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Remote-controlled robot takes mower, snow-plow attachments

Would you spend a couple of grand on a small, battery-powered robot, even if it does come with mowing and snow-plow attachments? Evatech sure hopes so.

December 29, 2015

The Evatech MAGA robot is the part of this setup that has the larger wheels and silver device on top. Here, it’s connected to the mower attachment. Photo: Evatech

Trends in outdoor lighting: LEDs rule the landscape

Landscape lighting is a security enhancement, & the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) projects that by 2020 more than 75% of outdoor luminaire shipments will be LEDs.

December 28, 2015

In addition to its aesthetic contribution to design, landscape lighting also enhances security in both residential and commercial settings, as this job by McKay Landscape Lighting illustrates. McKay has offices in Omaha, Nebraska, where the photos here were shot, as well as Des Moines, Iowa. Photo: McKay Landscape Lighting

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Stihl wins awards from retailers, workforce service agencies

North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has honored Stihl Inc. as one of its 2015 Channel Partnership Award winners for building a strong workforce.

December 28, 2015

Altoz’ parent company distributes $1.26 million in employee bonuses

Central Boiler, parent company of Altoz and maker of zero-turn mowers, announced that all 231 of its employees will receive bonuses this year -- at 1.26 million

December 28, 2015

Altoz boasts that its prices for commercial mowers used by landscape contractors are comparable to high-end machines purchased by homeowners. Photo: Altoz

EPA lifts bee toxicity warning from Vestaron’s Spear Biopesticide

Vestaron Corp. has received approval from the U.S. EPA to remove the bee toxicity warning statement from the company’s Spear Biopesticide.

December 28, 2015

Now that the company has assured federal regulators of Spear's safety for bees, the company will begin testing the insecticide's effects on other beneficial insects found in greenhouses.

GMC pickups rank among best for highest resale value

GMC's pickup trucks have been ranked among Kelly Blue Book's top 10 for resale value. Read more on Total Landscape Care by clicking here.

December 25, 2015

Pictured here is a 2015 midsize GMC Canyon, which has a payload of at least 1,450 pounds. Photo: GMC

Bobcat and Doosan help NDSU dedicate new facility

Bobcat and Doosan help dedicate a new facility at North Dakota State University. Click here to read what improvements the school has done.

December 25, 2015

The Bobcat Co. and Doosan executive team joined North Dakota State University to dedicate its new STEM Classroom and Lab Building, which will support studies in science, technology, engineering and math. Photo: Bobcat Co.

Compact wheel loader fastest growing compact machine in North America

The compact wheel loader is seeing huge growth and it is now seen as the fast growing compact machine in North America. Read more on the story by clicking here.

December 25, 2015

While sales of compact wheel loaders are growing faster than other compact machines in North America, their share of the 2015 market here pales in comparison to Europe and Japan. Photo: Caterpillar

Floratine names new corporate agronomist for Southeast region

Foliar and soil-based turfgrass product manufacturer Floratine has announced a new corporate agronomist for the Southeast Region. Click to read the story.

December 25, 2015

Earth & Turf Products crafts snow plows to fit John Deere loaders

Earth & Turf Products LLC has introduced snow plows for compact tractor loaders, with quick-attach mounts for 100, 200 & 300 CX John Deere loaders.

December 24, 2015

The company offers a variety of snow plows engineered to fit small and midsize tractors. Photo: Earth & Turf Products

Review too: Top 5 rugged smartphone cases for landscapers

Landscapers need tough equipment, and out of dozens of smartphone cases, here are five that deliver serious protection for your iPhone or Android.

December 24, 2015

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Supreme Court to review jurisdictional rights of WOTUS rule

According to the Associated Equipment Distributors, the Supreme Court has decided to take on Hawkes Co. Inc. vs. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

December 23, 2015

This past October, a federal appeals court blocked enforcement of the WOTUS rule to allow time for extensive litigation against the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers to play out.

Oregon: Trimmer-line system cuts replacement time to seconds

Trimmer & equipment maker Oregon has cut trimmer line replacement time to seconds. Click to read Total Landscape Care's article about the new model from Oregon.

December 23, 2015

Oregon says its proprietary trimmer line comes pre-wound in small, self-contained disks for easy transport and fast loading. Photo: Oregon

ASLA issues call for presentations for its 2016 annual meeting

Click here to read more about the American Society of Landscape Architects’ 2016 annual meeting coming up Oct. 21-24 at New Orleans’ Morial Convention Center.

December 23, 2015

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Review: The 5 best smartphones for landscape contractors

Landscapers depend on technology and the latest smartphones --Android, Caterpillar, and iPhone -- to help get the job done.

December 23, 2015

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USDA: Horticultural industry’s sales up 18% in 5 years

The horticulture industry has seen a big increase in sales over the last five years. Click to read more on Total Landscape Care.

December 22, 2015

Trailer-light recall comes too late; company fined $1 million

After NHTSA inquiries, Harbor Freight Tools acknowledged in October 2014 that certain light kits it imported did not meet safety standards, leading to recall.

December 22, 2015

SolaRight Lighting takes opportunity to ‘give back’ at Aster Gardens

SolaRight Lighting has teamed up with Ahmed Hassan’s Sustainable Heroes to the Aster Gardens charity project in Escondido, California to benefit veterans & more.

December 22, 2015

SolaRight provided solar-powered landscape lighting for the transitional housing project. Photo: SolaRight Lighting

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Echo demonstrates new battery-powered landscaping equipment at 2026 Power-On-Athon outdoor event

Total Landscape Care's coverage moving to EquipmentWorld.com

On Oct. 1, Fusable will cease production of Total Landscape Care as a stand-alone website and newsletter and will migrate the brand’s existing coverage of the landscaping industry to sister brand Equipment World.

Man operating green and yellow John Deere lawn mower on residential property with brick house and trees

John Deere refines Z700 ZTrak Mower lineup

Red and white zero-turn radius lawn mower displayed on green grass field with trees in background

Kress expands autonomous mowing lineup with new 60-inch Voyager

Two people in purple shirts holding a black and white dog at an equip 2025 event

The TurfMutt Foundation’s signature events set for Equip Expo 2026

Blue tracked skid steer loader clearing brush in autumn forest

Vanquish vegetation: Brush cutters for skid steers and compact track loaders

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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