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It’s Arbor Day, how will you celebrate?
They say the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now. How will you celebrate Arbor Day this year? More on Total Landscape Care!
April 28, 2017
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Five small-to-medium trees that can fit in small spaces
Small yards mean less space but that doesn't mean you have to settle for boring. Take a look at these great smaller tree options your clients are sure to love even if they don't have a lot of space.
April 28, 2017
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If you value trees, don’t create the infamous mulch volcanoes
On Arbor Day we want to help educate clients & fellow landscaping companies about this ill-informed practice and perhaps these mulch volcanoes will go extinct.
April 28, 2017
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LawnStarter adds GPS algorithm to match providers with jobs
LawnStarter's improvement is a GPS-informed job matching algorithm that cuts down the least profitable portion of the lawn care business: driving to properties.
April 27, 2017
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Support rolls in for groundskeepers after dandelion controversy
After seeing and hearing about the backlash coming from the actions of the groundskeepers, organizations like the NCAP decided to show their support.
April 27, 2017
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Historic town goes the extra mile to incorporate stormwater management
This project was originally supposed to be merely a repair job from a magnitude-5.8 earthquake and following flood that occurred back in 2011. Details here.
April 26, 2017
The County’s Bureau of Environmental Services partnered with McCormick Taylor to educate the READY Program, a Howard County and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay youth job corps program, on the function and purpose of the project. Photo: Chesapeake Stormwater Network
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News roundup: Registration open for GIE+EXPO
Registration is open for 2017 GIE+EXPO and the organizers are anticipating they will top 2016’s record-breaking numbers. Read more on Total Landscape Care.
April 26, 2017
Pictured is a partial screenshot of the database. Photo: St. Johns River Water Management District
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Williamsburg Domino Sugar Factory to become 6-acre park
Stretching across a quarter mile along the East River waterfront, six acres of parkland will house a new esplanade. See opening dates and more here!
April 26, 2017
Photo: Domino
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Simplify decking decisions by encouraging customer education
Closing the sale of a deck can be a downright nightmare for contractors at times as composites tend to offer an overwhelming number of product choices.
April 26, 2017
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BrightView installing parks for urban redevelopment project
BrightView was chosen for the project of restoring nature in the Stapleton urban community and has created multiple parks. Read more on Total Landscape Care.
April 25, 2017
BrightView is installing the majority of streetscapes, parks and open spaces in the Stapleton master-planned urban community, which was once home to the Stapleton International Airport. Photo: BrightView
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Safety watch: Basic practices of roadside mowing operations
There are three general types of roadside mowing. Safety mowing is the most important. Here are some of the basic do’s and don’ts for roadside mowing.
April 25, 2017
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ASLA’s first quarter survey for 2017 indicates stable business conditions
See all the details of the latest ASLA Business Quarterly survey. This survey was conducted between April 3 and April 17, 2017 and 178 firms responded.
April 25, 2017
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Landscape fabrics: Yea or nay?
The landscaping community has become a divided front on the topic of landscaping fabrics. Read all the details about the pros and cons and decide for yourself!
April 25, 2017
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Bioswales causing controversy on New York streets
Bioswales are planted areas in sidewalks that collect storm water that then runs off the sidewalk and along the curb when it rains. Read more at TLC!
April 24, 2017
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Edible flowers to recommend to your clients
Before you go picking up just any flower and taking a bite of it, check out a few edible and also palate-pleasing options you and your clients can indulge in. Always remember to thoroughly research a flower before telling customers it’s edible.
April 24, 2017
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News roundup: Clock is ticking on John Deere community service contest
There is still time to enter John Deere’s ‘Small Machines. Big Impact.’ contest and win a compact track loader (CTL) or a skid steer. Read this and more here!
April 24, 2017
Logo fo small machines big impact program by John Deere
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Earth Day 2017 promotes environmental and climate literacy
“Education is the foundation for progress,” Earth Day Network said. “We need to build a global citizenry fluent in the concepts of climate change."
April 21, 2017
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Dandelions causing a stir on Washington State Capitol’s campus
Lawmakers in the Washington state Capitol noted that the landscaping around the offices is much in need of attention. The main concern: dandelions.
April 21, 2017
Photo: Jim Bowen/Flickr
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