Thursday, February 18,2010

Perfect Landscapes with Design Software

By FREDERICK JERANT

Even if you’re a top-notch landscape designer, your greatest ideas won’t put much in your pocket if you can’t translate them effectively for your clients.

Monday, January 18,2010

Excellence in Craftsmanship

In Craftsmanship

By ROBIN WESTMILLER

Walking through a garden courtyard, you’re surrounded by sculptured fountains, a circular pergola and hand-carved limestone columns. Breathe deeply and inhale the fragrance of succulent roses that transport you to an era of the early Renaissance, where art and imagination combine exquisitely with function and design.

Wednesday, December 23,2009

Buy? Rent? Lease?

By ROBIN WESTMILLER

End of year evaluations come before New Year’s resolutions in the landscaping industry, especially when it comes to making decisions about equipment inventory.

Monday, November 16,2009

Attachments: Versatility Means Steady Work in Tough Times

IT’S NO SECRET—BUSINESSES ARE struggling to survive these tough economic times. Many businesses are taking some time to reevaluate their current strategies and develop new ways to grow while saving money.

Tuesday, October 20,2009

Synthetic Turf: Faking It Never Felt so Good

By DANNY FASOLD

When synthetic turf was first invented in the early ’60s, it was hardly impressive. There was only one type available at the time, and it was rough, off-color and uncomfortable. It was called AstroTurf, and while it quickly took off in popularity, it was a far cry from looking the least bit authentic.

Tuesday, September 15,2009

Firewise Landscaping

By ELIZABETH LEXAU

A beautiful home sits in a wooded hillside neighborhood on the outskirts of town. The owner loves it here.

Saturday, July 18,2009

Water Conservation: Get Serious, Get Smart

By ELIZABETH LEXAU

THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER time to develop your water conservation IQ. The word is out: water is recognized as a limited resource everywhere—even in areas not yet hit hard by shortages.

Saturday, July 18,2009

Going Green: The Wave of the Future

By DANNY FASOLD

It's been two years since a tornado swept through Greensburg, Kansas, and ravaged rows of houses lining the streets. The townsfolk were used to living simple lives, where nothing out of the ordinary ever happened, but this was like something out of a big budget Hollywood movie

Saturday, July 18,2009

Attachments Lend an Extra Hand

By DANNY FASOLD

YES, TIMES ARE STILL TOUGH OUT there. Driving along one of Los Angeles’ metropolitan streets over the weekend, I couldn’t help but notice just how hard the small, local businesses and boutiques have been hit.

Monday, June 15,2009

Paver Saver

By JODY SHILAN

IF YOU PUT ALL OF YOUR CONSTRUCTION FOREMEN AND laborers together in one room and asked them to describe how they would build a paver walkway or patio, how many different answers would you get?