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Time to save your spot at landscaping’s top recruiting event

The annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition is set for March 16-19 at Mississippi State University. It's time to reserve your space through NALP.

January 15, 2016

Graham Spray Equipment expands line of landscaping tools

Graham Spray Equipment is adding a professional tiller, aerator and a deep-root fertilizer gun to its online catalog this year has also revamped the catalog.

January 14, 2016

Landscapers’ trade group hires VP of government relations

The National Association of Landscape Professionals announced this week the hiring of Paul Mendelsohn as vice president of government relations to strengthen its influence in Washington.

January 14, 2016

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For Maryland landscaping company, it’s all about family

Maryland-based TDH Landscaping has taken pride in building a highly respected, 50 year old business by nurturing strong relationships with each of its employees.

January 14, 2016

TDH Landscaping demonstrates its expertise in design, construction, plant selection and installation in this project for a residential client. Photo: Patty Pohuski

Franchisor anticipates good year for landscaping companies

The Grounds Guys, a commercial and residential grounds-care franchise, is responding to the housing boom with 60 or more new franchise locations in 2016.

January 13, 2016

A Grounds Guys worker adjusts sprinkler heads in an irrigation system. Photo: The Grounds Guys

Thieves target trucks for catalytic converters

Trucks are more frequently targeted by thieves for their catalytic converters -- because of their high clearance -- according to police and insurance companies.

January 13, 2016

Catalytic converters are more frequently stolen from trucks than any other vehicles. Steps can be taken to prevent it. Pictured above is a catalytic converter alarm system from Cat Strap.

JCB North America names new VP of manufacturing

JCB North America has appointed Tim Witter as its vice president of manufacturing, making him responsible for JCB’s Savannah, Georgia-based Manufacturing Center.

January 13, 2016

Bayer’s ‘Feed a Bee’ initiative exceeds 2015 goals

While the goal was to receive pledges for 50 million flowers, the first year of Bayer’s “Feed a Bee” initiative has ended with 65 million flowers planted in 2015.

January 12, 2016

Bayer’s Feed a Bee initiative consisted of individuals planting wildflowers, such as purple coneflowers, to give pollinators more food sources.

Aging U.S. workforce carries benefits, liabilities

Those born between 1946 and 1964 have been staying at their jobs longer, while members of previous generations stopped working at 55, & that makes workplace safety paramount.

January 12, 2016

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Sno Melter mats provide alternative to snow-removal services

The latest winter innovation, EasyHeat Sno Melter mats, are designed to keep up with the average snowfall, minimizing accumulation of snow on the heated surface.

January 12, 2016

Designed for both commercial and residential settings, Emerson’s EasyHeat Sno Melter mats can be installed in concrete or (as seen here) under pavers to keep driveways, sidewalks and other areas clear of snow and ice. Photo: Emerson

Mini grapple pitched as right tool for landscape cleanup

Worksaver Inc. has introduced the CTMG-48s mini grapple for sub-compact tractors. The attachment is designed for handling debris, tree prunings, and more.

January 11, 2016

Worksaver says its new mini grapple was designed to work with “universal” quick attach systems. Photo: Worksaver Inc.

Green industry veteran Fred Haskett joins Harvest Group

The Harvest Group announced that Fred Haskett has joined the firm’s consulting team. Haskett has been in the green/landscaping industry for more than 30 years.

January 11, 2016

SiteOne acquires Southern California landscaping supplier

SiteOne Landscape Supply, formerly known as John Deere Landscapes, has acquired Hydro-Scape Products, a supplier of landscaping products in Southern California.

January 11, 2016

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Occupational safety group pushes for quieter equipment

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) new initiative Buy Quiet is aimed at reducing hearing loss through the use of quieter equipment.

January 8, 2016

Pickup snow tires go tread-to-tread in icy competition

Bridgestone’s Winter Driving School is renowned for educating and honing drivers -- of all skill levels -- faced with piloting vehicles over snowy roads.

January 8, 2016

JCB marks production of its 100,000th compact excavator

This week, JCB produced a 24,250-pound 100C-1 – its 100,000th compact excavator – which is now one of 22 models in the company’s compact excavator line.

January 8, 2016

Celebrating the production milestone at JCB’s Savannah, Georgia, operation are, from left: Buta Atwal, managing director of compact products; Ian Gillott, general manager of compact products; Paul Mellor, assembly technician; Dave Thacker, paint sprayer; Mark Bentley, maintenance fitter; Gary Ratcliffe, fitter; and welder Melvin Sims. Photo: JCB

Don’t let crews laugh off the necessity of protective gear

For landscapers, though, using the right personal protective equipment (PPE) can go a long way toward mitigating the danger -- and OSHA requires it of employers.

January 7, 2016

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Bob-Cat CRZ mowers updated; 48-inch deck available

Bob-Cat mowers announced several updates of its CRZ 52-inch zero-turn mower and said the company will now offer the CRZ with a 48-inch deck for $3,999.

January 7, 2016

The updated Bob-Cat CRZ mower has a new seat and rear bumper, among other tweaks. Photo: Schiller Grounds Care

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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

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

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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