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LC/DBM February 2016 Table of Contents02-02-16 | Department

LC/DBM February 2016 Table of Contents

On the cover:
The Jurassic Park ride at Universal Studios Hollywood is just one of the many attractions that lure millions of visitors a year to the extensively landscaped amusement park.

Features

Estimating Landscape Tree Watering Requirements in the Western U.S.
Since irrigation is usually necessary in the arid West to meet part of the water demand of landscape trees, determining the right amounts can help ensure acceptable landscape function.
"?uDennis Pittenger, University of California, Riverside

A Stately Assignment
Caring for the grounds of Government House, the Annapolis home to Maryland's governors since 1870, has led to acclaim for TDH Landscaping in a first-time public/private arrangement for the historical residence.
"?uMike Dahl, LC/DBM

One Company's Take on Landscape Maintenance
For over 15 years, K & D Enterprise Landscape Management Inc. in Joliet, Illinois has been conducting business on their own terms and bringing in the yields, especially a very enviable customer retention rate.
"?u Michael Miyamoto, LC/DBM

Maintaining Universal Studios Hollywood
An in-house crew of 14 workers and a horticulture foreman make sure that every landscaped aspect that can be seen on this legendary amusement park's 400 acres by its more than 6 million yearly guests is picture-perfect.
"?u Alli Rael, LC/DBM

Deparments

Publisher's Commentary: In Uncertain Times, A Century of Stability

Hardscapes: Bringing Florida to Ohio

Product Focus: Dumping Trucks & Trailers

Ground Gains: Mergers, Acquisitions, Expansions

Off the Clock: GreenCare for Troops Helps with Victory Garden

News

Economic News

Staying Safe & Sound

Hard News

Theft Alert

Editorial Contributors
Nathan Graham, Hedge Landscaping; Dennis Pittenger, , University of California, Riverside; Rosalie Taormino, Karen Gahs, TDH Landscaping, LLC.; John Algozzini, Kevin Manning, K & D Enterprise Landscape Management Inc.; Heather Williamson, Universal Studios- Hollywood; Annie Forsyth, Sun Valley Landscaping