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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), Vice President of New Holland North America 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, Opulent Items
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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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New Holland Holding Tight to Rich Heritage
I have written about many skid steers, excavators, tractor loaders and more. But on my trip to visit New Holland in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, I actually got to drive my first piece of construction equipment.
June 7, 2013
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Good Leaders Aren’t Cheerful
What qualities are associated with people in leadership roles. How would you define a good leader or manager? You might use words like dependable, takes initiative, decisive or clear communicator.
June 6, 2013
Photo Credit: CharlesStone.com
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Lawn Problem Solved
After more than a dozen responses, our followers helped this homeowner solve his turf issue. We shared his dilemma in our blog, Can You Solve This Lawn Problem?, and you provided some great solutions and ideas. Since you were part of solving the issue, the homeowner sent us photos of the finished product.  The homeowner […]
June 5, 2013
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How to avoid 3 summer lawn diseases
All lawn diseases have their peak seasons, and some in particular are more prone to show during the summer months. Let’s take a look at three in particular that you might be seeing more as the weather starts to warm.
June 4, 2013
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Ice Age Garden
A group of 400-year-old frozen plants from glaciers in the Canadian Arctic have been brought by to life. Maybe Jurassic Park wasn’t so far-fetched after all.
June 4, 2013
Catherine La Farge, University of Alberta
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