Sage Johnson (TLC)BusinessCalifornia city moves closer to ban on gas-powered blowersThree out of five council members from Sonoma County, California, have indicated they favor banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in town and a partial ban on the use of electric blowers in residential neighborhoods. The council, which decided not to outlaw leaf blowers two years ago, is revisiting the issue after residents concerned […]July 23, 2015Design-BuildWatch as a suped-up Panzer goes for a very fast rideDon’t try this at home. A Pennsylvania Panzer tractor recently got a makeover with the addition of a big-block Chevrolet engine with a Turbo 350. No other modifications were made, which, according to Nicole Wakelin on BoldRide.com, “makes it terrifying and perfect at the same time.” Panzers were built with a narrowed Dodge or Plymouth […]July 23, 2015BusinessNew Mexico highway agency investigates landscape contractorA New Mexico landscaping company that was contracted on highway re-vegetation projects is under investigation by the state’s Department of Transportation. The agency is looking into the company’s business practices, including allegations of altered invoices, payroll violations and the use of substandard materials. “We will put them out of business if we have to,” Department […]July 22, 2015BusinessSoldier Field’s landscape architect dies from heart attackLandscape architect best known for his work on the Chicago’s Soldier Field, Peter Schaudt, died Sunday at the age of 56 of a heart attack at his Villa Park home. Born in La Grange, Illinois, Schaudt grew up in Villa Park and left his mark on many Chicago landscapes, including a series of outdoor spaces […]July 21, 2015BusinessNew book promotes landscaping that lessens allergiesLandscapers can make outdoor areas more comfortable for those who suffer from allergies and asthma by planting female plants instead of males, according to author Thomas Ogren. In his book, The Allergy-Fighting Garden: Stop Asthma and Allergies With Smart Landscaping, Ogren argues that male plants, which produce pollen that can irritate allergies, have been overused […]July 20, 2015BusinessMan claims to be sprayed with pesticides, sues landscaping companyA landscaping company from Rockville, Maryland, is being sued for $55,000 by an Oregon man who says he was sprayed with pesticides by one of the company’s workers while sitting at an outdoor café on July 18, 2013. According to The Oregonian, Dennis Delano filed the suit in Multnomah County Circuit Court last week. Delano […]July 20, 2015SafetyFire-resistant landscapes feature variety of plantsOut West there are a number of areas where fire danger is especially high this year, and landscapers can help clients protect their homes by planting materials that deter fire. “No plant is fireproof,” Brooke Edmunds, a horticulturist with Oregon State University’s (OSU) Extension Service, told the Lake Oswego Review. “But some are considered fire-resistant.” […]July 17, 2015BusinessNew app puts customers in control of scheduling lawn careNew application software available in Detroit, Michigan, and surrounding suburbs enables users to order and pay for lawn services on demand, rather than scheduling the work offline. The app’s developers – former college roommates – say using LawnGuru’s system can save customers an average of 30 percent on the cost of lawn maintenance. “Lawns don’t […]July 16, 2015BusinessTexas hopes native plants will check erosion along highwaysThe Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Lakeway, Texas, are at work on a pilot project that includes the use of native plants and grasses to improve both the aesthetics and water efficiency of highway landscapes statewide. The project, which has begun along RM 620 between Flintrock Trace and Lohmans Spur, is […]July 15, 2015Landscaping equipmentMower powered by pedaling makes its debut in the U.K.Granted, very few landscapers need to find a way to fit more exercise into their schedules. But, just in case you’ve been spending more time behind a desk than behind a mower, consider the Grazor, a pedal-powered lawn mower based on a tricycle design. Created by London-based design agency Seymourpowell, the bike has five gears […]July 14, 2015Previous PagePage 2 of 16Next 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
