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Yet another awesome Mariani Landscape project honored

No doubt the estate had been magnificent in its day, particularly given its location on the shore of Lake Michigan in Winnetka, Illinois. By the time Mariani Landscape got involved, however, both the 1928 home and the property surrounding it needed lots of work. In fact, the landscape was essentially barren and littered by a […]

November 19, 2015

Mariani’s design team called it the “Italian Renaissance Project” and took full advantage of the property owner’s desire to see the Chicago landscaping company work its magic on the site.

Trex expands pergola kit offerings, customization options

Trex Co. has introduced three new shade structures for the Trex Pergola, dubbing them Air, Balance and Vision. New color selections also have been added to the company’s line of outdoor living products. Trex says its pergola structures are made of premium quality cellular PVC with structural aluminum cores and stainless steel hardware. The new […]

November 19, 2015

This Trex Pergola “Vision” model uses a tensioned canopy to provide shade, but retractable canopies also are also available.

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Hardscaping never looked so easy with this RoadPrinter

Laying each individual block in a brick road can be a time-consuming process, but this machine from RP Systems has made the process a little less time consuming and much more fun to watch. Tech Insider recently featured the video below of the PRS6 RoadPrinter easily rolling out a road. Plus, the machine is building […]

November 19, 2015

The RoadPrinter is manufactured by RP Systems, which was founded in 2012.

New England Grows offers seminars for Hispanic landscapers

New England Grows, the horticultural and landscaping tradeshow set for Dec. 2-4 in Boston, has expanded its programming with a seminar series designed for Spanish-speaking landscape professionals and those who work closely with them. Developed in collaboration with the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), the program addresses a wide variety of business topics, including how […]

November 18, 2015

Numerous educational programs are offered as part of New England Grows. Photo: New England Grows

Pavestone mobile app engineered for hardscape projects

Pavestone, a manufacturer of segmental concrete products for the commercial, residential, contractor, industrial and retail consumer markets, has launched an interactive mobile app, describing it as a comprehensive resource for managing hardscape projects from start to finish. “Based on the current marketplace, timing for our mobile app couldn’t be better,” said Ed Fioroni, vice president […]

November 18, 2015

Pavestone says its mobile app works with several of its sister companies as well.

New LED lamp from Vista designed for soft lighting applications

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting has introduced an additional model to its line of high-performance LED lamps. The new T3 LED Lamp model, LNT3-2.5-W-S-LED, features an axial pattern that projects in line with a fixture’s body, making it well-suited for use with soft area lights or soft projectors. “By adding this new T3 LED model, we’re […]

November 18, 2015

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting says the T3 LED Lamp uses up to 80 percent less energy than standard halogen lamps.

Club Car names Subaru Power Products ‘Supplier of the Year’

Subaru Industrial Power Products, a maker of small engines, is Club Car’s top supplier for the year. Subaru received the George H. Inman Supplier of the Year award for excellence in cooperation, product quality and support. “Club Car engineers spent a year researching what other major engine manufacturers offered before partnering with Subaru,” said David […]

November 17, 2015

NALP partners with Cornell for Leaders Forum education

The National Association of Landscape Professionals announced that it has partnered with Cornell’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management to provide the education for the Leaders Forum (formerly “Great Escape”) in Los Cabos, Mexico, February 25-27. “Through this partnership with Cornell, we are taking this event to the next level and making it the […]

November 17, 2015

Virginia manufacturers honor retiring Stihl President Fred Whyte

Fred J. Whyte, president of Stihl, recently was honored by his peers in the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA). The organization presented Whyte with its Frank Armstrong III Service Award for his contributions to the Virginia manufacturing sector and the association. Whyte began his career with Stihl in 1971, working as a regional manager for Stihl […]

November 17, 2015

Stihl colleagues and members of the Virginia Manufacturers Association pose with Whyte following the award presentation.

How to: 5 tips for selecting the right compact excavator

The increasing popularity of compact excavators in recent years has spearheaded a vast selection of models ideally suited to landscaping and hardscaping projects. With all of the choices, how do you find the machine that’s right for you? Tom Connor, excavator product specialist for Bobcat Company, provides five easy tips to help you evaluate […]

November 16, 2015

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Stihl to boost Northeastern service with new distribution center

Stihl, the marquis name in landscaping outdoor power equipment, breaks ground on a new distribution center in Oxford, Connecticut.

November 16, 2015

Stihl executives gather with local officials in Oxford, Connecticut, to break ground on a new distribution center. Photo: Stihl

Collegiate landscaping competition is ideal place to recruit new talent

The 40th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition returns to Mississippi State in March, hosting over 800 horticulture and landscaping students.

November 16, 2015

The competition is tough and sometimes so are the conditions under which it’s staged. Students in this hardscaping challenge during a prior year’s event had to overcome the rain and mud as well as the competition. Photo: NALP

Product roundup: devices to save trailer space, rainwater

Earth & Turf Attachments has introduced a ballast box for compact tractors that fits both quick hitch systems and category I three-point hitches. The Ballast Box is 24 inches wide, 20 inches high and 16.5 inches deep. Its overall height to the top link connection is 29 inches. Capacity is 4.75 cubic feet and its weight […]

November 16, 2015

Gravely unveils redesigned Pro-Turn 200 and 400 ZTR mowers

Gravely says its Pro-Turn 200 and 400 series zero-turn-radius mowers have been redesigned from the inside out and now boast “smarter components,” a smoother ride and more intuitive controls. Gravely introduced a constant-belt tensioning system to the market with the launch of the new Pro-Turn 200 and 400 units. By maintaining constant belt tension, the […]

November 13, 2015

Like other machines that were part of the redesign, this Gravely Pro-Turn 460 now features custom-made seats to complement its mechanical improvements.

TruGreen expands irrigation system repair, maintenance services

TruGreen, which lays claim to being the nation’s largest lawn-care company, is expanding its offerings with the launch of a new irrigation system maintenance and repair business. TruGreen Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance services will include winterization, system openings and general repairs. The company says those services are currently available in select cities in Florida, Missouri, Nebraska, Arkansas […]

November 13, 2015

Citing steady growth, Ruppert Landscape adds to corporate staff

Ruppert Landscape announced this week the addition of four people to the staff of its corporate headquarters in Laytonsville, Maryland, attributing the move to steady growth. The company employs about 1,100 people – more than 400 in Maryland alone, including its headquarters and three other operations there – and has branches along the East Coast […]

November 13, 2015

Morbark reveals new stump grinder model MXG50

News from Morbark on its stump grinder lines. New models and new improvements they have made recently to their landscaping equipment.

November 12, 2015

The combination of power and compactness will make the MXG50 a significant source of new business for some landscapers, Morbark says.

Critics examine short-lived heyday of Turf Terminators

A CBS Los Angeles investigative reporter has discovered a possible link between turf-removal company Turf Terminators and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. In April, Garcetti praised Turf Terminators during his State of the City address saying that they were “an L.A. company that leverages rebates to replace water-guzzling lawns with beautiful water-wise plants – like […]

November 12, 2015

Mayor Eric Garsetti's motives are now being questioned as to why he mention Turf Terminators in his speech.

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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

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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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