Blogging Basics for Landscape Designers, Part 1: Why it Matters Chris Heiler, Editor | December 11, 2009 Social Media, Social Networking, Web 2.0--it's all the rage today. Blogging was the first form of social media to hit the mainstream. What does this mean to landscape designers and how can we leverage this marketing medium . . . keep reading
Google Maps: More Than Just Directions Chris Heiler | November 11th, 2009 Many of you probably already use Google Maps or a similar online mapping service. Though you may only use it for driving directions, I wanted to share with you the many additional applications built into Google Maps that are very handy for landscape designers . . . keep reading
Tech Tip: How to Use PlantMaster in Your Landscape Business Anne Chilcott PlantMaster is a plant database that can be used during sales presentations and for creating plant booklets for your customers. You can even use PlantMaster's plant search to find plant choices based on your design parameters . . . keep reading
Product Review: Bluebeam PDF Revu Cheri Stringer This pdf editing and markup program is a powerful tool for landscape designers whether you use CAD or draw by hand. It also allows the user to measure elements in a plan . . . keep reading
Organize Your Thoughts Using Mind-Mapping Chris Heiler Mind-mapping has been referred to as "A swiss army knife for the brain". Let me show you how you can leverage this technology in your design process and business. . . . keep reading
Product Review: Stanley Fat Max TLM-100 Laser Tape Andrew Garulay Landscape designers at every level have the need to locate existing plants, hardscapes and other items in the field. The Fat Max Laser Tape cut my measuring time by more than 50% . . . keep reading
Tech Tip: Access Your PC from Anywhere Chris Heiler- Editor GoToMyPC is a fast, easy and secure way to access your PC from any Web browser or wireless device in real time. See how you can leverage this technology as a designer . . . keep reading
Tech Tip: Using Landscapedia to Aid in Project Development Michael Franklin- Landscapedia.info Online applications have exploded in popularity recently helping to ease or replace software costs for small businesses. One online application professional landscape designers may want to consider is Landscapedia.info . . . keep reading
Tech Tip: Get Your Google Gadgets!!! Chris Heiler- Editor No more forwarding emails to my other computers, transferring documents back and forth...oh what a pain! My life is so much easier now that I've made the switch to Google's web apps. and gadgets. Let me show you some of the applications that have simplified and organized my life. . . . keep reading
