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5 reasons your landscaping website isn’t bringing you customers
When we built our first website, at the urging of my little brother, it was little more than an online brochure. It was a place potential clients could go, after finding us some other way, to learn a bit more. Back then the newspaper classifieds, Yellow Pages, fliers and word of mouth kept us busy. […]
March 12, 2015
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AeroFarms’ $30 million vertical garden set for construction in New Jersey
The world’s largest indoor vertical farm will be created in Newark, New Jersey for $30 million. The former industrial site will also serve as the global headquarters for farming and tech company AeroFarms. The vertical farm will incorporate aeroponics, a soil-free method of planting with no pesticides. This new site will provide access to locally-grown produce […]
March 11, 2015
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REVIEW: ICON’s leveling kit and shocks provide smooth ride for Ford F-150s
Give 2015 F-150s a better ride with ICON’s new leveling kit and shocks ICON engineers performed a complete analysis of Ford’s new F-150 and spent a significant amount of time developing a new shock valving that addressed the aluminum-bodied truck’s ride characteristics. This research and development process yielded a collection of products including coilovers, rear shocks, and tubular steel upper control […]
March 11, 2015
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3 reasons online education is a perfect fit for landscapers
You’re probably familiar with the Irrigation Association’s courses and webinars for certification. That is a great opportunity to gain more insight on irrigation for your landscaping business. Gaining knowledge is a big motivator, right? Knowledge increases your expertise, and customers want experts. You should definitely look into open online courses that could benefit you, your […]
March 10, 2015
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Obstacle courses – an added service for landscapers?
When I think of obstacle courses, I envision muddied athletes in training or parkour runners prepping for American Ninja Warrior. But then it occurred to me. What if landscapers started creating obstacle courses for their clients as a side service? We’re talking team-building courses for businesses or an alternative to a regular playground for a […]
March 9, 2015
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Landscaping company transforms a town parking lot into a city park
Southern Exposure Landscape Management submitted this story of how they helped revitalize a North Carolina city. The project was recently recognized. Be sure to see the results of their work in the gallery below the story.  The City of Randleman, about 20 miles south of Greensboro in Randolph County, was established in 1880. A city built […]
March 6, 2015
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Fully functional Ford Tonka truck unveiled at Work Truck Show
When the sheet was lifted off the mystery truck at the end of Ford’s presentation to kick off the 2015 The Work Truck Show, no one expected to see their favorite toy: a Tonka Dump Truck. The kicker is it’s 10-feet tall and fully functional. Ford Commercial Vehicles’ Tonka is a 2016 F-750 built in […]
March 5, 2015
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iRobot, makers of the Roomba, will create a robotic mower
We’ve discussed remote-controlled equipment replacing landscapers and even saw a robotic foreman in action. Now iRobot, creator of the Roomba vacuum bot, wants to join other equipment companies in robotic lawn maintenance. They’ve recently requested the Federal Communications Commission waive a rule prohibiting the use of fixed wireless infrastructure, so they can move forward with […]
March 4, 2015
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Phase one of Magic Kingdom renovations are complete (Photos, video)
Disney’s Magic Kingdom is getting a makeover, and phase one is complete. Renovations and upgrades began last year at Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Phase one included the Central Plaza area between Main Street U.S.A. and Cinderella castle. The upgrades will include additional pathways, seating and sculpted gardens inspired by European castles and chateaus. There will […]
March 3, 2015
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2015 Philadelphia Flower Show features actor Dan Aykroyd
The Philadelphia Flower Show, one of the biggest and largest-running garden shows in the world, is on through March 8. The event is themed “Celebrate the Movies” and is at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year, actor Dan Aykroyd will stop by at 1:30 p.m. on March 6. There are other themed nights throughout […]
March 3, 2015
Photo: Philadelphia Flower Show
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Chemical care: Five tips for pre-emergent herbicides
Pre-emergent herbicides are the foundation of any weed management program. They aim to prevent weeds from getting established, rather than attempting to control them after they’ve taken over. “In general, pre-emergents inhibit root development,” says Peter Landschoot, Ph.D., professor of turfgrass science at Penn State University. “They’re designed to stay on the surface of the […]
March 3, 2015
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The first plantable coffee cup’s on its way to design
If we distributed the number of coffee cups we throw away annually in the United States, every person in the world would have a cup, every day for more than 20 days. Americans toss out 146 billion coffee cups a year. When I read that, I had to look again. Yes, that’s billion with […]
March 3, 2015
Photo: Reduce. Reuse. Grow.
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Child digs with a giant remote controlled excavator
Most kids have chores. Sometimes that involves yard work. Raking leaves, mowing the lawn. But digging a trench? God bless the poor kid who has to do that for a measly $10 allowance. Unless you’re this kid. Then it’s no big deal at all, because you have a massive remote control excavator at your disposal. […]
March 2, 2015
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Suffolk County Community College unveils new, sustainable life sciences building (Photos)
Selden, NY’s Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) opened the new, $29.8-million William J. Lindsay Life Sciences Building this semester. The college worked with BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers, J. Petrocelli Contracting and Greenman-Pedersen and is working towards LEED Gold certification to fit with the school’s purpose: to hold 5,000 students studying multiple programs, including […]
February 27, 2015
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Make room for the ‘Ketchup ‘n’ Fries’ plant
Could this be my dream plant? Well, French fries have been my favorite food since I could barely see over a kitchen counter. I cook fresh rarely, but the “TomTato, the Grafted Ketchup ‘n’ Fries plant,” may encourage me to do it more often – at least when I have a craving for fries. The […]
February 27, 2015
Photo: Territorial Seed Company
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Review: Toyota’s Tundra CrewMax 4×4 designed for comfort, tough handling (Photos, Video)
Toyota’s spacious Tundra CrewMax 4×4 gets a bump from Toyota Racing Development; suspension and exhaust package adds attitude with performance Toyota Tundra has been a staple in the company’s line-up for more than a decade, and it only gets better with age. Last year, the Texas-built Tundra received a much-needed facelift inside and out. This […]
February 26, 2015
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Landscaping can bring happiness, even for the homeless in L.A.
A 75-foot median strip in Los Angeles, California near Atwater Village has a diligent caretaker. Not a gardening club or government entity. It’s Jeff Harmes, a 46-year-old Colorado native who’s been homeless since he was a teenager. Los Angeles Times reporter Steve Lopez spoke with him about his personal beautification project and his life. Harmes’ past was […]
February 25, 2015
Photo: Los Angeles Times
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How to dethatch, aerate lawns this spring
If you’ve had issues with thatch or compacted soil on site, here are some basic tips and advice on dethatching and aeration.
February 25, 2015
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