Total Landscape Care Digital Magazine
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J U N E 2 014 To t a l L a n d s c a p e C a r e . c o m 3 Cover Photo: Pittsburgh Stone & Waterscapes (pghsw.com) installed this 20-foot-long pond in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, which includes a 12-foot-tall waterfall. Dean Beattie/Photography June 2014 Volume 8 | Issue 6 28 13 Editor's Picks: Clear Sites Move snow, rocks, grass and more with these new machines. 19 Safety Watch: Beat the Heat How to stay safe and cool on the jobsite this summer 45 ProPickup: Properly Equipped Those two towing words can mean the difference between a safe driver and a negligent one. 51 Roundup: Hardscape Materials Impress customers with these pavers, retaining walls and planks. equipment industry news 5 Breaking Ground: Merger of Two Giants What does a ValleyCrest-Brickman "super" company mean for landscapers? 7 Field Report: Wild Life The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans protects historical trees, marketing tips and an unlikely pet pair design/build 22 Foliage: Structure with Shrubs Provide color, interest and dependability with these new and old varieties. 28 Cover Story: Small Space, Big "Wow" Factor Tips for installing refreshing water features in tight spots PHOTO COURTESY OF LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS BY SUSAN MURPHY table of contents business 39 Landscaper of the Year Finalist: The Perfect Storm How a landscaper learned from past experiences to turn the impossible into reality 32 Reader Projects: Submerge into Tranquility Readers share their water feature project photos. 56 Portfolio: Cheer-Worthy Hardscape Alabama landscaper creates ultimate outdoor space for game activities