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June 2012

Previous Issues
Feature

Teaching quality, speed and efficiency on the job

By Sarah Willis
National training program makes anyone a confident teacher.

The phosphorus factor

By Brian Horgan, Pam Rice and Carl Rosen
Study shows properly fertilized turf can reduce phosphorus runoff.
Road To Success

Community ties and relationship building

By Rod McDonald
Building your community ties, along with building your business, expands your opportunities.
Sustainable Landscaping

The deep end of the pool

By Sean James
Creating a palette of plants requires a consideration of restrictions.
Legal Matters

Of backcharges, deficiencies, warranties and guarantees — Part 2

By Robert Kennaley
Considering the difference between "guarantee" and the concept of "warranty".
Management Solutions

Jobcosting: the secret of successful landscape businesses

By Mark Bradley
Decisions on measuring time and costs must be simple enough for everyone in the company to understand.

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