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12 Unique Pergola Designs
10/19/2010 By:
Pergolas come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. They may be attached or free standing structures used to screen walkways or seating areas. Below, you'll find a multitude of different pergola designs and applications that demonstrate the versatility of this classic, yet popular landscape feature. Enjoy!
Bidding Against Low-Price Contractors
09/02/2010 By:
How many times have you spent hours working on a bid only to lose the job because someone undercut your price? Sound familiar? Two factors are the primary causes of low prices: customers who consider price only regardless of quality and contractors who work for little or no profit. To stay competitive many reduce their price. A better solution is to increase your customer's perception of value.
Lawn Mowing Basics
08/15/2010 By:
Lawn mowing is often regarded as the single most important step in proper lawn care. Poor lawn cutting practices can severely damage a lawn and promote the spread of weeds and harmful insects. In the same respect, mowing can help your grass out-compete unwanted plants and can provide a neatly manicured look that will boost curb appeal, a deciding factor in property value.
Water Gardening With Koi
07/29/2010 By:
Koi have been a mainstay of water gardens for almost two hundred years. The earliest records suggest that rice farmers in Japan noticed that some of the carp growing in the rice fields were more colorful than others. Soon the farmers began capturing uniquely colorful specimens and raised them for breeding purposes. Believe it or not, Koi are actually a hybrid species of the common carp!
Did You Know...?
In one study, 83% of realtors believe that mature trees have a "strong or moderate impact" on the salability of homes listed for under $150,000; on homes over $250,000, this perception increases to 98%.
-Arbor National Mortgage and American Forests
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