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Soil Compaction Remedies
Monday January 23, 2012
In a previous article, general information about soil compaction was presented. This article aims to offer suggestions to remedy compacted soils and ways to prevent compaction in the future.
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Introduction to Soil Compaction in the Landscape
Friday January 20, 2012
Think of the word “soil” and what image first pops into your head? If your like most people, you visualize a dark, fluffy, rich, nutrient-dense, compost-laden material. But the reality landscapers and gardeners face is often a much different picture. A
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Landscape Photo Sharing: Making Inspiration Easier
Wednesday September 28, 2011
Stretching back generations, all true gardeners and landscapers have had one thing in common: a passionate excitement for sharing their experience and knowledge. Perhaps this little “garden bug” is acquired from an extended exposure to soil and compost,
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California Landscape Professionals: 5 Hot Landscape Marketing Ideas
Wednesday September 28, 2011
The difficult economy has been a fact of life for some time, and it is likely to remain that way well into the future. In response, California Landscape Professionals must think of new, creative ways to market their service.
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10 Tips for Shooting Great Landscaping Photos
Wednesday September 28, 2011
Garden lovers usually enjoy toting their cameras along on outings hoping to capture some of the unique qualities of landscapes. Others like to document the evolution of their own garden to post on blogs or landscape photo sharing websites.
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The #1 Landscape Design Tool
Wednesday September 28, 2011
For many novice gardeners in California, the first step in the landscape design process is often well intentioned but misguided. This misstep is usually a shopping spree at the local retail nursery where a flurry of impulsive purchases are based on what
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Landscape Tips & Ideas: Sheet Mulching, Cultivating Soil Health, and Homemade Salves
Wednesday June 08, 2011
Contributor Jeff Robbins shares some tips and ideas for landscape maintenance and enjoyment.
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Kill Your Lawn!
Monday August 30, 2010
Removing or reducing the amount of turf you have on your property to make way for a native landscape is a wonderfully rewarding experience!
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A Study of Lawn in Our Gardens: Part II
Thursday April 22, 2010
Alternatives to Conventional Turf: In Part I of this article, we examined lawn and its place in California's landscape. And for a variety of reasons, it is clear the ubiquitous use of lawn in California is inappropriate (perhaps borderline irrespo
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Bio-swales: An Integral Component of a Clean Water Solution
Thursday April 08, 2010
Your landscape can help to save water, clean our creeks, and replenish groundwater, all while creating habitat and beauty. The concept is simple, the implementation fun, and the result is a unique landscape feature.
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A Study of Lawn in Our Gardens: Part I
Friday February 05, 2010
How did lawns, indiscriminate guzzlers of precious resources, become such a welcomed and customary feature to our arid, western landscape?