Patty Vaughan (TLC)BusinessFranchise research site ranks The Grounds Guys 3rd fastest growing franchiseSince 2010, The Grounds Guys has continued to grow its franchise base across the country. Franchise research site, Franchise Gator, recognized this recently. The site released two top franchising lists that rank the industries top franchising options. “The research that went into the Franchise Gator Top 100 identified two sub-groups that we felt should be […]February 16, 2015BusinessPoisoned historic Auburn Oaks to be replaced after four years of heartacheFour years ago, one very upset University of Alabama football fan decided to take his anger of losing against their rival, Auburn University, in a football game out on the historic Auburn Oaks on the well-known Toomer’s Corner. The historic 130-year-old oaks are best known by the football world of being covered top to bottom […]February 13, 2015BusinessTips on how to purchase a backhoe loader for your businessBuying any kind of construction equipment is a large investment for all landscapers. To help with the buying process, Case Construction Equipment offered these tips on how to buy a backhoe loader. Tip 1: Ask the right questions A few of the very first questions you need to ask yourself when specing out a backhoe […]February 13, 2015Business(Photos) Chevy unveils 2015 Colorado GearOn Special Edition at Chicago Auto ShowFor landscapers needing a truck that can tackle everything from the jobsite to the weekend trips, Chevrolet introduced the 2015 Colorado GearOn Special Edition at the Chicago Auto Show this week. Set to go on sale this spring with a starting price of $31,250, the pickup is offered on LT models in extended or crew […]February 12, 2015Design-BuildWhat happens now after H-2B cap was reached for first half of FY 2015The Department of Homeland Security announced the H-2B cap has been reached for the first half of FY 2015. DHS will reject new H-2B petitions received after Jan. 26 and those that requested an employment start date prior to April 1. According to the DHS, no cap numbers from the first half of FY 2015 will […]February 12, 2015BusinessRISE meets with industry professionals to discuss fertilizer and pesticide issuesGreen industry professionals gathered to discuss pesticides and fertilizer issues with the Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment, or RISE, in Boston, Massachusetts. Individuals gathered at New England Grows, a horticulture tradeshow to talk about pesticides and fertilizer issues, as well as the importance of grassroots engagement in advocacy efforts. Show attendees and those who […]February 10, 2015BusinessUnderhill adds M-180S sprinkler to Mirage long-throw lineDesigned for natural and synthetic turf fields, the M-180S sports field sprinkler from Underhill includes a 177-foot-wide radius and an electric valve-in-head. The sprinkler expands the company’s Mirage long-throw line, which also includes the M-115, M-125 and the M-160. Constructed from plastic with stainless steel and brass components, the M-180S can be adjusted from 30 […]February 10, 2015Design-BuildWill technology make workers obsolete?The question seems silly, but the answer could be all too real for some landscapers. Technology is on the fast track of not only improving jobsites, but it could also be taking away jobs. Several manufacturers are working with companies to develop wireless controllers to operate large pieces of construction equipment. This is not necessarily […]February 10, 2015Design-BuildForget snow removal; try this sculpture on for sizeThere’s a new statement standing in Hokkaido, Japan, and it’s unlike anything you have seen before. During its annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which opened on Feb. 5, more than 200 snow sculptures have surfaced from artists, including an enormous Disney-sponsored tribute to Star Wars, according to Quartz. Approved by Lucasfilms, the Snow Star Wars features […]February 9, 2015BusinessPorous Pave saves 6 million pounds of rubber tires from entering landfillsThrough December 2014, all of the Porous Pave manufactured and installed totaled approximately 6 million pounds of rubber recycled from 200,000 tires. Porous Pave is a porous and flexible surfacing material made of recycled rubber, aggregate and a binder. The shredding and processing of discarded tires produces the ¼-inch size rubber chips incorporated into Porous […]February 9, 2015Previous PagePage 2 of 199Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentMecalac intros Revotruck Site Dumper with 225-degree rotating cabWith the touch of a button, the cabs on the 6- and 9-ton-payload dumpers rotate, so operators can see in all directions without straining.Alternative powerMilwaukee Tool’s new M18 Six Bay Daisy Chain Rapid Charger: Powering crews on a single circuitEquipment2025 Toyota Tacoma revealed with hybrid or gas engineEquipmentDitch Witch intros faster, more powerful JT21 Horizontal Directional DrillEquipment2025 Ram Heavy Duty & Chassis cab trucks get new Cummins Diesel Engine
