Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)Design-BuildEye of the StormAfter Hurricane Sandy left a devastating mark on much of the East Coast, many landscapes were in need of renovation.August 9, 2013Landscaping equipmentWhat to know before it snowsAttach a blade, plow some snow and that’s all there is to snow removal, right? Anyone offering this service knows a lot more goes into the frigid task.August 8, 2013Design-BuildShare Your Mower StoryMy mower is not the greatest, but I guess you get what you pay for. It has a self-propelled system, but most of the time, I feel like I’m pushing more than it’s pulling. So when I visited Exmark’s headquarters in Beatrice, Nebraska, this week and operated their Commercial 30 mower, I grabbed the handles […]August 8, 2013SafetySafety watch: Balancing a heavy loadThe accident: A 45-year-old landscape crewmember is operating a tractor equipped with a front and rear bucket. He fills the bucket with dirt and lifts it 6 feet above the ground.August 7, 2013Design-BuildDeath Threats Over GardenWhen I read that fights broke out among an elderly group over a New York garden, I thought there must be a deeper reason for this dispute. But, no, it really was over a garden. “Violent fights, death threats and shouting matches, sometimes involving fistfuls of dirt, have become routine at Evergreen Community Garden, leading […]August 5, 2013HomeWhy You Need a New MowerWhether you have trouble starting your mower or it trembles at the sight of weeds, it sounds like your fleet could use a new mower. And you could win an Exmark Commercial 30 mower as part of our Editor’s Picks Giveaway! Delivering a 30-inch cut, Exmark’s Commercial 30 mower has a single-speed transmission and front-height […]August 5, 2013Landscaping equipmentGet the most from snow equipmentTo make sure your snow removal services are ready for whatever Mother Nature brings this year, here are some equipment tips.August 2, 2013HomeLast Day to Enter Landscaper of the YearThe deadline to be named the best landscaper in the nation is here. Today is the last day to enter our Landscaper of the Year contest, presented by Case Construction Equipment, so hurry up and apply! We will pick the 12 best landscapers from across the country and recognize them and their businesses in our […]July 31, 2013BusinessHow to choose the right spreaderWhen it comes to finding the right spreader for snow and ice applications, there’s much more than size to consider. On the surface, material spreading doesn’t seem all that complex. Buy a spreader, fill it with deicing material and go to work. Simple, right? Yes — provided you have the right equipment for the job. […]July 30, 2013Design-BuildCalling All Landscapers: Yes, You!No matter if you have three employees or 30 crews, we want you to apply to be our Landscaper of the Year. When picking the 12 finalists, we don’t look at your company size or if you offer maintenance or hardscape services. We look at your business strategy, what your clients say about you, how […]July 25, 2013Previous PagePage 39 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHomeCaterpillar enters compact utility loader market with TUL100The stand-on mini track loader features a 24-horsepower Cat engine, 1,000-pound operating capacity and customizable controls.HomeBlue Diamond Attachments adds to family of HDX Series GrapplesHomePrepare for spring with tips From Exmark during Lawn Mower Maintenance WeekHomeToro talks mower engine health to kick off "Lawn Mower Maintenance Week"Home2027 Ram Power Wagon adds Cummins turbo diesel engine option