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Landscaping equipment

Tropical Storm Gordon strikes Gulf Coast

On Tuesday, Tropical Storm Gordon made landfall just west of the Alabama-Mississippi border, hitting the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and high winds.

September 5, 2018

Business

Industry roundup: ICPI announces new HNA awards categories and judging criteria

New hardscape categories were added to HNA's awards categories. Natural stone & vintage installation are two examples of the new criteria judges will look for.

July 5, 2018

Landscaping equipment

Equipment matters: The fate of battery and gas power

Landscaping pros are working 8 hours or longer & the noise of gas-powered tools can be irritating to all. Battery Powered tools can help to reduce this noise.

June 22, 2018

Business

Equipment matters: The battle for battery

Landscaping battery powered equipment was once considered low performing & unreliable. Times have changed & battery power has become more reliable & efficient.

June 21, 2018

Business

Industry roundup: New study finds mis-fueling high in outdoor power equipment

According to the research, Poll says an ever-increasing number of outdoor power equipment owners are using the wrong type of fuel in their products. This, and more industry news, here on Total Landscape Care.

March 20, 2018

Business

2017 GIE+EXPO, HNA estimated to be largest show so far

Exhibits are expected to cover 50,000 sq. ft. more than last year, and with more early bird registrations, participation from the industry is going strong.

September 14, 2017

Business

OPEI purchases new headquarters building

OPEI is set to move into the new headquarters in the spring of 2018, and the building is located on 1605 King Street in Alexandria, Virginia. More here at TLC!

August 21, 2017

Business

Man of Stihl: Outdoor power tool company mourns passing of Fred Whyte

After working for the company for 44 years, including 23 as its president, Whyte retired in 2015 and was named sole director and chairman for Stihl in 2016.

July 11, 2017

Business

News roundup: Registration open for GIE+EXPO

Registration is open for 2017 GIE+EXPO and the organizers are anticipating they will top 2016’s record-breaking numbers. Read more on Total Landscape Care.

April 26, 2017

Business

OPEI harkens to California’s lessons for spring planting

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds everyone of the importance of making smart long-term landscaping choices.

March 17, 2017

Business

OPEI bolsters ‘Look Before You Pump’ campaign

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the trade association representing power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, has updated its free consumer and dealer education materials for the organization’s “Look Before You Pump” campaign. OPEI reinforced the longtime public service campaign in light of the increased availability of higher ethanol fuel blends at […]

November 25, 2016

Design-Build

All right, kids, who wants to rip out grass, replace it with rocks?

You'll want to tune into to CBS Saturday morning for "Lucky Dog," to see how OPEI and TurfMutt play a part. Click to read more on the kid-friendly programming.

November 8, 2016