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Toro adds options for it riding trencher product line
Toro has introduced three new attachments for its riding trencher line. They include a direct drive trencher, which is available on the RT600, as well as a combo mount system and a sliding offset feature, both of which are available on the RT600 and RT1200. In addition, Toro says it now offers two options of […]
November 30, 2015
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Landscaper charged with gutting yard he once maintained
A landscaper in New Britain, Connecticut, reportedly trashed a lawn with his pickup truck in alleged retaliation for being replaced. According to New Britain Herald, the culprit is 22-year-old Ryan Ragalis, who is now facing charges of first-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, operating with a suspended license, breach of peace, interfering with the police and […]
November 30, 2015
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ANBO says it will design blade for your machine, your job
ANBO Manufacturing already courts a broad market for its grapples, blades and add-on attachments – a fact made clear by the multitude of sizes, shapes and functions of its product offerings. Now, though, the company is taking another step to ensure its name will be in the mix when snow-removal companies go shopping: ANBO has […]
November 30, 2015
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Case joins public-private partnership to enhance wildlife refuge
Case Construction Equipment, the National Wildlife Refuge Association, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Team Rubicon worked together to provide equipment operator training and erosion abatement at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in Los Fresnos, Texas. The project achieved two primary goals: certifying equipment operators with Team Rubicon to work on national wildlife […]
November 27, 2015
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Consultant Jeffrey Scott offers free webinar on strategic planning
Business consultant Jeffrey Scott, who specializes in working with landscape contractors, is offering a free webinar on strategic planning next week. The session is scheduled for noon EST on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Scott says participants can expect to learn “how to create better cohesion of your team, achieve much better financial results and develop clarity […]
November 27, 2015
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Rain Bird introduces mobile-ready update of its IQ Platform
Rain Bird says its IQ Platform for central control of irrigation systems can now be used with smartphones and tablets to meet the industry’s growing demand for mobile-compatible water management tools. The mobile update enables irrigation professionals to manage systems from their smartphones and tablets using IQ-Cloud v. 3.0, the company says, noting there are no recurring […]
November 27, 2015
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Critical features to consider when choosing a snow pusher
As the days shorten and the temperatures drop, snowy and icy weather can’t be far behind. When preparing for the long months ahead, snow and ice removal service providers can avoid the winter blues and keep their budgets out of the red by choosing the right pusher with the most beneficial features for their business […]
November 27, 2015
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Marketing tasks to take care of in the off-season
The landscaping busy season got its name for a reason. There is so much grass to be cut and landscapes to be planted that other business tasks tend to fall by the wayside. But now that temperatures are dropping and most landscaping businesses are slowing down, it’s time to start thinking about those business-building tasks […]
November 26, 2015
Business
5 ways to prevent holiday burnout
The holidays can be a crazy time, and no, it’s not just from baking, shopping or welcoming relatives. The end of the year is looming and you are focused on wrapping up your business for this year and looking ahead to the next.
November 26, 2015
Business
Helping your landscaping customers prepare for winter
is coming and while your clients are thinking about poinsettias and Christmas trees, there is still work to be done before snow begins to fall. Here are five things you can remind your customers that they – or, better yet, your crews – should do before the cold sets in for good. Get digging […]
November 25, 2015
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Founder of large landscaping company retires after 47 years
Chapel Valley Landscape Co., which has operations in Maryland, Virginia and Georgia, announced that its founder, J. Landon Reeve IV, is retiring from the company he started in 1968. He will continue to serve as chairman of the board. Based in Woodbine, Maryland, Chapel Valley has Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regional offices in Dulles, Virginia, and Canton, […]
November 25, 2015
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Design software company Vectorworks releases 2016 update
The company landscape designers may know as Nemetschek Vectorworks is rebranding itself as simply Vectorworks. The rebrand was announced at the same time the company released the English language version of the 2016 update of its design software. Called Vectorworks 2016, the software release includes more than 100 updates and new features, according to a […]
November 25, 2015
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Gasoline prices continue to trend lower despite holiday travel
U.S. retail regular-grade gasoline prices continue to decline, averaging $2.09 per gallon as of November 23, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), an arm of the U.S. Department of Energy. That’s 73 cents lower than this time last year and the lowest heading into a Thanksgiving holiday weekend since 2008. Traditionally, the Thanksgiving holiday […]
November 25, 2015
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Roundup: Landscapers alert family that house on fire
A landscaping crew that was out working at 7 a.m. on Monday in Meridianville, Alabama, noticed a nearby house had caught fire. The workers were able to wake the family of five by banging on the door. All got out safely. According to WHNT.com, a number of fire departments arrived on the scene, including Huntsville, […]
November 24, 2015
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NECA webinar will highlight National Electrical Code changes
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) will play host Dec. 9 to a 90-minute webinar on significant changes in the National Electrical Code. The online session is set for 11 a.m. EST. Every three years, the National Electrical Code is updated to reflect the newest installation practices in the industry. Normally, hundreds of changes are […]
November 24, 2015
Business
Responding to inquiry, Henke produces 20-foot folding V-plow
What does it take to keep more than 300 acres of parking in East Windsor, Connecticut, clear of snow at all times? The world’s first 20-foot folding V-plow and 16 cubic yard snow basket. When Southern Auto Auction contacted Henke Manufacturing to ask whether the company could provide some big, heavy-duty snowplows, Henke said yes. […]
November 24, 2015
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How to: Harvesting rainwater is specialized, lucrative
Rainwater harvesting is primarily used for landscape irrigation, although it’s also used as non-potable water for things such as laundry and drinking water.
November 24, 2015
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California city weighs banning front-yard grass altogether
One California city is planning to update its landscaping ordinance by banning grass in front yards in an attempt to meet Gov. Jerry Brown’s turf reduction requirement. The Paso Robles City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday in favor of the ban, which has possible exceptions that allow homeowners to add turf if the proper documents […]
November 23, 2015
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