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Why I Wonā€™t Write Another Blog (Until Tomorrow)
I have a love/hate relationship with blogs. I love reading them, but Iā€™m not a fan of coming up with ideas for them everyday. Anyone else who has ever experienced writerā€™s block can relate, Iā€™m sure. So why do I write them? Having updated, daily content is an important part of any successful website. Here [ā€¦]
July 22, 2014
Ben Bowen Blog
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Do You Promote Smart Irrigation?
In honor of July being Smart Irrigation Month, the Irrigation Association is hosting a Smart Marketing Contest.
July 21, 2014
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IrriGreen Genius Sprinklers Provide Programmable Coverage Per Zone
The term ā€œsmart irrigationā€ has become more and more important lately with several states battling drought. To help, IrriGreen introduced a line of intelligent sprinklers that are adaptable.
July 21, 2014
Sprink
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Project Nightmare: Not All Landscapers are Good
A major issue landscapers have with clients is getting their payment on time. But what about the flip side of that? What if you have a client giving you the full amount up front, but you donā€™t finish the project? Thatā€™s the problem one Jacksonville, Florida, homeowner had with her landscaper, according to First Coast [ā€¦]
July 21, 2014
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NOPE Literally Turns One Personā€™s Trash into Another Personā€™s Treasure
One organization is taking local businessesā€™ waste and transforming it into a usable resource for the community. The Compost Credit Program created by Natural Organic Process Enterprises (NOPE) can literally turn peoplesā€™ trash into a treasure.
July 18, 2014
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5 Truths About Trees
Trees can do a great deal of good in the world, but do you really know how beneficial trees can be? Davey Tree Expert put together an infographic detailing just how important trees can be.
July 18, 2014
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80-Year-Old Agave Plant Nearly Ready to Bloom for First, Last Time
Through every season, it takes time for flowers to mature and bloom, but one Agave plant at the University of Michigan is taking a little bit longer than one season to bloom.
July 18, 2014
Photo: USA Today
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How to choose the right mulch
Believe it or not, choosing the right mulch for the right project can be a difficult task. However, with a little help and research, landscapers can help landscapes flourish by choosing the right mulch for the right place.
July 18, 2014
Mulch Tlc Magazine
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[Video] Top 4 Landscape News Stories in 60 Seconds
Donā€™t worry if you havenā€™t been able to keep up with industry news this week. Here are the Top 4 stories in 60 seconds. [youtube C6rLGR1CgtQ&list=UU2oQucc3ULCnu09wude37-Q nolink]
July 18, 2014
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Life-Size Permeable Paver Checkerboard Teaches Kids About ā€˜Being Greenā€™
Zeljka Roksandic, owner of Green Way Pavements, recently made a donation to the Childrenā€™s Museum and Discovery Center of Binghamton, New York in a unique way.
July 17, 2014
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[Video] Cat Builds Track Before Racing Truck
Though the machines it sells are known more for their brawn than their speed, motorsports are nothing new at Caterpillar. For decades, Cat Racing has fielded a car in NASCAR races and has a strong driver behind the wheel of the no. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet in Ryan Newman.But recently, the company got the opportunity to [ā€¦]
July 17, 2014
Cat TORC
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Challenges of Constructing Project at University
Despite hurdles, this landscape team created a relaxing space for a university. To create a serene space for students, faculty, patients and alumni to enjoy, Momā€™s Landscaping & Design installed a 7,400-square-foot project at the Northwestern Health Sciences University. The campus added on a wing to an existing building, which created this open space. One [ā€¦]
July 17, 2014
Portfolio Crane
Business
Kickstarter Device Uses Sensors, Weather to Monitor Irrigation
For those landscapers on the brink of new technology, hereā€™s one to add to the lineup. Launched on Kickstarter.com, Hydros is a device to help create the most optimal watering schedule for lawns based on sensors in the ground and the weather forecast.
July 16, 2014
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Contractor Fired for Being an Alabama Fan
You might not yell Roll Tide and bleed crimson and white like me, but can you imagine being fired because of what school you cheer for? One contractor in Texas can. A crane operator working on the renovations at Texas A&Mā€™s Kyle Field was fired after hanging a University of Alabama flag from the side [ā€¦]
July 16, 2014
UA Flag at Texas A&M
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8 Must-Know Tips to Grow Your Business
Growing your business can be a daunting task if you donā€™t know where to begin. Here are eight essential tips for shaping a good idea into a great business, according to Berny Dohrmann: 1. ā€œYou canā€™t build a business like a hobby project.ā€ Entrepreneurship should never be a casual endeavor. Building a thriving business in [ā€¦]
July 15, 2014
Grow Your Business TLC
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3 Lessons Learned from the World Cup
Even though the World Cup games are over, there still three things we can learn from them. The World Cup not only captured the globeā€™s attention for a month, but it also taught us several valuable business lessons. 1. Slow and steady wins the race.Soccer isnā€™t the fastest sport: Itā€™s 90+ minutes of stamina and [ā€¦]
July 14, 2014
Tim Howard Goal TLC
Lawn maintenance
Summer Temps Give Hunting Billbugs Foothold in Midwest
Since 2010, the United States has seen its share of hot summers: the kind of summers that rewrite records. With the exception of 2013, each year earned a spot in the Top 5 warmest summers on record, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration statistics. In the Midwest, these consecutive record-breaking temperatures took their toll in an unexpected way.
July 11, 2014
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Where Landscapers Want to Vacation & How You Can Go
When I posted a quiz ā€” ā€œWhat Kind of Mower Are You?ā€ ā€” last week, one of the questions asked about your dream vacation spot. The choices were a cruise to the Bahamas, weekend in Vegas, touring Europe and having a weekend off. Out of those, the top answer was going on a cruise to [ā€¦]
July 11, 2014
Landscaper Vacation
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