Amy Materson (TLC)BusinessLandscaper’s Passion for Outdoors Equals SuccessFor Matt Gilligan, working with the soil is something he wanted to do a long time before he ever launched his own landscaping company. He’d worked different types of jobs – including one for a landscaper and another with dairy farm – and he realized his favorite jobs had him outdoors.August 28, 2014BusinessWork smarter, not harderHow many times have you seen that quote? Over time, the idea that your best performance is a result of how you work, not how long you work, has become widely accepted. Studies have shown that the last employee to leave each day isn’t necessarily the hardest worker; they may simply lack organizational skills or the ability to prioritize work.August 22, 2014BusinessKeen Utility Intros Fall Line of Safety Work BootsKeen Utility continues its approach to providing safety work boots that also appeal to outdoor enthusiasts with an active lifestyle with the Braddock work boot, part of Keen’s new fall line.August 12, 2014Business6 signs you’re a bad bossManaging employees can be one of the toughest jobs you’ll face when running your company. Too often, landscapers build their business without having any training, guidance or expertise in how to deal with their people effectively.August 1, 2014BusinessFrom Cleanup to Demolition, Don’t Miss this Attachment Roundup (Photos)Whatever the task at hand—cleanup, compaction, concrete and asphalt, demolition, earthmoving, landclearing or landscaping —there’s an attachment in our roundup that will help you complete the job.July 29, 2014BusinessHow to develop a wellness program for your businessLandscaping company owners are in a unique position when it comes to assessing and helping their employees manage their health and wellness. Landscaping is difficult, demanding work, and having employees at the top of their game both mentally and physically is crucial.July 22, 2014Business3 free safety apps to use on jobsitesBeing an effective safety manager means more than just holding your obligatory toolbox talk and annual safety training meetings. Developing a proactive approach to safety is not only vital to protecting your workers and the company’s interest at large, it also shows your crews you are genuinely concerned about their health and well being. Being an effective safety manager means more than just holding your obligatory toolbox talk and annual safety training meetings. Developing a proactive approach to safety is not only vital to protecting your workers and the company’s interest at large, it also shows your crews you are genuinely concerned about their health and well being.July 15, 2014BusinessSummer safety: Three tips for getting crews to wear PPEDuring the intense heat of the summer, it’s hard to stay cool when working outside. That’s why it’s tempting for landscape workers to skip wearing their personal protective equipment on the hottest days of the year. Unfortunately, that is risky.July 8, 2014BusinessWacker Neuson Intros Two to Vibratory Rammer LineWacker Neuson has launched two new models in its vibratory rammer line—the BS 50-4As and BS 60-4As.July 3, 2014BusinessVolvo Opens 20,000-Square-Foot North American Customer CenterMore than 6,000 customers, operators and dealers are expected to visit Volvo’s Shippensburg, Pennsylvania-based Customer Center, a new facility that on Monday hosted ribbon cutting ceremonies by Congressman Bill Shuster, Congressman Lou Barletta, Congressman Scott Perry, Swedish Ambassador to the United States Björn Lyrvall and Pennsylvania State Senator Richard Alloway.June 27, 2014Previous PagePage 6 of 11Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentCase CE offers limited-run Metallica-inspired TV450B compact track loaderOnly 25 of the TV450Bs featuring a wrap, decals and badging inspired by Metallica frontman James Hetfield's guitars and tattoos will be available.BusinessTruWinds to host two-day masterclass on commercial salesEquipmentJCB releases limited-edition VetsAid TeleskidHomeWeather it better: Prepare ahead for summer stormsEquipmentCushman Hauler XL UTV gets a long bed for more hauling capacity
