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Business

Dealing With Drought

Most people might think drought comes once a year during the summer months. However, drought can happen anywhere at anytime, and California is facing one of its fiercest droughts in a long time.

January 27, 2014

Lawn maintenance

Debugging grub control

It doesn’t take much digging to discover that grubs are a problem pest for turf managers throughout the United States. Given the expansive nature of grubs and the damage they can do, much time has been devoted to developing ways to control them, leading to some very effective products.

December 30, 2013

Business

6 ways to increase business efficiency

Growing your lawn care and landscaping business can be just like growing lawns – it takes time, effort and knowledge, but with consistent effort, you can start to see results. So how can you increase the efficiency of your company? Here are six tips. 1. Pay close attention to what your customers are saying. Have […]

December 17, 2013

Design-Build

Should Lawns Be Banned?

When I first started reading this article, “Ban Lawns,” I thought it was a joke or satire. But sadly, after digging a little deeper, I think there’s someone out there who actually believes lawns should be outlawed. Yes, there are times artificial turf or xeriscapes are the best solution for an area. But this writer […]

August 14, 2013

Business

Infographic Breaks Down Importance of Landscaping

Explaining the importance of landscaping to clients can be a difficult task for some landscapers. Why not use some facts and figures? Alberta Arborists have created an infographic to help landscapers show clients why landscaping is so important.

July 31, 2013

Business

Tips to Help Clients Go Green to Save Green

The Treeline Design Group has shared an infographic to help professionals and homeowners save money when it comes to landscaping. Follow these tips and learn how to keep a few extra dollars.

July 11, 2013

Business

Landscaper Offers Insight for Smart Irrigation Month

Heads Up Landscape Contractors is offering a few extra tips to help clients save a few extra dollars through the month of July. The company is celebrating Smart Irrigation Month by helping clients become aware of the campaign and how to better use water.

July 2, 2013

Business

Maneuverable Brush Clears All Types of Debris

Ariens Company has introduced a brush designed to move snow, sand, dirt and gravel. The Hydro Brush 36 is the newest addition to the Power Brush line and features hydrostatic transmission engineered in partnership with Hydro-Gear.

June 20, 2013

Business

Herbicide Approved for Use In California, Arizona

One herbicide is has been approved for use in California and Arizona. FMC Professional Solutions has announced that Dismiss CA Turf herbicide and be used in both states.

June 12, 2013

Business

How to: Managing Generation Yers

How to deal with young employees and improve their work ethic: Like most small-business owners, landscapers wear many hats on a daily basis: supervisor, mentor, disciplinarian, motivator, decision-maker, conflict-resolver, finance manager and the like. But to effectively manage younger employees, they may have to add a new one to their collection — surrogate parent.

June 5, 2013

Business

Bill Passes to Allow Xeriscaping

One bill was passed in the House on Friday to prevent homeowner’s associations from restricting homeowners to xeriscape their lawns. Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, said it’s unreasonable for a landscape design to be refused because it doesn’t fit in with the other lawns in the neighborhood, according to The Dallas Morning News.

May 20, 2013

Business

City Plant Transforms Waste into Cheap Fertilizer

One plant in Greenfield, Indiana is transforming waste into cheap fertilizer. The wastewater treatment facility has been storing two open-air storage barns with 12-foot-hight piles of “Class A” biosolids, according to the Daily Reporter.

May 15, 2013