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Weed Man USA basks in glow of positive Forbes article
On June 17, Forbes ranked Weed Man USA as one of the 10 best franchising opportunities in the country among franchises with entry costs of $150,000 or less.
June 25, 2015
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Landscaping company fined after worker dies in fall
After an investigation by the Ministry of Labor, a Canadian landscaping company has been fined $100,000 for failing to do a risk assessment at a worksite where an employee was killed two years ago. Identified as Conrad Lafrenière, the 51-year-old died while working for Ottawa-based Lafleur de la Capitale on a job at the National […]
June 25, 2015
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Wisconsin’s Douglas Dynamics stays high on top-workplace list
Douglas Dynamics, a manufacturer of vehicle attachments and equipment, has been named one of the top 100 workplaces in Southeastern Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Named for the sixth consecutive year, Douglas Dynamics is one of only 24 companies to be ranked on the list every year since it was first published. Ranked seventh […]
June 25, 2015
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Outlook for lawn-care equipment market assessed in new report
An Irish market research firm has just added a new market report for 2015-2019, highlighting landscaping powerhouses like John Deere, Husqvarna, MTD Products.
June 25, 2015
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Hispanic Landscape Alliance announces 2015-2016 board
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), the only trade association for the professional development of Hispanics in the U.S. landscaping industry, has announced its new Board of Directors for 2015-2016. “The board reflects the diversity of the landscape industry, including Hispanic and non-Hispanic members,” an NHLA news release says. This year’s board includes: President – […]
June 24, 2015
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If installed incorrectly, mulch can do more harm than good
You already know that using mulch in your landscape projects provides many benefits. But did you know that where you place the mulch – and where you don’t – can make the difference between helping and hurting trees and shrubs? When it’s spread beneath a tree or shrub, mulch keeps the lawn from encroaching. And […]
June 24, 2015
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Survey asks landscape architects what smart-phone apps they use
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is polling its members about the smart-phone applications they use to “conceptualize, design and construct projects.” The survey asks how often the respondent uses the application, or “app,” in their landscape design work, as well as how he or she found out about the app. ASLA expects to […]
June 24, 2015
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Paladin Attachments keeps pushing growth in South America
Following up on its move into Brazil last year, Paladin Attachments, a manufacturer of couplers and attachments for the landscaping, construction, aggregate and other industries, is looking to boost its business in South America with the introduction of a new Portuguese-language website. The company says its new site features a modern design with improved functionality […]
June 24, 2015
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City seeks shade with proposed changes to landscape codes
Officials in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are proposing changes to the local landscaping codes in an effort to mitigate the city’s “heat island effect,” which is the second most intense in the nation, according to a 2014 Climate Central study. The heat island effect occurs in urban areas that have considerably higher average temperatures than surrounding rural […]
June 23, 2015
Business
Don’t pass up the earplugs; hearing loss can be prevented
Mowers, blowers, mixers and more, landscapers are exposed to a lot of noise. Loud sounds can result in noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), which can be caused by both a sudden, or “impact,” sound as well as long-term exposure to noise. Protecting your hearing is important, because once the hair cells in the inner ear are […]
June 23, 2015
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Proper pesticide storage maintains effectiveness, ensures safety
Storing pesticides properly is imperative to ensure safety, but did you know proper storage also helps maintain the effectiveness of the product? Extending the shelf life of pesticides through recommended storage methods can save your landscaping business money while helping protect the health and safety of children, animals and the environment. Here are some tips […]
June 23, 2015
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FMC touts higher application efficiency of new herbicide formulation
FMC has introduced a new water-soluble liquid herbicide formulation, Solitare WSL, which the company says increases application efficiency while controlling more than 40 weeds. The new Solitare formulation contains a surfactant for faster plant penetration and does not settle out or separate when mixed with water. Designed to combat crabgrass, sedges and broadleaf weeds in a […]
June 23, 2015
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NHLA expands ‘Latino Link’ seminar agenda for GIE+EXPO
Attendees at GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo) will have the opportunity to attend “Latino Link,” a series of workshops presented by the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA). GIE+EXPO is scheduled for October 21-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The number of Hispanic Americans working in the landscape industry is growing. NHLA has […]
June 23, 2015
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Landscape designers tap many tools to produce privacy
Landscapers in New Jersey, the most densely populated state in the nation, are often asked to provide clients with private spaces that allow for some breathing room between neighbors while still maintaining the size of the yard. They have come to rely on specific plants and trees, as well as fencing and other elements to provide […]
June 22, 2015
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Conservation agent sends water-use warning to landscapers
Taking water from protected wetlands is illegal and the new conservation agent in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, is warning area landscapers their activities in and around wetlands is being monitored. Companies that take water from the areas will be subject to fines and possibly other legal action. The conservation agent, Katie Messer, told the Lowell Sun that […]
June 22, 2015
Business
More cities hiring landscape contractors for roadside maintenance
Franklin Lakes, NJ opted to contract out its landscape & mowing for the first time in nearly 100 years to a Somerset, NJ landscaping company. It's a growing trend.
June 22, 2015
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Landscapers: Share good advice during ‘Smart Irrigation Month’
For all the fuss that lawns and landscapes have generated during the past several years’ extremes of drought and rainfall in abundance, we at the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) know America’s love affair with lawns is still going strong. According to a study conducted recently by Harris Poll, 83 percent of Americans think […]
June 22, 2015
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Classes, webinars set on key irrigation issues for landscape professionals
The Irrigation Association has scheduled a number of new classes and webinars of special interest to landscape professionals. Classes are held in a variety of locations around the country and details are available at the association’s website. Here’s a look at a couple of the webinars set for the coming months: July 9, 2-3 p.m. […]
June 22, 2015
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