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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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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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14 Apps to Help Your Snow Plowing Business
Not too long ago, I posted a comic related to technology not helping with the business of snow plowing. Although the comic is humorous, I have actually been proven wrong.
February 7, 2014
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Saying Goodbye to My Late-Night Friend
Like many of you, my nights were filled with Jay Walking, headlines, side-splitting monologues and our denim-wearing, car-loving friend Jay Leno. But tonight marks the end of that era. In January 2010, I went to California to watch the University of Alabama play in the National Championship game. While there, I attended the Jay Leno […]
February 6, 2014
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Injectable Antibiotic Designed to Help Tree Health
Landscapers can help tree health with Aroborjet’s Arbor-OTC. Arbor-OTC is a product that is injected into into the tree’s xylem through the trunk.
February 5, 2014
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Small Projects Add Up
It’s a little embarrassing, but if you looked at my yard, you wouldn’t think I work for a landscaping magazine. Having the opportunity to regularly talk with the best in the industry, one would think I’d incorporate what I’ve learned in my own property. But sadly, that’s not the case. I’m not sure if it […]
February 5, 2014
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How To Bring the Inside Out
If true beauty lies within, why do so many landscapers focus solely on the outside? Andrea Wilson Mueller and Michael Mueller, Total Landscape Care’s 2014 Landscapers of the Year, shaped their Frankfort, Kentucky, business around incorporating elements from in and out, hence their company name: Inside Out Design. While now at the top of their […]
February 5, 2014
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