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High Growth Forecasted for the Landscape Services Market in the U.S.

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Landscape Services Market in the U.S. documents and analyzes both

residential and nonresidential landscape architecture and installation

services. It examines consumer demographics, market size, and firms'

promotional strategies.

While landscape studies are often dominated by a focus on maintenance

services, including fertilizing, lawn care, pest control, etc., this

report concentrates on professional design services and the

installation/construction of those designs. Increased awareness in both

the public and private sectors of environmental issues are a major < br>
driver of landscape installations, making landscaping a source of

aesthetic, ecological, and financial improvements.

The report provides five-year forecasts of market size for landscape

architects and other landscape services (except maintenance). Statistics

are provided for number of establishments and industry revenue.

Report Methodology



The information in Landscape Services Market in the U.S. is based

on secondary research including articles appearing in trade, marketing,

general business, and regional publications; data from government

commerce, census, and regulatory agencies; reviews of company

literature; association reports and data; and more. The analysis of

consumer demographics and product usage rates primarily derives from the

Simmons Market Research Bureau (New York, New York) Spring 2008 consumer

survey.

Statistics on market size and certain company revenues are based on an

evaluation of available information on market sales and trends, with

exclusive SBI determinations of both current and projected data.

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in easy-to-read and practical tables and figures.

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This report includes a comprehensive view of landscaping design and

installation services, providing information and insight to anyone

directly or indirectly involved with the industry. Competitor profiles
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services and involvement. This report examines the important trends and

factors for growth that will affect the landscaping design and

installation industry through 2013.

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Chapter 1: Executive Summary

Scope of This Report

Methodology

Classifications and Definitions

Government Classifications

Industry Classifications of Landscaping Establishments

Landscaping Industry Practitioner Hierarchy

Landscape Architects - Scope of Work

Landscape Architects - Training and Certification

Landscape Designers - Scope of Work

Landscape Designers - Training and Certification

Landscape Contractors - Scope of Work

Landscape Contractors - Training and Certification

Landscape Maintenance - Scope of Work

Market Size

Table 1-1: U.S. Market for Landscaping Design and Installation Services

2004-2008 (establishments in units; revenues in thousands of dollars)

International Aspects

Factors Contributing to Growth

Near-term Outlook

Five-Year Outlook

Table 1-2: Forecast of U.S. Market for Landscaping Design and

Installation Services, 2009-2013 (establishments in units; revenues in

thousands of dollars)

Factors That Affect the Landscaping Industry

Major Trends in the Landscaping Industry

Features of Outdoor Design

Environmental/Green Issues

Xeriscaping - Natural Landscaping

Green Means Green

Outlook

Competitive Landscape

Marketing & Distribution

Building Business Through the Industry

Associations are the Backbone of Landscaping

Partnerships with Allied Professionals

Figure 1-1: Landscape Architects' Sources of Business 2002 (percent)

Partnerships with Associated Enterprises

Partnerships with Government Agencies

Exhibits and Demonstrations to Entertain and Educate

Television Has a Channel for Everything

Magazines

Books

Consumers' Purchase Decisions

Seasonality

Range of End Users

Residential vs. Non-Residential End Users

Figure 1-2: Landscape Architects' Revenues by Market Segment, 2002

(percent)

The Residential Market

Figure 1-3: Role of Landscaping in Choice of Residence, 2006 (thousand

units)

Table 1-3: U.S. Adults Who "Bought" an Outdoor Deck, Porch or Patio or

Lawn/Porch/Patio Furniture in the Past 12 Months, 2006-2008 (percent of

adults)

Money Matters

Figure 1-4: Luxury Amenities in Affluent Households (percent)

Home Values are Important

Figure 1-5: Index of U.S. Adults Who Bought an Outdoor Deck or

Porch/Patio or Lawn/Porch/Patio Furniture in Past 12 Months (by value of

residence)

Landscaping For All Ages

The House is Home

Figure 1-6: Priority Remodeling Projects for U.S. Homeowners, 2005

(percent)

Regionality

Chapter 2: The Market

Scope of This Report

Methodology

History of Landscaping

Modern Landscaping

Landscaping Before the Industrial Revolution

Classifications and Definitions

Government Classifications

Industry Classifications of Landscaping Establishments

Landscaping Industry Practitioner Hierarchy

Landscape Architects - Scope of Work

Landscape Architects - Training and Certification

Figure 2-1: Membership in American Society of Landscape Architects,
2004-2007

Figure 2-2: Billable Hours of Landscape Architects Compared to Previous

Quarter Quarterly, Q3 2007-Q3 2008 (percent of firms responding)

Figure 2-3: New Inquiries for Landscape Architects Compared to Previous

Quarter Quarterly, Q3 2007-Q3 2008 (percent of firms responding)

Figure 2-4: Next Quarter Hiring Plans by Landscape Architecture Firms

Quarterly, Q3 2007-Q3 2008 (percent of firms responding)

