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Contents LC FeBRuARy 2013 DBM About the Cover: This Garrett Churchill, Inc. fence was made from Cedar and bamboo to complement the home���s natural theme. This fence is one of 13 fence, wall and gate projects featured in this month���s cover story. Volume 16, No. 2 Fences, Walls & Gates Features 18 Choosing The Right Grass Trimmer 22 Open Business Opportunities with Gate Operating Systems The primary factor when choosing a trimmer is how much use it will see during a set time. The more use it gets, the more a contractor should spend on it (to a degree). A higher price doesn���t always mean a better product, but it���s a good benchmark nonetheless. By Bruce Fordyce, Editor LC/DBM The ability to correctly identify and install the right gate and operating system for a client is an important tool for landscape contractors. In a recent LC/DBM survey, 78 percent of contractors said that fences and gates installed for safety and security purposes were the most likely growth sector in the field. By Kyle Cavaness, Editor LC/DBM 24 Fences, Walls & Gates Project Showcase For the Fences, Walls & Gates issue, LC/DBM showcases 13 fence and wall projects from across the nation. From privacy walls to boundary walls; from retaining walls to those that aid in erosion control; from privacy fencing to the classic white picket fence, the materials used in these projects vary as much as the projects themselves. By Bruce Fordyce, Editor LC/DBM 32 Industry Interview: AFA���s Rick Church Founded in 1962, The American Fence Association (AFA) is the largest organization representing the fence, deck and railing industry, with 31 chapters across the United States and Canada. LC/DBM recently sat down with AFA���s Executive Vice President, Rick Church, for a Q&A; on the fencing market���s recent past, and his predictions for the future. By Michelle Medaris, Editor LC/DBM 34 Sound Wall Solutions Sound walls, or noise barriers, are landscape elements typically constructed of cast-in-place concrete or masonry block to absorb or deflect noise from roads, railways and industrial areas. These barriers can effectively reduce noise levels, but often cause undesirable secondary impacts. By Kyle Cavaness, Editor LC/DBM 38 31 World Premieres! World Premiere Products & Advertisements: Look to Landscape Contractor / DBM to find new products! There are 31 product pictures and/or advertisements in this issue where the picture or ad has never before been seen in any publication (World Premieres). Look for the World Premiere Product releases in the Product Focus section and WP ads highlighted in red in the Ad index. World Premiere Departments 8 Commentary ���Sully��� ��� Stamped Into Our History 14 Hardscapes Louisiana Colonial Backyard Makeover 20 Horsepower Trimmers 40 Product Focus Fencing 63 Off The Clock Kentucky Memorial Garden Marketplace 41 Welcome To the Marketplace 41 Site Amenities 43 Outdoor Living How to Become a Fencing Contractor If you���re a landscape contractor looking for ways to expand your business, the fencing market is one of the most lucrative niches in the industry. By Larry Shield, Editor LC/DBM 44 Landscape Lighting 46 PMBR 50 Stormwater/Erosion Control 52 Product Request Center 56 Plant Accessories Product Focus For all the Fencing Products, turn to page 4 LC DBM 40 56 Plant Materials 57 Water Mgt/Irrigation 59 Equipment 62 Business Services