Amy Materson (TLC)BusinessTerex’s new compact wheel loaders available in four sizes for range of jobsHandle a range of specialized tasks with Terex’s new compact wheel loaders, which feature Tier 4 Final Deutz engines. A full range of attachments that include sweepers, snow blades and salt spreaders ensure the line is suitable for a variety of applications. The lineup include four models with a range of features that boost efficiency […]April 17, 2015Design-BuildCoping with stress is key to a healthy, happy lifeIn recent years, I’ve noticed a bunch of new “holidays” being celebrated that I’ve never heard of before. Crazy about Jif? Sorry, you missed Peanut Butter Lovers’ Day – it was last month. You also missed out on If Pets Had Thumbs Day, which I’m not exactly sure how you celebrate, anyway. I did notice […]April 16, 2015Design-BuildThis Arbor Day, convince your clients to plant more treesWith National Arbor Day just around the corner on April 24, it’s the perfect time to convince clients to add trees to their landscaping. Although trees are undeniably a beautiful addition to any outdoor space, they don’t just help screen out unsightly views. Consider sharing some of the other benefits trees provide with your customers. […]April 14, 2015Design-BuildMarket yourself: Use current projects to attract new customersOn a Landscaper of the Year finalist visit to Virginia years ago, a landscaper laughed as he told me he mowed just about every lawn in a huge neighborhood. Another landscaper, this one in Texas, told me “landscaping is contagious.” It’s true. For a lot of people, having their neighbor’s yard suddenly look fantastic is a […]April 7, 2015BusinessErgodyne tackles heat stress with new dry evaporative cooling vestErgodyne is tackling heat stress prevention with its new dry evaporative cooling vest, the latest addition to the company’s Chill-Its cooling line. Using a dry evaporative technology, the vest is designed to keep workers cool and dry throughout the summer. The vest has an inner lining and an outer shell combined with mesh material on […]April 7, 2015BusinessWater conservation: Talking to your clients about strategies and solutionsEven though it’s National Lawn Care Month, in some areas such as the Southwestern United States, the idea of the wide expanse of lush green lawn is rapidly disappearing. Replaced with xeriscaping and thoughtful placement of native plants by water conscious landscapers, the traditional lawn is changing. Realistically, there’s no reason a similar tactic couldn’t […]April 7, 2015BusinessResearchers use satellite data to map seasonal green-upThe U.S. Forest Service can now mark the beginning of seasonal greening thanks to ForWarn, a satellite-based assessment tool that tracks changes in vegetation. Developed by a team of university and federal partners, ForWarn provides change maps for the continental United States that are updated every 8 days, and show the effects of wildfires, insects, […]April 6, 2015Design-BuildPTO problems: 6 tips to stay organized and ahead of the gameWith long holiday weekends and vacation season upon us, it’s easy to get behind in your work. If taking a few days off before or after the upcoming holiday leaves you feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath. Here are some tips to get your affairs back in order, and some ideas to keep in mind […]April 6, 2015BusinessPLANET offers free toolkit to promote National Lawn Care monthApril is National Lawn Care month, and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (formerly PLANET) has partnered with Turfgrass Producers International and The Lawn Institute a campaign to launch a campaign designed to generate excitement about the outdoors, as well as educating landscapers’ clients about their lawns. As part of the push, the organization has […]April 3, 2015BusinessCalifornia governor orders first mandatory water cutbacks in state’s historyIn an effort to address the state’s long-term drought, California Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday implemented a 25 percent mandatory water reduction. The order, the first in California history, will impact residents and businesses, but will not affect farmers, who have already suffered cuts to their allocation of water. Last week, NASA’s Jay Famiglietti had […]April 2, 2015Previous PagePage 4 of 11Next PageTop StoriesAttachmentsFAE intros SCL/SSL Stump Cutter for 75- to 120-horsepower skid steersIt tackles stumps and roots up to 16 inches in diameter and 20 inches deep.EquipmentYarbo's modular yard robot makes yard maintenance autonomousTechnologyComplete monitoring and security solutionProductsNew boots for heavy-duty outdoor workEquipmentRam rolls out 5 new off-road 1500 and 2500 pickups