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22 May 2025
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Landscape Maintenance: Jackson County’s 2025 Fire Restrictions

For landscape maintenance professionals in Jackson County, the arrival of dry, warm weather isn't just a sign of lush growth; it's a critical reminder of heightened wildfire risk. The 2025 Fire Season has officially begun, and understanding the specific regulations and best practices is paramount to ensuring safety for your crews, your clients' properties, and our beautiful Southern Oregon environment. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has declared the 2025 Fire Season for Jackson County, with restrictions officially starting on June...

21 May 2025
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Small Gigs, Big Risks: Why Your Gardening Business Needs Liability Insurance

Even if your landscaping and gardening business is small, operating on word-of-mouth referrals, and even picking up gigs from platforms like Craigslist, you might assume you're too small to need something like general liability insurance. This couldn't be further from the truth! In the world of dirt, plants, and power tools, unexpected accidents can happen, and they can quickly turn a small side hustle into a significant financial burden. This article will explore why general liability insurance is not just...

19 May 2025
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Are Reel Mowers Worth it Today?

Many of today’s new homeowners are looking for environmentally friendly solutions to yard maintenance. Reel lawn mowers are not a new idea, however they are gaining in popularity over time. Environmentally conscious homeowners are trading their self-propelled, petroleum-powered mowers for the old-fashioned, muscle-powered versions. Edwin Bear Budding invented the manual push mower in 1830. This simplistic design, allowed even the middle class to maintain a lawn easily. Reel lawnmowers differ from typical lawnmowers in several important ways. Mr. Budding’s lawnmower...

19 May 2025
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Composting for Beginners

These days it is becoming more obvious that we need to recycle as much as possible in order to reduce the amount of waste in landfills. Especially, biodegradable waste materials such as those found in your garden and kitchen. many first-time gardeners tend to disregard the idea of compositing because the subject seems rather difficult to grasp. On the contrary, it is can be very straightforward if you follow just a few basic guidelines.    First, you need a choose...

12 May 2025
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Planting Crocus bulbs

Crocus is a much-loved and hardy flower belonging to the iris family of plants. Apart from a few species that bloom during fall, these perennials' flowers normally grow in spring. Crocuses will make a lovely addition to any home, whether you plant them outside in your yard or inside. READ MORE