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Design-Build: Page 181

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Don’t forget your sunscreen
Skin is an extremely vital part of your body and exposing it to the sun’s harsh rays can be costly. Landscapers spend hour after hour, day after day exposed to the sun, and protecting your skin can be the difference in living happily or fighting for your life.
June 25, 2013
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Respect the Logo
It’s a known fact that a picture can say a thousand words, but did you know a logo could say much more than that? Creating a company logo is nothing to put at the bottom of the “to-do” list or shove off until next week. A company logo means more than just a sticker attached to a truck or a simple image hanging from a sign.
June 24, 2013
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How to balance mower speed & quality cut
The faster you mow the client’s lawn, the sooner you can move on to your next site. But if you mow too quickly, the cut quality may suffer. So, how can you and your crews avoid this Catch 22 and find the right harmony of speed and precision on your next maintenance project?
June 24, 2013
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Back To The Roots
“Landscaping is the improvement of aesthetic appearance of (a piece of land) by changing its contours, adding ornamental features and plantings.” There are a lot of different takes on the definition of landscaping, but there is one thing that landscaping always comes back to no matter the property and no matter the landscaper – enhancing the surrounding nature.
June 21, 2013
Photo: nrcs.usda.gov
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How & Why To Manage Time Wisely
Time is your most valuable resource. You can never have more than anyone else, and no amount of work or money can change that. Knowing upfront you only have 1,440 minutes a day means making the most of your time and prioritizing. You have bills, projects, employees, clients and your family pulling you in different […]
June 20, 2013
Time Management
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Beat the Heat
Summer is here. There is no doubt about it. And now is not the best time to test your luck with the sun’s rays. The sun can be extremely dangerous and pushing yourself to get a job done can result in heat illness or worse, death.
June 19, 2013
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5 Great Websites for Landscapers
Websites that landscapers can use daily to improve their projects and get new ideas.
June 18, 2013
Ross NW Watergardens' Houzz page
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6 principles of lighting water features
Whether it’s a three-tiered fountain, a rambling stream or a spectacular waterfall, lighting shows off water’s magical qualities after dark. But you can’t just install a spotlight and call it a day.
June 18, 2013
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New Holland Gives Back
Those that serve or served in the armed forces are getting a little extra attention from New Holland lately, and I am blown away by the generosity. New Holland, the Official Agricultural Equipment of NASCAR, has partnered with the group for “NASCAR: An American Salute”.
June 17, 2013
Abe Hughes (right), VP of New Holland presents a check from the proceeds of past True Blue Salute Programs to David Coker, president of the Fisher House Foundation.
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Unique Gifts for Father’s Day
With Father’s Day just two days away, you might still be racking your brain for something to get your dad. If he shares your love for landscaping, here are some good options. I was watching the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda the other day when they shared their top Father’s Day gifts. One […]
June 14, 2013
Picnic Suitcase
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Reflect on Nature
The Lan Su Chinese garden brings harmony and culturally symbolic plants to Portland. Pass the chained bicycles, rose-adorned street signs, people who “Keep Portland Weird” and a pair of lions guarding the Chinatown gate lie traces of an ancient world. Once inside the walls of the Lan Su Chinese Garden, visitors are asked to turn off their cell phones and have the option of removing their shoes for a more natural experience. Only the occasional screeching tires remind visitors of the busy world outside the compound.
June 14, 2013
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Outdoor lighting to match a house plan’s architectural style
When your clients comb through house plans for hours and finally decide on the perfect one, it’s important to remind them that the exterior design is equally important as the interior. Outdoor lighting can serve to simply illuminate pathways, or homeowners can use it as a tool to showcase the home as a neighborhood masterpiece. There are as many exterior lighting options as there are home plans, but the best ones are those that match the home’s architectural style and highlight its best features.
June 13, 2013
Contemporary Home Plan Lighting
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Childhood Dream Job
How early do we start to (maybe subconsciously) realize our dream job? It’s interesting to connect the dots between things we “just did” as a child to what we do for a living now.
June 13, 2013
I enjoyed editing my work at a young age -- and Tarzan stickers, apparently. I would have pasted the whole letter, except my younger cousin wouldn't appreciate the embarrassing story I decided to share.
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Herbicide Approved for Use In California, Arizona
One herbicide is has been approved for use in California and Arizona. FMC Professional Solutions has announced that Dismiss CA Turf herbicide and be used in both states.
June 12, 2013
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Grass Be Gone?
There is a lawn in London that actually isn’t a lawn at all. Well, by definition it is probably still a lawn, but is it still a lawn if you remove all of the grass?
June 12, 2013
Photo: BBC News
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Don’t overlook your opposition
Have you ever taken the time to look at your competition, and I mean really look? As gut wrenching and frustrating as it might be, your company could learn a thing or two from the competition around the corner. It’s never a good idea to think your company has mastered the industry and is picture perfect in your client’s eyes.
June 11, 2013
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Saving Your Ash
As Emerald Ash Borers continue to spread west, early detection will mean the difference between a good defense and total destruction of trees. Emerald ash borers (EAB) were headline news when they were first discovered in 2002 in southeastern Michigan. Awareness of these exotic beetles heightened as they tore through that area of the state, killing tens of millions of ash trees along the way. Since then, even though headlines have all but disappeared, the pest hasn’t.
June 11, 2013
Photo: David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org
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Never Stop Giving
It always amazes me the lengths of which people will go to help out the environment, their community or even a neighbor. One North Carolina-based landscaping company, Green Earth Landscaping, has launched Project Green Earth, which will turn recyclable trash into dollars for its local Habitat for Humanity.
June 10, 2013
Source: Green Earth Landscaping
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