Total Landscape Care

page 24 Privacy with Plants Top 10 Landscaper Mistakes page 17 Tips to Reduce Mower Downtime page 37 How to create living screens that combine function and aesthetics MARCH 2014 TotalLandscapeCare.com

• Cover
• Breaking Ground: Diversity: Not Just a Survival Tool- Wisconsin contractors added services and watched their business grow
• Field Report: Advice for Landscapers- What to know when you're starting out, plus infographics on who's buying skid steers
• Editor's Picks: Trim, Carry & Dig: Load up with these powerful and efficient vehicles and equipment for the jobsite.
• Safety Watch: Slips, Trips & Falls: Safety tips for working around slick, hazardous areas
• ProPickup: Looking Back: What went into finishing our giveaway truck, the 2013 Ram 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4
• Business Bests: Top 10 Landscaper Mistakes: Avoid these common pitfalls to keep your business (and landscapes) healthy
• Landscaper of the Year Finalist: Breaking Barriers: Portland landscaper finds success by doing things his own way
• Lawn Maintenance: Reducing Mower Downtime: Operating and maintenance tips to keep your mower on the jobsite and out of the shop
• Portfolio: Fountain of Youth: Landscaper makes a splash with refreshing water oasis project
• Cover Story: How to Create Privacy with Plants: 8 tips to combine function with aesthetics for a living screen