Landscape Architects - Compensation

Table 2-1: Employment and Annual Earnings of Landscape Architects,

2004-2008 (in dollars, except employment, which are actual figures)

Landscape Architects - Clientele

Landscape Designers - Scope of Work

Landscape Designers - Training and Certification

Landscape Designers - Compensation

Landscape Designers - Clientele

Landscape Contractors - Scope of Work

Landscape Contractors - Training and Certification

Landscape Co ntractors - Compensation

Landscape Contractors - Clientele

Landscape Maintenance - Scope of Work

Market Size

Table 2-2: U.S. Market for Landscaping Design and Installation Services,

2004-2008 (establishments in units; revenues in thousands of dollars)

Figure 2-5: U.S. Landscaping Architect and Landscaping Services

Establishments, 2004-2008 (thousand units)

Figure 2-6: U.S. Landscaping Architect and Landscaping Services

Revenues, 2004-2008 (in billions of dollars)

International Aspects

Figure 2-7: U.S. Imports and Exports http://ejje.weblio.jp/content/sprinklers of Architectural, Engineering, and

Other

Technical Services, 2004-2008 (in billions of dollars)

Market Forecast

Factors Contributing to Growth

Near-term Outlook

Five-Year Outlook

Table 2-3: Forecast of U.S. Market for Landscaping Design and

Installation Services, 2009-2013 (establishments in units; revenues in

thousands of dollars)

Chapter 3: Trends and Dynamics

Factors That Affect the Landscaping Industry

The Economy Drives Everything

Income/Disposable Income

Figure 3-1: U.S. Personal Income and Personal Disposable Income,

2004-3rd Quarter 2008 (in billions of dollars)

Figure 3-2: Percent Increase in Personal Income and Personal Disposable

Income, 2004-3rd Quarter 2008

Consumer/Small Business Confidence

Figure 3-3: U.S. Consumer Sentiment Index, June 2003-October 2008

Figure 3-4: U.S. Small Business Optimism Index, June 2003-October 2008

Housing Markets

Figure 3-5: U.S. Housing Starts and Completions, 2003-September 2008 (in

thousands of units)

Figure 3-6: U.S. New and Existing Single Family Home Sales,

2004-September 2008 (in thousands of units)

Figure 3-7: U.S. Median and Average Sq uare Feet of Floor Area in

Detached New One-Family Houses, 2003-2007 (in thousands of units)

Figure 3-8: U.S. Median and Average Sales Prices of New Single Family

Homes, 2004-September 2008 (in thousands of dollars)

Figure 3-9: U.S. Median and Average Sales Prices of Existing Single

Family Homes, 2004-September 2008 (in thousands of dollars)

Non-Residential Real Estate and Construction

Figure 3-10: U.S. Public and Private Construction, 2003-September 2008

(in billions of dollars)

Table 3-1: U.S. Construction by Sector, 2003-2008 (in millions of

dollars)

The Labor Market

Utility Costs

Industry Regulations Are Wide-Ranging from Restrictive to Opportune

Licensing

Business Issues

Water/Watering

Pesticides/Chemicals/Fertilizers

Zoning/Building Codes

Landscape design

Competition

Demand for Services Increasing

Figure 3-11: Billable H ours of Landscape Architects 2nd Quarter 2008 vs.

2nd Quarter 2007 (percentage of firms reporting)

Figure 3-12: Landscape Architect Firms' Hiring Plans for the 3rd Quarter

2nd Quarter 2008 (percentage of firms reporting)

Figure 3-13: Landscape Architect Firms Reporting New Inquiries, 2nd

Quarter 2008 (percentage of firms)

Building the Business

Table 3-2: Characteristics of Landscaping Companies Offered for Sale

Technology as a Differentiator

Major Trends In the Landscaping Industry

Expansion into the Outdoor Room

Features of Outdoor Design

Building on Water

Figure 3-14: Client Demand for Water Features 2nd Quarter 2008 (percent

of firms reporting clients with interest)

Fire - A Basic Element

Lighting the Way

Landscaping for Security

Environmental/Green Issues

Water Conservation

Figure 3-15: Client Interest in Water-Saving/Energy Efficient De sign

Elements, 2nd Quarter 2008 (percentage of firms reporting clients with

interest)

Table 3-3: U.S. Drought Conditions Scale

Table 3-4: U.S. Drought Conditions (contiguous 48 states), 2002-2008 (in

percent area)

Table 3-5: U.S. Drought Impacts

Xeriscaping - Natural Landscaping

Table 3-6: Principles of Xeriscaping

Are Natural Gardens Xeriscapes?

Green Means Green

Even Buildings Can be Green

Outlook

Chapter 4: Competitive Profiles

Diversification

Rankings

Belt Collins Hawaii Ltd.

