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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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Trex Adds Outdoor Lighting to Collection
To add more variety to landscape lighting, Trex Company has introduced Trex Outdoor Lighting.
February 4, 2014
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How To Gain State Support for Smart Irrigation Month
The Irrigation Association’s Smart Irrigation Month Committee recently held its first webinar. The webinar detailed methods of how to obtain official proclamations declaring July 2014 as Smart Irrigation Month from state and local governments.
February 4, 2014
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Arborjet Launches $50,000 Grant Program
Arborjet has launched a $50,000 grant program in partnership with the TREE (Tree Research and Education Endowment) Fund.
February 4, 2014
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Landscaper Looks for Love in All the Wrong Places
We’ve all heard of online dating, but what about poster dating? A United Kingdom landscaper tried this approach by standing in central London and Kingston with a sign reading “Hot Brunettes Wanted for 2014,” reports Your Local Guardian. Gerald Abrahams, 39, says he wanted to do something different, since he’s about to turn 40. I […]
February 4, 2014
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U.S. National Arboretum Focusing on Importance of Turfgrass
The U.S. National Arboretum has turned its attention to turfgrass. The Arboretum is focusing on putting together a Grass Roots exhibit, which will be the centerpiece of the larger Grass Roots Initiative, a four-year program that examines the environmental, economic, aesthetic and recreation benefits of turfgrass in landscapes.
February 3, 2014
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8 Questions, Acts to Avoid in Interviews
Our sister pub, Better Roads magazine discusses eight strange interview questions that candidates ask that could make or break getting the job.
February 3, 2014
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3 ways to keep valuable employees
Finding skilled and reliable employees can be a difficult task, so holding on to the ones you have becomes imperative for a successful landscaping business.
January 31, 2014
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Blending Hardscape Materials & Features
From a kitchen and fire feature to covered and open seating areas, this outdoor living space has it all.
January 31, 2014
Picture Perfect Landscaping
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Study Tests Permeable Paver Potential
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) tested the abilities of permeable pavers. The organization conducted a study in Wilmington, Massachusetts to determine how to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff into a local lake.
January 30, 2014
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Can This Problem Be Fixed?
One photo on Facebook caught my attention recently. The Weed Man Lawn Care in Minneapolis, Minnesota posted a photo of snowplow damage in one community.
January 30, 2014
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A Simple Thank You
Yesterday was a tough time for many citizens in the South. Winter Storm Leon swept through the southern states, and what started off as a few fun flurries quickly transformed into a never-ending nightmare that is still going on.
January 29, 2014
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Top 5 elements of a successful public park
There are many different types of public parks today. From dog parks to skate parks to splash play parks, there is something out there for everyone. Planning and designing a public park is what makes the difference between a “so-so park” that gets some attention, and a popular, landmark park that stands the test of time. As you begin designing a public park in your community, consider the following factors.
January 29, 2014
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Ringdale Adds In-Ground ActiveLED Lighting
Ringdale is continuing its growth of its retrofit line with the launch of in-ground ActiveLED lighting.
January 28, 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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