Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)BusinessHow To Bring the Inside OutIf true beauty lies within, why do so many landscapers focus solely on the outside? Andrea Wilson Mueller and Michael Mueller, Total Landscape Care’s 2014 Landscapers of the Year, shaped their Frankfort, Kentucky, business around incorporating elements from in and out, hence their company name: Inside Out Design. While now at the top of their […]February 5, 2014Design-BuildLandscaper Looks for Love in All the Wrong PlacesWe’ve all heard of online dating, but what about poster dating? A United Kingdom landscaper tried this approach by standing in central London and Kingston with a sign reading “Hot Brunettes Wanted for 2014,” reports Your Local Guardian. Gerald Abrahams, 39, says he wanted to do something different, since he’s about to turn 40. I […]February 4, 2014Compact equipmentCompact Equipment RoundupWhether you need to fit into tight jobsites or transport lighter equipment, here are compact machines that fit the bill.February 4, 2014BusinessGarden Yard ‘N Tree Wins Landscaper’s Dream PackagePaul Bray, owner of Garden Yard ‘N Tree, in Martinsville, Indiana, won Total Landscape Care’s 2013 Landscaper’s Dream Package. Bray, who is in the process of relocating his business to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, says he was shocked to find out he won.February 3, 2014Design-BuildBlending Hardscape Materials & FeaturesFrom a kitchen and fire feature to covered and open seating areas, this outdoor living space has it all.January 31, 2014Design-BuildGoing for GoldWhy just wanting to be the best isn’t enoughJanuary 28, 2014BusinessClub Car Unveils Carryall UTVsWith an aluminum frame and EFI engine, the Club Car Carryall UTV can be used on jobsites, campuses or areas to transport tools and employees. There will be 545,000 light UTVs sold by 2016. Club Car updated the line, which is offered in gas, electric and diesel. The UTVs began shipping this week. The 500 model […]January 28, 2014Design-Build4 Tips for Planting TreesProperly planting a tree should come as second nature to a seasoned landscaper. But, it’s not as simple as digging a hole and placing the plant, explains Matthew McCabe, owner of Hill Country Gardener in Spicewood, Texas. “It is a huge issue for maintenance gardeners that have to explain to our client that the original […]January 27, 2014Design-BuildWhy Indiana Homeowners Don’t Trust LandscapersHave you ever had clients who were distrusting or questioned everything you said? Unfortunately, they may have good reasons not to trust landscapers — at least those in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tony Screeton, owner of Mulch Perfect Landscape and Perfect View Landscape, not only received an F rating from the Better Business Bureau of Northeastern […]January 21, 2014BusinessHow to prevent back injuriesThe Accident: A crewmember is loading project materials from the landscape company’s lot onto the bed of a pickup truck. He bends down to grab a stack of pavers, twists his body to place them in the bed and feels a snap in his back. He falls to the ground and calls 911 from his cell phone. He is transported to the hospital where he is treated for swelling and pain caused by a pinched lumbar nerve.January 20, 2014Previous PagePage 24 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHomeIgnite Attachments introduces soil conditioner for compact tractorsThe PTO-powered implement, compatible with 18- to 60-horsepower tractors, is designed for gravel driveway repair, seedbed prep and landscape cleanup.Home2026 GMC Canyon revealed: 4 trims, 7,700 lbs. towing, loads of featuresHomeGravely launches OVIS-X brush mower with redesigned controllerHomeKubota introduced products across three segments at Equip ExpoHomeGreen Lawn Fertilizing wins four awards
