 2015
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