Jill OdomLandscaper ProfilesPrescription Landscape encourages commercial clients to adopt sustainable landscapesPrescription Landscape, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, was founded on a desire for healthy land management practices and since then it has been working to align its clients with environmentally sustainable standards. The commercial landscape company says it is working to raise the environmental bar for its clients and believes it is landscaping companies’ responsibility […]September 11, 2019BusinessVectorworks 2020 focuses on the power of dataThe 2020 version of Vectorworks software has been released, with this newest version placing an emphasis on data-driven workflows. “Data and usability are the cornerstones of this year’s product line enhancements,” says Biplab Sarkar, Vectorworks CEO. “When we looked at the future of the industry and what our customers’ needs were, we kept coming back […]September 10, 2019BusinessBehind the scenes: Bringing a living wall to lifeThe desire for green spaces in urban areas is ever increasing, with them appearing in hospitals, restaurants and other business settings. “The general population is really aware of the benefits of plants,” says Nathan Beckner, lead plant designer at Sagegreenlife, based in Chicago, Illinois. “It’s not just a trend. They all have that expectation of […]September 9, 2019BusinessAsset Panda offers customizable platform for equipment trackingWhen your landscaping company starts to grow, the amount of equipment you own will increase as well. As the number of your tools multiply, they will inevitably prove harder to track without a system in place. Asset Panda, an asset management software with capabilities for asset tracking, inventory management, vendor management and purchase order generation, […]September 6, 2019BusinessBreakthrough Academy: Helping landscapers take their business to the next levelSometimes in your life as you work towards a goal, you can hit a plateau. While you aren’t declining, you aren’t necessarily improving either, and this can happen in your landscaping business as well. This sort of stagnation can be frustrating, but Breakthrough Academy is an organization that helps trade businesses like professional landscapers take […]September 5, 2019BusinessDemandStar simplifies finding government work for landscapersA majority of lawn care and landscaping companies start out focusing on residential work and as time goes on, they may branch into commercial work. However, DemandStar CEO Ben Vaught says landscape contractors are missing out on a particular market: government work. According to Vaught, most landscape contractors are unaware of how they can quickly […]September 4, 2019BusinessBigDog Mower Co. reflects on its evolution during its 10th anniversaryNext month marks the 10-year anniversary of BigDog Mower Co., which was launched by Excel Industries, the manufacturer of the Hustler Turf Equipment brand.September 3, 2019BusinessFamily landscapes: Planning designs for the futureOutdoor living spaces have been a trend for years now but striking a balance where everyone in the family can enjoy the backyard at the same time is truly an art.August 29, 2019BusinessMaking the most of interlocking concrete paversInterlocking concrete pavers are a staple of hardscaping projects nowadays, but prior to the mid-1940s, only individual cut stones or clay bricks could be used to create segmental paving for roadways and paths. Holland created concrete pavers due to the fact it is under sea level and constantly had to deal with ground shifts causing […]August 28, 2019BusinessEvaluating services: Creating a profitable weed control programThe growing season is winding down for most parts of the country and as your lawn care company begins to shift gears, it’s a good practice to review the profitability of your summer services.August 27, 2019Previous PagePage 14 of 153Next PageTop StoriesHomeNew Holland debuts new fully integrated telematics and fleet management platformThis digital platform marks the next generation of telematics and fleet management technology to enhance operators’, fleet managers’ and owners’ abilities to conveniently and effectively track and manage their connected machines.HomeDeere goes all-electric with new 2-seater and 4-seater GX Gator UTVsHomeKIOTI strengthens equipment portfolioHomeBobcat to showcase full equipment lineup at Equip ExpoHomeDeere redesigns 17 & 26 P-Tier mini excavators with more power, versatility
