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Equipment positioning critical when towing with pickup
One of the biggest mistakes pickup owners make in towing is exceeding the truck’s hitch tongue weight. This leads to overloading the truck’s rear suspension, creating significant handling, braking and potentially serious business liability issues. Moving a piece of equipment, such as a 9,000-pound Bobcat compact loader, six inches forward or back on a tandem-axle […]
July 24, 2015
Load placement key to keeping within factory towing guidelines for a safe tow.
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IrriGreen taps digital technology to get traction in market
Minnesota-based IrriGreen and its “Genius” Irrigation System does what traditional sprinkler systems can't -- thanks to digital technology.
July 23, 2015
IrriGreen says its ‘Genius’ system puts water in precisely the right place – and nowhere else. Photo: IrriGreen.com
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Federal program targets drought-related job losses
It will be years before the full effects of California’s four-year drought emerge and are understood, but, according to a recent study, workers in the agriculture sector are already suffering from the drought’s economic impact. University of California Davis research estimates 18,000 jobs have been lost because of the drought, putting added pressure on families […]
July 23, 2015
Jobs are drying up along with the water as the California drought continues. Photo: blogautore.repubblica.it
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Diesel cheaper than gas for first time in six years
The average retail price for diesel fuel dropped below the average retail price of gasoline on July 13, the first time that’s happened since August 2009. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s July Short-Term Energy Outlook, diesel’s retail price per gallon is expected to fall to an average of $2.86 in July 2015, two […]
July 23, 2015
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Law firm offers free webinar on H-2B visa program changes
Landscapers and other business owners who use H-2B visas to employ temporary workers can learn more about recent changes to the program in a webinar scheduled for July 30 at 1 p.m. EDT. The webinar will be led by the Lozano Law Firm, a San Antonio, Texas-based firm that specializes in immigration law. The […]
July 23, 2015
The H-2B visas allow foreigners to work temporary nonagricultural jobs. Photo: landscapedetailsinc.com
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California city moves closer to ban on gas-powered blowers
Three out of five council members from Sonoma County, California, have indicated they favor banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in town and a partial ban on the use of electric blowers in residential neighborhoods. The council, which decided not to outlaw leaf blowers two years ago, is revisiting the issue after residents concerned […]
July 23, 2015
Residents in Sonoma County, California, are concerned about the health hazards leaf blowers cause. Photo: Derrick Knight
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Network of soil-testing laboratories is now Waypoint Analytical
The largest U.S. agricultural and environmental soil testing network, Laboratory Management Partners, is changing its name to Waypoint Analytical. The new name represents a destination point, the company says, and a desire to be unique in the independent laboratory industry. Because the company is the parent corporation of numerous laboratories, several of which have operated […]
July 22, 2015
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New Mexico highway agency investigates landscape contractor
A New Mexico landscaping company that was contracted on highway re-vegetation projects is under investigation by the state’s Department of Transportation. The agency is looking into the company’s business practices, including allegations of altered invoices, payroll violations and the use of substandard materials. “We will put them out of business if we have to,” Department […]
July 22, 2015
Caldon Seeding and Reclamation has worked 28 jobs for the New Mexico Department of Transportation over the past four years. Photo: Jake Schoellkopf
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University works to replace turf with drought-tolerant landscaping
The University of Utah is modifying its campus over the summer with water-conserving landscaping in mind. In light of the ongoing drought, the university to want to cut its water usage by 15 percent, according to Salt Lake City’s KSTU Television (Fox13 News). “We started looking at this more than a decade ago – ways […]
July 22, 2015
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Soldier Field’s landscape architect dies from heart attack
Landscape architect best known for his work on the Chicago’s Soldier Field, Peter Schaudt, died Sunday at the age of 56 of a heart attack at his Villa Park home. Born in La Grange, Illinois, Schaudt grew up in Villa Park and left his mark on many Chicago landscapes, including a series of outdoor spaces […]
July 21, 2015
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Southeastern Equipment adds sales representatives, service manager
Southeastern Equipment has named TJ Gleason as sales representative at the Perrysburg, Ohio branch. His responsibilities include selling the equipment lines that the branch represents, which include Case, Kobelco, Eager Beaver Trailers, Gradall and more. Prior to joining Southeastern, Gleason worked as shop manager in his family’s construction business for more than eight years. ___________________________________________________________________________________ […]
July 21, 2015
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Professionals donate their time for Renewal & Remembrance event
400 professional landscapers gathered to volunteer their time at the 624-acre Arlington /national Cemetery.
July 20, 2015
One of the many landscaping volunteers mows between the headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo: David Rountree
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New book promotes landscaping that lessens allergies
Landscapers can make outdoor areas more comfortable for those who suffer from allergies and asthma by planting female plants instead of males, according to author Thomas Ogren. In his book, The Allergy-Fighting Garden: Stop Asthma and Allergies With Smart Landscaping, Ogren argues that male plants, which produce pollen that can irritate allergies, have been overused […]
July 20, 2015
This book shows how to avoid plants that trigger allergies and to create a garden that traps pollen and cleaning the air. Photo: Amazon.com
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Man claims to be sprayed with pesticides, sues landscaping company
A landscaping company from Rockville, Maryland, is being sued for $55,000 by an Oregon man who says he was sprayed with pesticides by one of the company’s workers while sitting at an outdoor café on July 18, 2013. According to The Oregonian, Dennis Delano filed the suit in Multnomah County Circuit Court last week. Delano […]
July 20, 2015
A landscaping maintenance worker sprays pesticide on shrubbery.
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New Holland names Bret Lieberman VP-North America
New Holland has appointed Bret Lieberman to lead the brand as vice president of North America. Lieberman, who assumed the post immediately, is based at the company’s headquarters in New Holland, Pennsylvania. Lieberman has been with New Holland and its parent company, London-based CNH Industrial, for 25 years, serving since 2009 as head of manufacturing […]
July 20, 2015
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Bayer CropScience names marketing chief for turf, ornamentals
The Environmental Science division of Bayer CropScience has named Glenn Rougier as head of marketing for the North American turf and ornamentals (T&O) business. In his new role, Rougier is responsible for driving innovation, portfolio development, communications and customer programs. “Glenn brings a wealth of unique insights and experiences,” said Mark Schneid, chief marketing officer […]
July 17, 2015
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California water restrictions keep getting tighter
The California Water Commission continues to tighten the reins, this week adopting stricter regulations that limit the amount of grass that landscapers may plant for new homes. The new rules restrict “high water use” landscape elements, including grass, pools and other water features. Originally instituted in 2009, the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance only permitted […]
July 17, 2015
The tighter regulations affect new homes' landscaping. Photo: Southern California Public Radio
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Help potential landscaping clients find your company
Having a steady stream of jobs is crucial for the success of your business. Acquiring customers is a task that doesn’t come as easily as it used to, thanks to increased competition and web-savvy consumers.
July 17, 2015
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