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Does Your Business Have Curb Appeal?
Do you need to improve your curb appeal? Hereâs a three-step plan: 1. Fix Your Leaky Faucetsâ Perhaps, like many other business owners, you started your business from scratch with one or two employees and now you have 20 people working for you. But do you have the appropriate HR infrastructure in place for that size of a company? Perhaps you even take pride in your informal management style, but it can prove to be a liability when it comes time to sell. Make sure your human resources policies are at least as stringent as those of the company you hope will buy your business. Some basics to have in place:
October 25, 2012
Design-Build
Perennial Winners
These drought-tested natives are resilient and colorful. The winners are From AESâ first-hand experience comes the following winners. The selection criteria: (1) drought resiliency, (2) attractive plant form and blossoms, (3) nursery propagation and seed sources, and (4) broad distribution. It is best to use seed and plant sources from your local or regional area. These plants are more likely to be adapted to the growing conditions of your climate and thus increase chances for success.
October 23, 2012
Business
On His Back, But On Top of His Game
Itâs hard to keep a good man like Jason Gordon down. But today his injured back has reduced him to laying on a pillow in the backseat of his pickup truck while being interviewed about his business, Total Turf. Inc in Westchester County, New York.
October 23, 2012
Design-Build
Put Down Your Shovel and Pick Up a Pen
The time has come again for citizens all across America to cast the infamous vote that has been the talk of the average citizen, news stations and social media for the past month.
October 22, 2012
Business
Green Roofs a Plenty in New York City
Be prepared when visiting Michael Madarash, owner of Kokobo Greenscapes, to take plenty of elevators in order to see his firmâs work way above the bustling streets of Manhattan.
October 18, 2012
Lawn maintenance
Fall Turf Strategies
As one of the hottest, driest summers on record for most states, the summer of 2012 has just given your turf the ultimate test. âHeat and drought like this are really good for showing weaknesses within the lawn: compaction, bad species, bad cultivars, poor drainage. This is the perfect stress test,â says Zac Reicher, professor of turfgrass science at the University of Nebraska. âIf your lawn didnât pass the test, why not? Nowâs the time to fix whatâs ailing turf.â
October 16, 2012
Business
Detours Before the Debate
Not many landscaping crews have to labor under the cautious and watchful eye of the Secret Service. But that was the case today in Danville, Kentucky where the Vice Presidential debate is scheduled to occur.
October 11, 2012
Business
Flair for Details
Ryan Youngblood sets high standards for design/ build and estate-maintenance projects that clients appreciate. Serving a roster of high-end residential landscaping clients is a tightrope walk. A good example, says Ryan Youngblood, are the owners of a multi-million-dollar, 6-acre, residential property he has maintained for three years.
September 20, 2012
Design-Build
New Guide to D.C. Landscape Treasures
The launch of the online, mobile-friendly Landscape Architectâs Guide to Washington, D.C. is an impressive new offering that visitors can use to explore more than 75 historic and contemporary landscapes in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia. Expert commentary and more than 800 photos are provided by 20 landscape architects, all of whom are designers [âŚ]
September 13, 2012
Lawn maintenance
Before the Fall
Winter weeds wither in the presence of two new pre-emergence herbicides. Treating weeds in the fall is one of the best things you can do for turfgrass. Targeting fall-germinating weeds like chickweed, henbit and annual bluegrass with a pre-emergence herbicide is the path of least resistance to a lush lawn next spring.
September 1, 2012
Landscaping equipment
Design/build: Hardscape tools & techniques
A level start is the key to success.Between bidding a hardscape job and wowing customers with the finished product, a lot can go wrong with the installation if you donât have a sound project plan in place. And although each project â from retaining walls to patios â requires specific tools and materials, many practices apply across the board. Here are steps on how to lay a good foundation for your hardscape-installation services.
September 1, 2012
Design-Build
From the Ground Up
You already know groundcovers are problem-solvers. They retain moisture and control erosion. They provide habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. And theyâre tough as nails. âOnce established, many groundcovers crowd out weeds and are relatively low-maintenance,â says Jeff Gibson, landscape business manager with Ball Horticultural Company. âTheyâre also generally pest- and disease-resistant.â
September 1, 2012
Design-Build
Rainwater Harvesting
More ways to save and reuse water are being employed in landscape design. With the rise of municipal water restrictions and push for sustainable practices, more contractors and designers are employing rainwater harvesting in landscaping projects across the country.
August 28, 2012
Design-Build
Free Mowers for Volunteer Groups
Landscape professionals care about the environment and their community. Every year, as we select from among the best of the best for the TLC Landscaper of the Year contest, sponsored by Case Construction, most entries cite community improvement and charity projects.
August 16, 2012
Design-Build
All Aboard!
Chicago-area residents left the frenzy of the city for a glimpse into a peaceful town with this stop on the âThrough the Garden Gateâ tour, which featured seven unique garden spaces at homes throughout the architecturally rich community.
August 7, 2012
Design-Build
This Videoâs Got It Made in the Shade
Fast fact from the video: A mature pecan tree can take in more than 300 gallons of water a day. Not just saying this because theyâre in our âhood (TLCâs based in Tuscaloosa), but the video âWhy Treesâ produced by the Alabama Cooperative Extension is an entertaining and highly informative primer on the many great [âŚ]
August 6, 2012
Design-Build
James Bond: Equipment Operator?
Near the end of the new âSkyfallâ trailer, which aired during the Olympics, James Bond makes use of a Caterpillar 320D excavator to board a train. Itâs safe to say 007 probably didnât have a ticket. Watch the âSkyfallâ trailer here for a glimpse at Bond âoperating equipment.â
August 3, 2012
Lawn maintenance
Strength in Numbers
Poised for growth, green industry statistics show promise. Do a Google search on lawn care, and much of what youâll see relates to do-it-yourself (DIY) topics like â10 Ways to Grow Grassâ or â8 Ways to Save Money on Costly Lawn Care.â
August 1, 2012
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