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City hopes to save water with ‘Lawn Buster’ program
As the California drought continues, the city of San Jose has implemented another water-conserving incentive for residents. The program, known as “Lawn Busters,” allows eligible citizens to have their lawns re-landscaped at the reduced price of $500. This cost includes all landscaping material, drought-resistant plants, irrigation conversion and labor. With eight miles of the Guadalupe […]
August 13, 2015
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Case offers special snow-removal package for skid steers
Case Construction Equipment has released a new snow-removal package for the SR250 and SV300 skid steers. In addition to optimizing the machines for snow removal, Case is making it easier to order the package through its dealer network. The 90-horsepower SR250 (radial lift) has a rated operating capacity of 2,500 pounds (2,700 pounds with optional […]
August 13, 2015
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Scientists may restore pollinator health via bee vaccine
A breakthrough in honeybee immunization has been discovered after a 15-year study on a bee blood protein known as vitellogenin. Scientists from Arizona State University, University of Helsinki, University of Jyväskylä and Norwegian University of Life Sciences discovered the process of how bees immunize their offspring and what it could mean for vaccinations. The discovery […]
August 12, 2015
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Bio-insecticide targets thrips, whiteflies in greenhouses
Vestaron, a developer of insect-control products derived from naturally occurring peptides, recently introduced Spear-T, a bio-insecticide for the control of thrips and whiteflies in ornamentals and vegetables in greenhouses. Field trials of Spear-T produced results equivalent or superior to conventional chemicals, according to Vestaron. The product is designed to be non-toxic to humans and other […]
August 12, 2015
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Ariens investing $9 million to boost product R&D
Lawn and snow-control equipment manufacturer Ariens announced this week it will invest about $9 million to expand product-development work at its Brillion, Wisconsin headquarters. The 45,000-square-foot “Design and Development Center” will be built in three phases, with completion expected in the fall of 2018. According to a news release from Ariens, the new facility will […]
August 12, 2015
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Water-wise landscaping: Good business gets better
If you don’t live in the desert or often drought-stricken West, “xeriscaping” may be a term you’ve heard but know little about. Isn’t that a landscape of rocks and cacti? Not exactly. “Xeriscaping means you’re conserving water,” says Bodie Pennisi, a professor and extension landscape specialist at the University of Georgia. “We’re talking about beautiful, […]
August 11, 2015
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Crysteel targets landscapers with aluminum truck body
Crysteel says its “Aluminum Landscape” truck body is a perfect fit for landscaping work. The body “combines the strength and durability of the Crysteel Landscape body with the lightweight efficiency of aluminum construction,” the company says, including increased payload capacity, corrosion resistance and lower maintenance costs. The 12-foot Aluminum Landscape body features a ¼-inch floor, […]
August 11, 2015
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Citing poor service, city’s residents balk at landscaping tax
Some residents of Morgan Hill, California, don’t think they’re getting their money’s worth for the annual tax they pay to fund landscaping services for shared areas of residential neighborhoods. The city uses the tax money to pay two landscaping contractors to mow, remove weeds and maintain other vegetation. “They’re not doing anything,” Morgan Hill resident […]
August 11, 2015
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Cub Cadet says its snow throwers are ready for worst
Cub Cadet routinely markets its products to homeowners as well as commercial users and that certainly holds true for the its snow throwers. And while landscaping companies may find plenty of uses for the 1X and 2X models, it’s the Cub Cadet 3X snow thrower that’s really going to get professionals’ attention. The 3X is […]
August 10, 2015
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DuraClass touts Sidewinder Jr. for snow, ice removal
As landscaping companies begin planning for winter snow and ice removal, DuraClass is pushing hard to attract their attention to its “Sidewinder Jr.” dump body, which was specifically designed for both standard dump use and snow and ice control. The 3-4-yard Sidewinder Jr. is designed for medium-duty truck applications and complements the larger 5-14-yard capacity […]
August 10, 2015
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Stihl touts backpack blower for pros featuring electric start
Stihl says its BR 450 and BR 450 C-EF backpack blowers are packed with new features to ensure operator comfort and convenience, as well as improvements that make the machines more efficient on the jobsite. For example, the BR 450 C-EF model is the first professional Stihl blower equipped with an integrated instant electric start, […]
August 7, 2015
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Gas prices likely to remain low through growing season
The recent decline in gas prices may actually accelerate, which will come as good news to landscapers as they enter the last leg of the growing season.
August 7, 2015
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Landscapers must plan carefully to maximize billable hours
Non-billable time, whether for equipment maintenance or safety training, planning or administrative work, can be time well spent. But, while it may help your business in many respects, non-billable time could also be sucking away much-needed cash. In short, you may want to use some of it to figure out how to keep it to […]
August 7, 2015
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Edible gardens planted to help early childhood development
Having identified poverty as one of the challenges facing the residents of their community, several groups in Nipawin, Saskatchewan, recently joined forces to fund and plant edible gardens at several city parks. The goal of the initiative is to achieve significant improvements in early childhood development in the region. Partners to End Poverty, the town’s […]
August 6, 2015
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Terex compact equipment donated for lake restoration project
Can-American Enterprises, a Terex distributor headquartered in Canada, has donated the use of its Terex compact construction equipment fleet to the Birch Lake Restoration Project. The 5-acre project site, located ½-mile south of Kelliher, Saskatchewan, will offer visitors a beach, camping, water sports with a boat launch and docks, play structures, bike and hiking trails […]
August 6, 2015
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Ecolawn Applicator introduces new top dressers, spreader
Ecolawn Applicator is introducing three new products for landscaping professionals. Since 1994, when landscaper Daniel Cote decided to design a self-propelled top dresser and compost spreader – the product that became the Eco 100 – Ecolawn equipment has become a common sight on landscaping jobs throughout the United States. The popularity of the company’s Eco […]
August 6, 2015
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Prepare now to have prosperous snow-removal season
With the heat of the sun beating down on you, it’s hard to think ahead to the months of freezing temperatures and heavy snows. But it’s now, while last year’s clients and potential new ones are thinking about snow-removal contracts, that you should be gearing up for snow-removal season. In locations that get hit with […]
August 5, 2015
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Kawasaki partners with Hispanic landscaping group
The Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors USA has partnered with the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), becoming one of the organization’s “Supporting Members.” Kawasaki Engines will help NHLA promote the advancement of Hispanic-Americans as landscape industry professionals and leaders. “Kawasaki is proud to join forces with the NHLA as it broadens efforts to reach out […]
August 5, 2015
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