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Are you really being ‘green’?
Everyone knows how to be sustainable and what “going green” means, but are you actually following through?
March 28, 2014
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Best plants for privacy screens
Old standbys like viburnum and boxwoods remain popular for creating living screens, but there are many other varieties that add interest, beauty and privacy to the landscape. Consider these new plants and old favorites the next time you need to design a private space.
March 28, 2014
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Proven Winners Names Historic Kentucky Governor’s Mansion as Signature Garden
The Kentucky Governor’s Mansion was recently named as a Proven Winners Signature Garden. The mansion is one of six designations and joins Mackinac Island’s Hotel Iroquois, Charlotte’s Duke Mansion, The Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens in California, Meadow Brook Hall in Michigan and the Governor’s Mansion in Illinois.
March 27, 2014
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Why Branding Matters
A big part of every landscaper’s job is understanding the market and understanding how to be visible in that market.
March 27, 2014
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How to reduce mower downtime
How the right maintenance, operation and site prep can keep your equipment out of the shop
March 27, 2014
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Turn Water Features Into Free Publicity
Your project photos aren’t doing you any good if you leave them on your phone or camera. And seeing pics of your work is one of the best ways to sell potential clients on your services. So, let TLC help with that. Upload your water feature photos on our Photo Contest page, and we’ll share […]
March 26, 2014
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If Grandmothers Ran Your Business
I’m lucky enough to still have all of my grandparents, and I chat with one of my grandmothers almost every day. While a good bit of our conversations revolve around how to turn on her flip phone’s volume or explaining that her Kindle having too many apps doesn’t affect her computer’s Internet speed, she has […]
March 25, 2014
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Six steps to switch to propane
For landscapers thinking about switching to propane, there can be a lot of “do’s” and “don’ts” floating around. For those who are considering the switch or even in the process, there are a few things to keep in mind before, during and after the switch.
March 24, 2014
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Become the Steve Jobs of Landscaping
Have you ever talked to someone who has achieved greatness at a young age and felt under-accomplished? I had that times three last week. I interviewed a 30-year-old Birmingham, Alabama, woman who created an international marketing company and published a memoir — all after losing her father and two brothers at a young age. Then, […]
March 24, 2014
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[Infographic] How To Fight Drought
The word “drought” is a feared term in the landscaping industry, and unfortunately, the word has already come to light after California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a Drought State of Emergency for California back in January.
March 21, 2014
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Only Read If You Love Your Business
If your days start early and end late after hours of visiting project sites, talking with clients, bidding on jobs and working on equipment, you obviously care about your company’s success. So, let TLC help with that. Each year, we recognize 12 landscapers from across the country as our Landscaper of the Year finalists. Each […]
March 21, 2014
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Happy Spring: It's lawn and landscaping season
The time has finally arrived for landscapers to take a deep breath and hit the ground running. The first day of spring is upon us, which means beautiful flowers, never-ending pollen and the humming of lawn mowers everywhere.
March 20, 2014
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Connecticut State Lawmakers Considering Stringent Pesticide Restrictions
Connecticut state lawmakers are debating whether or not to expand restrictions on pesticides. The lawmakers are considering whether to expand the restrictions on pesticide use to include more public places like parks, playgrounds and municipal greens, according to the New Haven Register.
March 19, 2014
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[Infographic] How To Build the Right Gazebo
If a client comes to you asking to place a gazebo in a residential or commercial property, do you have all of the answers?
March 19, 2014
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Looking to boost your business? Put a woman in charge
I saw something this week that caught my eye: A Tweet linking to a Harvard Business Review post said a study in Italy found naming a woman as CEO improves profitability in family-owned firms. Specifically, replacing a male CEO with a female CEO increases profitability. Also, the more women on the board of directors of a female-led company, the more profitable the company is likely to be.
March 19, 2014
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10 most common lawn care myths
Spring is in the air, and with April being National Lawn Care Month, PLANET, The Professional Landcare Network, has debunked a few common lawn care myths.
March 19, 2014
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Start Spring Off Strong
With the first day of spring just a few days away, it’s hard to resist the temptation to jump into the job immediately.
March 18, 2014
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How to create privacy with plants
8 tips to combine function with aesthetics for a living privacy screen
March 18, 2014
Price 2 The courtyard patio provides plenty of entertaining space and the circle pattern of the pavers help define the separate areas. Semi-circle furniture
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