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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
Google+ Hangout
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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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Personalize services: Finding and attracting new clients
Finding new clients is the lifeblood of a growing business. So how do you go about attracting the right clients? I recently had a visit from a local weed-control specialist, Fairway Lawns. I receive mailers and solicitations all the time for lawn services, but this company really caught my eye. They personalized their ads to […]
April 5, 2013
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Congrats, Winners!
Our first Editor’s Picks giveaway for an RZ Mask just wrapped up, and we are excited to announce our five landscaper winners: Jim Dykzeul, Tulip Fields Michael Gussoff, Primrose Landscape Design Anthony Jackson, Exquisite Lawns LLC Kenneth Rhodes, Phoenix Landscape Services Keith Roberts, R&R Services We love when we can share something with our readers, […]
April 4, 2013
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Hardscape Photo Gallery
Find inspiration for your next hardscape project in our new photo gallery. Landscapers from across the country submitted their best hardscape project photos, and we’ve featured them all on our website. So, flip through the patio, deck, pergola, fire feature and walkway projects to see what your peers are up to. And maybe these cozy […]
April 4, 2013
The Garden Artist
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Is stress killing us?
As I dug into my spring-maintenance work mowing the lawn, spraying weeds and waiting for my plants to bloom, I was entranced by two bees buzzing around my garden. Although these busy bugs seem to have a fairly simple life — hanging around flowers and honey all day — I’ve found it might not be […]
April 3, 2013
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Glass half empty: Recognizing and changing negative bias
Have you ever heard of negativity bias? Unless you’re a psychologist or leadership guru, you probably haven’t. However, even if you’re not familiar with the term, you’re familiar with the effect.
April 2, 2013
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Project Seeks to Harvest Fog for Irrigation
The man-made mist is part of an effort to help slum-dwellers in Peru harvest moisture from the air. With a small grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, UW students and professors are building and testing fog catchers – and hoping to reel in a bigger grant to mount a full-scale operation in Lima. “It’s like a cold sauna in here,” UW ecologist and civil engineer Susan Bolton said recently, ducking into the plastic “hoop house,” where industrial-grade misters spewed out a cloud of fine water droplets. A noisy exhaust fan drew the cloud through a drape of black plastic netting.
April 1, 2013
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Blends in With Nature
Surrounded by a forest of green, this patio, fire feature and outdoor kitchen area provides a welcoming spot for relaxing year round. For a lasting hardscape against the climate conditions of the Northeast, Coastal Landscape Construction & Snow Services started by excavating the original asphalt walkway and patio area before installing suitable aggregates for a sturdy base.
April 1, 2013
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Bright Future on the Horizon?
Here’s what the numbers and pros are forecasting for the industry. I’m a skeptic. But maybe that comes with being in the media profession. So when I hear the economy is on the mend, I look for the proof. One of the signs of recovery for the landscape industry starts with construction and the housing-market […]
April 1, 2013
Sarah Asay networks with landscape companies at PLANET's Student Career Days.
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Do Plants Cost Too Much?
Plants are a key element of almost everything we do. If you look back through the blog you will see plants I love and plants I hate. However, plants often surprise clients who are new to landscaping. Not how great they are, but how expensive they are! Here in Oregon, a typical 1 gallon shrub […]
March 29, 2013
Blue Rose Echeveria
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Where is Technology Headed?
Cassettes are replaced by CDs, which are almost outdated now because of iTunes. Hybrids are no longer seen as an “out-there” car idea, and LCD screens have become a common feature on equipment. So what’s on the horizon for technology? It’s definitely not flying cars, space houses and other Jetson-like ideas if our current focus […]
March 28, 2013
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Free Webinar Can Change Your Business
Budgets are tight. And budgets are not only tight for your business, but also for every client.
March 27, 2013
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Dos & don’ts of online audience growth
Every landscaping company has a goal. In fact, every company most likely has several goals. Charts, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, meetings, agendas and conferences all enable a company to achieve goals. But let’s think outside of the box for a minute. What about setting some intangible goals, like social media? Have you ever thought about having […]
March 26, 2013
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Hardscape Photo Gallery
Visual sells. That’s why you have your portfolio online and share photos with prospects. So, what if you could see what the other pros are doing and give your work exposure? For our first photo contest, we asked landscapers to submit their best hardscape project photos and descriptions. All of the projects are featured on our new photo gallery, and we’ve chosen a few for the April issue of the magazine.
March 25, 2013
Hughes Landscaping
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