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A Brief History of Landscaping
Landscaping has a rich history that spans thousands of years and countless cultures, evolving from the gardens […]
THE K&D FIELD NOTES
Dirt, Details & Better Ways to Work
K&D shares practical insights, project stories, company updates, and landscape knowledge shaped by 40 years of real California experience.
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RAISE THE BAR: Know your labor hour variance
Over the last several years, I have spent extensive time talking with landscape industry leaders, networking at conferences and attending educational...
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Jun 12, 2026
RAISE THE BAR: Mid-Year Realignment
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to have your team bought in and aligned around the vision of the company? If your answer is 7 or above, this...
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Jun 12, 2026
WHS student earns top awards for landscaping skills
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Jun 12, 2026
When You Need a Five-Year Plan and How to Implement It
When you set goals for your landscape company, are they truly ones that challenge your business or are they ones you can easily achieve? Justin...
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Jun 12, 2026
Landscape Planning Guide
7 Sporty Landscaping Ideas for Your Backyard
Californians are blessed with great weather almost every time of year. Is your boring backyard keeping you from enjoying it? […]
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Jun 12, 2026
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Don’t delay when it comes to drainage
Drainage may seem like the least of your landscaping worries as we currently face drought restrictions here in California, but […]
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Jun 12, 2026
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It’s time to turn off your irrigation controller
The Central Coast has welcomed recent rain showers with open arms and we will continue to hope for a thirstier wet season […]
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Jun 12, 2026
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Caring for your outdoor wood features
Almost all landscaping designs have some form of wood components, most commonly as fencing, decking, retaining walls, pergolas or garden […]
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Jun 12, 2026