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IA adds ‘Drought Summit’ to its annual show lineup
The Irrigation Association (IA) announced this week it will play host to a “Drought Summit” in conjunction with its 2015 Irrigation Show & Education Conference in Long Beach, California. The education conference is set for Nov. 9-13, while dates for the show are Nov. 11-12. The Drought Summit is scheduled for Nov. 13 from 8:30 […]
September 2, 2015
California and some other parts of the Western United States have been in a severe drought for more than four years.
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NALP to preview workshop on motivating staff
As a sneak peak for Landscapes 2015, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will play host to a webinar Sept. 2 on how to motivate your employees. The half-hour presentation is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar will preview the three sessions that will be presented by David Waits at Landscapes 2015. The […]
September 1, 2015
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Case donates 580N backhoe to community college
Students in both the construction and agriculture programs of Southeastern Community College in Iowa will benefit from the donation of a Case 580N backhoe loader to the school by CNH Industrial and Case Construction Equipment’s plant in Burlington, Iowa. Case is a brand of CNH Industrial. The college’s Construction Technology and Agriculture programs will use […]
September 1, 2015
Southeastern Community College students and their instructors pose with the institution’s gift from CNH Industrial and Case Construction Equipment. Photo: Case
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Landscaper praises German-made wood splitter
The U.S. distributor of the Black Splitter S2X 800, a German-made hydraulic wood-splitting attachment, says the tool enables an operator to handle and split large timber with the precision of a surgeon without leaving the cab of a construction machine. Marlton, New Jersey-based Atlantic Excavator Attachments is the first distributor to introduce the Black Splitter […]
September 1, 2015
Steve Reisenweaver, operating from the cab of a Caterpillar 420F Backhoe Loader, demonstrates the ability of the Black Splitter S2X 800 to move logs. Photo: Atlantic Excavator Attachments
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Landscaper attracts attention while helping charity
Santa Rita Landscaping in Tucson, Arizona, is giving away a $15,000 landscaping makeover to a non-profit in the Southern Arizona community as part of its “Extreme Landscape: Santa Rita Edition” event. The deadline to nominate a charity on the Santa Rita Landscape Facebook page is Sept. 30. Fans will vote for their favorite organizations throughout […]
September 1, 2015
The Humane Society's yard after the landscaping makeover. Photo: Santa Rita Landscaping
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Landscapers grow customer base with holiday lighting
Over 15 years ago, Krisjan Berzins, president and CEO of Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape in the D.C. metro area, added holiday lighting to his service mix. “We were looking for additional revenue and a way to keep crews busy at a time of year when we slow down,” says Berzins. Not wanting to overextend the […]
September 1, 2015
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U.S. gasoline prices continue to trend lower
With the average price for unleaded gasoline falling for 14 days straight, landscapers can look forward to the lowest Labor Day weekend gasoline prices since 2004. The continued low price of crude oil has helped maintain the trend of lower gasoline prices. The national average price per gallon is $2.47, according to a AAA report […]
August 31, 2015
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Landscapers’ trade group praises WOTUS injunction
The landscapers’ association is pushing Congress to permanently block EPA from enforcing its new Waters of the United States rule in at least 13 states.
August 31, 2015
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Evatech: It only takes one finger to operate 22T mower
Evatech, a manufacturer of remote-controlled mowers, has introduced a new model, the “Hybrid Goat 22T.” Evatech’s machines are designed to handle mowing on steep slopes and other difficult terrain. The 22T is a tracked mower engineered to “perform tasks where it is too risky or uncomfortable for humans,” a company spokesman says. Evatech says its […]
August 31, 2015
Because the Hybrid Goat 22T weighs only about 250 pounds, it won’t tear up the terrain. Photo: Evatech
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How landscapers make the most of rainy days
While rainy days don’t make landscapers melt into a puddle, wet weather does cut into valuable time that could have been spent mowing, trimming or tending to other landscaping projects. However, rainy days are not necessarily a waste. Try to take them as an opportunity to shift gears and focus on the inner workings of […]
August 31, 2015
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Is Ford about to resurrect Bronco & Ranger?
