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Lawn maintenance
Bring on the Bugs!
Pit predators against pests. When the Orlando office of ValleyCrest Landscape Companies faced an outbreak of chilli thrips, they didn’t send in trucks with tanks of pesticides, they called in an army: thousands of entomopathogenic nematodes.
February 1, 2011
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Winter Hardy Plants
Winter landscapes don’t have to be lackluster. A planting plan that includes specimens such as Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae with its lemon-colored edges, the waving plumes of Feather Reed Grass, and the striking orange-red twigs of Winter Flame Dogwood is as attractive as it is hardy.
February 1, 2011
Lawn maintenance
Restrictions Intensify
Pesticide restrictions intensify as more states impose bans on use.
January 6, 2011
Lawn maintenance
Battle Over Lawn Reform
Battle lines are being drawn across the country over lawn management practices. Why: Lawns account for up to 50 percent of residential water use in some areas, and government conservation efforts and environmental groups are pressing for change.
January 6, 2011
Design-Build
Creating a Luxurious Vacation at Home
Creating a luxurious vacation at home.
January 6, 2011
Lawn maintenance
Pesticide Myths
Most people understand the benefits of pesticides. Yet, the myths surrounding pesticides sometimes fuel sensational headlines where these products get a bum rap and the facts get lost in the shuffle. It’s no surprise that emotions run high on the topic of pesticide use.
January 5, 2011
Design-Build
Man on a Mission
Larry Cammarata is utterly evangelical about sustainable landscaping. The road to redemption, he says, is paved with three simple commandments. Understanding the complexities of sustainable landscaping can feel like digging a flowerbed with a teaspoon.
January 1, 2011
Design-Build
Patio Takes the Plunge
Hardscaping is the star of this Fremont, Indiana lake house’s outdoor living space, containing more than 120 tons of related materials. The retaining walls are a single row of natural glacial boulders that landscaper Tina Etter from Millgrove Landscaping hand selected from various pits in her area.
December 6, 2010
Lawn maintenance
Chemical Guide
A chemical guide for lawncare and landscape professionals.
November 11, 2010
Design-Build
Creating a Tranquil Cove
The designer faced many challenges when he installed this koi pond at a home in Center Valley, Pennsylvania.
November 10, 2010
Landscaping equipment
New Lighting Products
Brighten your projects with the latest lighting products and technologies.
November 10, 2010
Design-Build
Design tips: Living on the edge
In the big picture of landscape design, border plants often steal the show despite being assigned a supporting role.
November 10, 2010
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Different View
I learned ways children can be inspired by their outdoor surroundings, and how landscapers can capitalize on projects created with them in mind.
November 10, 2010
Design-Build
Design/build: Landscaping for children
Lessons learned from public spaces can help your projects be more profitable.
November 10, 2010
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Advantages of Adjuvants
Adding adjuvants to the mix can increase coverage, adhesion and penetration.
November 10, 2010
Landscaping equipment
Green Machines
Weighing the costs and benefits of non gas-powered mowers.
October 8, 2010
Business
Brighten your bottom line: Offering holiday lighting services
If you haven’t considered offering holiday decorating services, it’s a good way to expand your business, keep workers employed during a slow time and generate positive public relations. All you need is a crew, a few good extension ladders and the know-how to capture a portion of holiday decorating budgets. Whether you buy a franchise that provides training and a discount on quality lights, or you acquire the information on your own, it’s an option many find not only lucrative, but also enjoyable.
October 8, 2010
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Extending Blooms from Season to Season
Chart out the seasons and make sure you have a favorite perennial blooming in each stage.
October 8, 2010
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