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Land s c a p e On l i n e .c o m T o p T e n Nine of the top 1 0 m o s t f r e q u e n t l y a c c e s s e d a r t ic le s in 2 0 1 3 f r o m L C / D B M 's We b s i t e c a n be de s cr i be d as " h o w t o " a r t i c l e s – e v e r y t h in g f r o m b u ild in g a s t ee p d r iv e w a y t o b u i l d i n g a l an ds c a pe com p a n y – p r o v i n g t h a t LC / D B M r e a d e r s c o u n t o n u s t o p r o v id e th e in f o r m a t i o n th ey ne e d t o be s u c c e s s f u l . 1. 7 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Growing a Landscape Company September 2011 1 Mark Bradley, president of TBG Landscape, spells out of the pitfalls that can derail an expanding landscape company in this informational piece filled with practical advice and first-person lessons. Bradley's seven missteps to steer clear of are: starting the business without enough investment capital; growing the company before the systems are in place; growing too fast; not identifying superstars soon enough; trying to operate without the right equipment; doing complicated work without the right skilled trades; hiring the wrong subcontractors. landscapeonline.com/research/article/15442 2. Reel Mowers vs. Rotary Mowers: Which Does A Better Job? November 2005 2 The scorecard? Reel mowers are more environmentally friendly, have lower maintenance requirements, are much quieter, are natural mulchers, cause fewer serious injuries, are able to cut the grass extremely short without the problem of turf scalping and are capable of striping a lawn. Rotary mowers cut weeds and longer grass better, get the job done faster, can handle larger areas and are constantly getting lighter, more maneuverable and less prone to turf scalping and grass chewing. landscapeonline.com/research/article/5925 3. Tree Irrigation: Water Where Roots Need It July 2007 3 Joseph H. Fortier, CID, CLIA and Jerry M. Belt, Jr., CLIA, of Mojave Water Management in Las Vegas, Nev., explore the irrigation requirements of trees and detail specific problems and challenges. This includes: having a thorough understanding of compaction when designing an irrigation system; identifying whether the irrigation system is for establishment or maintenance; scheduling for tree zones; low-volume drip basics; and emitter placement. landscapeonline.com/research/article/9308 4. Real Estate Forecast Predicts Growth Through 2014 April 2012 4 The real estate forecast released by The Urban Land Institute, a nonprofit land-use think tank, predicts growth in both the residential and commercial sectors through 2014. The survey compiled opinions from 38 real-estate economists and analysts, many of whom are ULI members, reflecting the panel's median forecast on 26 economic indicators dating back to 2009. Projections are based on data from 2009 to 2011. landscapeonline.com/research/article/16352 5. Driveways on the Steep 5 February 2006 Erik Skindrud, regional editor for the Brick Industry Association, outlines best practices for installing driveways on slopes of 10 degrees or more. Topics covered include proper bed preparation, paving assemblies, the types of brick paving surfaces, the types of bases, flexible base pavements, design considerations, load factors, and paving surface thickness. landscapeonline.com/research/article/6518 Oct o b e r ' s Q u e s t i o n o f t h e M o n t h Re s u l ts 35% of r e s pond e n t s c h o s e t h e i r l o a d e r s / s k id s t e e r s a s t h e ir m o s t v a lu a b le pie c e o f eq ui pm e nt w he n c o n s i d e r i n g r e t u r n o n in v e s t m e n t . 2 8 % c h o s e t h e ir m o w e r s . Top 5 Viewed Vendor Profles Top 5 Product Searches by Keywords Top 5 Article Keyword Searches 1. Ditch Witch of Southern Calif. 1. Metal and Wood Site Furnishings 1. Ashley Calabria (Tech Editor) 2. Ventrac Venture Products, Inc. 2. Paver and Path/Step Lights 2. Segmental Retaining Wall 3. Superior Controls Co., Inc. 3. Planters 3. SketchUp 4. SnowBear 4. LED Lights 4. Drainage 5. Stone Age Manufacturing, Inc. 5. Fencing 5. OPEI 24 LC DBM