Step by Step: Top 5 of 2022
Take a look at our top five Step by Steps for 2022 and get some helpful tips for your operation before we move into the new year. read more
Top 5 Step by Steps of 2022
1. How to effectively plow a parking lot Before it snows, survey the property you’ll be plowing to check for obstacles—such as speed bumps, curbs, sidewalks, shrubs, fire hydrants and fences—that may become hidden by fallen snow. When plowing in dirt or gravel, lower the plow shoes. This will raise the blade to prevent scraping away the surface. When plowing... read more
How to install drip irrigation systems
Every project you approach is unique and presents its own challenges, but some basic standards apply to all drip irrigation installations. read more
Step by Step: How to identify trees
There are an estimated 23,000 different kinds of trees in the world. While it’s impossible to know them all, it’s important for landscape contractors to be familiar with the varieties found in their parts of the country to ensure proper treatment and care. To begin the identification process, contractors should thoroughly inspect the tree, making note of its prominent features,... read more
Step by Step: How to install a simple fire pit
Fire pits continue to be popular as more homeowners strive to create an outdoor oasis in their own backyards. But before installing a fire pit, there are several factors for contractors, as well as their clients, to consider. The most common types of fire pits are wood burning, natural gas and propane. Wood-burning fire pits are less expensive to design... read more
Step by Step: How to manage shady lawn areas
While shade trees are an important and prominent feature in many landscapes, they can be very competitive with turf, causing problems that can lead to the turf’s decline. Trees compete with grasses for light, water and nutrients. Additionally, air flow under trees is usually restricted, increasing humidity and disease pressure. In response, the turfgrass stand density decreases as turfgrass plants... read more
