Browsing audiobooks on my favourite Audible app, I came across a new book by Leslie Buck called “Cutting Back: My […]
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Nasty clay soils
Let’s look at the picture above. What do you notice? Clearly the middle four cedars (Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’) are […]
On the importance of plant ID skills
I always tell people about the importance of plant identification skills. I also tell them that, since plant species tend […]
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 […]
Lies strata owners tell
I hate it when I am lied to. Since I always try to deliver great service, I try to cover […]
Fun with weeds: witch’s-stick mullein
I ran across the common weedy plant mullein (Verbascum thapsus) when I took a walk on my sister’s ranch. The […]
Fight dead space!
Spring is busy time for landscape companies in the Lower Mainland and it’s important to install new plants before summer […]
What landscape supervisors see
Life as a landscape supervisor isn’t easy but it can be fun. Often I go for a walk and use […]
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 […]
Lawn care mastery: how to eliminate mohawks
One of my duties as landscape supervisor is training new workers. And sharing my knowledge and experience is actually a […]
