Jill OdomBusinessReport: Landscaping market to see healthy growthDemand for landscaping products in the US is predicted to reach $9 billion by 2019, as the market continues to recover from the 2007-2009 recession.August 21, 2015BusinessCop roundup: Stray grass clippings lead to knife attackA 71-year-old man from Akron, Ohio, has been convicted of stabbing a landscaper and sentenced to two years in prison. John Fenwick stabbed the 19-year-old on Aug. 15, 2014, because of grass clippings that got on his truck. Fenwick had complained about the clippings before. The landscaper was mowing at a duplex where Fenwick rented […]August 20, 2015BusinessCondo-dwellers drive Chesapeake landscaping projectResidents from The Shores at Water’s Edge in Belcamp, Maryland, teamed up with landscapers to restore the Chesapeake Bay’s critical area buffer. The condominium owners received a grant from the non-profit Chesapeake Bay Trust earlier this year to help pay for the wetland restoration. Previously, condo owners looked out on an expanse of invasive plants. […]August 20, 2015BusinessToro taps company veteran as its new president, COOToro elected Richard M. Olson president and chief operating officer on Aug. 19. Olson, 51, will assume the role Sept. 1. He has worked for Toro for 29 years and will report to Michael J. Hoffman, chairman and CEO of the company. In his new role, Olson will oversee the company’s businesses and global operations. […]August 20, 2015Design-BuildMemorial garden built on site of tragedy in JapanIf you ever travel to the island of Awaji in Japan, you will find a complex of buildings known as Awaji Yumebutai, which were designed by architect Tadao Ando. You’ll also find a memorial garden like no other. The complex was designed in the mid-1990s and was going to be built on the remains of […]August 19, 2015BusinessLandscapers opting to change trucks, shed trailersThe lawn-care business isn’t the same without its trucks. Just like a farmer needs his tractor, a landscaper needs his truck. As your business grows, chances are your fleet will need to grow with it. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’ve decided it’s time to invest in a new company […]August 18, 2015BusinessUsing alternative fuels could pay dividends over timeWhether you’re trying to cut down on fuel costs or you want to create an environmentally friendly company image, finding an alternative fuel for your commercial lawn equipment can be daunting. The cost of converting your equipment to an alternative fuel source is enough to make some landscapers balk, but don’t underestimate the value of […]August 17, 2015Design-BuildHow to please your dog-loving landscape clientsYour landscaping clients who have pets, particularly dogs, may be under the impression they can’t have the best of both worlds – that a beautiful backyard and rambunctious Rover just don’t mix.August 15, 2015Design-BuildLandscape holds primary place in building’s designWhat looks like a twisted stack of Jenga blocks is actually a rendering of Rolex’s new seven-story building in Dallas. Groundbreaking for the project was earlier this week. Developer Harwood International constructed the original Rolex Building in 1984 and now has teamed up with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma to design the new structure. The building […]August 14, 2015BusinessCity hopes to save water with ‘Lawn Buster’ programAs the California drought continues, the city of San Jose has implemented another water-conserving incentive for residents. The program, known as “Lawn Busters,” allows eligible citizens to have their lawns re-landscaped at the reduced price of $500. This cost includes all landscaping material, drought-resistant plants, irrigation conversion and labor. With eight miles of the Guadalupe […]August 13, 2015Previous PagePage 149 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