Like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, rumors of the return of Ford’s long-shuttered Bronco and Ranger pickup surface at least once a year. Citing “a person familiar with the company’s plans,” Bloomberg reported earlier this week that Ford has plans for the North American return of the Ranger midsize pickup and the rebirth of […]
August 28, 2015
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Landscapers’ foundation receives $50,000 in pledges
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) recently announced two new “ambassadors” to the Foundation. The two have each pledged $25,000 in scholarships for students attending two-year or four-year colleges who are studying landscape contracting or horticulture. Brett Lemcke of R.M. Landscape based in Hilton, New York, and Phil Sexton of WIT Companies in Albany, […]
August 28, 2015
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Leitner launches new cargo system for light-duty trucks
Leitner Designs, a company based in Mission Viejo, California, has introduced a patent-pending rack system for light-duty trucks that may catch landscapers’ attention. Called the “Active Cargo System,” or ACS, the product makes it possible to carry large items above the roof line, while its center load bar can be adjusted to make room for […]
August 28, 2015
The “Active Cargo System” contains mounting plates for fuel cans. Photo: Leitner Designs
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Terex adds R265T to its Generation 2 loader lineup
Featuring a 74-horsepower Tier 4 Final diesel engine with variable flow hydraulics, the new 2,650-pound-rated operating capacity Terex R265T compact track loader is the newest member of the Terex Generation 2 loader machines. Boasting a machine width of only 70 inches, the R265T radial lift path compact track loader can maneuver and operate in confined […]
August 28, 2015
Terex says the machine’s narrow width, among other features, makes it a wise choice for landscape contractors. Photo: Terex
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How to rake in the revenue with fall landscaping
Earnings opportunities in the landscaping business are easy to overlook in the fall. Summer lawn mowing is winding down, along other services tied to the growing season. Yet, as the weather begins to turn cool, there’s more to do than simply prepare for winter snow and ice removal. The fall can represent a new revenue […]
August 27, 2015
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Fisher Engineering introduces HD2 straight-blade plow
The new Fisher HD2 straight-blade snowplow is constructed using high-strength, powder-coated steel and features Fisher Engineering’s trip-edge design with a ½-inch high carbon steel cutting edge, 10 vertical steel reinforcement ribs and custom-built hydraulics. The snowplow has an extensive line of optional accessories, including trip-edge blade wings, a back-drag edge, deflectors, a heavy-duty lift ram, […]
August 27, 2015
The HD2 snowplow comes in widths ranging from 7 feet 6 inches to 9 feet. Photo: Fisher Engineering
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Crysteel tailgate spreader works with any traditional tailgate
Crysteel Manufacturing dump bodies have additional functionality when integrated with Crysteel’s stainless steel tailgate spreader, which is designed to spread deicing materials. Corrosion resistant stainless steel reinforces durability in even the toughest environments. Crysteel’s industry exclusive, patent-pending trough eliminates all flat surfaces, preventing material hang-ups. Available with a 6- or 9-inch auger, the tailgate spreader […]
August 27, 2015
The tailgate spreader is designed to ensure deicing material doesn’t get hung up in the equipment. Photo: Crysteel Manufacturing
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Hauling mini skid steer a one-person job with Airtow trailer
Transport a mini skid steer plus attachments with the MS10-55 trailer from Airtow. Designed especially for transporting mini skid steers, the ultra compact trailer offers ground level loading from a non-tilting deck that raises and lowers to the ground hydraulically in less than 20 seconds, so a single person can perform safe loading and unloading. […]
August 27, 2015
The Airtow MS10-55 trailer is designed specifically for hauling mini skid steers and their attachments. Photo: Airtow
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