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Landscaping is defined as any artistic activity that transforms the physical features of a land area. It may include contouring and planting shrubs, flowers or trees. Considered both a science and an art, it involves good observation and design skills.

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Is White Consolidated Industries Inc still in operation?

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/i-e/ad1235/ad1235f-eng.html

As per above link to Canada Border Services Agency, it appears they are. Their entire history is outlined in above article.

Do you need landscaping fabric under pine needles?

Landscape fabric is meant to prevent weed growth in the area where it is put down. Pine needles are considered ground cover and are essentially meant to do the same thing but not as effectively. So for complete weed prevention use the landscape weed barrier ( providing it can allow water to pass through ) and pine needles on top for a nice appearance.

How much does a sprinkler system cost?

For a quick and dirty estimate of where you might expect bids from professional sprinkler contractors to come in, use a range of $0.50 to $1.25 per square foot of area to be watered. Small properties and properties with complicated layouts will tend to be at the higher end of that range. Where you live and what type of equipment you select will also impact the range of bids.

If you are installing the system yourself, you should be able to buy equivalent materials at a home improvement store for about 15-20% more than a contractor will pay at a contractor supply store; however, you will need to factor in rental of trenchers and whether you can install the backflow prevention device, so you should figure your total cost of installing an equivalent system yourself will be 40-50% of a professional sprinkler contractor bid.

For more specific information you can search for "Sprinkler System Designer" on the internet and find applications that will let you put in the parameters of your yard and will output a parts list with prices.

Is it possible to build an uncovered patio beyond the building line?

Yes. Make sure it is not poured concrete. Keep in mind that if utility work is necessary you will have to repair damage at your expense.

What is the importance of drainage systems in landscaping?

Good landscape drainage will keep your landscaping free of puddle water which could cause several problems. Lots of water in landscaped areas due to poor landscape drainage could lead to many serious problems such as; plant disease, flowers dying, trees rotting, rockery shifting, and hardscapes moving out of place .

Do you need to send a 1099 to your handy man or your landscapers?

You do not file Form 1099 for payments of personal expenses. They are only to be filed for payments in conjunction with your trade or business.

So unless your handyman or landscapers were working on something related to your business, you do not send them a 1099.

If you keep a personal landscaper or handyman on your household staff, you may need to send them a W-2.

What are the working conditions for a landscaper?

Most of the time landscapers work outdoors. Landscaping is a great job for people who want to work outside. You also will get fit, and get a good tan.

How much do you make when owning a landscaping company?

How much you make when owning a landscaping company is totally up to you and how you want to steer the business. For instance, if your company has the scale to win huge service contracts from national companies, your landscaping company could make a lot of money. If you're a smaller company the money is really dependent on how many contracts you win and your bidding strategy. A great way to gain contracts as a smaller company is to link up to a national supply chain. These networks will source your local company for work on properties that are within your region.

What unit of measurement comes from the length of a ploughed acre of land?

The furlong, although it was the length of a plow furrow in a 10-acre field, not just one acre. At the time, fields were typically 10 acres in fairly uniform blocks. The furlong has since been standardized at a length of 660 feet, or 1/8 of a mile.

How do you start a landscaping business mowing foreclosed properties?

You will need to get a business license and obtain general liability insurance, I would recommend getting free information on the foreclosure cleanup network, once you are ready to begin you will have to sign up as a Reo vendor with all the banks and asset management companies, you then put all the zip codes in your profile of what areas you would like to accept work. www.dreamstreetinvestments.com has a list of all the bank contacts and a large list of training courses, I would also try there, they were very helpful when we were starting out. You can also advertise your services to the local realtors that list bank reo homes "bank owned properties", they too will use your services. I would recommend to create a flyer of your services and drop it off at all the local real estate offices. Then set up a website and get business cards-pass them out to everyone you know.

What are facts about landscaping?

In south Italy, it is a mountainous terrain that is hilly, marshy and hot. The north part of Italy is very flat and cool.

What is the difference between gardening and landscaping?

Landscape:In this we can design our plots with different kind of plants and with tending and also some architects.

Garden: in gardening you can just grow flowers and plants in it.

