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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
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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
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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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Watch a Utah field morph into a winter wonderland
Twenty million pounds of ice each year are destined to have a more beautiful purpose, not simply melting away and causing trouble. Featured on Good Morning America in 2013, Ice Castles, created by the Christensen family in Utah, is getting more attention thanks to a time-lapse video posted this month on Roadtrippers.com. The video condenses […]
February 24, 2015
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(Video) Dad builds mini-Cat for son from scratch
Not every dad that loves heavy equipment and tinkering so much, he builds a bulldozer for his young son. That’s why we thought YouTube user Ryan M deserved everyone’s attention. After seeing a kid dig a trench with an amazing mini RC excavator last week, we thought we had seen the pinnacle of childhood happiness. But […]
February 23, 2015
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McDugald-Steele finishes a 22,000-plant vertical wall at a Houston H-E-B store
A Houston, Texas grocer dabbled in the landscaping business to create living wall art. Landscaping firm McDugald-Steele finished the design of a 22,000-plant vertical garden, one of the largest in the area. The garden is on the west wall of an H-E-B store, is 14 feet tall and covers more than 3,500 square feet. Six […]
February 23, 2015
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FX Luminaire’s Luxor ZDC creates thousands of color lighting options for projects
FX Luminaire’s Luxor ZDC creates 30,000 color possibilities with a swipe of the finger. The lighting product has the same zoning and dimming options as the ZD. Custom colors can be created to match vegetation and architecture, and a wireless app, featuring a touch-operated color-wheel configuration, is available. Current ZD users can upgrade to the ZDC […]
February 20, 2015
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A pier like you’ve never seen before
Imagine taking on a landscaping project where you may have to carry site materials by boat. Enter Pier 55. Barry Diller, credited for creating the Fox and USA television channels, is making an island oasis in New York City, according to Business Insider. This billionaire is dropping a whopping $113 million to the project, relieving a majority […]
February 20, 2015
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5 firescaping tips to help keep your projects protected
It’s never too early to prepare for firescaping, especially in temperate states like Florida and California. Maybe you’re thinking about adding firescaping to your service offerings this year? By reducing the chance of fire and remembering safety tips, you’re ensuring the safety of your customers’ homes and businesses, as well as your landscaping projects. While no plant […]
February 20, 2015
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IrriGreen releases Genius app for Android, iOS smartphones
IrriGreen released the Genius app for their irrigation digital system. Available on both Android and iOS devices, program features can be controlled via the application. Using Wi-Fi, the app includes visual irrigation zone mapping and calculates the distance of the sprays from each sprinkler head. Landscapers can use the app to align water streams in […]
February 19, 2015
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(Video) Punchbot robot to keep an eye on workers for supervisors
What if a job site supervisor could be everywhere at once, providing workers with the information they need instantly, with the tap of a button? With Punchbot, that just might become a reality. Created at the latest Architecture Construction Engineering (AEC) Hackathon event in New York, Punchbot is made possible using a Double, a Segway-like robot […]
February 19, 2015
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(Video) How one landscaper got out of debt
Three elements that have made Las Vegas business successful   When Greg Struhl purchased Chip-N-Dale’s Custom Landscaping in 1994, it was more than $60,000 in debt. Today, this Las Vegas business has 65 employees and $4.5 million in annual revenue. Here are three things that have helped him turn the business around and find success. […]
February 18, 2015
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The nice guy’s guide to employees
There are thousands of solo landscapers around. My uncle Todd has been operating that way for over 15 years now. He has no intention to hire employees, but many solo operators do. The ability to do more work, make more money and perhaps spend more time in the office than the field makes hiring sound […]
February 17, 2015
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REVIEW: Keen Destin boots ideal for on-site mechanics (Photos)
Keen embedded toe protection but kept the profile low. My shoes have taken a beating since I moved into the shop full time. I’ve pretty much always worn skater shoes, which are comfortable and designed to withstand abrasion and hold up under some pretty tough conditions. They worked fine for residential construction, but they don’t […]
February 16, 2015
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Treat your employees this Valentine’s Day to grow engagement
Creating Valentine’s Day acrostic poems with painstaking care is popular. Each letter of that special someone’s name was a positive trait or adjective. So here’s a love note spelled “Valentine” to your company with our tips and advice from Entrepreneur, The Muse, Inc., Salary.com and the Harvard Business Review. Value: Be mindful of and share specific reasons […]
February 13, 2015
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How sustainability helps your business thrive
Sustainability is more than a trendy phrase; it’s a concept that can improve your bottom line, expand your client base, and safeguard Mother Nature. Sustainability protects the building blocks of your business: Plants and people. “Most of us got into this industry because we love the earth,” says Jessi Bloom, owner of NW Bloom Ecological […]
February 12, 2015
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