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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 are getting good service for their investment in professional landscaping. But they might not always know what mistakes they need to avoid.
August 9, 2021
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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
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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
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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. Here's some advice.
June 16, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bagworm season: 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
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Maintenance
Keep grass out of plant beds for happy clients
Your clients might love their lawns but they don't want grass growing in their plant beds. Here's how to keep it out.
May 14, 2021
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Maintenance
What is growing in your clients’ mulch?
Bird’s Nest Fungus, Dog Vomit Mold (yes, really), and Artillery Fungus can all present unsightly and sometimes problematic issues for your customers. Here’s how to deal with it.
May 6, 2021
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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.
February 23, 2018
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Business
Product roundup: Kubota debuts its fastest UTV yet
Powered by 48-horsepower gasoline engine, the Sidekick can reach speeds up to 40 mph, compared to the RTV-X models’ top speed of 29 mph. More in our product round-up here on Total Landscape Care!
February 16, 2018
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Business
Don’t forget to winterize your outdoor power equipment
The practice of winterizing them will improve their longevity, and your wallet will thank you in the long run. Check out the tips here at Total Landscape Care!,The practice of winterizing them will improve their longevity, and your wallet will thank you in the long run. Check out the tips here at Total Landscape Care!,The practice of winterizing them will improve their longevity, and your wallet will thank you in the long run. Check out the tips here at Total Landscape Care!,The practice of winterizing them will improve their longevity, and your wallet will thank you in the long run. Check out the tips here at Total Landscape Care!
December 5, 2017
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Business
How to keep your crews safe by winterizing your fleet
The cold can have multiple effects on your truck, so be sure to take the time to winterize your fleet in order to reduce downtime and keep crews safe.
November 24, 2017
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Business
Ferris unveils latest commercial stand-on mower at GIE+EXPO
Briggs & Stratton's new Ferris Z3X is designed with a patent-pending pivoting front axle that provides better traction and an adjustable operator platform.
October 18, 2017
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Business
Product roundup: Stihl introduces BR 700 X backpack blower
Featuring a fixed-length tube that is a half-pound lighter than the Stihl BR 700 backpack blower. More details here on Total Landscape Care!
September 20, 2017
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Landscaping equipment
Case introduces minimum-swing radius excavator
The CX145D SR features a compact counterweight and modified boom placement, and is designed to provide ample digging and lifting power in a small footprint.
August 15, 2017
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