How do you prepare ammonium fertilizer?

the ammonium salt produced by a neutralization process, by reacting the ammonium hydroxide with dilute sulphuric acid.

the amount of ammonia added into the sulphuric acid is enough when the amniotic smell produced. drop the ammonia little by little.

then, heat while stir the mixture until the solution becomes 1/3 of the original volume.

lastly, to obtain the salt, the filtration process should be done after the solution is cool.

How much does it cost to install a door?

All conditions can be itemized in regard to price of labor and materials! Looking at a price competent for N.Y. / Los Angeles Areas, a charge for a skilled labor to install a door should average around $75 an hour; and to hang a new door (average measurements being 32" x 80") with #2-hinges, doorknob and strike plate needing to be drilled/chiseled out should take less than 2-hours. Most skilled labor (and I do mean someone with experience and proper tools) will charge between $150 - $250 per door with the higher end figuring in the need to sand and plane some of the sides of the door since most existing door jams are not square. Note, that is usually a faster (and potentially) cheaper outcome to install a pre-hung door that can be purchased with the door already set within a door jam and (usually) fabricated with a doorknob and strike plate holes already cut... The installation time is quicker; however, there is the potential add-cost of casement moldings that would take rough 45 minutes to install on both sides of the door.

What is a sprinkler?

An irrigation sprinkler is a device that applies water to plants, mimicking the effect of rain, as it is done in lawn, garden and agricultural irrigation.

A fire sprinkler is a device that discharges water when the effects of a fire have been detected, such as when a predetermined temperature has been reached.

What color is liquid Atrazine weed killer?

Near-white or white is the color of liquid Atrazine weedkiller. Any other color means either another product that is mislabeled or the production in question past its expiration date or wrongly processed.

How do you write a letter of termination for a landscaping contract?

This depends on where you live and which legal system operates. Usually you would need a good reason such as bad workmanship or other problem that led to breach of contract. I would think any other reason would require mutual consent.

What are the subset to landscaping?

maybe this would help:

Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including but not limited to:

# living elementsOrganism

In biology and ecology, an organism is a life complex system of organ s that influence each other in such a way that they role in some way as a stable whole....

, such as floraFlora

In botany, flora has two meanings. The first meaning, or flora of an area or time period, refers to all plant life occurring in an area or time period, especially the naturally occurring or indigenous plant life....

or faunaFauna

Fauna is a collective term for animal life of any particular region or time. The corresponding term for plants is Flora....

; or what is commonly referred to as GardeningGardening

Gardening is the art of growing plants with the goal of crafting a purposeful landscape. Residential garden most often takes place in or about a residence, in a space referred to as the garden....

, the art and craft of growing plants with a goal of creating a beautiful environment within the landscape. # natural elements such as landforms, terrain shape and elevation, or bodies of water; # human elements such as structures, buildings, fenceFence

A fence is a freestanding structure designed to restrict or prevent Transport across a boundary....

s or other material objectsObject (philosophy)

In philosophy, an object is a thing, an entity, or a being. This may be taken in several senses....

created and/or installed by humans; and # abstract elements such as the weatherWeather

Weather is an all-encompassing term used to describe all of the many and varied phenomena that can occur in the Celestial body atmosphere of a planet....

and lighting conditions.

Can you get replacement stakes for Malibu low voltage landscape lighting?

The plastic stakes are easily broken and finding replacement stakes at stores where I purchased the lites is impossible.

YES!! Finally I figured it out. The first time one broke I ended up buying a complete new light and just used the spike. Malibu light replacement parts are available at https://www.intermaticstore.com/ASPI700W.pgm?task=menucntrl&menuopt=LV

This will put you at Malibu low voltage. Then find your light. In my case I didn't have the part number handy so I looked through the pictures until I found my style (CS110obg). Then simply select the parts tab - wholla $1.00 each for the replacement spikes.

I hope this helps people. I know this drove me crazy finding it.

Blessings, Dave



They have created a much better website here:http://www.malibulights.com

Specifically: http://www.malibulights.com/Parts/WalkLightParts.aspx?category=Low+Voltage+Lighting+Parts&subcategory=Walk+Light+Parts

-Brian