Corporate Background

Service Portfolio

Table 4-1: Belt Collins Services Offered by Project Type

News

The Brickman Group Ltd

Corporate Background

Service Portfolio

Table 4-2: Brickman Company Service Portfolio

Performance

Figure 4-1: The Brickman Group Revenues, 2003-2007 (in millions of

dollars)

Figure 4-2: The Brickman Group Net Income, 2003-2007 (in millions of

dollars)

Figure 4-3: The Brickman Group Landscape Design/Build Service Revenues,

2003-2007 (in millions of dollars)

News

Table 4-3: The Brickman Group Acquisitions

Chapel Valley Landscape Company

Corporate Background

Service Portfolio

Performance

Figure 4-4: Chapel Valley Revenues, 2003-2007 (in millions of dollars,

estimated)

Figure 4-5: Chapel Valley Design/Build Revenues, 2003-2007 (in millions

of dollars, estimated)

The Davey Tree Expert Co.

Corporate Background

Service Portfolio

Table 4-4: The Davey Tree Expert Company, Services Offered

EDAW, Inc

Corporate Background

Product and Brand Portfolio

EDSA

Corporate Background

Service Portfolio

Sasaki Associates

Corporate Background

Service Portfolio

Stantec Inc.

Corporate Background
Service Portfolio

Table 4-5: Stantec Practice Groups

Figure 4-6: Stantec Revenue by Practice Group, First 6 Months of 2008

(percent)

Performance

Figure 4-7: Stantec Revenue and Income from Operations, 2003-2007 (in

thousands of Canadian dollars)

Figure 4-8: Stantec Revenue By Practice Area, 2005-2007 (in millions of

Canadian dollars)

Figure 4-9: Stantec's Urban Land Practice Area Revenue, 2005-2007 (in

thousands of Canadian dollars)

News

Table 4-6: Recent Stantec Urban Land Practice Area Acquisitions

TBG Partners

Corporate Background

Service Portfolio

The TruGreen Companies

Corporate Background

Service Portfolio

Performance

Figure 4-10: TruGreen LandCare Revenues, 2003-2007 (in millions of

dollars)

News

ValleyCrest Companies, Inc.

Corporate Background

Service Portfolio

Table 4-7: ValleyCrest C ompanies' Divisions

Table 4-8: ValleyCrest Design Group Studios

Performance

Figure 4-11: ValleyCrest Company Revenues, 2003-2007 (in millions of

dollars)

News

Vila & Son Landscaping

Corporate Background

Service Portfolio

Table 4-9: Vila & Son Services

Performance

Figure 4-12: Vila & Son Revenues, 2003-2007 (in millions of dollars)

Chapter 5: Marketing & Distribution

Building Business Through the Industry

Associations are the Backbone of Landscaping

Figure 5-1: American Society of Landscape Architects' Membership,

2004-2008

Partnerships with Allied Professionals

Figure 5-2: Landscape Architects' Sources of Business, 2002 (percent)

Partnerships with Associated Enterprises

Partnerships with Government Agencies

Advertising and Public Relations to Raise Awareness

Exhibits and Demonstrations to Entertain and Educate

Television H as a Channel for Everything

Figure 5-3: HGTV Household Penetration, 1994-2008

Magazines

Consumers' Purchase Decisions

Building Brand Awareness

Start at the Job Site

The Many Sides of the Internet

Seasonality

Chapter 6: The End User

Scope of End Users

Table 6-1: Sectors and Uses of Landscaping Services

Residential vs. Non-Residential End Users

Figure 6-1: Landscape Architects' Revenues by Market Segment, 2002

(percent)

Figure 6-2: U.S. Landscaping Services, 2003-2007 (in billions of dollars)

The Residential Market - Lots of Lots

Figure 6-3: Lot Sizes for 1-Unit U.S. Suburban Structures, 2007

(thousand units)

Figure 6-4: Lot Sizes for 1-Unit U.S. Suburban Structures, 2007 (percent)

Figure 6-5: Role of Landscaping in Choice of Residence, 2006 (thousand

units)

Figure 6-6: Median Square Feet of New Homes, 2003-2008

Figure 6-7: U.S. Ne w and Existing Home Sales, 2003-2008 (thousand units)

Figure 6-8: U.S. New and Existing Home Prices, 2003-2008 (in dollars)

Simmons Survey Findings on End User Behavior

Table 6-2: U.S. Adults Who "Bought" an Outdoor Deck, Porch or Patio or

Lawn/Porch/Patio Furniture in the Past 12 Months, 2006-2008 (percentage

of adults)

Money Matters

Figure 6-9: Monthly Income of U.S. Homeowners, 2003-2007 (in dollars)

Figure 6-10: Households With Annual Money Income Over $100,000, 2003-2008

Figure 6-11: Luxury Amenities in Affluent Households (percent)

Figure 6-12: Index of U.S. Adults Who Bought an Outdoor Deck or

Porch/Patio or Lawn/Porch/Patio Furniture in Past 12 Months (by

household income)

