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Lee Gientke News
Maximize customer reviews to grow your landscaping business   23 Jan, 2012

Given the increasing prevalence of the Internet in peoples’ lives, whether on their desktop computers or on their phones, even the smallest shops can now compete against the largest landscaping companies.More>>

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TCIA advises how to keep deer-free landscapes   23 Jan, 2012

The Tree Care Industry Association recommends planting trees that have a history of surviving areas of heavy deer activity, among other tips.More>>

Dennis Von Ruden News
Maintain before you dig   4 Jan, 2012

Give your earth auger some preseason service to maximize your results on the job.More>>

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What happened to common sense?   1 Nov, 2011

Policies are fine. But they should be used as guidelines, not absolute rules.More>>

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Border patrol   20 Oct, 2011

Landscaping and immigration took center stage during Tuesday’s Republican debate, surprising political pundits who expected candidates to rankle over economic issues instead. More>>

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Working 9 to 5…30   25 Sep, 2011

Everything was fine until I noticed the landscaping truck parked in the driveway. I opened the front door and called out to the two workers in our yard. "Can you move your truck? I have to go to work."More>>

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The extraordinary power of the Green Industry   7 Sep, 2011

Over the years, Mike Touhey has come to some sort of peace with his unwitting role in the events of 9/11. And it seems, in some small way, the Green Industry played a role in his recovery.More>>

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Life's a rollercoaster   18 Aug, 2011

Whether at play or at work, it's easy to take safety for granted, to think "It won't happen to me." But it can. And it does. Check out our September cover story to learn more about safety in the landscaping industry.More>>

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It's time for our leaders to grow up   3 Aug, 2011

As of this writing, America's credit rating is safe, but is being given a negative outlook (by at least one rating agency), meaning a downgrade is still possible. More>>

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Man, it's hot   21 Jul, 2011

When do you say, "It's time to go home" or "It's time for a break" or "It's too hot to work today"? Or do you at all? More>>