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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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Don’t forget to check and replenish soil nutrients for spring

Spring has officially arrived so before you start your landscaping projects it is important to ensure the soil is ready first. Read more on Total Landscape Care

March 22, 2017

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Organic mulching options for March

Synthetic, inorganic mulching practices as well as bagged mulches are useful, but consider organic alternatives. Read more about this on Total Landscape Care!

March 16, 2017

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Special care needed to overcome soil types’ specific challenges

Since most plants want moist, well-drained soil and loamy soil isn’t abundant in all locations, click for some common soil conditions and their cures.

August 11, 2016

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Products: Outdoor living trend stokes fireplace product offerings

Heat & Glo offers a dozen outdoor fireplaces and the newest, the Lanai, is picture. Click to read more on specs, pricing, and other models in the line.

July 29, 2016

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Keep your rose-loving clients happy by sharing expert advice

The experts at Weeks Roses say many believe roses are fussy and difficult to grow. It's simply not true and we've provided 5 easy steps to help care for them.

May 26, 2016

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Using mulch properly isn’t rocket science, but does require care

There is no one ultimate mulch for landscapers, so there are a number of factors to consider when selecting which type and how much to use to create a unified landscape.

March 15, 2016

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Researchers offer remedy for post-construction soil compaction

Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a process that improves soil compacted by construction crews. The method is called Soil Profile Rebuilding.

March 4, 2016

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Offering new services: Why not consider a cutting garden?

As edible gardening becomes more mainstream, its benefits point to another niche market landscapers can capitalize on: Designing and installing cutting gardens.

January 28, 2016

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Utility group aims to turn lawn waste into compost, sell it

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) in Florida is launching a new composting program that turns yard waste into compost in just 90 days.

January 20, 2016

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Rotating composter puts slow process into high gear

If your company routinely installs flower gardens or other bedded plants, here’s an accessory you may want to check out: The maker of the new Compost Wizard Windsor says it represents “the next wave of composting technology.” Composting is a great way to recycle food and yard scraps into a nutrient-packed soil. And Good Ideas, […]

September 7, 2015

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Ecolawn Applicator introduces new top dressers, spreader

Ecolawn Applicator is introducing three new products for landscaping professionals. Since 1994, when landscaper Daniel Cote decided to design a self-propelled top dresser and compost spreader – the product that became the Eco 100 – Ecolawn equipment has become a common sight on landscaping jobs throughout the United States. The popularity of the company’s Eco […]

August 6, 2015