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Free Organic Land Care Manual

June 1, 2017 Joe at Rutgers 2 Comments

How do you implement an organic land care program? And what does the term "organic" really mean? If you work in the landscaping industry, you've probably heard a great deal about this topic. You might even have customers who are interested in a more organic approach to their … [Read more...]

integrated pest management, landscaping business, pest management, Plants

How to Rate a Hazardous Tree

March 17, 2017 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

What makes a tree hazardous? We talked to Steve Chisholm and Ted Szczawinski, two N.J. Certified Tree Experts who teach in the popular Rutgers course “Hazardous Tree Identification.” Below is a brief summary of the rating system used by Steve, Ted, and other top professionals to … [Read more...]

arboriculture, landscaping business, liability

Adding More Customers To Your Landscaping Business

July 8, 2016 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

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How do you add more customers to different areas of your landscaping business? We had a brief conversation with Marcus vandeVliet, a well-known consultant to the landscaping industry. What is the biggest challenge facing companies that want to add customers to their … [Read more...]

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Free IPM Workshop at the Earth Center

May 17, 2016 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

IPM

What is IPM? It is Integrated Pest Management—a process used to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment. Our friends at the Earth Center just sent us the information below about a FREE IPM workshop this Sunday, May 22. Check it out! EARTH … [Read more...]

Gardening, integrated pest management, landscaping business, pest management integrated pest management, IPM

NJ Plants Trade Show

February 22, 2016 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

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It's time for the 6th annual "NJ Plants Professional Landscape and Nursery Trade Show." The show features classes, networking opportunities, and of course lots of plants! It will be held on February 24 - 25 at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, N.J. For more … [Read more...]

landscaping business, Plants nj plants show, plants

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