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Working as a Sales Manager in the Landscaping Business

If you are interested in becoming a sales manager, or simply wanting to learn more about what they do, you have come to the right place. We are going to be diving into the life of a sales...

Pruning Techniques: Pollarding vs. Topping a Tree

Tree pruning is a very interesting subject. Many people view pruning as an art, however, there are specific methods and techniques that must be performed correctly to ensure a trees future...

Big Lonely Doug: Canada’s 2nd Largest Douglas-Fir 

If you ever take a trip up to British Columbia, you have to stop and see Big Lonely Doug.

This is Canada’s second largest douglas-fir, and it is a massive tree that looks almost unnatural...

San Francisco Landmark Tree: Sambucus Mexicana

a.k.a Mexican or Blue Elderberry

Location: Bernal Heights Natural Area

Sambucus mexicana is a subspecies of the very well-known Sambucus nigra, commonly known as Elder or Elderberry, from the...

How To Follow Up With a Customer

Following up with a customer is essential for good relationships with your client base.

Here are some tips and tricks for doing it well!

Create E-mails That Your Customer Will Actually Read

Many times, people will...

Understanding and Caring for Trees in Autumn

Every fall, we get to witness a gorgeous change in our landscaping and scenery. Leaves begin to turn brilliant shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and brown, as the weather becomes colder and...

Pest of the Month: Fall Webworms

Pests can be a huge, damaging or aesthetic issue for the trees in your backyard. To ensure that you are informed about the dangers that could be lurking around your landscaping greenery, we are going to be...

Hippophae Rhamnoides

A.K.A Common Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides belongs to a family of flowering plants called Elaeagnaceae. It is described as a thorny shrub found in cold-temperate regions of Europe and Asia, and it can grow up to 2...

A Beginner’s Guide to Bonsai Trees

For those of you who love trees, but simply don’t have the space for them in your yard, have you ever considered bonsai trees?

Bonsai trees, for those of you who don’t know, are small trees that are kept in...

The Do's and Don'ts of Decorating Your Trees

If you are trying to add a little bit of pizzazz and color to your backyard, you may have considered putting up some decorations on your trees. There are a lot of great options out there, you just...