Patty Vaughan (TLC)Design-BuildPlant knowledge equals power in the landscape worldPlant knowledge equals power for landscapers. If you can identify plants, know how they grow and understand how to keep them alive, that’s half of your battle in the landscaping world. Unfortunately, there are too many landscapers that don’t dedicate the time to understand, learn or appreciate the plant life around them. That is why […]January 7, 2015BusinessPLANET forms partnership with TPI, The Lawn Institute to promote National Lawn Care MonthPLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, is partnering with Turfgrass Producers International, or TPI, as well as The Lawn Institute to promote National Lawn Care Month in April.January 7, 2015BusinessWashington landscaping company facing $200K in fines after worker’s deathOne Washington landscaping company is facing serious fines after a 19-year-old worker died on the job back in July. The Department of Labor and Industries fined the company $199,000 for 16 safety violations related to the accident, according to the HeraldNet. The worker died his second day on the job after falling into a rotating […]January 7, 2015BusinessIrrigation Association, Irrigation Foundation accepting nominations for various awardsThe Irrigation Association and the Irrigation Foundation are ready to recognize individuals and organizations in 2015. The groups recognize those who make outstanding contributions toward the advancement of the industry. IA is now accepting nominations for: Person of the Year Award Industry Achievement Award Crawford Reid Memorial Award Partner of the Year Award National Water […]January 6, 2015BusinessJohn Deere rolls out Tier 4 Final 244K, 324K compact wheel loadersAdding to its heavy-lifting lineup, John Deere has unveiled the 244K and 324K compact wheel loaders. Both machines are equipped with a Final Tier 4 diesel engine with a two-speed transmission. Additionally, the machines hit top speeds of 19 mph and 17 mph, respectively. Low- and high-speed ranges provide variable travel speeds from standstill to […]January 6, 2015Design-BuildOne more marketing technique you don’t want to leave outWhat else can we do? That question still remains for many landscapers trying to find new ways to market their business to new clients. There are door hangers, TV commercials, radio spots, newspaper ads, word of mouth, social media and more that landscapers take advantage of every year – but at the end of the […]January 6, 2015BusinessIrrigation Association to host three webinar series for irrigation professionals in 2015The Irrigation Association will offer three webinar series for irrigation professionals and industry professionals in 2015. The three series include: The Bringing Water to Life series will return for the third year. Sessions will address issues that affect the agricultural and landscape segments of the irrigation industry. These webinars are free to attend. The Point […]January 5, 2015BusinessCamoplast Solideal intros three pneumatic skid steer tires to Solideal SKS tire linesCreating more variety for skid steer operators, Camoplast Solideal introduced three tires to its Solideal SKS tire lines. The new Premium Solideal SKS tire line-up includes: Solideal SKS 732 A pneumatic skid steer tire that is set for a long life and traction in soft soils and off-road service Solideal SKS 775 A severe-duty pneumatic […]January 5, 2015Design-BuildNew Year’s resolutions: Turn the impossible into possible from the startJanuary 2 has arrived, which means 2015 is officially underway. We’ve talked about it before, but the New Year becomes a slippery slope when it comes to resolutions. Some people are hitting the gyms, while others are learning to be more patient. But, how long does that resolution really last? How long will it take […]January 2, 2015BusinessHow to hire the best employees for your businessUnderstanding how to hire the best employees for the job is crucial in the landscaping industry. HindSite Software wants to help landscapers better staff up with its release of a new eBook, How to Hire the Best Employees for your Green Industry Business. The eBook is designed to help landscapers follow steps on how to […]January 2, 2015Previous PagePage 11 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
