I find it fascinating when rogue landscape supervisors double-deal. Mainly because I personally would have a hard time pulling something like […]
Pruning in a rush
Pruning is a lot of fun! I just wish we didn’t have to do it in a rush. Sometimes there […]
How landscape pros stay fit
Landscapers must stay in good shape because they’re in the field all year. I will explore this topic from my […]
Big in Japan: Cryptomeria japonica
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) is an awesome specimen tree. I first learned its name through a site visit with my […]
Acer griseum magic
Paperbark maple (Acer griseum) is a gorgeous deciduous tree. It’s so beautiful I assumed everybody knew about it. That’s until […]
Landscape hort apprentice confessions
It’s interesting to interview landscape horticulture apprentices because it gives us insight into the four year apprenticeship program. Prospective apprentices reading […]
Mow-blow-go alternative I love
Mow-blow-go landscaping is something California is famous for. Companies hire Hispanics and run them through many residences in one day. […]
Beyond the landscape beauty strip
Concentrating most of your landscape maintenance around the beauty strip is a slippery slope. For best results you must cover […]
When young trees fight for their lives in turf
Young trees have to fight for their lives when they’re planted in turf. Dr. Bruce Fraedrich reminded me of this […]
The beauty of commercial maintenance
I find commercial landscape maintenance easy and simple. I even see some beauty in the simplicity. Sometimes, when I get to do […]
