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Have We Seen The End Of The Gas Powered Leaf Blower?

Should gas powered leaf blowers be banned? In a recent argument posted by 'The Atlantic,' journalist James Fallows says, “Yes, they should.” He points out the dangerous level of noise emitted by hand-held, gas-powered blowers, and argues that there...

5 Landscape Projects To Get Your Kentucky Commercial Property Ready For Winter

With the change in seasons naturally come changes to your commercial landscaping maintenance. In addition to final mowing, fall is the time to think about cleaning up your commercial property and preparing for the winter ahead. These five tasks will...

Common Obstacles to Green Infrastructure Implementation

Green infrastructure (GI) refers to the use of landscape elements to improve the urban environment. This includes green spaces and urban forests as well as innovative sustainability projects such as green roofs, permeable pavers, and rain gardens.

6 Small Additions to Commercial Landscape Contracts That Can Make a Huge Impact on Curb Appeal

Curb appeal is a subtle message sent to current and potential customers when they drive by or visit your commercial property. Without using words, it says a lot about your business - and we all know about the impact of first impressions on your...

Disease Threatens Boxwoods In Kentucky

Boxwood Blight is a serious disease spreading through Kentucky. It is in several counties and has been identified in several locations in Lexington. It causes fast defoliation of plants, spreads through plantings quickly, and can kill in one growing...

A Saturated Spring Means Dead Plants in Summer

It’s the gift that keeps on giving: this year’s record breaking wet spring (nearly 170% above normal) is likely to linger on into the summer when it comes to its effects on the landscape. Why? Because wet spring weather creates perfect conditions...

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