What's new at Concord Carpenter?
Hi Folks, Happy Columbus Day.
Columbus Day first became a holiday in 1906 in the state Colorado and elsewhere in1937. On this day people celebrate the 300th anniversary of Columbus landing in the New World.
This holiday is controversial because there is evidence that the first Europeans to sail across the Atlantic were Viking explorers from Scandinavia.
Columbus Day celebrations are also controversial because the settlement of Europeans in the Americas led to the deaths of a very large number of indiginious native people.
Either way you look at it s just another day of work for me - if your off enjoy it, if your working . . . be productive!!
Fall Yard Care:
Fall is fantastic for giving your landscape an edge going into the Spring!
Why plant in the Fall?
- Cooler air temperatures mean much less stress on the plant and more energy for root establishment.
- Ground temperatures cool much slower than air temperature in the Fall allowing for a long season of root establishment. [roots will grow as long as soil temperatures stay above 40 temperatures.
- Ground temperatures takes a long time to warm in the spring meaning root growth and establishment takes far longer in spring than Fall.
- Natural moisture is more available in Fall for plants allowing for easier establishment in the landscape and less need for gardeners to apply water and weed.
- Fall planting and establishment allows plants to grow with far less stress the following spring.
Dig in!!!!
Do You Have Hemlock Trees or Bushes?
If you have Hemlocks in you probably have a woolly
adelgid (HWA) infestation and may not know it.
Treatment for the Hemlock Woolly Adelgida varies widely depending upon
the size and number of trees to be treated.
If left untreated, a Hemlock infected by woolly adelgid will die.
What is Woolly Adelgid?
Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is a fluid feeding
insect that was brought into the United States from Asia sometime before 1920.
Once in the United
States it became a serious threat to eastern and Carolina Hemlocks and started
spreading and is responsible for killings these Hemlocks.
READ MORE to learn how to identify and treat the woolly adelgid
DEWALT Tool Giveaway 
October 19th is the last day to enter to win the NEW STYLE DEWALT Compact Reciprocating Saw.
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AConcordCarperpenter writing on Bosch's BeThePro website
I've been writing articles for Bosch on their BeThePro website. Please read these two short articles - I'm proud of them!
Article 1 is on being more productive in business
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"When you're banging nails for 30 - 40 hours a week and trying to perform estimates, typing proposals and dealing with payroll and employees, you have to prioritize your time and get organized.
Or accept the alternative and hang up your tool belt and become a pencil pusher. I prefer to bang nails and this article is how I stretch my days as far as I can and tips on how to be a more productive contractor."
The goal to doing all of this is to increase your productivity, performance and business output while reducing stress and missed opportunities. Let's not forget to be more professional and make more money! Sounds easy right? Get started!!
Article 2 are tips for avoiding time sucks in our workday!
If you're not doing these - you should!!
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