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Allen launches propane-powered version of its AR16 wheel buggy

Allen Engineering has just introduced a propane-powered version of its AR16 wheel buggy. Click to read details on the new environmentally friendly system.

July 7, 2016

Allen says the propane system not only reduces emissions but makes the wheel buggy less susceptible to breakdowns. Photo: Allen Engineering Corp.

New drought certification required for some California landscapers

Southern California’s Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has changes in store for area landscapers. Click to read more on the drought-related initiative.

July 6, 2016

The new course will focus on drought-related best practices in landscaping, as illustrated here at a home with virtually no turfgrass. Photo: Coachella Valley Water District

Ultra-high-end projects shape landscape architect’s long career

For landscape architect Robert E. Truskowski, ultra-high-end residential work proved to be the ultimate niche. Click for more on his storied design career.

July 6, 2016

The mansion owned by the late Ed Snider, owner of the Philadelphia Flyers, is just one of Truskowski’s projects. Photo: Zillow

Pneumatic-powered sharpener introduced for chipper knives

The Bevel Buddy handheld sharpener allows knives to be re-sharpened without having to be removed from the machine. Click to read more on this chipper necessity.

July 6, 2016

The Bevel Buddy Chipper Knife Sharpener pneumatic model maintains even power throughout its life. Photo: Precision Sharpening Devices

Remind clients: Landscapes can lower their energy bills

Money doesn’t grow on trees, but, when placed strategically, trees can save your clients money by lowering their energy bills. Click to read more.

July 6, 2016

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Landscaping can reduce homes’ susceptibility to fire

The goal of firewise landscaping, or firescaping, is to reduce the amount of fuel that is near a home. Click for tips on how to implement this preventative design.

July 5, 2016

Using a concrete pathway and a fuel break of stone helps prevent fire from reaching a home. Photo: Firewise.org

Vacuworx launches vacuum lifting system for skid steers

Need to lift a granite slab fast? Vacuworx has introduced an application for skid steers, the SS2 Vacuum Lifting System that does just that. Click to read more.

July 5, 2016

When activated, the system pulls a vacuum between the integrated 24-by-24-inch vacuum pads and the object being lifted. Photo: Vacuworx

News roundup: efco distribution expands to Puerto Rico

The Equipment Dealers Association recognized Toro with the Gold Level Award and efco has a new distributor in Puerto Rico. Click to read more landscaping news.

July 5, 2016

Landscape crews among workers most at risk for lightning strikes

Employers should recognize lightning as an occupational hazard for outdoor workers. Check out these tips to train your staff to take lightning safety seriously.

July 4, 2016

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Stihl joins America’s Main Streets to celebrate with $25K winner

Independent We Stand and sponsor Stihl came to town to recognize the 2016 “America’s Main Streets” winner with a $25,000 check and more. Click for details.

July 4, 2016

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Avant Tecno sends all its U.S. dealers to Finland headquarters

An Avant trip to Finland for North American and international dealer meetings coincided with the manufacturer’s 25th anniversary celebration. Click to read more.

July 4, 2016

The company-sponsored trip coincided with Avant’s 25th anniversary celebration. Pictured here is the showroom at Avant’s 27-acre headquarters operation. Photo: Avant Tecno

Watch out, lawn-care companies; you’ve got ambitious competition

Teen entrepreneur Daron Taylor caught the eye of a passerby with his homemade trailer for his lawn care business. Click to read more on the viral sensation.

July 1, 2016

Daron Taylor fashioned a trailer he could attach to his bike to enable him to take grass-cutting jobs farther from home. Photo: deonshotme/Instagram

Ewing and partners help build St. Jude Dream Home in Memphis

Ewing Irrigation and Lanndscape Supply has donated more than $10,000 in irrigation and landscaping work and products to the St. Jude Dream Home. Click to read more.

July 1, 2016

Ewing, manufacturers and contractors donated landscape products and services to raise funds for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo: Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply

Horticulture industry’s largest trade show kicks off July 9

AmericanHort’s Cultivate’16, the largest horticulture trade show, is set for July 9-12 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio. Click to read more.

July 1, 2016

Mini skid steers help landscapers survive with fewer workers

The mini skid steer is a compact utility loader. Vermeer’s S800TX mini skid steer is designed specifically for professional landscapers.

June 30, 2016

With the exception of mow-and-blow maintenance work, mini skid steers are becoming a common sight on landscaping jobs. Photo: Vermeer

Pennsylvania issues quarantine order to stop boxwood blight

Pennsylvania's issued a quarantine order in the hopes it can prevent the spread of boxwood blight. The disease is known for causing leaf loss and at times death

June 30, 2016

Boxwood blight arrived in the U.S. in 2011 and has been spreading since then. Photo: Richard Buckley, Rutgets PDL

John Deere points to affordability of new midsize Gator UTVs

The John Deere Gator UTV has added to its crossover utility vehicle lineup with the addition of the Gator XUV560 and XUV560 S4. Both have 4-wheel drive.

June 30, 2016

Each of the new midsize models can handle more than 75 attachments. Photo: John Deere

Now is not the time for pruning, with 1 important exception

Pruning is generally saved for the late winter and early spring, but fruit trees can beneift greatly from doing so in the summer as well.

June 29, 2016

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The SharpGrade GF110 grader blade attachment.

SharpGrade debuts 3 new grader blade attachments at World of Concrete 2026

The skid steer and compact track loader attachments offer fixed or hydraulic-rise front wheels and a way to convert to a six-way dozer blade.

Toro

Toro introduces the all-new Workman LTX utility vehicle

Snow Care For Troops Infographic

Project EverGreen celebrates SnowCare for Troops Awareness Month

Li Dax Ultra Awd

MOVA Tech unveils automated yard tools

Kubota's concept KVPR robot tractor unveiled at CES 2026.

Kubota reveals “Transformer” Tractor KVPR that changes height, width

The Attachments Idea Book

Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

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