Business: Page 179

Sheriff’s fiery post leads to recovery of landscape trucks

Oconee County, Georgia Sheriff Scott Berry's fiery Facebook post on three stolen box trucks & six zero-turn mowers led to a timely and surprising recovery.

January 22, 2016

The trucks were hot-wired by the thieves, resulting in electrical damage to the engines.

Gasoline-powered blowers draw ire of D.C. residents, council

D.C. council member Mary Cheh has introduced the “Leaf Blower Regulation Amendment Act of 2016,” which would ban the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers in D.C. by 2022.

January 22, 2016

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DeWalt’s new grinder improves safety, productivity, ergonomics

DeWalt has taken a number of steps to reduce the risks of using their new small angle grinder models, the DWE4222N, DWE4222 and DWE4224.

January 22, 2016

Briggs & Stratton says P2200 provides plentiful, quiet power

Briggs & Stratton’s newest member of the PowerSmart Series, the P2200 inverter generator, has the ability to tether to another P2200 -- and it's lightweight and quiet.

January 21, 2016

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Rigid Industries offers RDS grille for latest Ford F-150s

Rigid Industries LED Lighting is offering their RDS-Series Grille kit for the 2015 and 2016 Ford F-150, featuring laser-cut stainless steel construction

January 21, 2016

The kit matches the curvature of your original grille and no cutting is necessary. Photo: Rigid Industries

New soil conditioner creates permanent benefits, Profile says

Profile Products has introduced an all-natural, porous ceramic conditioner designed to permanently modify soil structure & improve growing conditions.

January 21, 2016

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Despite El Nino rains, Palo Alto tightens water restrictions

California’s drought is far from over despite El Nino rain, & Palo Alto’s city council has introduced a new landscaping ordinance affecting water usage.

January 20, 2016

Palo Alto’s new landscaping ordinance requires the usage of native or low-water-use plants.

As expected, Obama quashes attempts to scuttle water rule

The National Association of Landscape Professionals is among numerous groups fighting the WOTUS rule, which outlines EPA’s authority over small bodies of water.

January 20, 2016

Utility group aims to turn lawn waste into compost, sell it

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) in Florida is launching a new composting program that turns yard waste into compost in just 90 days.

January 20, 2016

As part of the composting process, the materials are mixed by a windrow machine, as seen here. Photo: Alabama Environmental Council

Tulsa landscaper offers homeowners the complete package

Tom Butchko started his landscaping business in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has grown it to $1.5 million in annual revenue. He did that by focusing on the client.

January 19, 2016

Major projects such as this outdoor living area can develop from client relationships that began with simple lawn-care jobs, Butchko says. Photo: Lauren Heartsill Dowdle

SF Plant Finder makes it easy to go native, foster habitat

California’s Strategic Growth Council funded Green Connections has launched a new site, SF Plant Finder, is making a difference in finding and planting native plants.

January 19, 2016

Sea Thrift is one of SF Plant Finder’s “Super 60.” These plants are common, relatively hardy natives that will create a high quality wildlife habitat in San Francisco.

Award-winning landscape architecture firm promotes 3 managers

Rhodeside & Harwell, a landscape architecture & planning firm headquartered in Virginia, has promoted 3 staff members -- Kurt Parker, Meredith Judy & Thomas Rainer.

January 19, 2016

In market crowded with sellers, choosing seeds is challenging

From inevitable questions about growing vegetable gardens to adding a nursery operation, these 7 websites help to get you started in your landscaping challenges.

January 18, 2016

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AmericanHort invites interior plantscapers to AmericasMart Atlanta

On March 2, in partnership with AmericasMart Atlanta, AmericanHort will offer a professional holiday decorating workshop for interior plantscapers.

January 18, 2016

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Gasoline’s not alone: CNG down to 39 cents per gallon

Confirmation came on Friday that a 7-Eleven in Oklahoma was selling compressed natural gas at 39 cents per gas gallon equivalent (or “gge”), the lowest since 2009.

January 18, 2016

CNG prices have been dropping across the country following the renewal of a federal alternative fuel tax credit.

FTC falls short on ethanol labeling requirements, OPEI says

The makers of outdoor power equipment aren’t altogether satisfied with the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule on ethanol labeling.

January 18, 2016

John Deere broadens 2016 commercial mowing lineup

John Deere is introducing a new zero-turn mower and expanding an existing product line, with the new Z960M and expanded Z970R ZTrak mowers, both powerful and affordable.

January 15, 2016

The new Z960M has a 31-horsepower engine and is available with 60 and 72-inch decks. Photo: John Deere

Industry veteran advises landscapers to exploit technology

25-year green industry veteran Judith Guido gives insight into the future of landscaping, including sustainability and how new technology plays a factor in success.

January 15, 2016

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Mulligan Inside Looking At Winter Backyard

TurfMutt Foundation encourages homeowners to use winter days wisely

The TurfMutt Foundation encourages homeowners to use winter days to plan for a beautiful, purposeful spring yard. Here's how you can advise your clients to prepare now so they can hit the ground running when weather breaks.

The SharpGrade GF110 grader blade attachment.

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

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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

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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