tlcstaff (TLC)Landscaping equipmentSolid Skid Steer TiresDowntime is the biggest downside to skid steer tire flats. “The most common puncture hazard is nails,” says Adam Haynes, who owns Artisan Landscapes in Jacksonville, Oregon, “but there are other hazards. We sliced a tire recently on ceramic roofing tiles while cleaning up a jobsite.”March 2, 2012Design-BuildSmart ControllersWhen put to the test, these irrigation controllers can reduce water use 15 to 30 percent and prevent over-watering. In the beginning, there was heaven and earth. Rain came as part of the package. Whenever this proved insufficient, humans employed various technologies to water crops and landscapes — irrigation canals, pumps and so on.February 8, 2012SafetySafety watch: Avoiding hidden linesNavigate around the increasing number of underground utility lines. The accident: A landscape worker is preparing to install a row of shrubbery along a residential property line. His supervisor called 811 to notify utility companies the previous week, and all of them have marked their lines.February 2, 2012BusinessHow to properly cost a jobOne of the toughest tasks in landscaping is estimating jobs for bids. One of the toughest tasks in landscaping is estimating jobs for bids. “It’s one of the biggest challenges for small businesses,” says Tony Bass, landscaper-turned-consultant and co-author of The E-Myth Landscape Contractor: Why Most Landscape Companies Don’t Work and What to Do About ItFebruary 1, 2012Design-BuildOrnamental grasses become go-to plant for landscapersOrnamental varieties have become the go-to plant for many landscapers.February 1, 2012BusinessColorful CollaborationMany varieties of orchids are surprisingly hardy and adaptable to outdoor living spaces where they lend a touch of the exotic.February 1, 2012Landscaping equipmentMow Down Show DownThe 2012 motor racing season opens this month when NASCAR takes the track in Daytona. By the end of February, you may be getting ready for your opening laps, too. Soon, the buzz of mowers will fill the American landscape as surely as the thunder heard from the high-bank turns of Talladega Superspeedway. In fact, […]January 26, 2012HomeAbout Total Landscape CareTotal Landscape Care was founded in 2006 and has become one of the premiere publications serving the professional landscaping industry. The Total Landscape Care staff knows more about landscaping and professional landscapers than any other media type currently serving landscape contractors. In addition to its verifiable and targeted readership of landscaping professionals, Total Landscape Care […]January 25, 2012Landscaping equipmentSelecting a Zero-Turn MowerCheck out these criteria to best determine a mower’s performance. Zero-turn mowers are to landscapers what wrenches are to mechanics—the fundamental tools of the trade. And no equipment has a more demanding duty cycle, often up to 80 hours per week under full load during the cutting season, followed by months of storage and, often, benign neglect. Here are the key performance characteristics of mowers to examine.January 7, 2012SafetyChainsaw SafetyChainsaws can turn deadly if you don’t receive and follow proper training.January 6, 2012Previous PagePage 74 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
