Bill Schwab, Monthly Columnist in PRO Magazine! -- Since May 2003, Bill has been a monthly columnist in PRO Magazine. PRO Magazine is the business management resource for landscape professionals.

In introducing Bill for his first column, Editor-In-Chief, Noel Brown said, "(Bill) has been a staple for years on the PROtalk and CLIP e-mail forums..." In his new column, Bill shares some of the insights he's mad over the years.

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Naturescape Landscapes San Diego Historical Showcase House -- Giving back to the community is an important part of what Bill Schwab, Naturescape Owner and President is about. After only 14 months in business in California, Bill has donated the installation of the irrigation, landscape and patio paving for the San Diego Historical Society's SHowcase Home.

"After just being her for a year, I feel that San Diego has given so much to me, I felt that I wanted to give back to my new community. When I found out about the opportunity at the Showcase house, I wanted to participate. I am a history buff, so this seemed like a natural fit." said Bill.

Each year the Historical Society chooses a home in the San Diego area to renovate. Decorators vie for the opportunity to decorateone room of the home. Once the home is complete, tours are given to raise funds to support the Historical Society throughout the year.

This year, the SDHS has selected a Foursquare designed house as its showcase home. An architectural cousin of the Craftsman, this Mission Hills house, located at 4405 Trias Street was home to three generations of the Hay-Burke family for more than 75 years. Great Uncle John Hay was President Lincoln's private secretary, rising later to ambassador to Great Britian and Secretary of State.