Williesha Morris (TLC)BusinessWestern’s Pro-Flo and Low-Pro tailgate spreaders feature 12-volt motors, range of accessoriesWestern Products unveiled three new tailgate spreaders to their line — the Pro-Flo 900, the Pro-Flo 525 and the Low-Pro 300W — at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 900 and the 525 have a corrosion-free hopper for de-icing, two instant-start 12-volt electric motors and an upgraded dual variable-speed control for operations to change […]March 11, 2015BusinessPLANET awarded recipients for excellence at the Great Escape ConferenceDan Foley, Janelle Bruland and the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) were recognized at the Great Escape Professional Landscapers Network (PLANET) Conference in Nassau, Bahamas. Landscape industry certified recipient Foley, a PLANET past-president, received the Lifetime Leadership Award. The award recognizes leadership, service and commitment to PLANET and the landscaping industry. Bruland received the […]March 10, 2015BusinessJCB’s 67C-1 showcases new compact excavator design (Photos)JCB’s 67C-1 features several upgrades, including a revised H-design undercarriage and heating and ventilation system with optional air conditioning. The steel compact excavator was unveiled at last week’s JCB Field Days in Savannah, Georgia. The 6.7-ton conventional tail-swing excavator has a 55-horsepower Tier 4 Final Kohler diesel engine with no DPF. Maintenance needs have been addressed […]March 10, 2015Design-Build3 reasons online education is a perfect fit for landscapersYou’re probably familiar with the Irrigation Association’s courses and webinars for certification. That is a great opportunity to gain more insight on irrigation for your landscaping business. Gaining knowledge is a big motivator, right? Knowledge increases your expertise, and customers want experts. You should definitely look into open online courses that could benefit you, your […]March 10, 2015Design-BuildObstacle courses – an added service for landscapers?When I think of obstacle courses, I envision muddied athletes in training or parkour runners prepping for American Ninja Warrior. But then it occurred to me. What if landscapers started creating obstacle courses for their clients as a side service? We’re talking team-building courses for businesses or an alternative to a regular playground for a […]March 9, 2015BusinessTerex intros new site dumpers TA6 and TA6sTerex’s new Tier 4 Final 6-ton site dumpers — the TA6 and the TA6s — have 295 pounds per foot of torque and have 74-horsepower JCB EcoMAX turbo charged diesel engines with hydrostatic transmission. Payload capacity is 13,229 pounds and they can travel up to 16.3 mph with four-wheel drive. There’s no gear stick or shift pedal for operators […]March 9, 2015BusinessJCB reveals newest compact track loader Forestmaster 325T EcoThe biggest news for landscapers coming out of last week’s JCB’s Field Days event is the new Forestmaster 325T Eco. Their newest compact track loader was designed based on recommendations from a client. They implemented suggested changes into the new design. Features include a recovery winch, front work light protection and FOPS guard for A/C […]March 9, 2015BusinessMantenga seguro a su equipo cuando trabaja en árbolesEl accidente: El dueño de una compañía de mantenimiento de árboles le pide a un empleado de 14 años de edad que trepe a un árbol y desbloquee una porción de 16 pies. El propietario pensaba que el adolescente tenía 16 años. El empleado no estaba calificado para ser un arbolista y carecía de […]March 9, 2015Design-BuildLandscaping company transforms a town parking lot into a city parkSouthern Exposure Landscape Management submitted this story of how they helped revitalize a North Carolina city. The project was recently recognized. Be sure to see the results of their work in the gallery below the story. The City of Randleman, about 20 miles south of Greensboro in Randolph County, was established in 1880. A city built […]March 6, 2015BusinessUsing customer relationship management to increase businessYou’ve probably heard of “customer relationship management” (CRM) before but weren’t sure how to incorporate it to your landscaping business. Jill Dyche, author of The CRM Handbook, explains the ins and outs of customer relationship management and why it’s vital to your business. “Customer relationship management represents the processes, skills and systems necessary for cultivating […]March 6, 2015Previous PagePage 5 of 11Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyComplete monitoring and security solutionKeep your landscape construction sites safer with real-time jobsite intelligence.ProductsNew boots for heavy-duty outdoor workEquipmentRam rolls out 5 new off-road 1500 and 2500 pickupsWorkforceFree safety apps you can put to work on jobsitesBusinessSupport the GreenCare for Troops "You Move, We Mow Challenge"