Home Values are Important

Figure 6-13: Index of U.S. Adults Who Bought an Outdoor Deck or

Porch/Patio or Lawn/Porch/Patio Furniture in Past 12 Months (by value of

residence)

Landsca ping For All Ages

Figure 6-14: Index of Deck, Porch/Patio, and Lawn/Porch/Patio Furniture

Purchasers in Past 12 Months by Age

Figure 6-15: U.S. Population by Age Group 2006 and 2010 (in thousands)

The House is Home

Figure 6-16: Priority Remodeling Projects for U.S. Homeowners, 2005

(percent)

Non-Residential End Users - Large-Scale Projects

Table 6-3: Selected U.S. Sectors and Uses of Landscaping Services

Regionality

Figure 6-17: U.S. Landscape Services Establishments by State, 2002

(percent)

Figure 6-18: U.S. Landscape Architecture Establishments by State, 2002

(percent)

Figure 6-19: U.S. Landscaping Establishments by Region (Estimated), 2008

(percent)

Appendix: Addresses

Companies

Associations

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COMPANION PLANTING - Plant Guide

ALFALFA: (Lucerne)

Alfalfa is a perennial plant that roots deeply. It's growth infuses soil with nitrogen and helps it to accumulate iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. The plant withholds drought due to it's long tap-root, and this also promotes the breaking up of hard clay soils with its thin but strong roots.

Alfalfa is basically pest and disease free and does not attract 'bad' insects into the garden. Being a hardly plant, Alfalfa only needs natural rainfall to survive.

AMARANTH:

Amaranth is a tropical annual plant that needs very warm to hot conditions to flourish. The fresh, young leaves can be eaten in salads.

Plant Amaranth with sweet corn as it's leaves provide shade which allows the soil to retain moisture. Amaranth is a great host to predatory ground beetles.

ANISE:

Anise is a licorice flavoured herb which is a good host for predatory wasps which prey on aphids. It's scent also repels aphids and deters pests from bra ssicas (such as cauliflower and broccoli) by camouflaging their odour.

The Anise plant improves the vigour of any plants growing near it and grows well planted near Coriander.

The ointment or essential oil of Anise is an excellent protectant against bug and insect stings and bites.

ARTEMISIAS: See Wormwood

ASPARAGUS:

Asparagus can be planted with tomato, parsley and basil, as they all enhance one another.

BASIL:

Basil is a wonderful plant to place alongside tomatoes as they improve growth and flavour. Basil can be helpful in repelling thrips, flies and mosquitoes as they detest the smell.

Do NOT plant Basil near Rue.

BAY LEAF:

Bay trees can be planted throughout the garden and can be used both as a companion plant as well as an ornamental tree.

Bay leaves can be placed in storage containers of beans and grains as the smell and oil of the Bay deters weevils and moths. Dried Bay leaves can be sprinkled with other deterrent herbs in the garden as a natural insecticide dust. For example, Bay leaves, cayenne pepper, tansy and peppermint make a great combination to keep 'bad bugs' out of the vegie patch.

BEANS:

All varieties of beans enrich the soil with nitrogen. They make great companions for carrots, brassicas, beets, zucchinis, melons and cucumbers. Beans make excellent companions for potatoes, radishes, celery and strawberries. Beans are also good to plant near heavy nitrogen users such as grain plants and corn.

Do NOT plant beans near alliums, sunflowers, beets or onions.

BEET:

Beet is excellent for adding minerals to the soil as beet leaves are composed of 25% magnesium. Beet make great companions for onions, garlic, leeks, lettuce and brassicas.

BORAGE:

Borage makes for a brilliant companion plant for strawberries, squash and for tomatoes especially as borage deters hornworms and cabbage worms.

Plant borage near strawberries as it makes an excellent protective companion.

Borage adds trace minerals to the soil and is a good addition to any compost pile, heap or bin.

Borage is one of the best bee and wasp attracting plants and can benefit everything planted around it.

BRASSICAS:

Brassicas need a rich soil and plenty of lime ... and just about all the help they can get.

Excellent companion plants to benefit brassicas are chamomile, peppermint, dill, sage and rosemary.

BRUSSEL SPROUTS:

Brussel sprouts are best grown alongside chamomile, hyssop, sage, thyme, rosemary and marigolds.

BUCKWHEAT:

Buckwheat is a species of plant that has an extensive root system which breaks up heavy soils and clays and also accumulates calcium for the benefit of the other plants around https://www.houser.co.uk/property-to-rent/whitbread-close-london-n17-l173448 it.

Buc kwheat attracts butterflies and hoverflies to the garden.

CABBAGE:

All in the cabbage family grow will with the help of all aromatic herbs, celery, beets, the onion family, chamomile, spinach and chard.

Rows of cabbage can be inter-planted with sage, hyssop, rosemary and thyme as these suppress aphids and white butterflies.

