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Quit Playing It Safe
One soccer team used the landscape in a unique way. The team is not just using the grass as a field of play, but it’s actually using the help of 80,000 flowers – well, 80,645 to be exact. Borussia Dortmund recently launched its new set of kits it will be wearing next season, and with the help of the 80,645 flowers – the team did more than just hold up the new shirt.
July 10, 2013
Photo: Getty
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Diversity: The Secret to Success
If your company isn’t as successful as you’d like, how do you shake up the mix to improve your situation? The answer: diversity.
July 9, 2013
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Mowers of the Future
If a fortuneteller stared into her crystal ball, what would she see in the future for mowers? Hovering decks, reclining seats and engines that purify the air? While none of those features seem to be in the near future, manufacturers are making changes to their equipment that forecast what landscapers could expect to see with new mowers.
July 9, 2013
Dixie_Chopper
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Don’t Lose a Bid to Goats
The first article I wrote for TLC was about sheep. I mapped out a timeline covering the history of mowers – starting with those wooly grass eaters and ending with today’s commercial ZTRs. But I had no idea livestock might be the past and future of lawn maintenance when I wrote that piece three years […]
July 8, 2013
Goat_graphic
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How To Enjoy the Great Outdoors
My house is next to a fairly busy road, so I’m accustomed to the sound of traffic. The back of my yard faces the woods, which gives me a little reminder of nature’s beauty. But the trees and animals I can see from my porch have nothing on the Moss Rock Preserve in Hoover, Alabama. […]
July 5, 2013
Pond
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11 things you might not know about July 4th
As we celebrate our liberty from Great Britain this Fourth of July, here’s some interesting trivia to test your and your friends’ knowledge on this fireworks- and hot dog-filled day. The Liberty Bell rang to summon the Philadelphia citizens to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776. The Declaration […]
July 4, 2013
July 4
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Adding fruits and veggies to the landscape
Fruits and veggies are more than just good for you: They’re good for your business.
July 3, 2013
Arugula ‘Wildfire’
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Childhood Show Turned into an App
If you thought you wouldn’t see this entertaining scientist except for a few guest appearances on news channel, guess again. Disney has created an app, Bill Nye the Science Guy, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the premiere of Nye’s show.
July 3, 2013
Choose from episodes, games and even 'How To Tie a Bow Tie' on Disney's Bill Nye app.
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Mulch Matters
Every landscaper knows that mulching is an extremely vital part of keeping a landscaping in tact and looking healthy. Mulching this July will be no different than last year, according to The Grand Rapid Press.
July 2, 2013
Mulch
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Teen Develops Biofuel Solution
Before you give up on the younger generations’ work ethic, read about one 16-year-old put her efforts into engineering a greener way of creating biofuel.
July 2, 2013
Photo via Inhabitots.com
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Top 10 States for Entrepreneurs
Of course, Hawaii would be ranked in the top 10 states for the most entrepreneurial activity. If the sunny beaches and tropical environment weren’t enough of a reason to move to the beautiful island, it looks like this state can offer business owners some hope, as well. Coming in at No. 8 on CNN Money’s […]
July 1, 2013
Hawaii
Business
Landscaper Offers Tips To Produce Greener Lawns
Wasted water is a huge concern across America, especially during the dry months. Landscape sustainability expert and professional landscaper, Joe Lamp’l of “Growing A Greener World,” has given a variety of tips to maintain a healthy lawn.
June 28, 2013
Design-Build
Modern Nature
Unifying contrasting elements from a contemporary structure and its scenic surroundings, landscapers created a sustainable property in Grants Pass, Oregon. Less than a mile from the Rogue River, this commercial project blended nature with the LEED-certified Women’s Health Center.
June 28, 2013
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Love Plants? Why Not Wear Them?
I love being around plants, but I’m not sure I want them hanging from my body. Now you can buy a ring or necklace planter.
June 28, 2013
Wearable Planter
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Stop having a case of the ‘Mondays’
Maybe the most accurate portrayal of work life, the movie “Office Space” brings up employees having a “case of the Mondays.” While everyone has their “off days,” it seems Mondayitis has spread since Milton finally got back his beloved stapler (sorry, spoiler alert).
June 27, 2013
Mondays
Business
Tick Bites Mean Trouble
Landscapers should be on the lookout for one insect this summer that is causing quite the stir. The blacklegged deer tick may seem harmless on the outside, but one bite could be life threatening.
June 27, 2013
Business
Insecticide Kills 50,000 Bumblebees
Scientists are on the hunt after more than 50,000 bumblebees died in Wilsonville, Oregon. After an interview with the landscaping company that maintains the area, The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) discovered the pesticide Dinotefuran, or “Safari” is responsible for the deaths of the bumblebees.The die-off started from 65 European Linden trees, according to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Groups are saying the bees represented more than 300 wild colonies.
June 26, 2013
Photo: eduwebs.org
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Which is Better: Talent or Drive?
I put people in three categories: Those who are naturally talented, those who make up for talents by working extra hard and then those who have neither natural gifts or drive. It’s pretty obvious you’d want to stay away from people who fall into the lazy category, but what should you value when looking for […]
June 26, 2013
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