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LC/DBM March 2014 Table of Contents03-26-14 | News

LC/DBM March 2014 Table of Contents

On the cover:
At this property in Ottawa, Ontario, Jonathan Robert Landscape + Design connected the upper and lower patios of Techo-Bloc Blu60 slabs, flagstone pavers, Mini-Creta retaining walls and a Valencia fire pit with dramatic Maya steps.

Features

Online Marketing for Landscapers
Various issues associated with marketing in today's business environment are discussed with Candace Leary, the media marketing manager for Clear Imaging Inc.
"?u LC/DBM Interview

Ferro Cement Wall
Daniel Wilson, owner of Wilson Environmental Contracting Inc., of Santa Barbara, Calif., takes us through the steps of building a wall with curves, flow and movement.
"?uBy Michelle Medaris, LC/DBM Editor

An Off the Wall Original
Meet John August, an innovative free spirit who has designed and built some very intriguing and striking hardscapes, and invented some groundbreaking products for the industry.
"?u By Mike Dahl LC/DBM Editor

Summers' Construction
A complete hardscape upgrade at an estate in Fairfield County, Conn., was designed and supervised over the course of three summers by Mark Sosnowitz, the owner of Mark Eliot Design, LLC.
"?u By Mike Dahl LC/DBM Editor

Service Honored
Oakdale, Minn., wanted a veteran's memorial where its citizens could honor loved ones and observe national holidays. Versa-Lok and Linwood Contracting provided the town a place of respect, reflection and pride.
"?u By Brenda Bredahl, Versa-Lok

A Well Composed Renovation
An expansive residence in Bergen County, N.J., is treated to a stunning transformation, compliments of Ryder Landscaping Design and their harmonious use of Techo-Bloc products.
"?u By Vanessa Angell, Techo-Bloc

Hardscape Showcase
A wide variety of styles, materials, and features are highlighted in projects from across our landscape.
"?u LC/DBM Staff

Deparments

Publisher's Commentary: Dad Gave Me the Passion for Landscape

Hardscapes Retaining Walls Spur San Antonio School Construction

Product Focus: Installation Equipment

Off the Clock: Wilson Falls at Technology Center

News

Alternative Energy

H2B Update

Mitigating the Effects of Drought

Hardscape Technology

Economic News

Attention to Trees

E-Verify by the Numbers

Pesticide Releases

Seasonal Equipment Preparation

Association Recap

Editorial Contributors
John August, GeckoStone???(R)???AE????; Vanessa Angell, Techo-Bloc; Mark Sosnowitz, Mark Eliot Design, LLC; Darren Ryder, Ryder Landscaping Design; Brenda Bredahl, Versa-Lok; Daniel Wilson, MESM, Wilson Environmental Contracting, Inc.; Daniel J. Dahlkemper, LA, ASLA, Dahlkamper Landscape; H. Scott Berry Jr., Evergreen Hardscaping; Nancy Marshall, Smalls Landscaping; John Hayden, JJ Hayden Inc.; Amanda Driscoll, ThinkGreen LLC; Steve Mitchell, Natures Elite Landscaping; Carol Heffernan, Heffernan Landscape Design; Kimberly Charles, Stone Farm; Christian Basnight, Basnight Land & Lawn, Inc.; Jay Oosterhouse, Porous Pave, Inc.; Sam Rice, CPP, BB Mofic, LLC-Landscape Design & Contracting; David Hasness, P.E., Pavestone