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3 reasons fallen leaves are a problem
With leaf removal season just around the corner, you might be looking for ways that you can sell more of this add-on service. Remind clients that fallen leaves are more than just an eyesore.
September 17, 2021
Maintenance
Seeing brown patches in your clients' lawns? It could be fungus
If your clients are dealing with discoloration or even areas of the turf that appear to be dying, they could have a lawn fungus problem.
September 14, 2021
Maintenance
There’s a rose killer on the loose: What to do about RRD
If your clients have roses in their landscape and they’re suddenly looking deformed, they could be suffering from Rose Rosette Disease (RRD).
September 2, 2021
Maintenance
Understanding soil types for your clients
Knowing the differences between fill dirt, topsoil, garden mix, and compost can help you make the best choice for your clients.
August 24, 2021
Maintenance
DIY soil testing: Is it everything your clients hope for?
As more clients come to understand the value of healthy soil, they might inquire about DIY soil test kits. But these options fall short of what a professional lab analysis can offer.
August 20, 2021
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Protecting trees from drought
As many parts of the country are experiencing high temperatures, heat waves, and drought conditions, many are wondering how they can preserve their trees during this time.
August 12, 2021
Maintenance
Help your commercial landscaping clients avoid these 3 common mistakes
Whether a retail center, hotel, or office complex, your commercial clients want to know they’re getting good service for their investment in professional landscaping. But they might not always know what mistakes they need to avoid.
August 9, 2021
Maintenance
Addressing poa annua (aka: annual bluegrass) in the lawn
If your clients love a thick and healthy lawn, then nothing probably frustrates them more than seeing weeds creeping in. Weeds like poa annua, which are difficult to control, are particularly problematic.
July 29, 2021
Maintenance
Growing grass in shade: Can it be done for your clients?
For many of your clients, growing grass in the shade may feel nearly impossible.
June 18, 2021
Maintenance
Watering after lawn fertilization: What to tell your clients
Clients want to know how long they should wait to water—and how much to water—after a fertilization service.
June 16, 2021
Maintenance
The cicadas are here: Are they a threat?
Even if you haven't seen them, you might have heard their distinct buzz. Brood X cicadas are here.
June 15, 2021
Maintenance
De-mulching an over-mulched landscape
While mulching with virgin hardwood mulch can have benefits for plant beds in terms of moisture retention, and insulating fragile plant roots, the shift away from using quality products is having a negative impact on plant material.
June 10, 2021
Maintenance
Avoiding poisonous plants in the landscape
Plants like Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac can cause uncomfortable and potentially even dangerous allergic reactions so preventative action is critical.
June 8, 2021
Business
Increasing your mower’s longevity
Green industry expert, Brad Unruh, offers tips to enhance mower longevity and notes the long term benefits of implementing these tips. Learn how here on TLC.
June 7, 2021
Tree Care / Arboriculture
Bagworm season is here: Are you prepared?
Bagworms can be quite destructive. It’s important that you know the warning signs that this pest is lurking.
June 3, 2021
Maintenance
Keep grass out of plant beds for happy clients
Your clients might love their lawn but they don't want grass growing in their plant beds.
May 14, 2021
Maintenance
What is growing in your clients’ mulch?
Bird’s Nest Fungus, Dog Vomit Mold (really) and Artillery Fungus can all present unsightly and sometimes problematic issues for your customers. Here’s how to handle it.
May 6, 2021
Business
Product roundup: InstantHedge now an option for instant gratification
The creators of InstantHedge now say that this product will give designers, landscapers and contractors the instant option when it comes to adding in privacy, aesthetics and screening to an area.
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