Posts by Urban AG Council
Fire extinguisher safety
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Read MoreSep 27: UAC Networking + Education Dinner
Use C.A.S.H., not Ca$h to Improve Underperforming Employees SPEAKER: Barry Rinehart, Compass Leadership Training DATE: Tuesday, September 27 TIME: 5:30 networking/cash bar, 6:30 dinner & presentation PLACE: Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30328 COST: $40 for UAC members, $50 for visitors Sponsored by Super-Sod Be there at 5:45 for a…
Read MoreStruck-by safety
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Read MoreContainer gardens accent your landscape
Containers add interest and highlights. The landscape at this residence is simple, clean-lined, and mainly evergreen. The container plantings are meant to accent the landscape, add seasonal color and interest, and highlights areas of interest throughout the property. A close-up view of the front porch troughs consisting of a semi-permanent container planting of Autumn Fern,…
Read MoreSeptember 1: UAC & UGA Chatham County Extension Chainsaw & Ladder Training
September 1, 2015 – September 1, 2015 Map and Directions | Register Description: Training is for ALL LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS! If you use a chainsaw once a month or even once a year this is the perfect class for you! If you can’t send your crew, make sure that at least one of your managers attends!…
Read MoreSmall space, big entrance
Driveway and plantings enhance the entrance of the home. Given the limited in-ground space allowed, this small scale in town project demonstrates a deliberate, careful choice of plant material to both soften and complement the architecture. The texture was prioritized over color, maturity over volume, and less over more. The owner’s objectives were to create…
Read MoreWater, slope and drainage
Sloping side yard causes drainage problem. This homeowner called us in to address a significant drainage issue. Their relatively small and compact yard had a significant right to the left slope, all wedged between large homes. The upper neighbor’s water flowed into their side yard and formed a pool of water with every rainfall. Our…
Read MoreOutdoor living space
Back yard transformed. These homeowners dreamed of adding a pool and outdoor living space to their back yard. They did some research online and provided us with sample photos from Houzz.com. The project was made more difficult because the back yard sloped downhill five feet from the house. By adding the pool with a raised bond beam…
Read MoreOrganic herb garden
Inviting herb garden close to the kitchen. The 460 sq. ft. area that would become an organic herb garden had construction soil full of stones and pieces of concrete. We removed all of the soil to a depth of two feet and built new soil with organic soil amendments, organic local soil, and worm…
Read MoreSilicosis safety
OBJECTIVE: To build knowledge on silicosis by defining it, explaining the dangers associated with it, and identifying ways to reduce exposure. Download these training materials to get started: Trainer document: English | Trainer document: Spanish Slide presentation: English | Slide presentation: Spanish Attendance sheet Click here to view all Safety School topics.
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