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Things you might not know about Memorial Day
As many of you are grilling out, sunning at the pool or boating on the river this Memorial Day, take some time to remember why we celebrate this federal holiday. Memorial Day, celebrated the last Monday in May each year, commemorates the soldiers who have died serving and protecting our country. You may know it’s […]
May 29, 2023
Business
DemandStar simplifies finding government work for landscapers
A majority of lawn care and landscaping companies start out focusing on residential work and as time goes on, they may branch into commercial work. However, DemandStar CEO Ben Vaught says landscape contractors are missing out on a particular market: government work. According to Vaught, most landscape contractors are unaware of how they can quickly […]
September 4, 2019
Business
Government to keep buying landscaping equipment
Market researchers are predicting a robust year for sales of landscaping equipment to government entities. Onvia, a Seattle-based company that provides businesses with information to help them secure government contracts, counts at least $109 million in leads for planned government purchases of mowers, grounds-maintenance equipment, utility vehicles and related machines for 2015. The firm says […]
July 29, 2015
Design-Build
Should Government Determine the Designs of Future ATVs?
I rarely voice any opinion on governmental issues. But as an avid recreational user and professional tester of ATVs, specifically side-by-sides, this newest push by our Government to tell ATV manufacturers how they should design them is of great concern.
November 21, 2014
Design-Build
Goats Aren’t Making the Cut
What started out as a clever twist on going green for lawn maintenance jobs soon turned into much more for many cities around the world. Goats were being used to eat grass at sites like airports and hilly terrains. But this fad has run its course in Portsmouth, Virginia, according to The Virginian Pilot. City […]
July 1, 2014
Design-Build
This Phone Will Self-Destruct in 3…2…
If you’ve ever watched Mission Impossible or James Bond and envied the phones that blow up if they fall into the wrong hands, your spy fantasies have come true. Boeing is set to debut a new secure phone for government agencies and defense contractors that will self-destruct if it’s tampered with, according to CNN. It […]
March 3, 2014
Business
How To Gain State Support for Smart Irrigation Month
The Irrigation Association’s Smart Irrigation Month Committee recently held its first webinar. The webinar detailed methods of how to obtain official proclamations declaring July 2014 as Smart Irrigation Month from state and local governments.
February 4, 2014
Business
A.R.E. Designs Custom Truck Caps for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles
Because of the continuing concern of fuel prices and the government’s push for “greener” regulations, A.R.E is designing custom trucks caps for alternative fuel vehicles.
January 29, 2014
Business
How to keep skid steers running all winter long
When it comes to working in cold conditions, no one likes it – including your skid steers. However, according to the Bobcat Company, skid steers are some of the most common pieces of machinery used in the wintertime.
January 13, 2014
Business
Government, Cities Take Interest in Green-Roof Technology
Hundreds of green initiatives will be discussed at the World Energy Engineering Congress, including a new green-roof-surfacing system.
September 20, 2013
Business
Toro to Give $150,000 to Nonprofit Organizations
Toro is recognizing agricultural communities across America with its “Ready. Set. GROW!” initiative.
August 30, 2013
Business
Landscapers, Organizations Address Green Industry Issues in D.C.
As part of PLANET’s Legislative Day on the Hill, organizations, companies and landscapers stormed the Hill to talk to representatives about several green industry issues.
August 1, 2013
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