David Rountree (TLC)BusinessFlowers came first, but landscaping business blossoms on its ownAndy Burris has two large garden centers in Birmingham’s suburbs, a landscaping company, and two farmers markets. Click to read how he managed to do it all.April 18, 2016BusinessSynthetic grass distributor says L.A. demand doubled in past yearIn citing its annual growth in the Los Angeles market, privately held Synthetic Grass Warehouse, or SGW, points to continuing water restrictions as a key driver of demand.April 18, 2016BusinessLandCare CEO: Company is stable, getting better every dayLandCare has been among the nation’s largest landscape management concerns for decades, but its evolution has been rocky at times. Click to read more.April 14, 2016BusinessLandscape trade group’s consumer outreach gains momentumRecent HLN coverage of NALP is tied to National Lawn Care Month, as a recent push to connect with consumers about the value of professionally managed landscapes.April 13, 2016Landscaping equipmentWright launches Velke hydro-powered walk-behind mowersWright Manufacturing has introduced 2 new Velke hydro-powered walk-behind mowers, the HC series and LC series. Both can have either a fixed or floating deck.April 12, 2016BusinessPorous Pave offers smaller rubber chips in new paving materialPorous Pave has changed the standard size range of the recycled rubber chips in its surfacing material inch in response to customer demand. Click to read how small they've gotten.April 11, 2016BusinessEarly spring is soil-testing time, but not all landscapers feel the needAgronomists stress that a given soil’s fertility fluctuates during the growing season, so when spring comes around, it’s a good idea to test it. Click to read more.April 7, 2016BusinessSurvey: Home-renovation plans lean toward landscaping36 million homeowners in the US plan to renovate their property in the next 12 months, according to a Bankrate.com survey -- the majority being exterior renovations.April 6, 2016BusinessRachio rolls out 2nd generation sprinkler controller nationwideRachio's newest sprinkler controller is “smart home” technology, enabling a user to manage a sprinkler system from any smart mobile device.April 5, 2016BusinessEl Nino helped, but no panacea, as California battles droughtWhile El Nino rains have helped ease water shortages in the northern part of the state, Southern California’s water situation remains tenuous.April 5, 2016Previous PagePage 30 of 43Next PageTop StoriesHomeDiamond Mowers debuts excavator-like DM360 municipal maintenance machineThe company's first carrier machine features a 360-degree rotating cab, a 25- or 30-foot boom and up to two hydraulic lines for running a variety of municipal maintenance attachments.HomeVolvo CE unveils 3 new mini excavators — 2 with tracks, 1 with wheelsEquip ExpositionEquip Expo announces strategic two-city rotation starting in 2029HomeEquip Exposition announces strategic two-city rotation starting in 2029HomeBlue Diamond launches new parts and accessories site for improved user experience