CAPSICUM:

Capsicum (and all peppers) have root exudates that prevent root-rot and other diseases of the soil. Plant capsicum wherever these issues are present.

A capsicum tea can be made to act as an insect repellent.

CARAWAY:

Caraway is an excellent plant for loosening compacted clay soils. Caraway has deep, strong roots which burrow and break up hardened earth.

Caraway flowers attract butterflies and beneficial insects into the garden.

CARROTS:

Carrots are best planted with companions such as peas, lettuce, rosemary, the onion family, sage and tomatoes.

DO NOT plant dill near ca rrots.

CATNIP: (Mint family)

Catnip deters flea beetles, aphids and weevils, and is a great companion plant for tomatoes.

Mice detest the smell of Catnip (and all mints) and it can be used as a deterrent anywhere where there is a mouse infestation. Place sprigs of Catnip wherever needed. Catnip can also be used as a deterrent for ants, using the same principles.

CELERY:

Celery is best planted with the onion and cabbage families, tomatoes, bush beans and nasturtium as companion plants.

CHAMOMILE:

The annual Chamomile plant improves the flavour of cabbages, cucumbers, onions and leek. Chamomile is an excellent companion for all in the brassica family. The plant accumulates potassium, sulphur and calcium and returns them to the soil for the benefit of all plants around it.

Chamomile increases and enhances oil production in herbs and is considered to be a 'tonic' for any plant growing near it.

CHERVIL:

Chervil is an excellent companion plant for radishes and lettuce, as it keeps aphids at bay. Chervil increases and improves growth and flavour of any vegetable or herb it is planted near.

CHIVES:

Growing chives as a companion to carrots and tomatoes improves the flavour, texture and growth and drives 'bad bugs' away.

Chives can be planted among apple trees as it helps to prevent scab. Chives make a wonderful companion for celery.

A tea made of chives can be easily made (steep chives in boiled water until cooled) and watered over cucumber and zucchini plants to prevent downy mildew.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS:

Chrysanthemum flowers have been used as a botanical pesticide for centuries and can be planted anywhere around the garden.

The Chrysanthemum plant kills root nematodes.

CLOVER:

Clover can be used as a 'green manure' and makes for an excellent companion plant as it attracts beneficial bugs and insects. Clover is particularly beneficial plante d around apple trees as it attracts predators of aphids.

COMFREY:

The Comfrey plant accumulates calcium, potassium and phosphorus, then disperses it back into the soil.

CORIANDER:

The Coriander plant repels aphids and spider mites. A tea can be made of the coriander leaves and flowers and used to spray under leaves to deter spider mites and aphids.

CORN:

Corn is best planted with companion plants such as potatoes, beans, peas, sunflowers, radishes ........

DO NOT plant corn near tomatoes.

CUCUMBER:

Excellent companion plants for cucumber are beans, corn, peas, sunflowers and radishes.

DO NOT plant cucumbers near potatoes or aromatic herbs.

DAHLIAS:

Dahlias are beautiful, tuberous annuals with huge flowers. Dahlias repel nematodes.

DILL:

Dill is excellent to plant next to cabbage and lettuce as it improves their growth and health. It also goes well with cucumbers and all in the onion fam ily.

Dill flowers attract predatory wasps and butterflies and repel aphids and spider mites. Scatter some dill leaves on and around plants that show signs of aphid invasion.

EGGPLANT:

Wonderful companion plants for eggplant are beans, peas and marigolds.

GARLIC:

Plant garlic near roses and all other aphid-attracting plants and the aphids will be less likely infest as they dislike the smell of the growing garlic.

Garlic accumulates sulphur (a naturally occurring fungicide) which helps to prevent disease in the garden. Garlic is systemic in action as it is taken up the plants throughout their pores and when used as a soil drench, is also taken up by the roots.

Garlic repels cabbage moth root maggots, snails and slugs. A concentrated garlic spray can be used to repel and kill aphids and fungus gnats, amongst other garden pests.

GERANIUM:

Geranium is excellent to plant near and/or around rose bushes, corn, cabbage and grape s.

HORSERADISH:

Horseradish can be planted (in containers or pots to contain spread of growth) amongst potato plants to repel and deter slugs and burrowing bugs.

Horseradish is an excellent companion for potato crops.



An effective insect spray can be made with horseradish root.

HYSSOP: (Mint family)

Hyssop is a great companion plant for cabbage and grapes as it deters cabbage moth and beetles. It is also an excellent companion for all in the brassica family.

Hyssop attracts bees to your garden and can be inter-planted between just about all fruits, herbs and vegetables.

Do NOT plant hyssop near radish.

LAVENDER:

Lavender is excellent to plant all around your garden as the lavender flower attracts bees and butterflies. Lavender nourishes many nectar feeling and beneficial insects.

Use dried lavender spri gs to repel moths.

