tlcstaff (TLC)BusinessFlower Bulbs are BackThis may be hard to believe, but flower bulbs have an image problem. When most people think of flower bulbs, they think of the brown, onionlike orbs sold out of bins at garden centers and hardware stores in fall—not the dazzling bursts of colorful crocuses, daffodils and hyacinths that announce the arrival of spring.November 2, 2012BusinessPlanet announces 2012 EIA RecipientsAbout 120 entries were recognized at the PLANET Green Industry Conference for the 43rd annual 2012 Environmental and Improvement Awards. The EIA program acknowledges interiorscape, landscape, and lawn care professionals who design and create superior projects and work to preserve landscapes.November 1, 2012BusinessBIM Camps to help architects, designersA series of BIM Camps will be targeting architects and designers this November. Hosted by Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., the series will help individuals understand the Building Information Modeling workflows, and will go toward earning four education units. The classes will also help those understand how the IFC-based standards can benefit design teams and creating sustainable and high-performing designs.November 1, 2012SafetyHeat ExhaustionOctober 31, 2012BusinessWinter Forecast: Not Mild, but Wild for Eastern U.S.Every year, AccuWeather.com issues a U.S. winter forecast, highlighting predictions of temperature and precipitation trends. Last year, winter was unusually warm for much of the eastern two-thirds of the nation.October 31, 2012BusinessLandscape Options for Energy Park ExploredThe city of Ellensburg may add native, drought-tolerant plants around its renewable energy park near Rotary Park on the edge of Interstate 90. The city approached a landscape architect who came up with different plans for the 40,000-square-foot plot. The energy park has solar panels and a wind demonstration project.October 31, 2012Design-BuildThe Valuation ChallengeNot long ago, someone asked me if I thought a seller’s market had developed in the green industry. I responded with an unequivocal no. I’ll explain why that is the case now and is unlikely to change anytime soon. First let me say that if the definition of a “seller’s market” is that there are more buyers than sellers, I guess it would be a seller’s market. In my experience, there are ALWAYS more buyers than sellers. But that does not mean that it is easy for a seller to complete a transaction at a valuation he or she will find attractive.October 30, 2012BusinessWith The Right Mentality, Money Really Does Grow On TreesFor every millennial worker (or manager) who has complained about lack of ease, the hard economy, or the trials of working with a challenging customer, here’s a motivational story for you. In 2008, Josh Skolnick, now 28, was a 25-year-old career landscaper who had started a multi-crew lawn service while still in high school. He was no stranger to hard work, and his innate proclivity to entrepreneurship was clear even then. But it was the challenge of dealing with the hard demands of a customer that led to his most profound business win.October 30, 2012BusinessFall cleanup sows a head start to spring plantingSummer is through, but there is still work to do outside. Cleaning up the yard and garden in fall can give you a head start on spring planting and keep garden pests and diseases in check. “There’s still plenty to do this time of year,” said Bill Dawson, coordinator of the Growing to Green community garden program with the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.October 25, 2012BusinessOPEI’s Kris Kiser Talks EquipmentOutdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) President Kris Kiser talks about the business of equipment and how government regulations may affect their future. OPEI is an international trade association representing 84 manufacturers and their suppliers of consumer and commercial outdoor power equipment, such as lawnmowers, utility vehicles, trimmers, chainsaws, snow throwers, and other related products.October 25, 2012Previous PagePage 68 of 341Next PageTop StoriesHomeNext-gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ mile range but no longer all-electricThe all-electric truck ends with the 2026 model year to make way for the F-150 Lightning EREV with range-extending gas generator.HomePebble Technology International introduces PebbleTec glass tileHomeBobcat unveils "RogueX3" autonomous, electric compact loaderHomeThe TurfMutt Foundation’s tips to keep pets safe this winterHomeConducting a great client property walkthrough
