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Yates, Jean. Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Gardening and Landscaping. McGraw-Hill, 2008.

Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Gardening and Landscaping

Authors: Jean Yates

Published:  April 2008

eISBN: 9780071642279 0071642277 | ISBN: 9780071494779
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  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1: Spanish Basics
  • Greetings
  • Pleasantries
  • Family and Friends
  • The “Magic” Words
  • Telling Present Time and Using Numbers 1–12
  • Indicating Work Hours
  • Talking to More than One Person at a Time
  • Days of the Week
  • Months of the Year and Using Numbers 1–31
  • Talking About the Weather
  • Interviewing an Employee
  • Asking for References
  • Hiring an Employee
  • Scheduling
  • Discussing Salary and Using Numbers 40+
  • Rates of Payment
  • Discussing Pay Periods
  • Discussing Taxes
  • Showing Appreciation for Good Work
  • Clearing Up Confusion
  • Terminating an Employee
  • Basic Questions and Answers
  • Yes-or-No Questions
  • Information Questions
  • Chapter 2: Establishing Policies
  • Introducing Your Business and Policies
  • Indicating Location of Work
  • Equipment and Supplies
  • Explaining Emergency Policies
  • Selecting Employees
  • Explaining the Work Schedule
  • Planning the Day
  • Setting Priorities
  • Safety Precautions
  • Chapter 3: General Instructions for Landscaping Work
  • Giving Basic Instructions
  • Indicating Order and Repetition of Tasks
  • Indicating Location of Things
  • Driving Work Vehicles
  • Checking for Driver’s Licenses
  • Safe Driving
  • Vehicle Maintenance Instructions
  • Giving Driving Directions
  • Going Places and Taking Things
  • Chapter 4: Common Tasks for New Landscaping Projects
  • Clearing the Lot
  • Grading the Lot
  • Installing an Irrigation System
  • Tools and Equipment for Lot Preparation
  • Planting
  • Soil Preparation
  • Planting Grass and Ground Cover
  • Laying Sod
  • Planting Trees and Bushes
  • Planting Flowers, Vines, and Vegetables
  • Planting in Containers
  • Watering
  • Developing Outdoor Areas
  • Patios
  • Paths
  • Ponds
  • Fences
  • Chapter 5: Specific Tasks for Landscaping Maintenance
  • Lawns
  • Preparing the Lawn Equipment
  • Mowing the Lawn
  • Aerating the Lawn
  • Reseeding the Lawn
  • Weed Control
  • Fertilizing the Lawn
  • Watering the Lawn
  • Gardens
  • Weeding Gardens
  • Keeping Gardens Active
  • Trees and Bushes
  • Transplanting Trees and Bushes
  • Feeding Trees and Bushes
  • Pruning and Making Repairs
  • Yard Cleanup
  • Leaf Removal
  • Disposal of Debris
  • Snow Removal
  • Power Washing
  • Pests and Diseases
  • Appendix: Numbers
  • English-Spanish Glossary
  • Glosario español-inglés