I love it when the boss gives me a break from routine landscape maintenance with small tasks. Like plugging up […]
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Frosty morning in the landscape: iPhone photo essay
There is something magical about frosty plants in the landscape. So I’ve put together photos I took one recent November […]
Remembrance Day: landscape edition
Today we celebrate Remembrance Day to honour the fallen soldiers who gave up their lives in the war. I answer […]
My most controversial Facebook post
Take a moment to examine the picture above. It doesn’t look like much with a line trimmer and some mess […]
What I learned at the CanWest 2018 horticulture show
I visit the CanWest horticulture trade show in Abbotsford, BC every September thanks to my company’s generous sponsorship. It’s a […]
How ISA arborist certification adds value to your landscaping company
I believe that all professional landscapers should be ISA certified arborists. Yes, it requires three years of field experience and […]
How a landscape pro still collects firsts
Today was another glorious fall day. I enjoyed the sunshine and fixed up several patios after construction. It took some […]
Take the CanWest 2018 plant ID test right here
Plant identification skills are very important for landscape professionals so I never miss the plant ID contest at the CanWest Hort […]
Leaf season is here!
Leaf season is officially here! I blew and raked up my first leaf pile of the year. And I didn’t […]
Another useless tree!
Some Monday mornings don’t work out well. One such morning happened recently when a caretaker approached my boss and crew. […]
