Corey C. Bennington

One of the most critical steps in bringing your outdoor living dreams to life is the design phase. This invaluable process is where ideas start to evolve from mere conceptions to reality. Given the value of a great landscape design, it's important that you fully maximize your first step in this process, the landscape design consultation meeting. If you're considering or have already scheduled a landscape design consultation with us, then this article is perfect for you. In order to get the maximum benefit out of your consultation, here are 6 questions you should ask yourself in advance.

Prevent Cockroach Infestations on Your Property & Stop the Unsightly & Unsafe Critters from Putting Your Family at Risk Cockroaches are one of the most common household pests in the world, with Florida being home to over 70 different species of roaches. Keeping this in mind, it is extremely likely that people will encounter cockroaches at some point in their home. This skeevy pest excels at adapting to new environments and can bring disease-causing germs into your home that can lead to allergic reactions, food poisoning, hepatitis, and diarrhea. Facts About Cockroaches If you see one cockroach, it's likely there are more. And if there are more, you've likely got yourself a cockroach infestation. If you've found yourself with an infestation, there are a number of things worth knowing about the pest. First, cockroaches are small and sometimes hard to see, with dark brown or black bodies that are only 1/2 to 3 inches long. Cockroaches prefer warm and humid environments

2018 is coming to an end. I hope you enjoyed my free calendar throughout the year. If you have not had a chance to grab them you can find them all HERE. For 2019 I wanted to go with a simple black and white theme. This will be perfect for those of you who prefer to save on ink or who don't have the option of printing in color. Read more »

John Deere is updating its line of Worksite Pro attachments with three new angle and five new pickup brooms. The BA72C, BA84C and BA96C angle brooms and the BP72C, BP84C, BR60C, BR72C and BR84C pickup brooms were designed for effortless cleanup in turf, snow and construction applications. Like all Worksite Pro attachments, these angle brooms are optimized to work with John Deere skid steers and compact track loaders. They're also compatible with most competitive models. "With new OSHA silica dust exposure rules, contractors are in need of attachments with options that meet these requirements and make contractors more competitive bidders," said Jessica Hill, program manager, global attachments, John Deere Construction & Forestry. "We designed a new class of brooms to deliver more durability and job site protection to help our customers get the most of out of their investments." The new pickup brooms are superior solutions for dust mitigation challenges and

L ooking for a job can be exhausting and frustrating. Especially if you're underemployed or jobless, sending out hundreds of resumes without anyone calling you back is tough. Don't let the job search bring you down. Focus your energy on online job search sites that will help you find the right position for your skills. How Do I Find a Job in My Area Online? Looking for a job in your area requires being strategic. Do some research to find out where the big employers in your field post their job openings. Ask friends or colleagues if they know the best online job search sites for your career field. You can also call up companies you'd like to work for and ask them where they post their jobs online. Don't sit back and hope someone hands you the dream position you've always wanted. Be proactive and take initiative when searching for a job. Popular Online Job Search Sites If you are looking to land a job, below are a few online job search sites you should take the time t

It is a cold, hard truth that budgeting for commercial property taxes can be difficult. The stakes are high. If you get it wrong, your annual property tax bill can often be a budget-breaker. To create a meaningful budget that truly helps you manage your cash flow, owners need to know and understand the realities of property tax. • GAAP won't work -  GAAP requires amortized historical cost while property tax requires fair market value. • Unpredictable -  Process controlled by local taxing authorities and tax payers have the burden of proof. • Local resources -  State law is executed at the local level with available resources. Before you need to grab a lifeboat, learn more in our infographic below.