Patty Vaughan (TLC)Design-BuildDarth Vader’s guide to landscaping (infographic)For those landscapers out there who happen to like Star Wars, here is a unique surprise. A contributor for the Landscape Architects Network put together a unique infographic for those who have a passion for the Dark Lord and planting flowers. The infographic discusses the advantages of landscaping vs. joining the Galactic Empire. Yes, the two don’t seem to […]January 26, 2015BusinessWorker hospitalized after briefly becoming trapped in trenchAn Alabama worker was hospitalized after being trapped in a trench. The man was working in a trench on the campus of the Veterans Administration Medical Center when the dirt started to shift, according to Al.com. The trench started to cave in, trapping the worker for a brief time. First responders came to the scene […]January 23, 2015BusinessGo iLawn launches Landscape Contractor Success CenterGIS Dynamics, parent company of Go iLawn, has launched a Landscape Contractor Success Center. The center includes a collection of checklists, worksheets, data and information. Some of the items include a benchmarking checklist designed to help landscapers identify, monitor and measure key performance indicators at their companies, an 80/20 systems audit checklist and a training […]January 23, 2015BusinessMean Green Mowers ready to maintain Google’s main campusBright green mowers are starting to appear at Google’s main campus in California. The first set of Mean Green Mowers from dealer Gardenland Power Equipment were delivered to ValleyCrest, California to maintain the campus. Representatives from Mean Green Mowers and Gardenland Power Equipment demonstrated the mowers for the ValleyCrest crew. ValleyCrest also purchased Mean Green Mowers […]January 23, 2015Design-BuildCongrats to our winners!Seven new winners have joined our other Editor’s Picks Giveaway winners. Congratulations to our seven who will take home the poly scoop shovel from A.M. Leonard. The winners are: 1. Adam Benson Bensons Lawn and Landscaping 2. Ryan Jacobs Ryan’s Landscaping 3. Bill Brolick Bill Brolick Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC 4. Jayne Hitchcock Long Sands Lawn […]January 23, 2015BusinessLaguna redesigns series of Pressure Flo Filters for pondsTo help keep ponds looking pristine, Laguna has redesigned its series of Pressure Flo Filters. The high-pressure, 1,000-4,000-gallon UV filters are designed to clean ponds. The redesigned filters include improved UV bulbs (13 to 36 watts) to help kill algae and eliminate green water. An LED indicator shows when the lamp is running. The Pressure […]January 22, 2015BusinessVectorworks reaches out to students, emerging professionals with Conference Pass Giveaway programNemetschek Vectorworks is reaching out to students in the industry. The company is awarding conference passes and hotel stays to students and emerging professionals who enter its Conference Pass Giveaway program. The company will launch the 2015 promotion by selecting three winners to attend 2015 PLANET Student Career Days, USITT’s Annual Conference & Stage Expo […]January 22, 2015Design-BuildFour red flags that you’re ruining your team’s productivity“The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.” –Theodore Roosevelt Conventional wisdom tells us a strong business needs a strong leader. A decisive and dynamic leader is the most important […]January 22, 2015BusinessThe Grounds Guys Florida franchise goes green by investing in propane-powered equipmentThe Grounds Guys of Boca Raton are going green. The franchise owners Grant Peckham and Marie Mathieson have brought their 25 years of experience to South Florida. “We have been researching the effectiveness of running propane-powered mowers instead of gasoline-powered machines, since we believe that we all can do something, even something small, to reduce […]January 21, 2015BusinessHow to choose the best software for your landscaping businessHindSite Software has released an eBook discussing tips on how landscapers can buy software. The eBook, Lawn Maintenance Software Buyer’s Guide, is designed to help lawn maintenance businesses evaluate software when making a purchasing decision. The guide helps landscapers research and purchase software that will best suit their needs and become part of their daily […]January 21, 2015Previous PagePage 7 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
