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Add roses to landscapes for long-season color
Roses often get a bad rap as being too fussy, dainty and demanding. But during the past few decades, breeders have created new disease-resistant varieties with improved cold and heat tolerance, repeat blooms and minimal maintenance requirements. In fact, most new roses don’t require deadheading and need only to be cut back by a third […]
October 1, 2015
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GPS leads police to stolen landscaping equipment
A Florida landscaping company was able to track more than $80,000 worth of stolen equipment to Miami, thanks to the GPS unit installed in the truck the thieves commandeered. At about 7 p.m. this past Sunday, video surveillance showed a group of men breaking into ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design. The intruders cut a hole […]
October 1, 2015
The stolen equipment was found and returned thanks to a GPS in the stolen truck. Photo: Fox13News.com
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Landscapers keep fighting as overtime rule looms
Trade associations representing landscapers, horticultural businesses and many other groups are attempting to postpone federal regulations on overtime pay.
September 30, 2015
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How to: Clean stains from pavers, other hardscapes
Nothing is worse than having a beautiful hardscape installed, only to see it stained brown with the outlines of fallen leaves. With fall upon us, now is the time to let your clients know how to properly care for their pavers to prevent this from happening. Clean up Yes, it’s a chore to sweep, but […]
September 30, 2015
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Rigid Industries introduces new line of rugged flashlights
LED lighting specialist Rigid Industries is introducing a new family of flashlights, the RI-Series. Rigid says the new product line was inspired by tactical flashlights developed for the military and law enforcement. With a military-grade, hard anodized aluminum housing, machined aluminum reflector, waterproof construction and rechargeable battery, the RI-Series can withstand the elements, according to […]
September 29, 2015
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Exmark announces winners of its video contest
Exmark has announced the winners of its Take Back Your Weekends video contest. The unique user-generated contest received entries from across the country depicting how people would take back their weekends if they had more free time. Walt Arnett, a Virginia resident, won the grand prize, an Exmark Lazer Z X-Series commercial zero-turn mower valued […]
September 29, 2015
Walt Arnett is in the driver’s seat, with his Dad smiling alongside him, as Exmark representatives deliver his grand prize, the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower valued at more than $12,000.
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Ruppert Landscape, with 18 branches, hires area manager
Ruppert Landscape has hired Robert Porter as area manager of its Gainesville Landscape Management branch, which is based in Gainesville, Virginia. Porter, a resident of Warrenton, Virginia, brings 17 years of industry experience to the company. He began his career working as an arborist, then held several positions in which he performed landscape installations. As […]
September 29, 2015
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Royal Environmental will make, sell Percoa pavers
Royal Environmental Systems, a division of Royal Enterprises America, has obtained a license for Percoa USA’s patented technology. Under an agreement between the two companies, Royal Environmental will manufacture and distribute Percoa pre-cast pervious concrete slabs and pavers. Percoa USA holds patents for its pre-cast pervious concrete system, manufacturing methods and related water-filtration systems. Royal […]
September 28, 2015
Percoa’s pre-cast, pervious concrete pavement allows rainwater to drain through the entire surface of the material. Photo: Percoa USA
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Project EverGreen completes another major renovation
Project EverGreen’s latest “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” project has been completed in San Antonio, Texas. The extensive renovation by the nonprofit organization and its partners is valued at more than $16,000. West End Park’s baseball and soccer fields were restored by volunteers from Project EverGreen, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, the Texas Nursery […]
September 28, 2015
Volunteers helped renovate West End Park in San Antonio, Texas, as one of Project EverGreen's 'Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.' projects.
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Landscapers’ truck, trailer, equipment stolen from driveway
A thief or thieves stole a truck and trailer filled with $30,000 worth of equipment, a landscaping company in Forest Acres, South Carolina, reported. On Friday morning, Superior Southern Landscaping workers realized the Dodge Ram and the attached trailer were missing. The trailer was parked at a home rented by the owners of Superior Southern […]
September 28, 2015
Superior Southern Landscaping is missing one truck and trailer after suffering a Friday night theft. Photo: WISTV.com
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Felling Trailers auction to benefit Alzheimer’s research
Felling Trailers is conducting its third online auction of an FT-3 drop-deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. The latest recipient will be Act on Alzheimer’s. A family-owned company in central Minnesota, Felling Trailers manufactured and painted one of its most popular trailers Alzheimer’s purple. It will be auctioned off online next month, with […]
September 25, 2015
Midwest Industrial Coatings donated the custom metallic purple paint for the drop-deck trailer.
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’Tis the season for landscapers to renew salesmanship
As the growing season comes to a close, it’s a good time to remind both residential and commercial clients about ancillary services – adding mulch, for example, to flower gardens and other plantings. Here’s some information from the Green Blog published by the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources that may be […]
September 25, 2015
Mulch offers plenty of cosmetic benefits as well as water conservation.
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Riverside puts more money in turf-removal rebate program
They city of Riverside, California, is putting another $1.5 million into its turf-removal rebate program, which ran out of money in May. Riverside area businesses and residents already have received almost $5 million in rebates as an incentive to replace their lawns with drought-friendly landscaping. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) supplied about […]
September 25, 2015
Riverside's turf removal rebate program has been revived, allowing residents to swap out their lawns for xeriscaping. Photo: TurfTerminators.com
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New Jersey landscapers put their hearts in school project
The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) has just completed their 2015 “Day of Service” project at The Forum School, a private, non-profit, non-sectarian day school in Waldwick, New Jersey, for students with autism and other neurological conditions. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the school is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2. Each year, members of […]
September 24, 2015
NJLCA members at work on the sensory garden and outdoor classroom at The Forum School in Waldwick, New Jersey.
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Ranger Design offers up-fits for Mercedes-Benz Metris
Ranger Design next month will launch a new line of products for the Mercedes-Benz Metris, including shelving, ladder racks, safety partitions and accessories in both steel and lightweight aluminum. In addition, complete Metris up-fit packages will be available for the following trades: contractor, service/locksmith, electrician/telecom, HVAC/plumbing and delivery. Built from thermoformed acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, or […]
September 24, 2015
Ranger Design’s up-fit products for the Metris are due out next month.
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Design/build: Making the most of confined spaces
Urban locations have a lot to offer, but spacious outdoor areas are few and far between. After spending significant time in the concrete jungle, it’s nice to escape from the claustrophobia with a green oasis. Here are some design tips for turning these Lilliputian landscapes into petite paradises: Break it up As counterintuitive as it […]
September 24, 2015
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Country Clipper honors Boettcher Supply as top distributor
Zero-turn-mower manufacturer Country Clipper recently recognized Boettcher Supply of Beloit, Kansas, as its 2015 Distributor of the Year. In addition to Kansas, Boettcher Supply serves dealers in Colorado, Nebraska and Missouri. The award recognizes Boettcher for exceptional sales growth, new dealer development, dealer service and training, and excellence in meeting customer needs. “We are excited […]
September 24, 2015
Pictured, from left, are Ian Gilworth, Country Clipper territory manager; Jay Eck and Galen Pahls, both of Boettcher Supply; Carl Shivvers, president of Country Clipper; and Blaine Fields, Country Clipper’s national sales manager.
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Snow, ice management aided by new SIMA glossary
The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) recently released the “Snow & Ice Management Standard Glossary of Terms.” The glossary is free and can be downloaded at www.sima.org/glossary. It contains more than 120 key terms used in procuring, selling, planning and implementing professional snow and ice management services in North America, as well as terms […]
September 23, 2015
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