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Weeping Cheery Trees
Succeeding with Weeping Cherry Trees Weeping cherries are one of the most-requested nursery trees, and one of the least understood. They also have a very high failure rate; after dogwoods they are our highest warranty cost item. We like to joke that each weeping cherry is actually two trees in one, so that’s why they have twice as many problems. What we mean is that each weeping cherry tree has two parts. The roots and trunk (called “rootstock” by nurserymen) are actually a fast-growing sweet
ADA & Landscape Design
Is Your Landscape ADA Friendly? When tackling a landscape design, would it occur to you to consider handicapped access to your home and gardens? Probably not, however we’d like to suggest that ADA compliance should be one consideration in landscaping and hardscaping your home. We spend our days doing landscape “makeovers”, starting with a detailed design. The first step is deciding how much of the existing landscape and hardscape should remain, and how much should be replaced. This is the step
Hunter Consulting: Group-Rating Safety Accountability
Mosquito Repellent Plants
Mosquito Repellent Plants - Fact or Fiction? Now that we’re into the mosquito season and we’d like to enjoy family time outdoors, repelling mosquitoes is on all of our minds. None of us likes chemical-smelling mosquito repellents, so it’s appealing to think about plantings that repel mosquitoes. We’ve all heard of “Mosquito Plants”, hyped as having the ability to drive mosquitoes away. Indeed, there are plants that mosquitoes don’t like. Citronella is the best known. A tall grass native to climates
Ohio's In-Demand Jobs Survey
July 8, 2021For businesses to grow in Ohio, training providers, educators, and workforce professionals need to know the future hiring needs of employers. Ohio's In-Demand Jobs List helps drive the state and federal investments in our workforce. As we update Ohio's list, we want to make sure it accurately reflects the needs of Ohio businesses - your needs. So help us help you. Your feedback will directly shape Ohio's workforce priorities.Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted will be
Trees – ANLA Standards
How to Comparison Shop for Trees Counting sheep to relax yourself isn’t nearly as effective as plowing your way through the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) American Standard for Nursery Stock, a 129-page book that explains in detail how woody plants should be priced and graded. As dull as this book may be, it’s full of charts and diagrams detailing exactly how to classify each type of woody plant and then grade it. Understanding these standards is essential for nurserymen who buy and
Small Business Tips: Strategies to Reduce the Stress of Next Tax Season
When tax season rolls around, many individuals and business owners feel ill-prepared and financially stressed. Often our best intentions for a more streamlined tax prep fly out the window once the annual process is complete. As one tax season comes to an end and another one begins, it’s the perfect time to implement some simple organizational strategies to make your tax process less stressful for next year. Forming a healthy financial habit takes time, so starting now will ensure that when the next tax
