Before You Sign - Read a Sample Tree Service Contract New
Signing a contract is reassuring, if it contains clauses helpful to you -- but a crapshoot if it doesn't. This sample service contract gives you an idea of the kinds of clauses (such as insurance clauses) you should be looking for in contracts. Although the example is for a tree service to remove a tree, the principles apply to any work being done on your property by contractors. Hiring Tree Service Professionals: How to Have a Tree Limbed
A tree limb hangs dangerously over your house or over wires. You know you shouldn't tackle this task yourself, but you don't know whom to turn to. This article discusses what to consider when choosing a tree service professional. Factors include insurance, tree health, and a backup plan in case of accident. Discussion of estimates, contracts and references.
Hiring Arborists and Other Tree Service Professionals
You need a tree pruned and want the work done by someone with an artist's touch. Or perhaps a tree's health is suffering from a cause unknown to you, requiring professional help. Or an old tree towers dangerously over your home. You need to find a professional especially suited to your particular set of needs. A general handyman might not be the answer. Find out how to research the answer. Father of American Landscape Designers - Olmsted
"Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) was a landscape architect before the profession was founded. He was a visionary who foresaw the need for national parks, devised one of America's first regional plans, and designed America's first large suburban community," writes Jackie Craven, About's Architecture Guide. Landscaping Software - 3D Garden Composer 2003 New
Learn all about "Garden Composer" landscaping software. Detailed product-information section walks you through the features of the software, step by step. The site's "Demo" section gives you a foretaste of what can be accomplished with this landscaping software. A tutorial is also available on the site, in .pdf format. Software to Design Like Professional Landscape Designers
Pro Landscape software aids landscape designers via 3 integrated modules. "Image Editor" creates a before and after image of a landscape, including growth projection, shadows, perspective and lighting. The "Planner" module creates the 2-D site plan that indicates placement of plantings and other features. The third module, "Proposal," is obligatory for the pros, but optional for homeowners. Choosing a Landscaping Contractor
Professional-looking landscaping adds considerable value to your home. The estimated added value, according to this article from 411 Home Repair.com, is 14 - 17 percent, allowing you a return on your investment of 100 to 200 percent. But choosing the right landscaping contractor for your needs is the key. Find out here. E-zine Read by Landscape Designers
ProGardenBiz.com is an online magazine for professional gardeners, landscape contractors, irrigation specialists, and others in the Green Industry. If you're thinking of hiring a professional, you can profit from gaining an insider's perspective first. Everything from hiring landscape architects and arborists to hiring a service for mowing your lawn. Fact Sheet on Hiring Landscape Architects
This is a fact sheet compiled by the American Nursery & Landscape Association. It could serve as a handy checklist when hiring a landscape architect or landscape designer for your landscaping needs. Similar criteria can be used for hiring arborists and other landscaping services. Hire an Arborist and Save Money
This “Purdue News” story makes the case that well cared for trees can add value to your property, while poorly maintained trees can be a liability. Therefore, unless you can and want to do it yourself, hire an arborist – it will save you money in the long run.
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