Amy Materson (TLC)BusinessRequired OSHA poster updated, available for downloadThe Occupational Health and Safety Administration has made available the newest version of Job Safety and Health: It’s the Law, a poster that covers workers’ safety rights and employer responsibilities. All covered employers are required by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1903.2 to display the poster in a conspicuous place where employees can read it. If […]May 6, 2015Design-BuildIt’s Cinco de Mayo! Where are your clients celebrating?It’s Cinco de Mayo, which for many Americans means an excuse to indulge in some margarita specials. However, if Pinterest is any indicator, a lot of people will celebrate at home, inviting friends and family over for cocktails and Mexican food. Any excuse for a party, right? It started me thinking about the way adults […]May 5, 2015Landscaping equipmentASV relaunches Posi-Track with three new modelsASV is bringing back their popular Posi-Track line of compact track loaders, starting with the introduction of three new models. The machines are the first to be introduced since parent company Terex sold 51 percent of ASV to Manitex International late last year. The three new Posi-Track models are the RT-30, RT-60 and RT-110. Manufactured […]May 4, 2015BusinessErgodyne overhauls ProFlex support lineupErgodyne’s ProFlex line of wrist supports, wraps and sleeves are undergoing a refresh the company says will improve performance, comfort and breathability. Designed to aid workers with minor sprains, strains or exposure to repetitive motion, the ProFlex line will provide relief from discomfort and provide supplemental support to allow continued work, says Ergodyne’s Andy Olson. […]May 1, 2015BusinessJCB donates backhoes, generators to Nepal earthquake relief effortsJCB has donated approximately $1 million in equipment to aid relief efforts in Nepal. Through Nepal-based dealer MAW Enterprises Pvt Ltd, JCB has supplied the Nepalese Army 10 backhoe loaders for work in the areas hit hardest by the earthquake, which has left more than 5,000 people dead and 10,000 injured. The company is also […]April 30, 2015Design-BuildNeed inspiration? Find some on InstagramGood customers can be hard to find. With that in mind, we’ve always encouraged our readers to have an active presence on social media. While a lot of landscapers have a Facebook page, I think one channel that really lends itself to landscaping is Instagram. Since landscaping is such a visual industry, it makes sense […]April 29, 2015BusinessAmputees landscape Orlando-area Habitat for Humanity houseMore than two dozen amputees gathered in the Washington Shores neighborhood in Orlando Saturday to give back to their community. The group, from ABC Prosthetics and Orthotics, volunteered by landscaping, cleaning and painting a newly built Habitat for Humanity home. Jim Joslyn of DeBary told the Orlando Sentinel that the group, which calls itself “Limb-It-Less,” […]April 27, 2015BusinessNational Mall’s Constitution Gardens to get major makeover“America’s Front Yard” is about to get a much-needed makeover. Constitution Gardens, a 50-acre park located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is set to unveil plans Tuesday for a 4-year, $160 million renovation. Established as park during a bicentennial celebration in 1976, Constitution Gardens sits east of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and north […]April 24, 2015BusinessLandscaper’s Day of Service project born of emotional connection to churchIn April of last year, an F-3 tornado ripped through Tupelo, Mississippi, devastating parts of the city and requiring a huge cleanup effort. Today, a local landscaper celebrated the National Association of Landscape Professional’s Day of Service by landscaping a church affected by the tornado. Brad McCully of Sportsman Lawn and Landscape, a full-service landscaping […]April 22, 2015BusinessBilly Goat launches reciprocating aerator demo campaignFollowing Billy Goat Industries’ acquisition of Plugr last fall, and the launch of the One & Done Hydro Aerator, the company is offering demonstrations of the line’s reciprocating technology to landscapers and contractors. The company says its reciprocating aerators include features such as in-ground turning to reduce operator fatigue; fewer tines than traditional drum aerators, […]April 22, 2015Previous PagePage 3 of 11Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentCASE upsizes equipment for landscaping teams geared toward growthAn all-new mini excavator, a full-sized wheel loader, upgraded compact wheel loaders, and new options for rough-terrain forklifts give landscapers more ways to grow their business.EquipmentGMC’s 2024 electric Sierra Denali set to hit dealerships in summerEquipmentExmark introduces Quest V-Series electric zero-turn mowerBusinessBartlett Tree Experts announces new arboretum, research labEquipmentFirstgreen launches new Rockeat line of remote-control electric skid steers