Business: Page 168

Synthetic grass distributor says L.A. demand doubled in past year

In citing its annual growth in the Los Angeles market, privately held Synthetic Grass Warehouse, or SGW, points to continuing water restrictions as a key driver of demand.

April 18, 2016

More and more California homeowners, HOAs and commercial firms in Los Angeles and and Orange counties are opting for synthetic grass, the nation’s largest distributor says. Photo: Synthetic Grass Warehouse

Satellite data, aerial views drive OmniEarth’s Yardographics software

Yardographics software makes it easy for those delivering green-industry products and services to zero in on their potential customers with precision. Click to read more.

April 18, 2016

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Poll: Most Californians determined to keep saving water

According to a poll conducted by the Save Our Water program, 86 percent of Californians plan to continue to conserving water indoors and outdoors -- regardless of drought.

April 15, 2016

A Department of General Services Capitol Park groundskeeper adds drip irrigation to a park rose bed. Photo: California Department of General Service

Remind clients often that landscaping’s ROI is real

Here are five options you can present to your clients to help them get the most bang for their buck in any renovation or landscaping project. Click to read more.

April 15, 2016

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Project EverGreen volunteers transform North Carolina parks

Project EverGreen brought its “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” initiative to parks in Greensboro and Durham, North Carolina. Click to read more on their efforts.

April 15, 2016

Project EverGreen volunteers work with sod at a recreation area in Greensboro, North Carolina. Photo: Project EverGreen

LandCare CEO: Company is stable, getting better every day

LandCare has been among the nation’s largest landscape management concerns for decades, but its evolution has been rocky at times. Click to read more.

April 14, 2016

General Equipment introduces M235 two-man hole digger

General Equipment Co. has added another two-man hole digger to its lineup, the M235, which the company says is a good fit for a range of digging applications in various soil types.

April 14, 2016

General says its new machine is equipped with special ‘Comfort-Flex’ technology that reduces operator fatigue. Photo: General Equipment Co.

Landscape architect pushes chemical-free, diverse lawns

Landscape architect Edwina von Gal isn’t trying to rid the world of turf, but rather change the way people care for their lawns and increase biodiversity.

April 14, 2016

Edwina von Gal has been principal landscape designer at her firm for 32 years and started Perfect Earth Project in 2013.

Landscape trade group’s consumer outreach gains momentum

Recent HLN coverage of NALP is tied to National Lawn Care Month, as a recent push to connect with consumers about the value of professionally managed landscapes.

April 13, 2016

This photograph can be found at LoveYourLandscape.org, the recently launched website that serves as the cornerstone of the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ consumer outreach program. Photo: National Association of Landscape Professionals

Scotts Miracle-Gro to eliminate neonics from Ortho products

While scientific studies of so-called “neonics” differ on whether they are harmful to pollinators, Ortho has decided to phase out use of the chemical next year.

April 13, 2016

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California HOA demands residents return to ‘beautiful landscaping’

The Blackhawk Homeowners Association in Danville, California has had it with brown lawns. It's expecting “beautiful landscaping” from residents, drought or not.

April 13, 2016

Blackhawk is home to 2,400 houses and is known for its well-tended properties. Photo: Blackhawk Homeowners Association

Teen wins LawnStarter’s first ‘Lawntrepreneur Scholarship’

Spencer Marble, the 18-year-old owner of Florida Lawn and Order, employees two full-time employees and provides lawn care to more than 50 customers each week.

April 13, 2016

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Landscapers step up to help industry colleague hit by theft

A landscaping company in North Andover, Massachusetts, was robbed of close to $4,000 in equipment despite having a number of deterrents -- like surveillance cameras.

April 12, 2016

Greg Cunningham, the owner of Ground Care Landscaping. He started the company back in 2004. Photo: Ground Care Landscaping

Sarlo launches ‘BigMo’ walk-behind mower as one-of-a-kind

Sarlo Power Mowers Inc. has just introduced “BigMo,” dubbing it the industry’s only 30-inch walk-behind mower with a hydro drive transmission.

April 12, 2016

The new model is powered by a 10.5-horsepower Briggs & Stratton Intek engine. Photo: Sarlo Power Mowers

Crysteel reintroduces 2 popular Class 8 dump bodies

Crysteel Manufacturing recently announced the reintroduction of its Paradox and Raptor series of Class 8 dump bodies, made from high-tensile steels.

April 12, 2016

Each dump body comes in both standard and heavy-duty models. Photo: Crysteel Manufacturing

Porous Pave offers smaller rubber chips in new paving material

Porous Pave has changed the standard size range of the recycled rubber chips in its surfacing material inch in response to customer demand. Click to read how small they've gotten.

April 11, 2016

The new fine-cut, 1/8-1/4-inch rubber chips, seen here on the right, give the surface a smoother finish. Photo: Porous Pave

How-To: Design landscapes for humane bird, pest control

When you create landscape designs for your clients, the last thing you want is to have them destroyed by unwanted pests. Click for some tips to a comfortable solution.

April 11, 2016

Visual scares such as this replica of a prowler owl, the most feared of aerial predators, can keep birds and small pests away.

Spring snow accompanies introduction of heavy-duty V-plow

Just after the SnowEx introduces its “HDV” heavy-duty V-plows, a broad area of snow fell from the upper Midwest to the Northeast arrived to welcome the new addition.

April 11, 2016

SnowEx says the HDV’s tall flared wings throw snow at a high and wide angle, while an integrated snow catcher keeps snow from spilling over the top. Photo: Douglas Dynamics

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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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