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Better Business Makes You Money

November 29, 2017 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

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A successful landscape contractor once said, “No one ever went out of business because they didn't know enough about plants.” While this might be an exaggeration, most people would agree that a little business knowledge can go a long way. Information is valuable, and one piece … [Read more...]

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Watch Your Water

December 14, 2016 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

One element of landscaping sometimes overlooked by both homeowners and professionals is the control of water flowing on a property. We asked horticulturist and Rutgers instructor Bruce Neary to give a few reasons why people should give more thought to this topic. Here are … [Read more...]

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Three Great Landscaping Plants

October 12, 2015 Joe at Rutgers 3 Comments

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What are three great landscaping plants that aren’t used often enough? We asked horticulturist Bruce Neary if he could name a few and tell us why. Here is what he said: Oak Leaf Hydrangea “It blooms most of the summer with showy white flowers. Adaptable to sun or shade. … [Read more...]

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