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[Video] 3 Steps to Find a Water Leak
When it comes to checking irrigation systems on a client’s property, there are a variety of steps a landscaper needs to take. However, there’s one step that seems to be overlooked frequently.
August 5, 2014
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Stop with the Irrigation Mistakes Already
Smart Irrigation Month wrapped up at the end of July, and unfortunately, there are still people doing dumb things when it comes to irrigation. Unfortunately, the more you learn about irrigation, the more you realize how many people aren’t following the proper procedures.
August 5, 2014
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PERC Launches Website to Promote Propane Safety, New Technology
The Propane Education & Research Council launched a website for landscape professionals. Propane.com is PERC’s source for information about propane safety and newly developed propane-powered technology across the markets of agriculture, commercial landscape, industrial, on-road fleets and residential.
August 4, 2014
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Birmingham Unveils Largest Green Wall in U.S. Airport
The first thing travelers see when they get off of a plane at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama, might not be welcoming faces. Instead, they will be greeted with the largest green wall in a U.S. airport. The 1,400-square-foot living wall, called “Earth, Wind and Water: The Landscape of Alabama,” features 8,000 plants […]
August 4, 2014
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[Video] Push Mower Transformed into Ingenious Riding Mower
Tired of pushing your mower and want to have more fun cutting the grass? This guy did, so he decided to do something about it. What do you think about his mower invention? [youtube 6fkep3HMfRo nolink]
August 4, 2014
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[Video] Tour Kentucky Derby’s Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs doesn’t disappoint with spectacular foliage. As the world turned its attention to California Chrome during this year’s Kentucky Derby race, the grounds crew at Churchill Downs focused on something just as flashy: plants. Keeping the 147 acres at this Louisville, Kentucky, attraction in immaculate shape is no easy task. More than 25,000 plants […]
August 1, 2014
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Nat Geo TV Series ‘Pond Stars’ to Tackle Challenging Water Feature Projects
National Geographic has created a new show called “Pond Stars”, set to debut Sept. 10. The series follows outdoor water feature builders from across the world.
July 31, 2014
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4 Ways to Keep Lawns Looking Green
Summer heat can be a landscaper’s worst enemy. The intense heat waves can leave lawns brown and unhealthy. However, there are ways you can help.
July 30, 2014
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49ers’ Rooftop Goes Deep into ‘Going Green’
Media outlets are taking pictures at the 49ers’ stadium, but they’re not taking pictures of football players. In fact, the news doesn’t even have to do with anything inside the stadium – it’s all about what’s on the outside.
July 30, 2014
Photo: San Francisco Business Times
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How to plan, design, install & add extra features for stunning patios
Paver patios can be a relaxing space for clients to relax year round if they’re installed correctly. To create a seamless patio, landscapers need to have certain design, material and lighting techniques in their toolbox.
July 30, 2014
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IA to Talk Efficient Irrigation Strategies During Webinar
The Irrigation Association is hosting its next webinar in its Smart Irrigation Month: Bringing Water to Life Webinar Series. On Thursday, July 31 from 2-3 p.m. EST, industry professionals will be joining the webinar, Promoting Efficient Irrigation: Strategies That Work.
July 29, 2014
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6 Steps to Uncover Drip System Problems
DIG has put together a variety of educational materials for irrigation professionals, including a guide to detecting drip system problems. According to the company, irrigation professionals need to check drip irrigation systems typically twice a year.
July 29, 2014
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California Agencies Need to Get on Same Page to Deal with Drought
There is no doubt that California is facing one of the fiercest droughts in history. After Gov. Jerry Brown declared a statewide emergency back in January of this year, residents and agencies have been taking shorter showers, doing larger loads of laundry, and of course, backing off on the lawn care.
July 29, 2014
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How To Win Landscaper of the Year
Everyone tells me I need to enter the lottery because I win almost every contest I enter. I’ll admit — my luck is a bit ridiculous. In the past few months, I’ve won several concert tickets, private meet-and-greets with bands, the grand prize at an Indy race (started the race in the flag stand, gave […]
July 28, 2014
Your odds of being chosen as one of 12 Landscaper of the Year finalists is much better than winning the lottery.
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Energy Program Could Save California Billions of Gallons of Water
With the threat of drought and fines hanging over resident’s heads in California, one program is stepping in to help. The Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) program encourages 169 of California’s communities to invest in water-saving upgrades.
July 25, 2014
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Almost Missing a Football Legend
Would you know a good thing if you saw it? I regularly attend community events to take photos for the local magazine, so there didn’t seem to be anything special last night as I photographed people at a Chamber of Commerce get-together. As is the norm, I took group shots and then asked each person […]
July 25, 2014
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Beetles Kill George Harrison’s Memorial Tree
Oh, the irony. A pine tree planted in memory of former Beatle George Harrison died after being infested with … beetles. The tree, which is in Los Angeles’s Griffith Park, was planted in 2004 — three years after Harrison’s death. It served as a place for the group’s fans to visit and remember this iconic […]
July 24, 2014
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Not Your Average Landscaping
At first glance, this may not look like an airport. Actually, at second glance, it really doesn’t look like an airport either. However, if anyone knows anything about airports, they might know that the fourth busiest airport in Europe is the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
July 23, 2014
Photo: Wired
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