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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
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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
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[Video] Top 4 Landscape News Stories in 60 Seconds
Don’t worry if you haven’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 ‘Being Green’
Zeljka Roksandic, owner of Green Way Pavements, recently made a donation to the Children’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 […]
July 17, 2014
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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, Mom’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 […]
July 17, 2014
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Kickstarter Device Uses Sensors, Weather to Monitor Irrigation
For those landscapers on the brink of new technology, here’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&M’s Kyle Field was fired after hanging a University of Alabama flag from the side […]
July 16, 2014
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8 Must-Know Tips to Grow Your Business
Growing your business can be a daunting task if you don’t know where to begin. Here are eight essential tips for shaping a good idea into a great business, according to Berny Dohrmann: 1. “You can’t build a business like a hobby project.” Entrepreneurship should never be a casual endeavor. Building a thriving business in […]
July 15, 2014
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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 globe’s attention for a month, but it also taught us several valuable business lessons. 1. Slow and steady wins the race.Soccer isn’t the fastest sport: It’s 90+ minutes of stamina and […]
July 14, 2014
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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 — “What Kind of Mower Are You?” — 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 […]
July 11, 2014
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WWII Vet & Toddler Race Mowers
Two racing John Deere mowers caught my eye while I was watching NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams earlier this week. It wasn’t so much the mowers but who was operating them: a WWII Veteran and a 3-year-old. This unlikely pair are neighbors in Farmington, Minnesota, and are inseparable. Emmett Rychner, 3, and 89-year-old Erling […]
July 10, 2014
Erling, 89, and Emmett, 3, race each other. (Photo: Boyd Huppert)
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United Turf Alliance Unveils Alternate Brand Liquid Azoxystrobin Fungicide
United Turf Alliance introduced the ArmorTech Zoxy 2 SC, a liquid formulation of an azoxystrobin fungicide. Prior to going off patent, azoxystrobin was available to the professional turf management market as Syngenta Group Company’s Heritage Fungicide.
July 9, 2014
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PERC to Teach About Propane Benefits Through AASHE Membership
To help teach about the benefits of propane, the Propane Education & Research Council has joined the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
July 9, 2014
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How to keep grass green in the heat
Check out a few suggestions on how to help keep your customers' lawns looking their best in the summer heat! Find out more here at Total Landscape Care.
July 9, 2014
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One Big Sandbox
One household in Kansas City, Missouri has taken landscaping to the extreme.
July 9, 2014
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