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DEFOLIATING insects in CO – if left uncontrolled, will kill the trees
Rare insects are now being spotted in Colorado 1. Mimosa Webworm – Mature caterpillars are up to 1 inch (25 mm) long, grayish to dark brown and have five white stripes running the length of the body. During summer, large loose tents produced by the fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) are seen on the branches of cottonwoods,…
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Yellow Wax Bells – Bold Heft in the Shade
Relying on hostas and ferns in the shadier garden is still a successful approach to addressing color and texture in those low light conditions. While there are also a wide range of other herbaceous treasures for the shade, including sedges, hellebores, lungwort’s and barrenworts, having additional large and bold plants…
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Jim Borland 1946-2024
On Saturday, July 27, Jim Borland, an industry icon, peacefully passed away. Jim was the head of propagation for many years at the Denver Botanic Gardens, among his many other career adventures including being co-host of a popular radio show called, The Garden Wise Guys. Jim was dedicated to advancing…
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U.S Department of Labor Announces Updated Overtime Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has revised the overtime exemption regulations under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Effective July 1, 2024, fewer employees qualify for overtime exemptions, which may increase labor costs. Overview of Overtime Employees may be paid overtime regardless of whether they are paid on an…
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The power of team meetings
It’s a fact. Teams with structured plans and regular meetings achieve greater success and faster growth. From spring kick-off sessions to weekly leader gatherings and monthly team assemblies, collective growth emerges as the linchpin. These meetings transcend mere administrative duties; they infuse sustainable growth and cultivate a culture of collaboration,…
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JLS Landscape & Sprinkler celebrates multiple generations of leadership as it approaches 50th anniversary
Over the years, the “JLS” in JLS Landscape & Sprinkler has represented different stages for the company. In 1975, when John Reffel Jr. and his son, John Reffel III, decided to start their own residential lawn sprinkler company after working together at Keesen Lawn Sprinkler, it was named John’s Lawn…
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Colorado Water Plan initiatives are making water-wise landscapes a reality
Since the Colorado Water Plan (Water Plan) launched in January 2023, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) has worked diligently to advance and implement the plan’s 50 Agency Actions. This effort has led to significant progress in the transformative landscape change space outlined in the Water Plan and in Agency…
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Colorado water communities unite to create new water ethic
As the headwaters state of the West, Colorado’s identity is deeply tied to its landscape and especially to its water. Its snowy peaks serve as the beginning of a water supply sustaining life for over 40 million people across seven states. The winter snowpack tests skiers’ skills, and spring’s rushing…
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Hot and dry conditions in the summer could push the state to drought status
It took until June, but Colorado’s very average snowpack has officially melted away from all 115 federal snow monitoring stations in the state. According to a Water Conditions Monitoring Committee, the reservoir levels are at 94%, just below average, while precipitation was at exactly 100% of the 30-year median. Heat, however,…
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2024 End of Session GreenCO
The 2nd Regular Session of the 74th General Assembly adjourned on May 9th. Hicks & Associates is pleased to present this report on the activities of the legislature in 2024. Session Overview: The 2024 Legislative Session convened on January 10th. Despite over 100 bills being introduced on day one, primarily…
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The H-2B “may” to “shall” amendment just passed
Great news! Thanks for all your help in pushing this out to our representatives. The H-2B “may” to “shall” amendment just passed by a voice vote in the DHS Appropriations Markup. We are grateful to Reps. Harris (R-MD), Pingree (D-ME), Moolenaar (R-MI), Cuellar (D-TX), Joyce (R-OH) and Ruppersberger (D-MD) for…
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How AI is transforming the landscape industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm, and it will play a big role in building, scaling and evolving the landscape industry. For landscape architects, AI algorithms can analyze terrain, climate data and customer preferences to generate automated landscape designs, streamlining the planning process, ensuring designs are tailored…
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