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Hustler taps new engine for commercial mowers
Hustler Turf Equipment announced this week its Super Z HyperDrive and Super 104 mowers will soon be powered by Briggs and Stratton’s Vanguard “Big Block” V-Twin engines. “The outstanding reputation of Vanguard in the commercial and industrial markets make this engine a perfect fit for our industry-leading machines …,” said Brad […]
September 17, 2015
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How to: Manage change of seasons in the garden
The change of seasons can wreak havoc on a garden. Landscapers can share these tips with clients as summer turns into fall.
September 17, 2015
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2016 gas prices expected to keep trending lower
The federal Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects U.S. demand for gasoline to slow next year, helping to keep retail prices on a downward trend in 2016. Americans drove a record 1.54 trillion miles during the first half of 2015, according to the Federal Highway Administration, compared with the previous high of 1.50 trillion miles in […]
September 17, 2015
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NeighborWoods: a natural fit for landscaping firms
National NeighboorWoods Month is coming up in October, so now’s the time to plan for your company’s participation or find an event at which to volunteer. The annual campaign to plant and care for community trees is marking its 11th year in 2015. It began as an initiative of the Alliance for Community Trees, a […]
September 17, 2015
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For landscaping companies, websites rule
Websites are a crucial part of the landscaping business. Your company’s website is most likely the first thing potential customers will encounter and sets the tone for whether they’ll want to hire you. So what do you do if you’re still getting your business off the ground and don’t want to pay a professional to […]
September 16, 2015
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Intelligro targets lawn-care market with new herbicide
Intelligro, a subsidiary of Suncor Energy, has introduced a hybrid selective herbicide for lawn-care and landscape professionals called Civitas WeedFree. While the product should not be applied to Bentgrass or Floratam, a variety of St. Augustine grass, its patent-pending formula kills more than 60 broadleaf weeds, has no offensive odor and boasts a fast response […]
September 16, 2015
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Accidental use of weed killer damages football field
A high school football team is now having to decide where to relocate their Friday football game after their field was damaged from the accidental use of weed killer instead of fertilizer. “The company we have for maintaining our field mistakenly put down a weed killer instead of fertilizer and a portion of the grass […]
September 16, 2015
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Felling Trailers ready to customize for landscapers
Felling Trailers’ custom-designed FT-20 IT-I trailer resulted from the company’s relationship with one of its dealers, who asked his Felling contact to meet with him and one of the dealer’s customers. The end-user customer’s main concerns were operator safety, capacity, tongue weight, equipment placement and rear overhang. Landscape contractors, of course, typically share those concerns, […]
September 16, 2015
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Landscaper crashes truck after bout of sneezing
A landscaping truck in South Harrison Township, New Jersey, wrecked when the driver had a bout of serious sneezing on Monday, Sept. 14. The truck, owned by T.J. Lawns and Landscapes, was loaded with mulch and towing a trailer full of other landscaping equipment. It went up an embankment when the driver lost control and […]
September 15, 2015
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Website presents landscape architecture as career
The Landscape Institute has launched a new website, Be a Landscape Architect, which provides an overview of the career, serves as a resource for anyone interested in the profession and explains the unique contributions to society of landscape architects. Under “The Big Picture” tab on the site, the British professional organization has a series of […]
September 15, 2015
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Forestry mulching produces year-round revenue
When Andrew Jenkins, owner of Visual Edge, bought a tractor with a loader, it was just because he only had one skid steer and needed to be able to move debris. What he didn’t expect to discover was the world of forestry mulching and the business it would bring him. Visual Edge is a commercial […]
September 15, 2015
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Survey: Landscaping customers prefer contact via email
A survey of consumer opinions on local businesses by online marketing firm Yodle breaks out results for customers of landscaping companies. Here’s a few highlights: The three biggest reasons customers use their landscaper are quality of work (40 percent), reliability (34 percent) and competitive pricing (29 percent). The top three reasons that would cause customers […]
September 15, 2015
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Dead leaves produce dollars for landscapers
One of the most common sights of autumn is fallen leaves. The shedding of trees’ colorful confetti is bittersweet, of course, because while the various shades of foliage are beautiful, fall also means the inevitable raking of leaves. Many people like to avoid this work and hire landscapers to rake and remove dead leaves. Although […]
September 14, 2015
Business
Komatsu America introduces 2 hydraulic excavators
Komatsu America has added two hydraulic excavators, the PC45MR-5 and PC55MR-5, to its product line. Each machine features tight tail-swing radii, swing booms and convex sliding doors that hug the machine, enabling it to work in tight spaces. Equipped with 2.19-liter, 38-horsepower Tier 4 final engines, the new PC45MR-5 and PC55MR-5 use up to 5 […]
September 14, 2015
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‘Trailblazers’ join landscaper mentoring program
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) recently announced seven new “Trailblazers” have been chosen by the organization. NALP Trailblazers are individuals nominated by their peers for making significant, long-term contributions to the landscaping industry while demonstrating their commitment to giving back to the industry. Each Trailblazer sets aside one day per year to provide […]
September 14, 2015
Business
Heavy-haul trailer features lowest loading height
Talbert Manufacturing has a new Air Ramp/Air Tilt Series, including the 20-ton capacity AC-20-ART and 25-ton capacity AC3-25-ART, for easy loading of low-clearance equipment, such as soil and asphalt rollers. The units’ air controls provide additional operator safety when raising and lowering the trailer for loading. “We received several requests for heavy-duty, tilt-deck trailers with […]
September 14, 2015
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Towing trailer safely requires equipment, know-how
Towing a trailer can be touch and go if you don’t understand how the added weight and length can cause a dangerous situation, both for you and others on the road, according to Equal-i-zer, a division of Progress Manufacturing. Progress Manufacturing is a Utah company that makes sway-control hitches, high-end aluminum ball mounts and trailer […]
September 11, 2015
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Ford Transit vans easily configured for landscaping
Vans aren't just for soccer moms. With more than 58 vehicle configurations, Ford Transit tops the list of best-selling commercial vans for landscapers.
September 11, 2015
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