LEEKS:

Leeks are excellent companions of carrots, celery, onions and garlic as it improves their overall health and growth.

LEMON Sprinkler System Installation Mckinney BALM:

Dried Lemon Balm leaves sprinkled throughout the garden deters many bugs.

As Lemon Balm has citronella compounds, the crushed leaves ward off mosquitoes. Crush and rub some leaves on your skin to keep them away.

LETTUCE:

Excellent companion plants for lettuce growing are carrots, radishes, strawberries and cucumbers.

LOVAGE:

Loveage is a large plant once full grown, so keep this in mind when planting out.

Loveage improves the health and flavour of most plants and is a good habitat for 'good bugs'.

MARIGOLDS:

Marigolds discourage many pests in the garden and keeps the soil free of bad nematodes. Plant marigolds next to tomatoes and in potato crops as m arigolds excrete an enzyme or hormone into the soil that deters nematodes from infesting the roots.

Marigolds are able to be inter-planted freely throughout the garden - but make sure they are the scented variety as it is the scent with is the deterrent. Plant around tomatoes to deter whiteflies as they detest the smell of the marigold flowers.

Plant marigolds with garlic to ensure nematode free soil.

MARJORAM:

Marjoram is an excellent companion plant to all vegetables and herbs.

MINT:

Mint deters white cabbage moths, ants, rodents, fleas and aphids.

Plant mint around cabbage and tomatoes to improve the health and taste. Mint is also an excellent companion for all in the brassica family.

Earthworms are attracted to mint plantings - but we aware that mint can spread quickly and invasively so ensure that you grow mint in pots and place the pots wherever you wish around the garden.

DO NOT grow mint anywhere near parsley.
ONION FAMILY:

Companion plants for the onion family are beets, carrots, lettuce, and the cabbage family, although DO NOT plant onions near beans and peas.

PARSLEY:

Parsley makes for a good companion plant for tomatoes and asparagus.

PEAS:

Peas fix nitrogen in the soil and are excellent planting companions for sweet corn as they are heavy feeders.

Peas make great companions for carrots, radishes, turnips, cucumbers, beans, brassicas, beets, zucchinis, melons and cucumbers.

NASTURTIUMS:

Nasturtiums are excellent companions for a variety of plants. Plant nasturtium as a barrier around tomatoes, radishes, cabbage, cucumber, zucchini and pumpkin. Also grow nasturtiums under fruit trees as it deters aphids, whiteflies, destructive beetles and other pests.

Nasturtiums are excellent companions for all in the brassica family as well as tomatoes. They also prove beneficial to squash, celery and radish.



The flowers and leaves of the nasturtium plant can be used in salads as a colourful and peppery addition.

ONIONS:

Onions and garlic do best when planted alongside marigolds.

POTATO:

Potato makes a wonderful companion for beans, corn, the cabbage family, marigolds and Sprinkler System horseradish. All compliment one another.

PUMPKIN:

Marigolds and corn are great companion plants for pumpkins.

STINGING NETTLE:

The flowers of the Stinging Nettle attracts bees to yo ur garden.

PARSLEY:

Parsley makes for an excellent companion plant for tomatoes and asparagus.

Parsley increases the fragrance of roses when planted around their base.

PEPPERMINT:

Peppermint repels white cabbage moth, beetles and aphids. The menthol content in the mint acts as an insect repellent - although bees and other friendly insects love it.

PEPPERS - See CAPSICUM

PENNYROYAL:

Pennyroyal repels fleas. It can be grown as a lawn to repel mosquitoes, flies, ticks, fleas and gnats.

PETUNIAS:

Petunias make excellent companions for asparagus, tomatoes, roses, beans, peas and just about all vegetables.

Petunias deter certain aphids and other garden pests.

RADISH:

Radish is a good companion plant for sweet corn and squash plants. Radishes are best grown alongside peas, nasturtium, lettuce and cucumber - but DO NOT plant radishes near hyssop.

ROSEMARY:

Rosemary makes an excellent com panion plant for cabbage, beans, carrots and sage as it deters cabbage moth and other pests.

SAGE:

Sage is a wonderful companion to cabbage in particular, but is of benefit throughout the garden on a whole - although do NOT plant near cucumbers or rue.

Sage can be used as a companion plant to cauliflower, broccoli, rosemary and carrots as it deters moths, beetles and other pests. The sage flower attracts many beneficial insects into the garden.

SOYBEANS:

Soybeans add nitrogen to the soil making them a great companion plant to corn in particular. Soybean repels bugs and beetles.

SPINACH:

Excellent companion plants for spinach are strawberries and faba beans.

SQUASH:

Squash is best grown amongst nasturtium, corn, and marigold.

STRAWBERRIES:

An excellent companion plant for strawberries is borage.

SUNFLOWERS:

Sunflowers are excellent companion plants for all species that attract aphids.

P lanting sunflowers with corn increases the yield and quality.

