Patty Vaughan (TLC)Business80-Year-Old Agave Plant Nearly Ready to Bloom for First, Last TimeThrough every season, it takes time for flowers to mature and bloom, but one Agave plant at the University of Michigan is taking a little bit longer than one season to bloom.July 18, 2014BusinessHow to choose the right mulchBelieve it or not, choosing the right mulch for the right project can be a difficult task. However, with a little help and research, landscapers can help landscapes flourish by choosing the right mulch for the right place.July 18, 2014BusinessOPEI Names 2014-15 Officers, Board of DirectorsThe Outdoor Power Equipment Institute has named its 2014-15 Officers and Board of Directors during its annual meeting in Florida.July 17, 2014BusinessPresto Geosystems Intros Portable Construction Mat for JobsitesTo help move easier on jobsites, Presto Geosystems introduced Geoterra GTO construction mats. The mat is designed to help create temporary access roads, work platforms, tracking pads and temporary and long-term storage on jobsites.July 17, 2014BusinessLife-Size Permeable Paver Checkerboard Teaches Kids About ‘Being Green’Zeljka Roksandic, owner of Green Way Pavements, recently made a donation to the Children’s Museum and Discovery Center of Binghamton, New York in a unique way.July 17, 2014BusinessAtlanta-Based Oasis Landscapes Acquires Lawn RangerAtlanta-based Oasis Landscapes and Irrigation acquired Lawn Ranger, a landscape company based out of Roswell, Georgia. Lawn Ranger owner Ross Day has been hired by Oasis as a full-time sales person to execute maintenance sales for new and existing customers.July 16, 2014BusinessKickstarter Device Uses Sensors, Weather to Monitor IrrigationFor those landscapers on the brink of new technology, here’s one to add to the lineup. Launched on Kickstarter.com, Hydros is a device to help create the most optimal watering schedule for lawns based on sensors in the ground and the weather forecast.July 16, 2014BusinessLandscaping Crew Helps Extinguish Potential Arson Fire in CaliforniaOne landscaping crew came to the rescue in California recently. The crew extinguished what police believe to be a purposely set brush fire near an apartment building, according to The Santa Clarita Valley Signal.July 16, 2014BusinessLandscapers to Renovate Nat’l Cemetery for Renewal & RemembranceHundreds of landscapers will flood Arlington National Cemetery in a couple of weeks to help restore and rejuvenate the cemetery’s grounds. Last year, more than 400 volunteers came to work at the cemetery for the Renewal & Remembrance event, which is organized through PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, and event coordinators expect close to that same number this year.July 16, 2014BusinessLandscape Worker Seriously Injured After Getting Caught in Wood ChipperAnother landscape worker was seriously injured after coming into contact with a wood chipper. The worker was seriously injured after the worker’s arm got pulled into the machine, according to CBS12.July 15, 2014Previous PagePage 53 of 199Next PageTop StoriesHome2026 Honda Ridgeline arrives with V6 and 4 AWD trimsAll Ridgelines get four-wheel drive and features like under-bed storage that can be a cooler, under-seat storage and Dual-Action Tailgate.HomeBeyond mowing: The TurfMutt Foundation’s fall checklist for a healthier yardHomeFord reveals longer-range STX trim for 2026 F-150 Lightning to replace XLTHomeProject EverGreen completes 10th NYC GreenCare for Communities renovationHomeHilltip launches IceStriker 4500 stainless-steel salt spreader for trucks
