tlcstaff (TLC)BusinessHow to properly prep lawn equipment for winterJust as cars require preparation for the winter months, lawn mowers and other lawn equipment do too. To increase the usable life and efficiency of lawn equipment, winterizing is essential. However, you do not necessarily need to take your equipment to a service shop. This step-by-step process explains how to winterize lawn equipment. Winterizing involves […]December 23, 2014Class 3-6How to spec your next work truckAs a fleet manager, you probably spend a significant portion of your time looking for ways to control your operating costs.December 22, 2014BusinessWhy landscapers should steer clear of embankments and steep slopesThe Accident: A lawn maintenance employee is operating a ZTR mower to mulch leaves. When the bag is full on the mower, he rides the mower 20 feet to a levee to dump the bag of leaves. He is backing up near the edge of the levee when the mower slides 10 to 15 feet into the river. The employee drowns.December 19, 2014BusinessHow to prep your clients’ landscapes for winterFor many landscaping companies, winter is the slowest time of year. If you want to get ahead of the competition, you should make late fall and winter your company’s busiest season. From winter landscaping to marketing and creating new selling points, there are a variety of things you can do to get your clients ready for winter and give your business a head start over the competition.December 19, 2014BusinessHow 3- to 4-ton compact excavators can be the right size for the right jobThree- to 4-ton compact excavators seem to be just the right size. “Positioned in the middle of the compact range, these machines go where bigger machines cannot and dig and lift what smaller units are unable to do,” says Jake Jeffords of JCB.December 11, 2014Design-BuildTop apps for professional landscapersThe digital world and the business world are becoming harder to separate every day, and industries like landscaping are no exception. Mobile devices and the apps they support are our constant companions. And now, professional landscapers and gardeners can rely on mobile apps to help make their jobs easier, from business management to landscape imaging.December 9, 2014Business75-Foot White Spruce Christmas Tree Makes 2,700-Mile Journey to U.S. CapitolAfter a 2,700 mile journey, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was lit in a special ceremony attended by thousands of people this week on the Capitol’s West Front Lawn.December 5, 2014Business5 ways to dig trenches properlyHow hard can it be to dig a trench? Get the proper utility clearances, map the route, ensure jobsite safety and start digging. But there are other elements to consider. Sure, you’ve got a full-size conventional excavator, but would it make more sense to bring in a rubber-tired backhoe loader versus a steel-tracked excavator? Will a compact track loader help eliminate the cleanup required on a finished yard versus a skid steer or a backhoe? Is the bulk of the trenching work in backyards versus wide-open spaces?December 3, 2014BusinessCustomers React to 2015 Ford F-150 Aluminum-Bodied PickupThere was a whole lot of tire kicking (and panel tapping and tailgate popping) going on when Ford’s 2015 F-150 consumer test drive tour rolled into Little Rock recently.December 2, 2014Design-BuildA Different Take on Hiring During a Labor ShortageThe labor shortage that seems to be omnipresent among skilled trades and sales representatives is just getting started. Experts all agree that the apparent shortage and talent gap witnessed right now is just the tip of the iceberg, and any deliberation over whether it’s truly an issue will cease in future years, when the talent gap widens and the shortage increases.December 1, 2014Previous PagePage 18 of 341Next PageTop StoriesHomeConducting a great client property walkthroughThe walkthrough meeting is one of the few opportunities when you are face-to-face with your client and can be your best opportunity to build a strong, trusting, and professional relationship. It's important to make the most of it!HomeIgnite Attachments expands lineup with 80-inch severe-duty bucket for skid steers, CTLsHomeA UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid side-by-side unveiledHomeKubota brings smarter solutions to CES 2026Home2026 Ford F-150 revealed: Choice of 8 trims, 5 engines including Hybrid, V8