TANSY:

Tansy is a wonderful companion plant for fruit trees, raspberries and roses. When planted near fruit and nut trees, vegetables and berry fruits, Tansy discourages fruit fly, ants, beetles and aphids. Planted near cabbages, Tansy will repel cabbage moth and white butterfly.

Tansy is also an excellent insect repellent and deters flying insects.

Tansy is said to act as an ant repellent, although this only works with sugar ants.

Tansy has a high content of potassium and is an excellent addition to the compost box or heap.

Cautionary:

DO NOT plant Tansy anywhere near livestock of any kind as it is toxic to many animals.

TARRAGON:

Tarragon can be planted throughout the garden as this is a repellent for many pests. It also makes an excellent companion plant as it enhances the flavour and growth of all vegetables it is grown near.

THYME:

Thyme is a great companion plant for cabbages as it deters moths.

TOMATO:

Excellent companion plants for tomatoes are the onion family, basil, nasturtium, marigolds, asparagus, carrots, parsley and cucumber.

DO NOT grow tomatoes near potatoes, fennel and the cabbage family.

TURNIP:

Turnips are best grown alongside peas and beans.

NO NOT grow turnips near potatoes.

WHITE GERANIUMS:

White Geraniums are members of the pelargonum family and make excellent companion plants with all vegetables and herbs.

WORMWOOD:

Wormwood is an excellent insect repellent to most insects. A tea made of wormwood will repel cabbage moths, slugs, snails and fleas.

Wormwood is said to keep animals out of the garden when planted as a border.

DO NOT plant directly next to food crops as wormwood produces a botanical poison!

YARROW:

Yarrow is an excellent companion for all plants as it is a natural fertilizer. It also attract s predatory wasps and ladybugs to the garden.

When placed amongst herbs, yarrow promotes the increase of essential oil content.

Add a handful of yarrow leaves to the compost heap or bin as it speeds up the composting process. The foliage of yarrow can be used to make a tea that will speed up the decomposition rate in the compost heap.

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Wednesday 10 May 2017

Low-maintenance Gardening Tips for the Busy Bees

Maintaining gardens need not be time-consuming, rather it should be a stress-busting activity. Those who want to spend more time in gardens can do it by all means. However, one who seeks to have a green cover without having to spend much time in gardening should read the following article. The best way to start off with gardening, which does not require high maintenance, is choosing the right kind of plants. Native plants are the best choice for such gardens. There are many more things to consider, and the design tips provided below would prove to be helpful for sure.

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Choosing meadow grasses, which are native to your place, should be the first choice. This is because, one need not mow these grasses frequently; the effort required in maintaining such lawns is reduced to a great extent.

The herbs to be planted in gardens should be slow-growing in nature. These plants do not need much trimming. One can plant annual or biennials for the time being; it helps in keeping the garden green.



Digging out perennial plants and weeds before planting anything Sprinkler System is very important. Maintenance of gardens, thus becomes easy in the long run.

Using organic manures is a practice followed in organic gardening and is a smart way to cut down on th e expenses and frequency of applying fertilizers.

Organic fertilizers are truly 'organic' in the way they nourish plants and fulfill most of their nutrient requirements.

In the patches/places of gardens where sunlight hardly reaches the surface, use of moss is highly recommended.



One should think about using ground cover plants that the deer won't eat. Some of the deer-resistant plants which can be used are Northern sea oats, Allegheny spurge, Bugleweed, Liriope, Blue oat grass, Deadnettle, Creeping myrtle, Sweet woodruff, etc.

Mulching is one of the important features of such gardens. The problems associated with weeds and moisture conservation can be tackled with this practice. The portion of garden or area covered by mulches prevents weeds from flourishing. Moisture too is retained in the soil if the surface is covered by mulches.

If one doesn't want to use mulches, non-invasive ground cover is an effective alternative to it. One Sprinkler System Installation can remove weeds quite easily with the help of some plants, such as sweet woodruff, lamium, ajuga, thyme, pachysandra, etc.

Xeriscaping plants have attained importance in gardening like never before. The practice of xeriscaping involves landscaping a ground by covering it with 'xeric' or drought-resistant plants. One can incorporate drought-resistant plants in low-maintenance gardens, due to the fact that they require less water.

Automate d irrigation systems can be used for lawns in order to reduce efforts in watering them.

Low-maintenance Garden Plans

The plans for gardens which require low maintenance, can be devised by using the ideas mentioned above. One should always think of designs which would prove to be useful in long term. Open bedding areas of the garden should be reduced. One should use low-maintenance plants and try to minimize the area of annuals and biennials, which require maintenance on a regular basis. If you are starting from scratch, the garden area should be properly dug i.e. one should dig as deep as possible. It helps in removing weeds by their roots. Hence, the problem of weed infestation is greatly reduced.

So, those who don't have much time to care for a garden should benefit from the different tips given above. Happy gardening!

