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Franchisor anticipates good year for landscaping companies

The Grounds Guys, a commercial and residential grounds-care franchise, is responding to the housing boom with 60 or more new franchise locations in 2016.

January 13, 2016

A Grounds Guys worker adjusts sprinkler heads in an irrigation system. Photo: The Grounds Guys

Landscaping equipment

Loaders, excavators top landscapers’ Christmas wish lists

Total Landscape Care talked with landscapers around the country to ask them what toys they wanted most this Christmas, from excavators to the non-material.

December 22, 2015

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John Deere Turf Care lends ear to landscapers

Hundreds of landscape contractors and dealers from across the United States and Canada have been visiting the John Deere Turf Care plant in North Carolina in recent weeks, with each “wave” spending one day at the Fuquay-Varina plant and a half-day at the company’s nearby executive offices in Cary – all on John Deere’s dime. […]

December 10, 2015

Visiting landscapers had plenty of room to test any turf equipment that caught their eye. Photo: John Deere

Woods positions compact backhoes as ideal for landscapers

Woods, a manufacturer of a variety of landscaping equipment and attachments, says it BH65 and BH75 “Groundbreaker” backhoes are a logical choice for professional landscapers because of their size and capabilities. Both models feature a curved boom design which, according to Woods, enables them to reach over obstacles while allowing superior visibility for the operator […]

December 1, 2015

The curved boom of the BH65 “Groundbreaker” backhoe improves visibility for the operator, the manufacturer says. Photo: Woods

New England Grows coming to Boston in early December

New England Grows, the Northeast’s largest educational conference and green-industry exposition, is set for Dec. 2-4 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Organizers says the show brings together “the brightest minds in horticulture, landscape and tree care” to share their insights and advice with industry colleagues. From new plant introductions and disease-management strategies to […]

November 2, 2015

New England Grows is the region’s largest green-industry tradeshow and educational conference. Photo: New England Grows

Hispanic-owned companies fully engaged in U.S. landscaping industry

The board of directors of the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) wants to encourage young latinos to consider careers in landscaping, horticulture, and landscape architecture.

October 26, 2015

A large commercial hardscape design-build project by Austin, Texas-based Clean Scapes. The company also has offices in Dallas and San Antonio. Photo: Clean Scapes

How to: Drive performance with non-monetary rewards

Money does not motivate long-term success, or even short-term success for that matter. At Sunrise Landscape + Design in Virginia, I led a Leader’s Edge Peer Group discussion on the topic of using rewards to reinforce good habits, sustained performance and loyalty. Here are some excerpts, along with new concepts I have developed, that will turn some […]

October 13, 2015

Landscapers keep fighting as overtime rule looms

Trade associations representing landscapers, horticultural businesses and many other groups are attempting to postpone federal regulations on overtime pay.

September 30, 2015

Landscapers profit from understanding Tier 4 standards

The evolution of emission standards in the compact equipment industry has been happening for quite some time. In 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated that all non-road machines 75 horsepower and above reach full Tier 4 compliance. The goal of the emission standards is to lower harmful exhaust emissions, such as particulate matter […]

September 23, 2015

In meeting pollution standards, manufacturers of machines such as this Bobcat E35 also achieved greater fuel economy and lower engine operating temperatures. Photo: Bobcat

Honda courts green industry with commercial offerings

Honda Power Equipment also offers a line of commercial quality string trimmers and lawn mowers, among other products landscape contractors use regularly.

September 3, 2015

Honda Power Equipment serves the retail market aggressively but also targets the green industry with its commercial products, such as the string trimmer seen here. Photo: Honda Power Equipment

Landscaping equipment

Got a tough landclearing job? Check out these attachments

When it comes to land clearing, you need more brute force to accomplish the task than what can be done with the typical landscaping attachment. Here are some work tools to consider when the job requires clearing trees, brush, rocks and stumps: ___________________________________________________________________________________ TOOTH CUTTING TECHNOLOGY ENSURES HIGH PERFORMANCE Loftness’ Carbide Cutter G3 mulching head […]

June 2, 2015

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New Shrub Gun designed for efficient, up-close work

AirSpade’s new soil excavation tool, the HT144 Shrub Gun, uses compressed air to quickly and efficiently remove soil covering roots and other underground objects without damage. Featuring a new, short-barrel design and “supersonic” nozzle that generates airflow at Mach 2, the HT144 is designed for close-up work with shrubs, bushes and flower beds. Weighing less than 5 […]

April 28, 2015

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