Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)BusinessNetafim sponsors smart irrigation run, walkNetafim USA put the spotlight on Smart Irrigation Month by sponsoring a “Smart Irrigation Month Run/Walk” that raised funds for Children’s Hospital of Central California. The run/walk also brought local attention to the national water conservation program. The event was on July 16 and drew nearly 150 participants, raising more than $5,000 for the hospital. […]August 11, 2011BusinessPLANET Offers New Certification for LandscapersThe Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) offers a new certification, the landscape industry certified lawn care technician – national exam. The 100-question test reflects what professionals should already know as lawn care practitioners. Those earning this designation will be able to underscore their professionalism and commitment to best practices, while promoting their certified status to coworkers […]August 10, 2011BusinessHusqvarna launches customer support sitesHusqvarna, which produces outdoor power products, launched two new customer support websites. AnswerArmy AnswerArmy.com is an online community dedicated to answering and solving customer questions as well as providing applicable information on the care of products in Husqvarna’s family of brands. The new site supports many of Husqvarna’s brand offerings including Husqvarna, Weed Eater, Poulan, […]August 9, 2011BusinessWork increases for landscape architecture firmsThree in four landscape architecture firm leaders reported steady or improving billable hours and inquiries in the Q2 2011 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Business Quarterly survey. Overall, 73.8 percent of firm leaders reported stable or above billable hours in the second quarter of 2011 – the strongest number in more than three years. […]August 8, 2011BusinessCGA, 3M and NASCAR driver promote 811Common Ground Alliance (CGA) partnered with 3M and Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. They are promoting the 811 “Call Before You Dig” phone number at the Aug. 7 Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. Biffle won this race in 2010. CGA is the member-driven association dedicated […]August 5, 2011BusinessOldcastle expands block manufacturing plantOldcastle Architectural’s Amcor Utah block masonry plant completed a 29,000-square-foot expansion. This plant, located in North Salt Lake, Utah, more than doubled its production capacity for manufacturing pavers. As the first manufacturing facility owned by parent company CRH in the United States, Amcor has been supplying a full line of Oldcastle architectural block and retaining […]August 4, 2011BusinessASLA meeting to feature continuing education opportunitiesThe American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Annual Meeting and EXPO will be Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in San Diego. It will feature dozens of continuing education credit opportunities for design professionals, including sessions approved by the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA CES), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and […]August 3, 2011BusinessStihl Creates Ethanol-Free Fuel for Lawn EquipmentStihl launched an ethanol-free fuel mix for lawn equipment. MotoMix is a premixed, 50:1 fuel mixture and has a minimum 92 octane. The fuel has a storage period of up to two years, allowing the fuel mix to stay fresh longer in the equipment. Stihl’s MotoMix is a non-aromatic fuel mixed with a fully synthetic […]August 2, 2011BusinessCLCA recognizes Jensen for landscape installation, maintenanceThe San Francisco and East Bay chapters of The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) recognized Jensen for their continued success in landscape installation and maintenance at the 38th Annual Achievement Awards. Three subsidiaries were honored by the CLCA for their distinct properties throughout the Bay Area at the June 4 event. Jensen Corporation (JC) was […]August 1, 2011Design-BuildPlaytime ParadiseTropical-themed play area for clients’grandchildren. Greenday Creations in Miami, Florida installed a landscape where the homeowners’ grandchildren could have “the best day ever” enjoying an island-like retreat at their private residence in Redlands, Florida.August 1, 2011Previous PagePage 75 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHomeNext-gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ mile range but no longer all-electricThe all-electric truck ends with the 2026 model year to make way for the F-150 Lightning EREV with range-extending gas generator.HomePebble Technology International introduces PebbleTec glass tileHomeBobcat unveils "RogueX3" autonomous, electric compact loaderHomeThe TurfMutt Foundation’s tips to keep pets safe this winterHomeConducting a great client property walkthrough