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50 Landscaping Company Names | hubpages

Landscapers are the elves of Mother Earth, giving her life, keeping her beautiful and healing her wounds. In return, the earth gives high doses of Vitamin D and a way to earn a living.

Seems like quite the beneficial relationship! If professional landscaping is something you are interested in, read on!

Having professional-level equipment and excellent service can help you land some clients, but you'll need something that will lure them in first so they can experience what your company has to offer.

What better way to do this than to have a great business name? Your name is the first impression you will make on a potential customer, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PpKlVnVvvg it could mean the difference between them choosing you or your competitor.



Since most regions have lots of different landscaping companies, you're going to face some stiff competition. You need something that will set you above the rest right off the bat. Your business needs to sound http://www.amateurgardening.com/ professional as well as unique and catchy!

Here's a list of 50 names to help you get some inspiration.

Brainstorming Tips

When brainstorming, keep the following in mind:



Use your industry: Have a name that indicates what type of company you are, even if you don't say it directly.

Us e your specialty: If you specialize in something specific such as landscape design, make this clear since it can help you attract a different set of customers.

Use rhymes: Rhymes just have this way of sticking in someone's head, and the stickier your name, the better!

Use your own name: You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsaVuq0ULck own this company, right? Be proud! There is nothing wrong with that. Bonus points if there is a clever way to squeeze it in.

Use your location: Your town or street name could be a good source of identity and inspiration. Be sure it doesn't limit you, however. Who knows where you'll grow!

Keep it simple: Your first or last name + Landscaping is a great name for a company.

Other Things to Consider

A few more questions to ask yourself when thinking of your name:



Is it brandable? You're competing with some top-dog companies for the spotlight.

Does it have the green light online? Check for available web domains and social networking pages to see how common the name is.

Does it really stand out? Keep in mind your local competition and steer clear of any names that sound similar.

Is it easy for the average person to spell and pronounce? This will help your name be memorable.

What are the most popular or biggest landscaping companies in your region called? Use them as examples of what works.

Now that you know what to look for in a name, it's time for you to start making a list of your own. Write down 100 names and don't stop until you do! Let some of them be bad. It's okay. It's http://www.thompson-morgan.com/gardening-information all part of the process.



Deciding on a Business Name

After you've made a list of potential names, you will then begin to chop and hack away at it to narrow it down to the ones that are really good.

Ask for help if you are the indecisive type; you might be surprised at the ideas in the heads of others! And let's face it, people are pretty opinionated, and this is a time when you really want peoples' true opinions.

If all else fails, find inspiration in your work, whether it's cutting grass or planting a new garden. It just might plant the seed that you need to grow a few ideas!

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Tuesday 9 May 2017

Golf Tips - How To Hit The Best Shot From Under 100 Yards

You should know after reading how to control distance around the greens how this should work. In this article I am giving a real example while on the golf course. Kind of like a playing lesson. Since we are discussing controlling your distance with the sand wedge we will talk about a shot often faced on the golf course many golfers absolutely brutalize. And quite frankly its pretty embarrassing.

Here is our scenario:





You have a 50 ya rd shot from where the ball rests to the pin location. Since we now know how far we can fly the ball in the air after our sand wedge drill lets take a closer look at the green and where we want the our ball to land so we can get our ball up and down. After determining where we want the ball to land we determined we want to the ball to actually fly in the air 43 yards giving us about 23 feet or 7 yards of roll and release to the hole.

With this shot we don't want something too low that is going to skip and run way past the hole so we rule out a pitching wedge for this shot. Now you are left with the decision of whether to use your 56 or your 60 degree wedge. Assuming we are in the fairway let's determine what Sprinkler our lie is like. Is the fairway firm or a little soft so that our wedge can easily get under the ball. A firm fairway might lead us to the 56 with less bounce enabling us to pinch the back of the ball eas ier than the 60 degree.

But lets assume we can easily get the club under the ball. With that we choose a 60 degree because with a short shot of 43 yards the ball will be slightly hot when it lands so we need to give a little loft and room to skip and then check to the hole. Now with your practice earlier you are going to take your back swing to the part of Sprinkler System Installation Euless the clock that will produce a shot that flies 43 yards in the air.

Now, after you got the picture in your head about ball flight, and the feel for the distance we will take our "43 yards in the air swing" with our sand wedge. By getting this picture and committing to it you will begin to see results and improvements in your short game.

This is not an exact science but this allows you to be very sure of the stroke you are about to make and frees up any doubts you have thus giving you the best chance to http://www.gardena.com/uk/water-management/sprinkler/ hit a great shot. Even if it doesn't turn out perfect you managed to stay firm with how you approached this shot. Over time you will hit more good ones then bad ones.

By: Brad Long

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Brad Long is a former professional golfer and writes about sports, internet marketing, relationships, and product review. You can see his other websites on Pillow Top Mattress Pad, WaterProof Mattress Pads, and King Comforter Sets

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