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2016 GIE+EXPO, Hardscape North America show takes shape

The 2015 GIE+EXPO was the biggest ever and organizers say 2016 will be a record-setter. Click for the agenda, including workshops with Hardscape North America.

June 15, 2016

Porous Pave completes job at Arizona’s Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Porous Pave recently proved that its flexible, pour-in-place permeable paving material is perfect for steep inclines. Click to read more on the brand's solution.

June 15, 2016

The pour-in-place permeable paving material was used to upgrade key sections of the arboretum’s nature trails. Photo: Porous Pave

City mulls restricting hours landscape workers can operate

An Illinois community is considering limiting hours for landscape workers due to noise complaints from residents. Click to read more on the proposed ordinance.

June 14, 2016

Council members have received a number of complaints from residents about the noise caused by landscaping equipment. Photo: GreenPal

Heaviland saves huge amount of water for large commercial client

California-based Heaviland Landscape Management was contacted in 2015 by a client for a water project and wound up saving them millions. Click for more.

June 14, 2016

Heaviland selected native and drought-tolerant plants to help cut down on water demands. Photo: Heaviland Landscape Management

News roundup: House panel delays DHS budget markup to June 22

Grasshopper Co., manufacturer of zero turn mowers, has won the Dealer’s Choice Award. Click to read this story, H-2B news and more in landscaping.

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UTV: The workhorse landscape contractors sometimes overlook

UTVs offer a lot of truck-like value in a compact unit, and landscape contractors should consider the purchase. Click for tips make the buying process easy.

June 14, 2016

Here’s your chance to explore trend toward edible landscaping

Agriscaping Technologies is kicking off a national tour & will be traveling to 25 different states. The event is free & will focus on edible landscaping.

June 13, 2016

Landscapers can learn how to make elegant, edible landscapes after attending one of Agriscaping’s events. Photo: Agriscaping Technologies

Colorado governor signs law allowing residents to use rain barrels

In May, Colorado passed a bill that allows residents to use rain barrels to harvest rainwater, a practice that had been illegal for most residents of the state.

June 13, 2016

Homeowners are now permitted to use rain barrels in Colorado. Photo: barb howe/Flickr

Case, CNH help Victory Garden Blitz volunteers break record

Case Construction Equipment and parent company CNH Industrial, donated a skid steer to the annual Victory Garden Blitz helping the installation of 555 gardens.

June 13, 2016

Victory Garden Blitz volunteers celebrate a record effort in 2016, bringing the total number of gardens installed to more than 3,000 since the program began. Photo: Case Construction Equipment

Landscape people: Ruppert Landscape names chief financial officer

Click here to read the latest landscaping industry news. In this edition of the People Roundup, we cover Ruppert Landscape, Heads Up Landscaping and more!

June 13, 2016

Driven: Landscaping company runs its business from parking lot

Residents of a New York village were surprised to find a landscaping company had been running its business out of storage containers. Click to read more.

June 10, 2016

The landscaping company was working out of several storage containers in the parking lot of a furniture store. Photo: The Island Now

Blower bans bode well for Stihl’s battery-powered line of landscape equipment

Leaf blower bans may bolster equipment sales by companies such as Stihl and Husqvarna, both leading the way in battery technology. Click to read more.

June 10, 2016

Stihl says its professional backpack battery delivers gas-powered performance. Photo: Stihl

Landscape designer’s home bears witness to his talents

Andrew Grossman a landscape designer in Massachusetts, has turned his home into a collection of display gardens. Click to read more on his modern portfolio.

June 9, 2016

Grossman’s Blue and White Garden features a lily pond in the center. Photo: Andrew Grossman Landscape Design

Principles of feng shui can be applied to landscape design

If your landscaping client’s goal is to create a space to improve their overall well-being, suggest design with principles of feng shui in mind. Click for tips.

June 9, 2016

After 8-month search, AmericanHort names president, CEO

The AmericanHort Board of Directors has named Ken Fisher as the company’s next president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Click to read more.

June 9, 2016

Landscaping students build first-class patio for wounded patriot

High school students in Pennsylvania provided an Army Staff Sergeant with a new patio in the “Patio for a Patriot" contest. Click to read more on the endeavor.

June 8, 2016

Several of the students who worked on the project pause for a photo with Vince Reynolds (far right). Photo: EP Henry

Cat to facilitate app development as it prepares to launch new phone

The Caterpillar S60 smartphone is set to create thermal images, video, panoramas, and facilitate app development with a software kit. Click to read more.

June 8, 2016

The S60 (seen here) is only the latest in Caterpillar’s rugged smartphone lineup, which included the launch of the S50, S40 and S50c in the last year alone. Photo: Caterpillar

Landscaper receives record-breaking settlement following accident

A former Pennsylvania landscaper will receive a record $26.55 million from ServiceMaster and TruGreen following an accident. Click for more on the settlement.

June 8, 2016

David Williams before and after his accident in 2011. Photo: Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky, P.C.

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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.

Attachments Idea Book Cover