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Is Landscaping a Good Job? The Short Answer Is Yes

Working in the landscaping field doesn’t have to be just a job. It can be the foundation for a long-term career where you continue to advance your skills and earn new opportunities.

With dozens of responsibilities, landscaping companies offer a variety of verticals in which individuals can grow and succeed. Here’s a look at some of the potential career paths.

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Why Professional Landscape Lighting Trumps DIY Methods

The majority of homeowners can agree on the value that landscape lighting brings to the table: better aesthetics, improved safety, enhanced security. But there’s often a divide in terms of installation. Whereas some homeowners prefer the control of the DIY route, others opt to leave this work to the professionals.

In this blog post, we’ll help put an end to this debate and showcase why professional landscape lighting is the ideal choice.

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Commercial Property Maintenance: Lawn Vs Landscape

Lawn maintenance and landscape maintenance are common terms. While the two may seem synonymous in nature, they actually represent very different approaches to property care.

To manage expectations for commercial property maintenance, it’s important that property managers fully understand what lawn maintenance and landscape maintenance entail.

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Covered Outdoor Kitchen Ideas for Year-Round Use

Outdoor kitchens make a nice addition to backyards for several reasons: A space to entertain. Added convenience. Increased property value. And when outdoor kitchens are enclosed, the list of benefits only expands. A covered outdoor kitchen provides the same degree of year-round use that an indoor kitchen has.

So what’s the best way to keep your outdoor kitchen covered? The answer varies based on the layout of your backyard and your preferences.

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What Is Sustainable Landscape Design?

Sustainability can wear a lot of different hats. It could be a product that uses eco-friendly packaging, a business that develops a recycling program, or a home that uses energy-efficient plumbing systems to conserve water.

But have you heard of sustainability in the context of landscape design? We’ll explain below.

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3 Questions a Landscape Design Company Should Ask You

While there are plenty of questions homeowners should ask prospective landscape design companies, landscape design companies should come armed with their own questions as well. Not only do questions show that a company is invested in your long-term needs and goals, but when the right ones are asked, the answers help lay the foundation for a landscape design that is sure to impress.

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Why Snow and Ice Management Should Go Hand-In-Hand

It’s no secret that piles of snow in parking lots and walkways can create headaches for business owners. There are limited parking spaces for employees and visitors. Individuals struggle to enter and exit the building.

While commercial snow removal helps to combat these issues and keep properties clear, only half the battle is won. Businesses need to invest in both snow and ice management to establish an effective winter landscape maintenance plan — and here’s why.

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This Year's Winter Weather Outlook for Northeast Ohio

In just a few weeks — December 21 to be exact — the winter season will officially be here. But what will this season bring to Northeast Ohio? Will temperatures be frigid? Will more or less snow accumulate than in previous years?

While the answers to these questions may have been a surprise in past years, we wanted to provide you with a clear indicator of what’s ahead. Here’s a glimpse into the winter weather outlook for Northeast Ohio in 2019-2020.

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Benefits of Outsourcing Commercial Landscape Maintenance

Payroll, information technology, digital marketing. For many years, large and small businesses alike have outsourced a variety of services to third parties. The continued growth of landscape services over the past several years reflects the rise in outsourced commercial services as well.

What’s motivating this shift? This blog post details the numerous benefits of outsourcing commercial landscape maintenance.

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Brick Paver Patio: Where Classic & Modern Charm Meet

With the antique aesthetics of traditional street pavers, brick paver patios are known for adding rugged beauty to outdoor spaces. This instant charm is paired with the benefit that brick paver patios are both durable and slip-resistant — specifically those offered by Unilock.

If you’re thinking about a brick paver patio for your own backyard, we wanted to introduce you to two Unilock styles: Copthorne® and Town Hall®.

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