LM StaffNov 3, 2023
Featured is a PDF version of the August 2015 Step by Step on how to “Check trees for invasive pests” for use in company training…
To make sure your clients get good results, properly calibrate your broadcast spreaders. You’ll need an open turf area, tape measure, flags, scale, bucket, calculator,…
Featured is a PDF version of the July 2015 Step by Step on how to “Calibrate a broadcast spreader” for use in company training efforts.…
An irrigation audit is a good opportunity to ensure clients’ irrigation systems are working properly. Use the findings to create or tweak irrigation schedules for…
Featured is a PDF version of the June 2015 Step by Step on “How to do an irrigation audit” for use in company training efforts.…
Pesticides require special attention when it comes to storing them. Proper storage helps extend the pesticide’s shelf life and prevent injuries. Here’s where and how…
Featured is a PDF version of the May 2015 Step by Step on “How to store pesticides” for use in company training efforts. Click here…
Planting a tree or shrub that will be healthy for years to come requires proper planning, selection and installation. -Start by looking at the site…
Featured is a PDF version of the April 2015 Step by Step on “How to properly plant trees and shrubs” for use in company training…
Annual plant beds can add color and appeal to clients’ homes and become a new source of revenue for primarily maintenance businesses. But, there’s more…
Featured is a PDF version of the March 2015 Step by Step on “How to create an annual bed design” for use in company training…
Featured is a PDF version of the February 2015 Step by Step on “How to prune young trees” for use in company training efforts. Click…
You may want to offer a young tree pruning service to add value to maintenance accounts. To promote plant health and appearance, it’s important to…
Featured is a PDF version of the January 2015 Step by Step on “Taking great landscape lighting photos” for use in company training efforts. Click…
The key to taking effective landscape lighting photos is to start with a good camera, such as a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. Next, learn…
LM StaffNov 7, 2023
Featured is a PDF version of the December 2014 Step by Step on “How to identify Emerald Ash Borer damage” for use in company training…
Infestations of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) once were confined to the Upper Midwest U.S. Now they’re in Canada, as far east as New Hampshire…
Featured is a PDF version of the November 2014 Step by Step on "How to secure a mower on a trailer" for use in company…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
Hauling an unsecured load may have serious consequences. Do you want to risk a traffic citation (which could affect insurance premiums)? Could your company survive…
Featured is a PDF version of the October 2014 Step by Step on "How to take a soil sample" for use in company training efforts.…
Many challenges associated with unhealthy turf and landscapes can be traced to soil problems. Soil tests are the place to start to correct these problems.…
