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Design-Build: Page 192

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Beating the Odds Down South
Rene West, owner of Executive Landscaping, knows the meaning of the words “under pressure.”
November 1, 2012
Rene West, owner of Executive Landscaping Inc., planted more than 20,000 plants at Maritime Park in Pensacola, Florida.
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Shout Out for Deere’s Stand-On Mower
I was humming to myself “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough…” at the GIE show last week when John Deere introduced its new QuickTrak Stand-On Mowers.Stand-ons have several advantages:
October 31, 2012
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The Valuation Challenge
Not long ago, someone asked me if I thought a seller’s market had developed in the green industry. I responded with an unequivocal no. I’ll explain why that is the case now and is unlikely to change anytime soon. First let me say that if the definition of a “seller’s market” is that there are more buyers than sellers, I guess it would be a seller’s market. In my experience, there are ALWAYS more buyers than sellers. But that does not mean that it is easy for a seller to complete a transaction at a valuation he or she will find attractive.
October 30, 2012
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New Fuel Blends Fight Ethanol Problems
You would have thought will all the noise being made in landscaping about the evils of ethanol that an announcement on a proposed solution would have generated more interest. Alas, attendance was so sparse at VP Racing Fuels’ press conference at the GIE+Expo in Louisville last week that Steve Burns, VP’s CEO apologized for taking the stage — and thus separating himself from the few editors in attendance.
October 29, 2012
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Kubota Tackles the Prosumer Market
Kubota unveils the new Kommander ZG100 Series mower at the GIE show today. This ZTR is aimed squarely at the consumer market with ergonomics in mind, such as a high back seat, wide foot pan, and wouldn’t ya know it… cup holders!
October 25, 2012
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Does Your Business Have Curb Appeal?
Do you need to improve your curb appeal? Here’s a three-step plan: 1. Fix Your Leaky Faucets’ 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
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Perennial Winners
These drought-tested natives are resilient and colorful. The winners are From AES’ 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
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa). Found throughout the East and Midwest, the brilliant orange of this species attracts butterflies, including the milkweed-dependent caterpillar of the monarch butterfly. Its clumped growth habit and vivid blooms make this species a logical choice for stunning ornamental plantings as well as prairie restorations of any scale.
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On His Back, But On Top of His Game
It’s 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
Pet tortoise of one of Total Turf’s clients
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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
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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 firm’s work way above the bustling streets of Manhattan.
October 18, 2012
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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. “Heat 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,” says Zac Reicher, professor of turfgrass science at the University of Nebraska. “If your lawn didn’t pass the test, why not? Now’s the time to fix what’s ailing turf.”
October 16, 2012
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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
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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
The floating copper fire bowl adjacent an infinity edge pool dazzles guests in a setting often used for large garden parties.
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New Guide to D.C. Landscape Treasures
The launch of the online, mobile-friendly Landscape Architect’s 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 […]
September 13, 2012
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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
Specticle’s results (left) compared to no pre-emergence treatment
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 don’t have a sound project plan in place. And although each project – from retaining walls to patios – 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
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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 they’re tough as nails. “Once established, many groundcovers crowd out weeds and are relatively low-maintenance,” says Jeff Gibson, landscape business manager with Ball Horticultural Company. “They’re also generally pest- and disease-resistant.”
September 1, 2012
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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
Nitsch Engineering designed this rainwater harvesting system for Yale’s Kroon Hall, which uses a water garden to filter water captured from the roof and grounds.
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