Jill OdomDesign-BuildBlack market for rare plants is frustratingly robustOver the past three years, the University of Oxford has reported about 40 plant thefts and the latest was a rare carnivorous plant, Roridula gorgonias. Investigators believe the thieves came prepared with the proper equipment and knew which species they wanted. Other plants that have been taken include orchids and and species of the bromelia […]October 7, 2015BusinessLandscape professionals to ‘give back’ at GIE+EXPOThe National Association of Landscape Professionals will give back to the community on Oct. 21, during Landscapes 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. The NALP volunteers will focus on helping St. Vincent de Paul, a social-service charity founded in 1853. The building will receive a facelift with added trees and landscaping beds. NALP members will also work […]October 6, 2015BusinessCompact loader avoids skid-steer ruts with articulated steeringThe NMC 2850 articulated compact loader can be a jack of all trades for landscapers thanks to its 2,850-pound lift capacity. Powered by a Kubota 84.5-horsepower turbo diesel engine, the NMC 2850 has front and rear powered axles with 45 percent limited slip for traction. The operator controls are straightforward, with one joystick for bucket […]October 6, 2015BusinessNew technology promises de-icing done rightWhat started as one man’s college class project has turned into a company that promises economic and environmental benefits for those in the snow-removal business. Andrew Jaccoma, founder of Sensible Spreader Technologies, originally came up with his product in 2012 while working towards his MBA at the University of New Hampshire. His tool is designed […]October 5, 2015BusinessLandscaper claims confusion in fraud caseA California landscaping company owner is facing up to 12 years in prison if convicted of six counts of insurance fraud. Jesse Garcia Contreras will have a retrial on the charges Nov. 17. In earlier proceedings in the case, a jury deadlocked over whether the statute of limitations had expired with respect to most of […]October 5, 2015Design-BuildScientists edge ancient birch species back from brinkA critically endangered Japanese birch species’ seeds have been successfully germinated in the United Kingdom. Only 21 trees of the Betula chichibuensis species, commonly known as the Chichibu birch, remain in the wild, according to some estimates. The Red List of Threatened Species says the population of this Japanese birch is unlikely to exceed 50 […]October 3, 2015BusinessSome beekeepers leaving California due to droughtWhile the four-year drought in California hasn’t brought the state’s agricultural industry to a standstill, it has shrunk its crops and this, in turn, has affected the beekeeping industry. The lack of precipitation has devastated plants that provide the nectar on which bees feed. Without a large, dependable natural food source for their bees, California’s […]October 2, 2015BusinessGPS leads police to stolen landscaping equipmentA Florida landscaping company was able to track more than $80,000 worth of stolen equipment to Miami, thanks to the GPS unit installed in the truck the thieves commandeered. At about 7 p.m. this past Sunday, video surveillance showed a group of men breaking into ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design. The intruders cut a hole […]October 1, 2015Design-BuildSyrian upheaval spurs first seed vault withdrawalThe Global Seed Vault has had its first withdrawal request since its construction back in 2008. This doomsday vault of seeds is located on the Norwegian island of Svalbard and contains more than 860,000 samples of seeds, originating from almost every country in the world. Buried 393.7 feet into rock, this permafrost-protected Noah’s Ark of […]September 30, 2015BusinessHow to: Clean stains from pavers, other hardscapesNothing is worse than having a beautiful hardscape installed, only to see it stained brown with the outlines of fallen leaves. With fall upon us, now is the time to let your clients know how to properly care for their pavers to prevent this from happening. Clean up Yes, it’s a chore to sweep, but […]September 30, 2015Previous PagePage 143 of 153Next PageTop StoriesHomeKawasaki Engines to launch new technical training center for dealersCenter will provide a more advanced and immersive educational experience for Kawasaki’s network of more than 7,700 dealers.Home2025 Compact Construction Equipment GuideHomeOTR debuts new non-directional compact tractor tireHomeVermeer debuts two new mini loader attachments for microtrenching jobsHomeKubota launches new RTV-X long bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of hauling
