Total Landscape Care

landscaper of the year winner BY JENNY AGEE-ALDRIDGE Late in their careers, Bill Henkel and Gordon Denmark took a leap of faith to found a new business. Their successes led them to be named 2012 Landscaper of the Year. 28 TOTAL LANDSCAPE CARE / January 2012

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• How To: Lay a Bluestone Patio: Create a simple path or patio using Pennsylvania bluestone.
• Business Bests: Lighten Up- Lighting services can be a profitable addition to your business.
• Landscaper of the Year: Partnership Perfected- Late in their careers, Bill Henkel and Gordon Denmark took a leap of faith to found a new business.
• Irrigation: Choose the Right Rotar for Residential Application- Advances in technology can save you time and money.
• Editors Note: Seek Advice from the Best: To succeed in landscaping, it pays to have a mentor.
• Field Report: News, Trends, Cool Stuff- Landscape trivia, super foliage, a larger-than life garden and reader tips to keep you in the know.
• Safety Watch: Chainsaws- These productive machines can turn deadly if you dont receive and follow proper training.
• Editors Picks: From trustworthy trackers to irrigation illustrations, here are new and interesting products to start the new year off right.
• Chemical Care: Fight the Resistance- Rotating mode of action helps guarantee youre getting the most from insecticides.
• Equipment Matters: Cutting Edge- Five steps to maintain mower blades for safety, quality cutting and machine longevity.
• Featured Product Section: Compact Equipment- Hydraulic breaker tips and equipment for smaller areas.
• Portfolio: Seashore Sensation- Multiple gardens, outdoor living areas for challenging space.