Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)BusinessHow To Keep Your 2014 Goals & ResolutionsIt’s finally here — 2014. Now what? As you put away the confetti, bubbly and black-eyed peas, it’s time to start making all of your resolutions and goals for the new year a reality. It can be easy to envision a new, clean slate where all of your dreams are possible, but unless you change […]January 2, 2014Design-BuildBringing the City HomeHow landscapers blended modern and suburban styles for an entertaining landscape getawayJanuary 2, 2014Design-Build10 Biggest Industry Stories from 2013As we get ready to usher in the new year, let’s take a look back at what happened in 2013. From product releases to jobsite hazards, there were a lot of top stories this year. Here are the 10 most-read articles on TLC’s site this year. No. 10 ==> Thank you to all of our […]December 31, 2013Landscaping equipmentNo. 1 Story from 201310 Commonly Forgotten Excavator Applications It’s common knowledge that you can dig with your compact excavator. Traditional trenching and excavating keep thousands of landscaping contractors employed on jobsites every day. However, compact excavators have built-in versatility and business expansion opportunities you may not have considered. Your compact excavator offers remarkable utility far beyond its conventional […]December 30, 2013Landscaping equipmentNo. 2 Story from 2013Bobcat UTVs Feature PTO Attachments Bobcat has introduced two utility vehicles that each feature interchangeable, front-mounted PTO attachments. Co-developed by Bobcat and Polaris, the 3600 and 3650 UTVs feature Yanmar diesel engines, as well as a hydrostatic-drive system. A two-speed motor allows each user to have power management that will produce high-end torque at low […]December 30, 2013Lawn maintenanceNo. 3 Story from 2013Tick Bite Means Trouble Landscapers should be on the lookout for one insect this summer that is causing quite the stir. The black-legged deer tick may seem harmless on the outside, but one bite could be life threatening. The tick can carry Lyme Disease. Lyme Disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is […]December 30, 2013Landscaping equipmentNo. 4 Story from 2013Honda Mower Breaks Speed Record As part of a mission to create extreme lawn-care equipment, Top Gear magazine and Honda have come together to create a 130mph mowing machine. Contrived from the Honda HF2620 ride-on, the MeanMower was rebuilt by Honda’s British Touring Car experts at Team Dynamics. Read the full article and watch a […]December 30, 2013BusinessNo. 5 Story from 2013Create Landscape Designs on Your iPad Would you like to create landscape designs on the jobsite? There’s an app for that. Drafix Software’s Pro Landscape Companion for the iPad allows users to show customers complete proposals, 3D movies and other design options using the app. Landscapers can also create a design from scratch on the […]December 30, 2013Landscaping equipmentNo. 6 Story from 2013Mowing After Hours Could be Costly A lawn maintenance crewmember is cutting the grass in a drainage ditch at 10:45 p.m. with limited visibility because of the darkness. The ground is at a 45-degree angle. While mowing, he hits the concrete drain tile. The mower flips over, lands on the operator and crushes him. He […]December 30, 2013Design-BuildNo. 7 Story from 2013Paver Patterns With so many landscape professionals adding hardscaping to their portfolios, it’s important for you to strike out on a path less taken and explore the world of paving patterns, rather than opting for the safe and often mundane, straight path. As the demand for outdoor living space continues to remain solid, offering a […]December 30, 2013Previous PagePage 26 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
