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Lawn care: The dirt of zoysia grass
A grass native to Asia, zoysia grass was introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s and has a number of tolerances that has allowed it to thrive both in yards and on fairways across the country.
August 13, 2019
Business
Watering succulents: Not just a suggestion
When your customers ask about succulents, be sure to reference this information to keep them in the know and keep their plants healthy, watered and prosperous.
January 10, 2018
Design-Build
Six drought-tolerant perennials to bring some color to an ailing landscape
If your customer is living in a drought prone area, you can suggest these drought-tolerant perennials that they can count on returning year after year.
July 25, 2017
Business
Coastal landscaping presents challenges on the way to paradise
Coastal landscaping comes with its own set of challenges. Click for a few of the main factors to consider if your business plans to enter the market.
August 23, 2016
Business
City attorney targets fraudulent landscape contractors in parched California
Growing interest in drought-tolerant landscapes has some unlicensed contractors taking advantage of California homeowners by performing sub-par work that includes the use of plants that are not drought tolerant. Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer told Westside Today that area residents should avoid contractors who take only cash, ask for a high down payment, request that [âŚ]
June 8, 2015
Business
Water utilities sponsor drought-friendly landscape competitions
Several U.S. water utilities are sponsoring competitions for the best drought-tolerant landscape, with some offering prizes beyond bragging rights, such as extra rebates and more. The deadline is fast approaching for residents and businesses served by New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) in Texas to enter the fourth annual NBU Drought Tolerant Landscape Contest. Both commercial and [âŚ]
May 28, 2015
Business
Maintaining bypass landscaping project becomes Caltransâ responsibility
More than 1,700 trees and shrubs were planted as part of a $2 million landscaping project along the State Highway 120 Bypass and State Highway 99 corridor near Manteca, California. For the past three years, A. Suraez and Munoz Construction has performed maintenance for the project, but its contractual obligation to do so is now [âŚ]
May 20, 2015
Business
Ornamental grass recognized as âSuper Plantâ by LSU
A relatively new, variegated version of purple fountain grass called Fireworks has joined the henna coleus as one of the âSuper Plants of 2015,â as designated by Louisiana State Universityâs Agricultural Center. The LSU AgCenterâs Super Plants list highlights tough and beautiful plants with a proven record of performance in Louisiana growing conditions. Fireworks is [âŚ]
May 6, 2015
Business
Landscapers volunteer to improve grounds of local animal shelter
Fellow landscapers recently joined together to give the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter in Live Oak, California, a landscape makeover. Volunteers from the California Landscape Contractors Association and animal shelter upgraded the irrigation system, installed rocks and a drainage system and planted succulents, native plants and shade trees. âWhat they do at that shelter is incredible, [âŚ]
April 15, 2015
Business
Drafix releases PRO Landscape Version 21 with larger image library, detailed plant info
Adding to its landscape design software lineup, Drafix Software released PRO Landscape Version 21. With the release of Version 21, PRO Landscape is entering its third decade of providing design software for professionals. Some of the Version 21 updates include: Expanded image library Version 21 of PRO Landscape now contains more than 13,000 quality images. The updated [âŚ]
February 6, 2015
Business
[Infographic] How To Fight Drought
The word âdroughtâ is a feared term in the landscaping industry, and unfortunately, the word has already come to light after California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a Drought State of Emergency for California back in January.
March 21, 2014
Design-Build
Shore Solution
A new irrigation system and native plants save this community thousands.
October 1, 2013
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