Jill OdomDesign-BuildFlower clocks: What bloomin’ time is it, anyway?Imagine you’re working in your backyard and you have somewhere you need to be at 11 a.m., but you’re not wearing your watch. How would you know what time it was? While you could try to gauge the time by the position of the sun, you could also look over at your flower clock to […]July 24, 2015BusinessDiesel cheaper than gas for first time in six yearsThe average retail price for diesel fuel dropped below the average retail price of gasoline on July 13, the first time that’s happened since August 2009. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s July Short-Term Energy Outlook, diesel’s retail price per gallon is expected to fall to an average of $2.86 in July 2015, two […]July 23, 2015BusinessNetwork of soil-testing laboratories is now Waypoint AnalyticalThe largest U.S. agricultural and environmental soil testing network, Laboratory Management Partners, is changing its name to Waypoint Analytical. The new name represents a destination point, the company says, and a desire to be unique in the independent laboratory industry. Because the company is the parent corporation of numerous laboratories, several of which have operated […]July 22, 2015BusinessUniversity works to replace turf with drought-tolerant landscapingThe University of Utah is modifying its campus over the summer with water-conserving landscaping in mind. In light of the ongoing drought, the university to want to cut its water usage by 15 percent, according to Salt Lake City’s KSTU Television (Fox13 News). “We started looking at this more than a decade ago – ways […]July 22, 2015BusinessCalifornia water restrictions keep getting tighterThe California Water Commission continues to tighten the reins, this week adopting stricter regulations that limit the amount of grass that landscapers may plant for new homes. The new rules restrict “high water use” landscape elements, including grass, pools and other water features. Originally instituted in 2009, the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance only permitted […]July 17, 2015BusinessImpatiens struggling back from systemic diseaseThe beloved bedding impatiens are slowly making a comeback from the downy mildew that hit them hard four years ago. At the time, the colorful flowers were effectively eliminated as an option for landscapers looking for shade-loving, springtime plants. Home Depot and other nurseries have begun to stock the plant, but customers are warned they […]July 16, 2015BusinessYour landscaping workers need water, rest and shadeSummer temperatures are high and rising, so it’s important to take the threat of heat-related illnesses seriously. And while that’s true for everyone, it’s especially important for landscapers, who spend their days doing strenuous work in the hot sun. By knowing the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion – and making sure your coworkers […]July 16, 2015BusinessHelp your landscaping clients make the most of shadeShade. In the summer, everyone wants a piece of it, but many plants cannot survive in the shadow of trees and clients are left with ugly bare patches of land. Shade gardens are a solution that creates a secluded and much cooler oasis. Among the first things to consider when planning a shade garden, of […]July 16, 2015BusinessVermeer targets landscapers with FT100’s mulcher attachmentVermeer helps landscapers with its new FT100 model with above-ground mulcher attachment. Click to read more about the new models specs and features.July 15, 2015BusinessWorkshop offers chemical-free ways to control invasivesThe ELA is holding a workshop to offer chemical free removal options for invasive plants for landscapers. Click here to read more about the workshop.July 14, 2015Previous PagePage 152 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
