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Professional Mowers for Demanding jobs. The Husqvarna Professional Series mowers represents the latest in high performance drive systems and operator interface. Combined with high productivity cutting deck designs, these mowers deliver premium cut quality and clipping dispersal at higher ground speeds. Careful consideration of components and design not only provide extended durability but unprecendented ease of service access. Financing & Commercial Fleet Programs Available Special Husqvarna Financing options are available for qualified applicants. See dealer for details. For up to 48 months* *Only available for qualified applicants. Limited time offer. Financing available on new equipment in US only. Some restrictions apply. Available only at participating dealers. Visit your Husqvarna dealer for complete details. husqvarna.com Copyright © 2013 Husqvarna AB (publ). All rights reserved. Text INFO to 205-289-3796 or visit www.tlcrequest.com 2013_HQ_TLC_June.indd 1 Untitled-9 1 5/3/13 6:56 PM 5/20/13 10:01 AM

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• Cover Story: 6 Principals of Lighting Water Features: Tips and techniques for making projects shine
• Equipment Matters: Grow Your Compact Excavator: How these machines are using attachments and features to leave a larger footprint on jobsites
• Lawn Maintenance: Balancing Act: Find the perfect combination of mower speed and cut quality
• Business Bests: Managing Generation Yers: Tips for dealing with young employees and ways to improve their work ethic
• Editor's Picks: Grow, trim and illuminate projects
• Safety Watch: Unsteady Ground: Prevent cave-in while digging
• Featured Product Section: Water Feature Products: Leave projects, clients' faces sparkling
• Breaking Ground: Delay Today, Regret the Next: How and why to avoid procrastination
• Field Report: Reflect on Nature: Chinese garden brings harmony, culturally symbolic plants to Portland
• Irrigation: Erosion Specialist Battles the Atlantic: Stabilizing landscape for new construction
• Chemical Care: Saving Your Ash: Detecting Emerald Ash Borers early is the difference between a good defense and total destruction of trees
• Landscaper of the Year Finalist: Satisfaction Guaranteed: David Adam's high work standards helped him overcome personal, business struggles
• Portfolio: Artistic Hillside: Carving out a masterpiece from rubble
• Lawn Maintenance: Balancing Act