APR

10

SPRING CLEANING TIPS

With Spring in full swing, now is a great time to get some well needed cleaning and organizing done in your home. Below are some tips from Draglam Waste & Recycling that can keep you on the right track and ensure you get the job done right.

MAR

20

ROCK SALT TIPS: END OF SEASON

When the winter season starts to come to an end, there are few different steps you can take to ensure your rock salt inventory and salting equipment is protected as well as help prepare yourself for the following season. Rock salt is a valuable resource for combatting snow and ice; this is why it is important to protect your investment.

MAR

14

AGGREGATES CALCULATOR: EASY TO USE ONLINE TOOL

Are you planning on using any gravel or stone for your next landscaping project or construction job? Regardless of the size or scope of the project, one of the first things that you will have to do is take measurements; this is to ensure that you will purchase the right amount of material. Measurements also allow for an accurate estimate or budget for the project.

FEB

06

4 TIPS THAT CONTRACTORS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ROCK SALT

Working as a landscape or winter maintenance contractor comes with a big responsibility. It is your job to get out before, during and after snow storms or major snowfalls to eliminate ice and snow in parking lots, sidewalks and road ways. You can only be successful when you have effective rock salt and know how to use it efficiently. Here are 4 tips that you should know as a landscape contractor before hitting the roads:

FEB

06

BENEFITS OF SOIL CELLS

What is a soil cell system?

The soil cell system is a combination of hollow plastic supports (typically cubic in shape) replete with soil. Soil cells, also known as Silva Cells, are typically enclosed at the top and bottom, and most have a top or deck that concurrently acts as a roof to the soil enclosure and as a base for placing aggregates, casting concrete, or placing other hard surface materials on top of the soil cells.