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How To Calculate Cubic Yards Mulch Per Square Feet

Here you will find a calculator to help you determine how much mulch you need to cover an area.

16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

The 10 Worst Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Your Region

Learn More About Climbing Roses And Rambler Roses

In this article, we will take a look at two classifications of roses: the rambler roses and the climbing roses. Many think that these two types of roses are the same, but this is not true. Click here to learn more.

She spent two years taking care of the ‘perfect plant.’ Then, she realized it’s plastic

"I feel like these last two years have been a lie."

How To Divide Perennial Plants In The South

This article provides general tips for how and when to divide many perennial plants in the South

Why Your Garden Needs Mulch (Assuming You Do It Right)

Used correctly, mulch builds and improves your soil like nothing else. But don’t make these common mistakes.

Landscaping Done by Professionals.

What does a professional landscaping team do to your property? Landscaping can make the difference between a drab backyard and a little...

Three Low Maintenance Landscape Strategies

Timmons Group is a multi-disciplined engineering and technology firm recognized for nearly twenty years as one of Engineering News Record’s Top 500 Design Firms in the country.

Landscaping: Do it yourself calling in a professional

Spring is almost here – and so is landscaping season.

3 Ideas to Help You Sell Landscape Lighting Services

This a guest post by Jacob Cohen from Orbit Industries An important element of landscape design is to strike a balance between usability and aesthetic quality. Beauty, security, and safety are all important aspects of this balance, and by offering landscape lighting installation as a part of your landscape contracting services, you can help your clients enhance their…

Turn Your Special Event Green with PLANTation Services

Created on 28 February 2018The spring and summer months bring lots of special events like weddings, graduations and other family gatherings. Did you know that PLANTation Services offers plant rentals and installations for these exact momentsCheck out our short-term rentals that can fit any budget or occasion in Central Arkansas. Whether you need a centerpiece for a party, stage plants for a special ceremony…

Applying for a Landscape Job? 6 Questions To Ask During The Interview

If you are applying for a landscape job, here are six questions to ask during the interview.

Why do I Need a Landscape Lighting Professional to Install my Lights?

Why should I hire a landscape lighting professional? Hire a pro and get it done correctly, the first time.

5 Hot Landscape Trends For Contractors [SlideShare]

Here are the 5 hot landscape trends that lawn and landscape contractors should pay attention to and how to incorporate those trends into your services.

Help potential landscaping clients find your company

Editor’s Note: This column was written by Jake Lane, a growth analyst for LawnStarter, an Austin-based tech startup that helps homeowners find and book lawn-care service. Having a steady stream of jobs is crucial for the success of your business. Acquiring customers is a task that doesn’t come as easily as it used to, thanks […]

Garden Guru: Repair damaged landscape from Matthew one step at a time

During the time I was executive director of the National Pecan Marketing Council, I saw pecan growers in Alabama try valiantly to stand up small trees that had just begun to bear pecans, but all of their efforts were to no avail. If you believe a tree can be reset, but you are unable to do it quickly, keep the exposed roots covered and moist until repositioning. After standing a tree back into position, you will notice that there are now large pockets…