Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)BusinessTLC to host leadership WebinarStrong leadership is important to the continued growth of lawn and landscape businesses. Understanding this need, Total Landscape Care will host a Webinar on “Exemplary Leadership Practices” on Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. EST. Tune in to hear Bill Davis, associate dean for Working Professional Programs and an executive professor of management at Wake Forest […]September 15, 2010BusinessNutrient Recovery Facility to be unveiled ThursdayThe City of York and Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies will unveil their new Nutrient Recovery Facility at the York Wastewater Treatment Plant on Sept. 16. The facility uses Ostara’s Pearl Nutrient Recovery Process to recover nutrients such as phosphorus and ammonia from the York WWTP’s wastewater stream to produce an environmentally friendly, slow release fertilizer, […]September 14, 2010BusinessVancouver-based Ostara named as Technology PioneersOstara Nutrient Recovery Technologies was named one of the World Economic Forum’s 2011 class of Technology Pioneers. Ostara was the only Canadian company to receive the award this year. According to the WEF, this year’s Technology Pioneers represent 31 of the most innovative technology start-ups from around the world that provide cutting-edge innovation and are […]September 14, 2010Compact equipmentNeed for SpeedLawn mower history, the editor’s picks on new products and a truly green golf course are among the issues featured.September 9, 2010BusinessProfessional Landscape Designers name winnersThe Association of Professional Landscape Designers announced its Annual International Landscape Design Awards program winners. James Doyle of James Doyle Design Associates in Greenwich, Connecticut, was named “Landscape Designer of the Year” and won a gold award for his Harmony Farm project. Scott Brinitzer of Scott Brinitzer Design Associates in Arlington, Virginia, won a gold […]September 1, 2010BusinessNew Holland adds new pallet forksNew Holland Construction introduced pallet forks specially designed for use with its skid steers and compact track loaders. The forks are useful with tasks like material handling, construction, agriculture, landscaping and utility applications. The pallet fork assemblies are available with either 42- or 48-inch tines, with a choice of 4,000 or 5,500 pound-rated tine sets. […]August 20, 2010BusinessTV studio looking for female landscapersWomen with landscaping experience have the chance to leave their garden for network television. Red Varden Studios, a Los Angeles-based television production company, is casting for a female landscaper, landscape designer or someone with expertise in projects like gardens, pools, decking and gazebos. They want someone who is outgoing, engaging and eager to help people […]August 9, 2010SafetySafety watch: Chemical precautions for crewsThe accident: During his second day on the job, a landscaping company employee’s task was to apply pesticide to a client’s yard using a backpack sprayer. He carefully traced the edges of a fish pond. While he was spraying around the pool, the wind picked up, sending a chemical mist into the water and onto […]October 31, 2009Previous PagePage 88 of 88Top 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
