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Appeals court stops EPA’s WOTUS rule with preliminary injunction
By Craig Regelbrugge and Davi Bowen / AmericanHort Today the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati issued a nationwide preliminary injunction that prevents the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from implementing the so-called Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule while the court reviews the various legal matters […]
October 9, 2015
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Winter Services wins SIMA Safety Award, cited for growth
Winter Services Inc. has been named a winner of the Snow and Ice Management Association’s 2015 Safety Award. This is the fourth consecutive year the West Allis, Wisconsin-based company has taken home the national award from SIMA. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Business Journal has recognized Winter Services as one of the fastest-growing companies in southeastern Wisconsin […]
October 9, 2015
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New Holland says power, stability packed into smaller C Series
New Holland says its C Series compact wheel loaders are “completely new,” with a more compact design, including reduced machine length and width, as well as a lower overall height. The loaders are also more stable, New Holland says in a news release, “with more built-in comfort and convenience.” Each of the four New Holland […]
October 9, 2015
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Kohler turns Polaris UTV into ‘ultimate construction vehicle’
Kohler Engines had some new electronic fuel injection engines to show off at ICUEE, but those weren’t the only hardware it brought to the recent tradeshow. The company also brought what it called the “ultimate construction vehicle,” a Polaris utility task vehicle (UTV) outfitted with a host of Kohler products. Kohler explained this thing’s fully […]
October 9, 2015
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Atlanta to plant 4,000 trees, promote appreciation of urban forests
The Atlanta City Council approved a contract that will allow the non-profit Trees Atlanta to plant 4,000 trees throughout the city. The measure also calls for programs to educate the public about the importance of trees through services such as guided tree walks, pruning classes, classroom instruction and an urban forest certification program. The city […]
October 8, 2015
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How to: Keyhole gardens can work anywhere, beautifully
Keyhole gardens may have started in Africa, but their simple, efficient design makes them desirable in any location, especially those affected by drought. The name comes from the shape of the raised-bed design. If observed from a bird’s-eye view, the garden looks like a circle with a wedge taken out, or a keyhole. The design […]
October 8, 2015
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John Deere to showcase airless Michelins on Z900 Series ZTrak
You knew John Deere’s GIE+EXPO showcase would include a dandy or two. The company has served the landscaping industry a long time, so it’s no surprise one of its offerings at the tradeshow, which previews Oct. 21 with “Dealer Day” and opens to all Oct. 22-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, involves its […]
October 8, 2015
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Bob-Cat inks exclusive 2-year deal with OTR Wheel Engineering
Bob-Cat’s 2016 Predator-Pro and ProCat models will be equipped with special tires designed specifically for zero-turn lawnmowers by OTR Wheel Engineering. Bob-Cat announced this week it has entered an exclusive, two-year partnership with OTR Wheel Engineering and will make the “Zero T” tires standard on the two popular commercial mowers. According to Bob-Cat, a Schiller […]
October 8, 2015
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Landscaping growth challenge: All about people
Reinhart Grounds Maintenance Inc. (RGMI) puts people first in its franchise operation of landscape design/build and snow/ice management, and it's the foundation of their success.
October 7, 2015
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Landscaper dies in fall from tree; links to safety information
A landscaper died Tuesday in Quogue, New York, after falling from a tree. The man’s identity has not been released, police say, because they are still trying to contact his family in Guatemala, according to The Southampton Press. The worker fell from the tree shortly after noon and the police were notified. The man’s employer, […]
October 7, 2015
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Mix business with pleasure at Gulf Coast native plant sale
If you’ve never seen the Old South’s moss-dripping canopies of huge oaks shading many a coastal highway, here’s a native plant sale you may want to check out. Along U.S. Highway 98 near Fairhope, Alabama, the Weeks Bay Reserve will hold its 23rd annual sale of native plants Friday through Sunday, beginning each day at […]
October 7, 2015
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Survey: Most pickup owners see no difference in Chevy, GMC
General Motors bills its GMC brand as the company’s premium, professional-grade truck, but consumers don’t appear to know (or care about) the difference. “Despite GMC trucks’ being generally more luxurious than Chevrolet trucks, as well as GMC’s ‘Professional Grade’ ad campaign, it seems consumers believe in Chevrolet a bit more strongly than GMC,” says Jason […]
October 6, 2015
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Daylong Wealth Building Summit planned for GIE+EXPO
Three successful landscape entrepreneurs are lined up as speakers for a first-of-its-kind Wealth Building Summit at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky. Set for Oct. 21 at Louisville’s Hyatt Regency, the all-day program will focus on how to create and accumulate wealth as a landscape business owner. Here’s a brief thumbnail of the speakers: Brian Lemmerman is […]
October 6, 2015
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Landscape professionals to ‘give back’ at GIE+EXPO
The National Association of Landscape Professionals will give back to the community on Oct. 21, during Landscapes 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. The NALP volunteers will focus on helping St. Vincent de Paul, a social-service charity founded in 1853. The building will receive a facelift with added trees and landscaping beds. NALP members will also work […]
October 6, 2015
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Compact loader avoids skid-steer ruts with articulated steering
The NMC 2850 articulated compact loader can be a jack of all trades for landscapers thanks to its 2,850-pound lift capacity. Powered by a Kubota 84.5-horsepower turbo diesel engine, the NMC 2850 has front and rear powered axles with 45 percent limited slip for traction. The operator controls are straightforward, with one joystick for bucket […]
October 6, 2015
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New technology promises de-icing done right
What started as one man’s college class project has turned into a company that promises economic and environmental benefits for those in the snow-removal business. Andrew Jaccoma, founder of Sensible Spreader Technologies, originally came up with his product in 2012 while working towards his MBA at the University of New Hampshire. His tool is designed […]
October 5, 2015
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Hardscape North America to honor best of best at tradeshow
With the co-located GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America fast approaching, there’s plenty of special events to crowd your calendar Oct. 20-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The 20th is “Dealer Day” and the tradeshows kick off officially on Oct. 21. Among the major events held in conjunction with the shows is the Annual […]
October 5, 2015
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Landscaper claims confusion in fraud case
A California landscaping company owner is facing up to 12 years in prison if convicted of six counts of insurance fraud. Jesse Garcia Contreras will have a retrial on the charges Nov. 17. In earlier proceedings in the case, a jury deadlocked over whether the statute of limitations had expired with respect to most of […]
October 5, 2015
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