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Deere won’t extend product alliance with Wright Manufacturing
John Deere announced this week it will not extend its current commercial mower design and manufacturing arrangement with Wright Manufacturing beyond May 2016. The alliance began in August 2012, enabling Deere to bring industry-leading technology and designs to the market and allowing Wright Manufacturing to enhance its manufacturing and quality processes. Deere said it remains […]
July 2, 2015
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Manage landscapes to prevent damage from Japanese beetles
Japanese beetles begin to make their appearance at this time of year. Landscapers should be on the lookout for the voracious feeders, which are known to go after more than 320 plant species, including roses, birch, linden, grapes, raspberries, Norway maples, beans, apples, plum, crabapples, elms, beech, asparagus and rhubarb. The beetles, typically about a […]
July 2, 2015
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New Orleans neighbors revitalize lots ruined by Katrina
The flood that followed Hurricane Katrina in 2005 left behind acres of devastation in New Orleans neighborhoods. One such lot, which has stood abandoned and neglected for a nearly a decade, recently was transformed into an urban forest by one of its neighbors with help from the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA). Lawrence and Barbara Bank […]
July 2, 2015
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Living Water Irrigation and Landscape finds success through lessons learned
Reeling from the recession, this Santa Fe Landscaper refused to give up on his dream Quality. Honesty. Integrity. Customer service. They’re all words used frequently, sometimes carelessly, by many companies in many industries. For Mark Brotton of Living Water Irrigation and Landscape, the importance of the attributes behind these words hits home. It’s a lesson he learned the hard way. Brotton […]
July 2, 2015
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Driftwood gives landscapers’ water features a natural look
Creating landscape elements that look like a natural part of their environments is no easy task. Kansas City-based landscaper Dan Stanza recently transformed a poorly functioning pond into a vibrant water garden that includes Missouri River driftwood. “We are always looking for ways to emulate nature, and when we found these pieces of driftwood we […]
July 1, 2015
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Exmark says its suspended operator platform reduces bumps
With the goal of maximizing productivity through increased operator comfort, Exmark’s Lazer Z mowers now come with a suspended operator platform. Suspended operator platforms reduce bumps and vibration while driving. A factory-installed upgrade available on 2015 Lazer Z E-Series and Lazer Z X-Series machines, the suspended operator platform utilizes coil-over hydraulic dampers to significantly reduce […]
July 1, 2015
Business
In 6 states, landscapers pay more for gasoline starting today
Landscape professionals in several states will begin paying more for gasoline today, as a flurry of tax legislation enacted earlier this year goes into effect. Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, Nebraska, Rhode Island and Vermont are all experiencing some bump in the state gas taxes collected. Idaho’s increase is the highest, at 7 cents per gallon, with […]
July 1, 2015
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San Diego updates restrictions on watering lawns, landscaping
The city council in San Diego, California, amended the city’s municipal code this week to limit watering of lawns and landscaping to two days a week, five minutes at a time, according to KPBS Public Broadcasting. Residents using water-efficient devices such as drip-irrigation systems are allowed to water longer than five minutes, but everyone is […]
June 30, 2015
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Extensive rainfall in the heartland hurts landscapers, farmers
Landscapers in places like Moraine, Ohio, are struggling through the effects of June rainfall amounts that are double those of the same month last year. “Right now, no one is happy because it hasn’t stopped raining for three weeks,” says Phil Liapis, owner of Liapis Landscaping and Design. He told News 2 WDTN in Dayton: […]
June 30, 2015
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Hardscape North America outlines 2015 Dealer Education Program
Hardscape North America’s (HNA) Dealer Education Program will be held Oct. 21 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, just before the opening of the HNA 2015 and GIE+EXPO (Green Industry and Equipment Exposition) tradeshows. The HNA event is open to dealers on Oct. 21 and to all industry participants Oct. 22-23. The theme of […]
June 30, 2015
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Stihl President Fred Whyte to retire after 44 years with the company
Stihl President Fred Whyte will retire at the end of this year after 44 years with the company, 23 as president. Under Whyte’s tenure, the company experienced record growth, becoming America’s No. 1-selling brand of gasoline-powered, handheld outdoor power equipment. Bjoern Fischer, currently Stihl vice president of finance, will assume the duties of president on Jan. […]
June 30, 2015
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Fire pits serve as focal points, highlight your client’s style
According to a March study by the American Society of Landscape Architects, fire pits and fire places ranked fourth among the top-10 trends for residential landscape projects in 2015. Their popularity is drawing attention. Money magazine, for example, recently highlighted its top five fire-pit picks for “when you have money to burn”: The Modern Fire […]
June 29, 2015
Business
To keep trees healthy, protect bark from mowers, trimmers
Like the skin of the human body, a tree’s bark protects it from injury and illness. When damaged, it can mean the loss of branches and, in some cases, the death of the tree. As the Killeen Daily Herald in Texas notes in an article, you can help clients protect their landscaping investment by educating […]
June 29, 2015
Business
Last chance to book exhibition space at the 2015 Irrigation Show
More than 200,000 square feet of exhibition and educational space and 300-plus exhibitors will be on hand for the 2015 Irrigation Show in Long Beach, Ca.
June 29, 2015
Business
California landscape designer creates steel focal points
Landscape architect David Fowler uses the typical tools of his trade – trees, shrubs, grasses, flowers and more – but he also incorporates unique and unexpected elements into his designs, such as steel and copper. Fowler, whose business, David Fowler Designs, is based in Santa Rosa, California, creates original works of art to complement the […]
June 26, 2015
Business
Long-term landscape maintenance requires meticulous records
From recording the placement of bulbs and the amount of rainfall to corralling ideas and inspiration, agronomist and horticulturalist Eddie Seagle, who writes a gardening column in the Albany (Georgia) Herald, suggests landscapers use technology to keep digital gardening journals. Doing so, he writes, will enable you to “to better improve how you design and maintain […]
June 26, 2015
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Hyundai Construction Equipment appoints marketing manager
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has named Corey Rogers as the company’s marketing manager. Rogers, who had worked with Hyundai previously as product development and sales training manager, rejoins the company from a position as a regional manager in Latin America for a crane manufacturer. In his new role, Rogers will lead all brand and product […]
June 26, 2015
Business
JCB North America honored for environmental awareness
The Savannah, Georgia, Chamber of Commerce has awarded JCB North America the 2015 Environmental Awareness Award. Recognizing businesses that excel in areas that include environmental awareness, community involvement, safety and international business, the award is given to a company that demonstrates outstanding performance in efforts to continuously improve environmental quality. Through a partnership with environmental […]
June 26, 2015
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