Jill OdomDesign-BuildChicago study identifies best plants for green roofsThe Chicago Botanic Garden has released a study about the best plants to grow on a green roof. Green roofs are well-known for their benefits and these days can be found just about anywhere, from residential neighborhoods to baseball stadiums. They have become particularly popular in urban areas where space is limited. Green roofs are […]September 7, 2015BusinessExmark donates mower to support Project EverGreenExmark Manufacturing has teamed up with Project EverGreen and is giving away a new Exmark Lazer Z-X Series mower as a raffle prize. Raffle tickets are $10 each or six for $50. The proceeds will go to support Project EverGreen’s “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” initiative. The “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” program seeks to revitalize green […]September 7, 2015Design-BuildLandscaper shares devotion to Redskins in his yardIt’s that time of year again. Football season is here and diehard fans of every team are coming out of the woodwork. Most will be wearing their team colors today; some will raise flags bearing their team’s logo; a few will even paint their faces with the team colors before attending a game. If you […]September 5, 2015BusinessFraud exposed: Soccer, not mower, caused injuryA landscaper who filed a workers’ compensation claim after a leg injury he said involved a lawn mower has pleaded no contest to felony workers’ compensation fraud. Ernesto Rodriguez filed a claim on June 5, 2012, stating that on May 25, 2012, he had been hit by a lawn mower while working for a landscaping […]September 4, 2015BusinessUpdated Mini-Jarraff will be on display at ICUEE 2015Attendees at ICUEE 2015 can expect to see Jarraff Industries’ latest All-Terrain Tree Trimmer and the updated Mini-Jarraff Rear Lot Trimmer. The Jarraff All-Terrain Tree Trimmer offers landscapers a 360-degree range of motion with 40-degree lateral tilt and 75-foot cutting height. The Tree Trimmer’s cab is also ROPS, FOPS and OPS certified. The updated Mini-Jarraff […]September 3, 2015HomeArborscapes[AFG_gallery id=’48’]September 3, 2015BusinessLandscapers can make the most of GIE+EXPO with free appFor those wanting a personalized experience at the upcoming GIE+EXPO, there is now a free app for that. The Go EXPO app is available for download in both iTunes and Google Play. And as an added bonus, those who download the app will be automatically entered in a $5,000 giveaway. The app is sponsored by […]September 3, 2015BusinessWorkersaver introduces new line of snow pushersLandscapers can now use Worksaver’s new 36-Series Snow Pushers with skid steers and tractors equipped with loaders that use the “Universal” quick-attach system. The new 36-Series snow pushers are offered with the choice of an 8-foot or 10-foot width and come with a 1.5 inch-by 8-inch reversible rubber cutting edge. This edge enables the snow […]September 3, 2015BusinessWant some privacy? Call a landscape contractorAfter your company has created a backyard oasis for a client, don’t be surprised if the customer notices something missing – not from your landscape design, which no doubt is flawless, but rather all along the periphery of it.September 2, 2015BusinessNALP to preview workshop on motivating staffAs a sneak peak for Landscapes 2015, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will play host to a webinar Sept. 2 on how to motivate your employees. The half-hour presentation is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar will preview the three sessions that will be presented by David Waits at Landscapes 2015. The […]September 1, 2015Previous PagePage 147 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
