N O V E M B E R 2 014 To t a l L a n d s c a p e C a r e . c o m 1
November 2014
Volume 8
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Issue 11
6
Editor's Picks:
Groundbreaking
Equipment
Clear snow, debris and weeds
from jobsites with these machines
and products
15
Safety Watch:
Deadly Departure
What operators need to know
about exiting equipment
33
Equipment Matters:
Compact Excavators
New models, features and
maintenance tips
37
ProPickup:
2015 Pickup
Preview
What to look for with next year's
trucks
equipment
industry news
3
Breaking Ground:
Making a Comeback
Signs that the green industry is
rebounding
4
Field Report:
Industry Events
Top shows, educational sessions
and conferences to attend
design/build
11
Foliage:
Shade Lovers
Brighten landscapes with plants
that thrive in the shade
18
Cover Story:
Excite with Light
Trends, install tips and new
product options for improving
Christmas lighting services
44
Portfolio:
Detailed Design
Landscapers overcome
challenges and create stunning
driveway
business
18
25
Landscaper of the
Year Finalist:
Love of the Land
Long-time Oklahoma
landscaper uses industry
experience to fi nd success
table of contents
Cover Photo: McKay Landscape Lighting,
mckaylighting.com, chose a red, green and
blue color theme for this lighting install.
Wasson Nursery used custom LED
retrofi t lights on the roofl ine and
LED warm whites on the shrubs.
They added LED garland wrapping
to the front pillars.