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Contents September 2014 Volume 38 Number 7
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Volume 38, Number 7,
SEPTEMBER 2014
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10 GIE+EXPO 2014
14 Louisville Offers Southern Hospitality
at its Finest
Water Management
18 Managing Stormwater Runoff
Proper planning for residential properties
Industry Insights
22 Applied Research and the Bottom Line
Turf and ornamentals work at the Kao-Kniffin lab
Landscape Design and Construction
26 A Pond for Every Property
Incorporating pond installation services into an existing landscape business
Business Management
30 Understanding Heat Illness Prevention Laws
Not complying with employees' right to take a "recovery period" in the shade may
land employers in legal hot water
Anniversary Series Special
32 STIHL Inc. Celebrates 40 Years
of Manufacturing in the United States
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Departments
Viewpoint ............................. 6
Industry News ...................... 8
Staying Current .................. 40
Ad Index ............................. 42
Marketplace ....................... 42
Classifieds .......................... 42
Product Round-up
Blowers, Sweepers
and Vacuums ...................... 34