March 2012
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Size Matters
By Marc Barnes
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Covering All the Bases
By Anne Morris
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Tailgates
By Brooke Rockwell
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Elemental Environment
Colorado project flows into the surroundings
By Patrick White
Earth, water and fire. These are fundamental features of many landscapes. One recent residential installation in Evergreen, Colo., however, relies almost exclusively on these three natural elements to create a one-of-a-kind outdoor living area that is really a whole environment. Tons of natural rock, a meandering river with accompanying spa, and a collection of fire pits and fireplaces define the sprawling outdoor space.
"The end result encompasses about 3 to 4 acres of landscaped area," says Philip Steinhauer, president and principal landscape designer with Designscapes ...
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3/15/2012 - PLANET Student Career Days
On March 22-25, more than 770 students from 58 colleges will converge upon the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan, Kan., for the 36th annual Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Student Career Days, a three-day competition, networking and career development event for students enrolled in green industry programs at two and four-year colleges across the country. STIHL, Inc. will once again
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3/13/2012 - CertainTeed's PitchPerfect Selling System for iPad
CertainTeed Corporation is providing its siding, fence, railing and decking contractors with the cutting-edge, easy-to-use PitchPerfect in-home selling system that is designed for use on an iPad. The PitchPerfect system includes fully customizable sales presentations, step-by-step instructions, and downloadable applications and accessories to seamlessly integrate the selling process-from initial homeowner
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3/10/2012 - PGMS Seeks Best Managed Landscapes
The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) is searching for the best managed landscapes and is now accepting entries for its acclaimed Green Star Awards Program. The deadline for entries is Friday, August 3, 2012.
While Hollywood has the Emmys and athletics has the Olympics, the grounds management profession has the PGMS Green Star Awards. This exclusive program brings national
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