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Top 5 Hardscaping Trends for 2013
With the steadily improving residential real estate market and recent uptick in sales reported by home improvement retailers, many homeowners are investing more in enhancing their outdoor living spaces this year. The timing of tax returns and current low interest rates are among other factors driving consumer spending.
April 22, 2013
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‘Going Green’ More Than a Fad
Buzz words like “going green” and “sustainable” are flying around companies as big as Microsoft all the way down to the mom-and-pop store down the street. But what does it all mean?
April 19, 2013
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How Explosive is Fertilizer?
With the Boston bombing still weighing on everyone’s mind and heart, word of another explosion at a fertilizer plant in Waco, Texas, almost seemed unreal. There’s still a lot we don’t know about the explosion — whether it was an accident or attack — but the devastation is clear. I’ve lived in Texas and visited […]
April 18, 2013
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Engage Agro USA to Launch Bioinsecticide
EngageAgro USA has entered into an agreement with Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI) for its Grandevo PTO bioinsecticide product in the U.S. Grandevo PTO is registered for use on turfgrass and ornamentals.
April 17, 2013
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Job-Estimating Software: A Landscaper’s Best Friend
It’s difficult to run a profitable business when you don’t know how much money you’ve made until the end of each year. That was the stark realization faced by Matt Seiler and Jason Crowley, the owners of Hidden Creek Landscaping in Columbus, Ohio.
April 17, 2013
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Share Your Service
Most everyone has participated in a volunteer project at one point throughout his or her lifetime. Whether it was working in a soup kitchen, planting trees or spending the afternoon at an assisted living facility, most everyone has volunteered.
April 16, 2013
This project was installed at Riverside-Brookfield High School in Riverside, Illinois. Dig Right In Landscaping designed and installed 15 raised beds and guided three high school classes on how to plant vegetable seeds. The garden also consists of native pollinating perennials, annuals and grasses. A couple of shrubs provide food for birds. This year, the company looks forward to donating its time in coaching the school.
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Branch out with trees for an edible landscape
When planting a new tree this spring, think beyond shade, privacy and ornamental value. Nut and fruit trees can provide all of those as well as great-tasting food. You may not think of Utah as a nut-growing state, but several species of hazelnuts and almonds grow well in our high-dessert climate and are suited to the home garden in terms of their size and productivity.
April 16, 2013
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Springtime sprinkler tune-up tips
Springtime is just around the corner and landscape companies are quickly heading to the field to start the busy season. However, gardens, lawns and flower beds are not the only aspects of the lawn that need to be treated. Sprinkler systems are a crucial part of any yard and keeping them maintained and prepped for spring is a necessity. Here are five tips from Rain Bird on not only how to have a green and luscious yard through the summer, but how to save money and water.
April 16, 2013
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Dealing with Dealers
Take advantage of dealers’ knowledge and inventory. While working on an article about ZTR and stand-on mowers for our May issue, Daryn Walters, marketing director, Exmark said something to me that especially caught my attention. “I would simply recommend a dealer demo of both types being considered. Some landscape professionals just know what they like, […]
April 15, 2013
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Bauma is Back
Giant machines, 6.1 million square feet of space and Munich, Germany can only mean one thing: bauma is back. From April 15-21, our own Editorial Director, Marcia Gruver Doyle, and sister publication’s, Equipment World, Editor Tom Jackson, will be scouring the floor for all the latest and greatest events happening at bauma this year.
April 12, 2013
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Roslen Launches netAQUA Web-enabled Irrigation Controller
Roslen Eco-Networking Products has released the netAQUA Web-enabled Irrigation Controller on the crowd-funding website Kickstarter.com. The netAQUA can be controlled from anywhere in the Internet world from any computer, tablet or smartphone and adjusts automatically to changing weather.
April 12, 2013
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Springdale, AR Serves as Great Host to Try Kubota Kommander
After a trip to Springdale, Arkansas, I got to witness first hand the new “Kubota Kommander” series. Springdale is home to one of the largest Kubota dealers in the country that hosted our group for a couple of days allowing us to drive, ride and experience the Kommander series.
April 11, 2013
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Hardscaping Creates More Usable Space
Building experts say homeowners are turning the old design mantra of bringing the outside in on its head. Instead, they’re keeping the outside where it is but making more use of it. The good news about this trend is that nearly everyone can participate,as savvy builders design phased approaches to fit most any budget. Tim Niemiec of American Paving Design in Bluffton, South Carolina is excited to see the interest as well as the range of possibilities.
April 11, 2013
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Six steps for a perfect lawn
Grass Seed USA, a coalition of American grass seed farmers and turf specialists, offers six steps to get your lawn on track for summer during April’s National Lawn Care Month. Step One: Rake – Raking your lawn removes dead grass, leftover winter leaves and other debris, allowing you to control thatch and see bare or worn areas that need attention. It also permits new, young grass to grow more easily and increases soil contact when seeding.
April 11, 2013
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Want to Hang with Us?
I’m not a fan of the spotlight, which is one reason I’m a writer and not broadcasting stories on the nightly news. But, when it comes to trying out new digital venues and talking with industry pros, I don’t mind stepping in front of the camera for a few minutes. I recently chatted with Lisa […]
April 10, 2013
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Landscape trend: Lawn elimination
I have never been accused of being a trendsetter. Yes, I did have a pair of chunky “Mad Men” style glasses before everyone else, but I was 12 and also had an overbite and knee braces. Middle school was rough… So, when I highlight a landscape trend, it’s not to start one. I am just […]
April 9, 2013
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When to retire
A large portion of your day-to-day routine probably includes managing budgets and costs. But, how much time do you spend planning for your future expenses? From the looks of recent surveys, it appears that more people are worried about having enough money to retire. Fifty-seven percent of U.S. workers surveyed reported less than $25,000 in […]
April 8, 2013
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Taking it slow: Can plant growth regulators find a home in the residential market?
Can plant growth regulators find a home in the residential market? For decades, plant growth regulators (PGRs) have been helping turf and ornamental professionals work more efficiently. These products, which slow down plant growth, have been a welcome tool in plant production, along roadsides and on golf courses – reducing labor and equipment costs. Yet, the market for PGRs on the residential side of the industry has shown, well, slower growth.
April 5, 2013
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