Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)BusinessHow Lawn Maintenance Services Saved BusinessLewis Bennett and Dana Shook’s contagious passion for their work, clients and employees continues to set their company – Green Dreams Landscape Management in Pinebluff, North Carolina – apart from the competition.August 11, 2014Design-Build3 of the Craziest-Looking Trees in the WorldThere are more than 23,000 types of trees in the world – but these three have to be some of the most beautiful and craziest of them all. 1. Dragon Blood Tree While it might look more like a flying saucer than a tree, the Dragon Blood (Dracaena cinnabari) tree definitely is an attention grabber. […]August 8, 2014Landscaping equipmentWhat’s New with ZTR Mowers?From EFI engines and propane to new standard comfort features, zero-turn radius (ZTR) mowers continue to evolve to meet landscapers’ needs. “Product refinement is currently trending,” says Nick Minas, product manager, John Deere. “Whether it’s fuel efficiency or ride comfort, manufacturers are tweaking their line-ups to better meet customer demands.”August 6, 2014BusinessTop 5 compact excavator maintenance issuesDon’t let their smaller size fool you: Compact excavators require the same amount of maintenance as their larger counterparts. Without the proper maintenance, these machines won’t be as productive on the jobsite and can run up your O&O costs. Here are 5 compact excavator maintenance issues from Lee Shirey, regional service manager at Hyundai Construction […]August 5, 2014BusinessBirmingham Unveils Largest Green Wall in U.S. AirportThe first thing travelers see when they get off of a plane at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama, might not be welcoming faces. Instead, they will be greeted with the largest green wall in a U.S. airport. The 1,400-square-foot living wall, called “Earth, Wind and Water: The Landscape of Alabama,” features 8,000 plants […]August 4, 2014Design-Build[Video] Push Mower Transformed into Ingenious Riding MowerTired of pushing your mower and want to have more fun cutting the grass? This guy did, so he decided to do something about it. What do you think about his mower invention? [youtube 6fkep3HMfRo nolink]August 4, 2014Design-Build[Video] Tour Kentucky Derby’s Churchill DownsChurchill Downs doesn’t disappoint with spectacular foliage. As the world turned its attention to California Chrome during this year’s Kentucky Derby race, the grounds crew at Churchill Downs focused on something just as flashy: plants. Keeping the 147 acres at this Louisville, Kentucky, attraction in immaculate shape is no easy task. More than 25,000 plants […]August 1, 2014BusinessLast Day to Enter Landscaper of the YearDo you want to be named the top landscaper in the industry? Then you better enter Landscaper of the Year before midnight. Today is the deadline for our yearly contest that recognizes the best in the industry. If you have been in business for at least five years and make $15 million or less in […]July 31, 2014BusinessHow to plan, design, install & add extra features for stunning patiosPaver patios can be a relaxing space for clients to relax year round if they’re installed correctly. To create a seamless patio, landscapers need to have certain design, material and lighting techniques in their toolbox.July 30, 2014BusinessWhat You Missed at Arlington National CemeteryMore than 440 children and adults came together for PLANET’s Renewal & Remembrance. During a three-day PLANET event that ended today, industry professionals and their families met in Arlington, Virginia, to remember those who gave their lives for our country. Renewal & Remembrance, which is in its 18th year, is an annual event that brings […]July 29, 2014Previous PagePage 11 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHomeGravely launches OVIS-X brush mower with redesigned controllerGravely is taking high-slope brush mowing to the next level with the new OVIS-X.HomeKubota introduced products across three segments at Equip ExpoHomeGreen Lawn Fertilizing wins four awardsHomeEquip Expo breaks more recordsHomeHonda launches ProZision lineup of battery-powered ZTR lawn mowers
