Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)BusinessWhat you’ve never told your employees, but shouldYou tell your employees a lot, from safety instructions to tips for dealing with customers. But what you aren’t saying might be causing problems. Here are 6 things owners don’t say to their employees — but should. 1. I care about your future. Good managers not only want their employees to do well now, but […]September 5, 2014Design-Build4 Things that Make a Landscaper GreatEach year, the TLC editors are tasked with naming the Top 12 landscapers in the nation. While it’s never easy, this year was especially challenging because there were so many good candidates. So how do we decide who’s great?September 4, 2014Compact equipmentTrim, Dig & Protect Valuables with these Machines, ToolsWorking hard and staying safe on jobsites are two priorities for landscapers. These machines and tools can help crewmembers be productive and safe at the same time.September 2, 2014Business[Video] How To Maintain Skid SteersFollow this daily checklist to keep your equipment out of the shop. Skid steers can be a versatile piece of equipment, but it won’t do you much good if it spends more time with your mechanic than on the jobsite. To keep your machines out of the shop, it’s important to follow a proactive maintenance […]August 29, 2014Design-Build4 Places To See & Stay During GIE+EXPOThe biggest show in the industry, GIE+EXPO, is only two months away. But before you head to Louisville, Kentucky, to see the latest machines and products, figure out what all you want to do before you go. Here are some of the top places to visit and stay while in Louisville. 1. Louisville Slugger Museum […]August 29, 2014Business3 ways to extend life of skid steerYou spend good money for your equipment, so don’t you want to get the most out of it? To extend the life of a skid steer, operators should follow these three simple operating tips from Jonathon Ferguson, Terex Construction Americas. 1. Know your surroundings. Operators must constantly be aware of where the skid steer loader […]August 28, 2014BusinessHow to be a better managerManaging people can be one of the hardest tasks for a landscape business owner. Not only does the owner have to worry about daily issues that arise with crews, but they should also think about how to improve the overall work environment for their employees. Here are 3 management techniques that will help you and […]August 28, 2014BusinessUnlikely Suspect Steals Landscaper’s LunchA Colorado landscape crew came in contact with a lunch-stealing bear — and his name wasn’t Yogi. While a Front Range Arborists crew was working, a bear climbed through the open window of their truck and ate two of their turkey sandwiches. “That’s kinda the running joke around the shop is that he ate your […]August 27, 2014Business8 tips for hiring new employeesFinding employees is one of the hardest parts about being a business owner in the green industry. If you can find viable applicants, you then have to hope they will actually show up and be good on the job. But, there are a few ways to help improve your chances of finding and keeping good […]August 27, 2014Design-BuildMan Invents Self-Fueled MowerThe top expense for most landscapers is fuel: But what if you had a self-fueled mower? That’s exactly what Jason Force created, according to MyFoxPhilly.com. Force invented the E-Mow — the world’s first self-fueled lawn mower. The mower uses a vortex dryer to remove water from the clippings and then heats and pressurizes them to create […]August 26, 2014Previous PagePage 9 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHomeCan-Am redesigns 2026 Defender UTV: More power, smarter tech, added comfortOverhauled from the ground up, the new UTV packs a 95-horsepower engine, beefed-up suspension, and a tech-loaded cab with class-leading space.HomeOTR debuts Prowler tireHomeCertification Center at Equip Exposition helps landscapers get aheadHomeQuick data: Top-selling mini excavators in 2024-2025HomeHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD offers hefty choice
