Let’s look at the picture above. What do you notice? Clearly the middle four cedars (Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’) are […]
Work-life balance for landscape professionals
Work-life balance articles and stories are everywhere. But what about landscape professionals specifically? It seems like from April to November […]
Classic West Coast lawn complaint
The following scenario plays itself out every season on what seems like every site. The owner is unhappy with the […]
When dogs abuse the landscape
I love animals but as a landscape professional I sometimes wish there weren’t so many dogs on my work sites. […]
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 […]
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 […]
True love at work
I am a great fan of Simon Sinek. His books come well recommended. “Start with why” especially is one to […]
Your body is a money maker
Landscaping is part of the green industry and most of the work is physically demanding. It’s a long season in […]
Adequate space for plants
Plants require adequate space. Especially when they reach their mature size. This is a common problem with trees. People select […]
Landscape design fail
Good landscape design looks tough. As a landscape maintenance professional, I feel like I don’t have the required imagination for design […]
