Business: Page 181

Ford F-150: 30 years of evolution boost product, price

A lot can change in 30 years, even for the best selling pickup. The 2016 F-150 has nearly double the horsepower and 50 percent more torque than the 1986 model.

January 7, 2016

The Ford F-150 has been the nation’s top-selling pickup for more than three decades. Photo: BlueSpringsFordParts.com

Landscape Irrigation Contractor class set for Feb. 24-25

From Feb. 24-25, the Irrigation Association will host a Landscape Irrigation Contractor class, offering a comprehensive refresher for experienced contractors.

January 7, 2016

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Landscaper’s building destroyed when grinder sparks blaze

An accidental fire started at Lake State Lawn, Landscaping & Snow Removal in Eaton Rapids Township, Michigan burned the business -- and equipment -- to the ground.

January 6, 2016

After a fire extinguisher failed to put out the blaze, firefighters came to the rescue and put it out after 90 minutes.

Corona touts shovel’s place in landscaper’s toolbox

Corona Clipper, acquired 15 years ago by Spanish hand-tool manufacturer Corporación Patricio Echeverría, is still making tools, and breaks through the hardest of soils.

January 6, 2016

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U.S. landscaping industry loses another of its longtime leaders

John Gachina, founder of Gachina Landscape Management and a champion of sustainability in landscape design and operations, passed away at his home.

January 6, 2016

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Auburn grad program in public horticulture is nation’s first

Auburn University recently became the first school in the U.S. to offer a graduate certificate program in horticulture, funded by 1952 graduate Jimmy Pursell.

January 5, 2016

Ann Fleener, an alumna from Auburn’s new public horticulture graduate program, now works at Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma. Photo: roadtrippers.com

Caterpillar found guilty of stealing quick-coupler trade secrets

Caterpillar has been ordered to pay Miller UK Ltd. nearly $74 million after being found guilty by a federal court in Chicago of stealing trade secrets.

January 5, 2016

Caterpillar makes 20 models of couplers for excavators and mini excavators, including this Mechanical Dual Lock Coupler-5 ton. Photo: Caterpillar

Stihl’s Whyte named sole director, chairman of U.S. subsidiary

Retired president of Stihl, Inc., Fred J. Whyte, will stay on as chairman and sole director of the Virginia Beach, Virginia-based company.

January 5, 2016

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California officials keep tabs on El Nino’s effect on drought

The California Department of Water Resources conducted its first measurements of 2016 for the Sierra Nevada snowpack last week. The overall reading is 108 percent of average.

January 4, 2016

This comparison of the Sierra Nevada snowpack from March 27, 2010 (left) to March 29, 2015 (right) shows just how much the snowpack has diminished during the drought. Photo: earthobservatory.nasa.gov

Freeze warnings: 3 levels of frost protection for plants

It's freezing, and every gardener needs these three major levels of frost protection for your garden -- all of which are especially effective for edibles.

January 4, 2016

Keeping ourselves mobile in winter: Bad news for plants

Plants near roadways get easily damaged during the winter due to the ways we de-ice our roadways. Here are some tips to prevent damage. Click here to read.

January 1, 2016

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GM recalls certain 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon pickups

GM has recalled some of their 2016 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks. Click to read more on the story.

January 1, 2016

Pictured here is Chevrolet’s 2016 Colorado Duramax TurboDiesel. The recall affects trucks built between Aug. 25 and Sept. 24, 2015.

Ford uses wide range of equipment to test 2017 Super Duty trucks

Ford's engineers have come up with multiple test for their trucks. The 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks will go through these rigorous tests. Click to read more.

January 1, 2016

Landscape contractors will be glad to know a spreader was among several pieces of equipment used to test the pickup’s toughness. Photo: Ford

What you should know about archaeological finds on jobsites

There are things you need to know if you find something buried on a job site. Click here to read Total Landscape Care's story o what you need to do.

January 1, 2016

Porous Pave wins top product-design award at Canadian exposition

Porous Pave was a Gold-level winner for product design in the 2015 IIDEXCanada Innovation Awards competition, among only 5 attaining the Gold-level standard.

December 31, 2015

A pour-in-place, permeable paving material, Porous Pave was recognized for excellence in product design at Canada’s National Design and Architecture Exposition & Conference. Photo: Porous Pave

EPA reports record mpg for pickups, better GHG performance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported this month that 2014 model year light trucks reached a record average for fuel efficiency.

December 31, 2015

EPA says U.S. standards have spurred technology improvements that ultimately will save American families who purchase a new model year 2025 vehicle more than $8,000 in lifetime fuel costs. Graphic: AAA

5 steps to help trees survive winter with minimum damage

A bit of preparation can keep your trees safe, strong, shapely and healthy this winter while helping you avoid damage from fallen tree limbs.

December 31, 2015

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Landscaping business consultant Jeffrey Scott offers free webinar

Jeffrey Scott, a business consultant specializing in landscaping, offers a free webinar Jan. 15 titled “Seven Systems to Streamline Your Business Success.”

December 31, 2015

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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.

Attachments Idea Book Cover