Patty Vaughan (TLC)SafetyCĂłmo cortar cĂ©sped en las laderas con seguridadUn dĂa tĂpico de corte de cĂ©sped puede volverse mortal con un giro equivocado El accidente: Un trabajador de servicio temporal de 43 años forma parte de una cuadrilla que da mantenimiento a un área de descanso de una carretera interestatal. El trabajador empieza a cortar la hierba a lo largo de la ladera que […]January 12, 2015BusinessHow to mow on slopes safelyA typical day of mowing could turn deadly at one wrong turn The accident: A 43-year-old temporary service worker is part of a five-person crew performing maintenance at an interstate highway rest stop. The worker begins to mow along a bank bordering one of the rest stop’s parking lots. A 15-foot-high bank with a 35-degree […]January 12, 2015BusinessASLA accepting entries for 2015 professional, student awardsThe American Society of Landscape Architects is looking for entries for its 2015 professional and student awards. Winners, as well as their clients and student advisors, will be recognized at the awards presentation during the ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO in Chicago during November. The projects will be featured during a video presentation at the […]January 9, 2015Design-BuildStaying positive despite cold temperaturesOn Jan. 8, there were parts of North America that were reaching temperatures colder than what it is on Mars. That’s right, most of New York and Minnesota were experiencing temperatures worse than what it is on Mars. However, even with temperatures hitting uncomfortable degrees, it’s important to keep that “glass half full” mentality. I […]January 9, 2015Business(Video) Louisiana Bayou gets late Christmas presentUsed Christmas trees to save eroding wetlands along Gulf Coast The Christmas season is over and when many people are ready to throw their trees to the sidewalk, some may want to reconsider. For the past few years, the Bayou in Louisiana has been benefiting from left over Christmas trees. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, the […]January 9, 2015Landscaping equipmentWant to win a L-Series tractor from Kubota?Kubota Tractor Corporation is giving away an L-Series tractor to one lucky winner. The giveaway is in conjunction with its 2015 Keepin’ It Country with Alan Jackson L-Series Sweepstakes. The giveaway will coincide with the company’s sponsorship of Jackson’s 25th Anniversary National Concert Tour by the same name. Contestants may enter by scanning QR codes at […]January 8, 2015BusinessExmark unveils 708cc, 452cc engines for zero-turn mowersSpecifically designed for Exmark zero-turn mower applications, Exmark unveiled two Exmark-branded engines. The single- and twin-cylinder engines feature overhead value designs to decrease fuel consumption and emissions, as well as reduce engine-operating temperature. Engineers enhanced features such as cast iron cylinder liners, oversized crankshaft bearings and triple-ring pistons. Exmark also includes a QR code on […]January 8, 2015BusinessPart 3: Landscapers talk struggles with employee retention, finding quality helpBetween employee retention, healthcare and minimum wage standards, landscapers are faced with a great deal of challenges. Our 2015 Landscaper of the Year finalists are no different. The final part of our roundtable series focuses on struggles landscapers face day in and day out. Finding quality help Finding the right employees is difficult. Everyone knows this […]January 8, 2015BusinessHunter Industries releases rotator designed to conserve water, prevent runoffHunter Industries has released the MP800SR360, a short radius version of its MP Rotator. The MP800SR360 features rotating streams of water applied at a slower rate to conserve water and prevent runoff. The MP800SR360 reaches radius settings from 6 feet to 12 feet, and the precipitation rate remains matched across all arc and radius setting […]January 8, 2015BusinessGas prices to remain below $3 for nation, saving $97 billion during 2015Landscapers would have to be living under a rock to not notice the marquee at gas stations today. The word is out – gas is cheap, but for how long? GasBuddy has forecasted what they believe will happen based on inputs and different impacts and scenarios on production, supply and demand. What to expect from […]January 7, 2015Previous PagePage 10 of 199Next PageTop StoriesDesign-BuildSigned, sealed, delivered: Facts and figures for the FourthOn July 4, 1776, history changed forever with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which lead to 13 colonies gaining their independence and the nation we know today coming to life. The Fourth of July is traditionally celebrated around the nation in a myriad of ways, whether it be family gatherings, barbecues, parades, concerts, […]AttachmentsShoulderMaster unveils "world’s first" center paver attachment for compact track loadersBusinessOPPAA Scholarship Fund: Class of 2025 announcedBusinessBobcat social media campaign benefits local parks and recreation spacesEquipmentAgri-Fab launches new swivel cart
