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Landscapers grow customer base with holiday lighting
Over 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, 2015
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U.S. gasoline prices continue to trend lower
With the average price for unleaded gasoline falling for 14 days straight, landscapers can look forward to the lowest Labor Day weekend gasoline prices since 2004. The continued low price of crude oil has helped maintain the trend of lower gasoline prices. The national average price per gallon is $2.47, according to a AAA report […]
August 31, 2015
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Evatech: It only takes one finger to operate 22T mower
Evatech, a manufacturer of remote-controlled mowers, has introduced a new model, the “Hybrid Goat 22T.” Evatech’s machines are designed to handle mowing on steep slopes and other difficult terrain. The 22T is a tracked mower engineered to “perform tasks where it is too risky or uncomfortable for humans,” a company spokesman says. Evatech says its […]
August 31, 2015
Because the Hybrid Goat 22T weighs only about 250 pounds, it won’t tear up the terrain. Photo: Evatech
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Red Sox fans cheer stadium’s edible garden
Move over Green Monster, there’s a new green tourist attraction the folks at Fenway Park are clamoring to see. The rooftop garden known as Fenway Farms, which was unveiled April 9, has yielded more than 2,000 pounds of produce so far. That produce is then used for cooking in the Red Sox’ fancy restaurants, although […]
August 29, 2015
Fenway Farms is a rooftop garden that utilizes a previously vacant portion of the stadium. Photo: St. Lawrence University
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How to rake in the revenue with fall landscaping
Earnings opportunities in the landscaping business are easy to overlook in the fall. Summer lawn mowing is winding down, along other services tied to the growing season. Yet, as the weather begins to turn cool, there’s more to do than simply prepare for winter snow and ice removal. The fall can represent a new revenue […]
August 27, 2015
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Houzz acquires GardenWeb from NBCUniversal
Houzz, a website devoted to home remodeling and design, including landscaping, has bought GardenWeb from NBCUniversal, a source of home and gardening advice on the Internet since its founding in 1995. Terms of the deal – the first acquisition by Houzz – were not disclosed. The addition of GardenWeb gives Houzz users access to more […]
August 26, 2015
Here is an example of what viewing pictures on Houzz.com looks like on an iPad. Photo: Houzz
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How to: Set yourself apart from the competition
It’s hard to find stonework or water features that can compare to those of Bob Drost, owner of Drost Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance in Petoskey, Michigan. Even in an area surrounded by beautiful, natural bodies of water, his features are in high demand. He attributes the demand for ponds and other features, in part, […]
August 26, 2015
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Landscape architects create children’s area for library
BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers has completed the outdoor Children’s Program Area at the Sayville Public Library in Sayville, New York. BBS served as landscape architect and civil engineer for the project. The new $125,000, 750-square-foot outdoor plaza and auditorium serves as a multifunctional children’s event area. “It has replaced an underutilized, sloping lawn […]
August 26, 2015
The 540-square-foot, semi-circular safety surface play area is constructed of poured-in-place Vitriturf rubber and features a blue, green and yellow pattern reminiscent of a lake with a beach and a meadow. Photo: Peter Wilk/Wilk Marketing Communications
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Now’s the time to pitch fire features to prospects
With kids heading back to school, the last vestiges of summer are slipping away and soon the crisp chill of fall will be here. Help your clients get the most out of their backyards by creating a fire feature that fits their specific needs and extends the amount of time they can enjoy the outdoors. […]
August 24, 2015
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NDS touts single-source solution for stormwater issues
NDS, a California-based provider of stormwater management solutions, has introduced the S5 Sustainable Stormwater Solution. S5 is a scalable and flexible single-source solution that is engineered for high performance, offering up to 250 percent more detention volume than traditional gravel-only systems and qualifying for LEED credits. S5 uses numerous NDS components, such as catch basins, […]
August 24, 2015
The S5 System is designed to increase the amount of rain water collected. Photo: NDS
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Tips on backyard landscaping for cat lovers
Landscaping for pets isn’t a novel idea, but the thought of cats actually caring what is planted in a backyard probably is. Felines are renowned for their devil-may-care attitudes, but their owners may still be interested in providing a safe and fun place for their cats – and you can show them how. As noted […]
August 22, 2015
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Report: Landscaping market to see healthy growth
Demand for landscaping products in the US is predicted to reach $9 billion by 2019, as the market continues to recover from the 2007-2009 recession.
August 21, 2015
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Landscapes 2015 introduces specialty-focused day
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will have a day devoted to specialties during Landscapes 2015 (formerly the Green Industry Conference) in Louisville, Kentucky. The Oct. 22 event is part of GIE+EXPO, which is scheduled for Oct. 21-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The specialty-track day will include educational sessions on four specialties: Design/build/installation […]
August 21, 2015
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Condo-dwellers drive Chesapeake landscaping project
Residents from The Shores at Water’s Edge in Belcamp, Maryland, teamed up with landscapers to restore the Chesapeake Bay’s critical area buffer. The condominium owners received a grant from the non-profit Chesapeake Bay Trust earlier this year to help pay for the wetland restoration. Previously, condo owners looked out on an expanse of invasive plants. […]
August 20, 2015
A rain garden that filters water runoff heading to the Bush River was one of features of the restoration project. Photo: The Shores at Water's Edge Belcamp, MD Facebook page
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AmericanHort CEO resigns to take Washington job
AmericanHort’s president and chief executive, Michael V. Geary, has resigned, the organization’s board of directors announced Wednesday. Geary is leaving to become CEO of the Society for Marketing Professional Services, a Washington organization dedicated to creating business opportunities in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Geary will remain on the AmericanHort staff through Sept. 30 […]
August 19, 2015
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Memorial garden built on site of tragedy in Japan
If you ever travel to the island of Awaji in Japan, you will find a complex of buildings known as Awaji Yumebutai, which were designed by architect Tadao Ando. You’ll also find a memorial garden like no other. The complex was designed in the mid-1990s and was going to be built on the remains of […]
August 19, 2015
The 100 Stepped Garden commemorates those who lost their lives in the Awaji earthquake in 1995. Photo: Caspar Brokowsky
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Landscapers’ trade group keeps eye on honeybee health
Since 2013 the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), other associations, government agencies, legislators and academics have focused heightened attention on the plight of pollinators, particularly honeybees. Bees are used to pollinate more than 130 food crops, in addition to 16 percent of flowering plants, yet an increasing number of studies have illustrated a significant […]
August 18, 2015
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Using alternative fuels could pay dividends over time
Whether you’re trying to cut down on fuel costs or you want to create an environmentally friendly company image, finding an alternative fuel for your commercial lawn equipment can be daunting. The cost of converting your equipment to an alternative fuel source is enough to make some landscapers balk, but don’t underestimate the value of […]
August 17, 2015
Hustler Turf's Zeon is an all-electric mower and just one of the alternative fuel options for landscapers to consider. Photo: Hustler Turf
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