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15 Steps to Double Your Super-Duty’s Driving Range
Most owners of heavy-duty pickups in landscaping choose a diesel package over gas because it provides the best power for pulling trailers and hauling loads while delivering good fuel economy.
August 14, 2014
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How To Select, Maintain Irrigation Systems
Everyone knows that lawns need to be watered. However, there are some general guidelines landscapers need to follow. According to The Grounds Guys, depending on the grass, soil, sunlight and climate, most lawns need an average of 1 inch of water per week to maintain a healthy appearance.
August 13, 2014
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Nine ways to deal with unhappy clients
No matter what the source of your client’s discontent, it’s vital to your company’s future to listen, decipher and solve the problem without taking it personally.
August 13, 2014
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New Orleans Landscaper Puts Goats to Work
One New Orleans landscaper is taking a new approach to landscaping. Morgana King, owner of Y’Herd Me? Landscaping Co. has a pack of goats hard at work.
August 11, 2014
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Landscape Worker Revived After Falling 25 Feet While Pruning Trees
One landscape worker is recovering after falling approximately 25 feet from a tree. The New Jersey worker was revived after falling from the tree he was pruning, according to The Princeton Packet
August 11, 2014
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Lawn Mower Balancing Act Sets New Record
It’s not news that someone is using a lawn mower to accomplish great feats. However, it is news when the individual is balancing that lawn mower on his chin.
August 11, 2014
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Adjust Landscape Lighting On-the-Go with vPro Solid State Transformer App
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting unveiled an app to help operators adjust lighting at the touch of a button. The vPro Solid State Transformer smartphone app is a LightFair International Innovation Award finalist and features a lightweight, stainless steel design.
August 7, 2014
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What Fast-Food Chains Can Teach Landscapers
One of America’s unique talents is a genius for logistics. We practically invented the concept and have put it to use doing more work in less time with better results in everything from overnight deliveries to fast food.
August 7, 2014
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Stop with the Irrigation Mistakes Already
Smart Irrigation Month wrapped up at the end of July, and unfortunately, there are still people doing dumb things when it comes to irrigation. Unfortunately, the more you learn about irrigation, the more you realize how many people aren’t following the proper procedures.
August 5, 2014
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Birmingham Unveils Largest Green Wall in U.S. Airport
The first thing travelers see when they get off of a plane at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama, might not be welcoming faces. Instead, they will be greeted with the largest green wall in a U.S. airport. The 1,400-square-foot living wall, called “Earth, Wind and Water: The Landscape of Alabama,” features 8,000 plants […]
August 4, 2014
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12 Toolboxes for Your Pickup
One of the first accessories that finds its way onto a work truck is a toolbox, or in some job applications, multiple toolboxes. That’s why it’s important to choose toolboxes of the highest quality in construction and security features.
August 1, 2014
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6 signs you’re a bad boss
Managing employees can be one of the toughest jobs you’ll face when running your company. Too often, landscapers build their business without having any training, guidance or expertise in how to deal with their people effectively.
August 1, 2014
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