Patty Vaughan (TLC)Business(Photos) How Indiana landscaper transforms space into outdoor oasisMidwest Landscape Specialists gave one Indiana client an entire landscape makeover. From a 1,500-square-foot patio to a Rosetta Stone waterfall, Midwest covered the full gamut. The patio is made of Unilock Umbriano Winter Marvel with Unilock Courtstone Basalt solider intertwined with 600-square-foot walkways made out of Unilock Courtstone Dawn Mist and Pebble Taupe mix. The […]January 21, 2015BusinessMidi-Postmaster designed for mini-excavators, can drive posts up to 8-inches in diameterDesigned for small excavators, the Autoguide Midi-Postmaster Post Driver from Seago International is designed to install driving posts accurately. The Midi-Post Master works best with 2.5- to 5-ton mini-excavators (flow rate of 9-12 GPM) and will drive posts up to 8-inches in diameter. Weighing in at 430 pounds, the model delivers 13,500 foot-pounds of downforce […]January 21, 2015BusinessJohn Deere creates App Center for equipment usersJohn Deere has introduced the John Deere App Center, a mobile app designed for John Deere equipment users. The John Deere App Center provides users the ability to search and find apps most useful to their business and operations. Users will also be able to share the apps on social media and provide feedback to […]January 21, 2015Design-BuildLandscaper leaves industry with a bang and a dump truckIf your business has hit a slow point, or if you’re a day away from closing up shop, there are many paths to take as a business owner. However, one New York landscaper decided to take matters into his own hands. According to Smithtown Patch, the landscaper stole a dump truck from a cemetery, ran […]January 21, 2015BusinessDoosan, Bobcat donate $3 million to NDSUDoosan and Bobcat Company are focusing their attention on North Dakota State University (NDSU). The companies donated $3 million to the school to fund a STEM-related scholarship program. The State of North Dakota will match the donation, adding $1.5 million. The combined gift will total $4.5 million, which is the largest gift to establish a […]January 20, 2015BusinessLandscaper sued for not completing job up to industry standardsOne landscaping company is facing a lawsuit after a pair of homeowners claim the business did an unworkmanlike job at their property. The homeowners filed the lawsuit against Mince Horticultural Services and the owner, according to The Louisiana Record. The company and the owners entered a contract in May 2013 stating the company would provide […]January 20, 2015BusinessTerex’s TLB840R backhoe loader is rental readyThe TLB840R backhoe loader from Terex is now available for rental. The TLB840R is equipped with a 74-horsepower, Tier 4 final four-cyclinder Deutz electronic fuel injection diesel engine, a four-speed synchro shuttle transmission and a hydraulic system to excel at digging, reaching, lifting and loading tasks. The engine, transmission and hydraulic systems have all been […]January 20, 2015BusinessNorth Carolina landscaping company hit by arson and vandalism, againOne North Carolina landscaping company is facing a string of bad luck after it was the target of a second arson and vandalism crime. Police are investigating the latest incident after they received a call saying the building was on fire, according to The Outer Banks Voice. Firefighters were able to control the fire in about […]January 16, 2015BusinessThe Grounds Guys lands on Franchise 500 listEntrepreneur Magazine recently released its Franchise 500 list, and The Grounds Guys came in at 216. The franchise list is based on financial and statistical data listed in surveys completed by franchisors across the nation. All franchises are judged based on identical criteria regardless of size. The Grounds Guys previously ranked on the list in […]January 16, 2015Design-Build5 things landscapers should always avoidAlways saying no This rule goes back to the days of being a small child and having parents always saying the word “no.” Now, there is a difference between being 5-years-old and running a business, so always saying no in every situation is not going to work. Employees and clients need to trust you and […]January 16, 2015Previous PagePage 8 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
