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Add Variety to Landscaping Playbook
Creating a green getaway for a client could be creating a luscious landscape full of unique plants or a backyard oasis with tasteful water features.
February 21, 2014
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10 steps to make your business stand out
As the economy improves, landscapers seem to be popping up all over the country. Whether it’s the mow-and-blow guy down the street or the national chain one block over, landscapers are being forced to find new ways to stand out above the competition.
February 20, 2014
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Nufarm Intros Growth Regulator, Herbicide for Turf
Nufarm has introduced a turf growth regulator for ornamental lawns, golf courses and athletic turf surfaces, as well as a herbicide for turf weed management.
February 19, 2014
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Why You Should Be Putting Safety First
When landscapers talk about safety within the workplace, it should always be taken seriously and as a priority.
February 19, 2014
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First Editions Collection Adds Variety
To add more variety this spring season, Bailey Nurseries has added a few varieties to its First Editions collection.
February 18, 2014
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10 tips to follow when switching to synthetic turf
For clients wanting to switch to synthetic turf, there are some key aspects landscapers need to keep in mind before they make the switch.
February 18, 2014
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Taking charge of chinch bugs
Give a chinch an inch, and they’ll take a yard. This old southern saying about chinch bugs speaks to the destructive nature of these pests that threaten turf in the South and Southeast. Even though chinch bugs are found throughout the United States, it’s the southern chinch bug that has notoriously evaded control by developing resistance to some of the most commonly used insecticides.
February 18, 2014
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You Don’t Have a Website?!
An easy, free way to get a website for your business now
February 18, 2014
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Construction Crew Makes Prehistoric Discovery
Before you begin an excavation project, you mark utility lines, pipes or anything else underground that could cause issues. But have you ever checked a site for fossils? Contractors in Seattle removed the largest fossilized mammoth tusk ever discovered in that region from an apartment development jobsite, reports CNN. The tusk was 8 feet 6 […]
February 17, 2014
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Drafix Software Releases PRO Landscape Version 20
Drafix Software has released the latest version of its PRO Landscape design software. PRO Landscape Version 20 coincides with Drafix’s 20th and is designed for landscape designers, contractors, architects and garden centers.
February 14, 2014
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3 Reasons to Love Landscaping
Whether it was the smell of grass clippings or the joy you got from constructing a project with your hands, there was something about landscaping that you couldn’t resist. But it hasn’t always been a bed of roses. So on this heart-filled day, take a second to remember what you love about your job. Here […]
February 14, 2014
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5 Ways to Fight Drought
With drought continuing to be a consistent problem across California, organizations and municipalities are looking for new and innovative ways to reduce water consumption among residents.
February 13, 2014
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Tips to proper paver maintenance
Pavers can be an integral part of many landscapes. Whether they are incorporated into the floor, countertops or firepit, pavers serve a large purpose in the landscape industry, so it’s important to keep them healthy.
February 13, 2014
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Safety watch: Staying safe when working alone
Many of Total Landscape Care’s safety watch articles touch on not working alone to stay safe on jobsites. However, there are times when crew members may have to work alone.
February 13, 2014
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Portland Landscaper Gives 5 Keys to Success
Ross “Joe” Bowen’s love for landscaping started at a young age and eventually pushed him to open his own business, Ross NW Watergardens.
February 12, 2014
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If the Sochi Olympics Handled Landscape Projects
If you’ve turned on the TV at all in the past week, you’ve probably seen the Olympic coverage — and all of the problems in Sochi. Heck, there’s even a Twitter account named @SochiProb. But to get a better idea of how bad these problems are — and have another excuse to poke fun at […]
February 11, 2014
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California Approves Use of BioSafe Systems’ Pond, Garden Line
BioSafe Systems’ pond and garden line has been approved for use in California. The products include OMRI listed disease, insect, mold and weed control products, as well as an all-purpose plant food.
February 10, 2014
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Are You Using LinkedIn to its Full Potential?
Everyone knows LinkedIn is the professional’s play place of industry connections. But are you using the social media site to its full potential?
February 10, 2014
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Total Landscape Care's coverage moving to EquipmentWorld.com
On Oct. 1, Fusable will cease production of Total Landscape Care as a stand-alone website and newsletter and will migrate the brand’s existing coverage of the landscaping industry to sister brand Equipment World.
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The Attachments Idea Book
Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.
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