Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)Design-BuildHere Come the Geese PolicePolice in rural areas of Xinjiang province, China, are sending out gaggles of geese officers to patrol against crime. Law enforcement agents described the geese as a new “highlight of stability maintenance work” and said they had proved themselves “better than dogs” in tackling crime.July 23, 2013Design-BuildHope After Plane CrashThere’s nothing like booking a Southwest flight while watching the news about one crashing. As I’m looking for a flight to Nebraska to visit with some equipment manufacturers, I see where the landing gear on Southwest Flight 345 fails on its way to New York. And when the other crash happened last month in San […]July 22, 2013Design-BuildLove a Tree? Why Not Clone ItI’ve heard of cloning animals, but never plants — until now. A historic oak tree in New Jersey is set to be cut down, but scientists are working to clone it, according to NorthJersey.com. The process includes taking about 6 inches of the original branch tip and dipping it into a rooting hormone to stimulate […]July 21, 2013Design-Build5 Myths Parents Told UsI’m surprised how many thoughts I have now that stem from what my parents told me when I was young. For example, do you tell your children not to get in the pool until an hour after they eat? Why? Is that what you were told? A lot of what we were taught was to […]July 18, 2013Design-BuildAnd The Winners Are…Thanks to everyone who has entered our Editor’s Picks Giveaway! From the thousands of names, we have picked 14 Corona Tools’ shovel winners. Paul Evans, Evans Landscaping Matt Hoffmann, Hoffman Tree and Landscape John E. Fox, Foxy’s Lawn Service Mel Osorio, Osorio’s Quality Landscaping Mark Alexander, 2 Clowns Mowing Matt Stedman, Grimes Land Design John […]July 16, 2013Design-BuildHow To Communicate OnlineWhat makes an email different than a face-to-face conversation? Nothing. With everyone sending emails, texts and social media posts, the way we communicate has evolved from talking to typing. But, that doesn’t mean you should change how you share your thoughts with someone else. I’m sure you have seen what I see every day — […]July 15, 2013Compact equipmentMust-Have Products for SummerWhether you’re fueling up or looking down, these new and interesting products can benefit your summer projects.July 12, 2013Landscaping equipmentEmissions UpdateIt’s finally here. Equipment manufacturers are rolling out their lines of Tier 4 Final machines. So, what does that mean for landscape contractors? While emission tiers have been a huge part of the discussion for manufacturers since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the regulations in 1996, the effect on landscapers is just starting to be felt as Tier 4 Final requirements hit 25- to 75-horsepower diesel engines this year.July 11, 2013Landscaping equipmentMowers of the FutureIf a fortuneteller stared into her crystal ball, what would she see in the future for mowers? Hovering decks, reclining seats and engines that purify the air? While none of those features seem to be in the near future, manufacturers are making changes to their equipment that forecast what landscapers could expect to see with new mowers.July 9, 2013Design-BuildDon’t Lose a Bid to GoatsThe first article I wrote for TLC was about sheep. I mapped out a timeline covering the history of mowers – starting with those wooly grass eaters and ending with today’s commercial ZTRs. But I had no idea livestock might be the past and future of lawn maintenance when I wrote that piece three years […]July 8, 2013Previous PagePage 40 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHomeBobcat unveils "RogueX3" autonomous, electric compact loaderFrom the RogueX3 to AI tools that guide operators and technicians, Bobcat showed how the future jobsite is taking shape at CES 2026.HomeThe TurfMutt Foundation’s tips to keep pets safe this winterHomeConducting a great client property walkthroughHomeIgnite Attachments expands lineup with 80-inch severe-duty bucket for skid steers, CTLsHomeA UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid side-by-side unveiled
