Total Landscape Care

cover story SITES Sustainable – Shade structures and muhly grass garden, The Green at College Park, University of Texas at Arlington, a SITES certifi ed project. 22 TOTAL LANDSCAPE CARE / October 2012

• Cover Page
• Editors Note: Get the Points- Landscape sustainability certification is just around the corner.
• Field Report: News, Trends, Cool Stuff- Wedding wows, PR dog and a tip that saves trimming time.
• Editors Picks: New Equipment for your fleet with multiple fuel options.
• Feature: Foliage- Perinnial Winners: These drought-tested natives are resilient and colorful.
• Cover Story: SITES Sustainable Landscaping Guidelines - National pilot program that rates sustainable landscaping takes off.
• Safety Watch: Transporting Equipment- Not securing cargo is one of the most common 9and preventable) mistakes made by landscape crews.
• Feature: Irrigation- Upselling Residential Sprinkler Systems: New ways to increase your profit on installations.
• Landscaper of The Year Finalist: Public Relations- Joshua Siskins ability to cultivate bonds with clients, employees and the public allows his business to flourish.
• Chemical Care: Summer Stress Test- If your turf didnt pass the test, follow this prescription for fall.
• Feature: Equipment Matters- Peak Blower Performance Now and In Spring: 6 tips will help you get the most from your backpack blowers.
• GIE + EXPO Trade Show- Special Preview: Products and events to look for at the show
• Portfolio: Healing Grounds- Landscape restores environment and patients.