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Landscaper tames overgrown yard for elderly woman facing citation
A landscaper in San Antonio, Texas, recently came to the aid of an elderly homeowner who was facing a city citation for the waist-high grass on her property. The property owner, Lupe Cantu, was still recovering from serious health troubles when she ran into mechanical troubles with her lawn-care equipment. Her efforts to have the […]
June 19, 2015
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Remote-controlled mower billed as safer option for uneven terrain
Landscape crews are tackling the steep, uneven terrain along Interstate 77 in South Carolina with the help of a 2,500-pound, remote-controlled robotic mower that can operate in hard-to-reach places, such as underneath billboards. The $80,000 piece of equipment is owned by Dixie Lawn Service of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, which contracts with the South Carolina […]
June 19, 2015
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Plantscape Institute of America merging with AmericanHort
Organization also announces HortScholars winners for 2015 Plantscape Institute of America (PIA) is becoming part of AmericanHort, bringing hundreds of plantscape firms and product suppliers along with it. Founded in 1990 by the consolidation of four California associations, PIA currently serves members throughout the United States and Canada. A merger with AmericanHort has been in […]
June 19, 2015
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Fuel economy: Real-world mpg vs. the EPA’s window sticker
AAA report shows 80 percent of new vehicle owners getting better MPG than expected; EPA making more testing changes About a third of the new trucks we’ve tested during the past couple years have delivered better real-world highway fuel numbers than the EPA window stickers showed. According to a fact sheet just released by AAA, we aren’t the […]
June 19, 2015
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Landscape architecture solves noise problem at Amsterdam airport
It’s a common problem for airports around the world: how to reduce the noise of airplane take-offs without reducing the actual number of take-offs. Schiphol, one of the busiest airports in the world, located just outside Amsterdam, found a solution in the surrounding landscape. Schiphol has more than 1,600 flights daily and when its Polderban […]
June 18, 2015
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California school removes turf, installs bioswale to conserve water
A California community college recently removed more 35,000 square feet of lawn as part of a $280,000 landscaping project. More than $70,000 of the cost was offset by the Santa Clara Water District’s turf removal rebate program. In an ongoing effort to reduce water waste, West Valley College in Saratoga transformed the campus entrance from […]
June 18, 2015
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Research initiative looks toward future of horticulture industry
A new research initiative launched by AmericanHort and its research endowment, the Horticultural Research Institute, aims to shed light on the future of the horticulture industry and the most effective ways for horticultural businesses of all sizes to meet consumer expectations today and in the future. Called “Shift,” the research effort will be ongoing for […]
June 18, 2015
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Bobcat adds to M-Series lineup with Tier 4-compliant S740 skid steer
Bobcat’s newest 700 frame-size skid steer, the 74-horsepower S740, is also the company’s first Tier 4-compliant model in that size class. The S740 doesn’t require a diesel particulate filter, selective catalytic reduction or diesel exhaust fluid. The non-DPF solution was achieved through the use of a diesel oxidation catalyst that reacts with engine exhaust upon […]
June 18, 2015
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Deere launches TractorPlus app for compact utility tractor operators
John Deere has introduced the “TractorPlus” application to provide customers with easy access to information about Deere’s 3E, 3R, 4M and 4R compact utility tractors. Intended to serve as a quick reference tool, the TractorPlus application offers a variety of features for convenience while working: Tractor Setup – provides a step-by-step guide for setting up […]
June 17, 2015
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Minnesota restaurant’s patio shut down due to lack of plants
Police in Mankato, Minnesota, recently shut down the sidewalk patio of a restaurant there because it contained no live plants. In an ordinance passed last summer, the city of Mankato required that at least 25 percent of such areas be covered by live plants. City Manager Pat Hentges told the Star Tribune the landscape edict, […]
June 17, 2015
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Job No. 1 in creating a landscaping blog: Generate ideas
Blogging is a great way to promote your landscaping business while communicating helpful information to potential and current clients. And creating a blog doesn’t have to be a daunting endeavor, especially when you begin with a solid plan – or “content strategy” as it’s known in the online world. The first step is to generate […]
June 17, 2015
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How-To: Help non-English-speaking employees help you succeed
Among the 66,000 people a year coming to the United States from foreign countries to do temporary work with an H-2B visa, it’s a good bet only a handful will be proficient in English. Some of the workers, of course, will have a limited command of a small number of often-used English words, while many […]
June 17, 2015
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Texas landscaper’s HOA forces him to remove xeriscaping
A homeowners association (HOA) in north Texas recently forced a resident to remove his property’s xeriscaping – landscaping specifically designed to require little or no irrigation. Stephen Bender, a landscaper, lives in the Riverchase HOA in Coppell, one of many communities across North Texas that are encouraging property owners to reduce water use as much […]
June 17, 2015
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Expo sponsors say mix of floriculture, fresh produce was big hit
Having just wrapped up their combined conference in Chicago, representatives of the International Floriculture Expo (IFE) and the United Fresh Produce Association say their collaboration on this year’s event was a huge success. “Exhibitors and visitors are truly excited and impressed with the value of combining produce and floral,” says Christine Salmon, event manager with […]
June 16, 2015
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Bob-Cat mowers on parade in company’s new virtual showroom
Bob-Cat has launched a new website to showcase its mowers. Based in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, Bob-Cat says the site’s homepage offers improved navigation and a large, scrolling deck featuring highlights of the company’s latest news, products and purchasing options. In a new release on the launch, the company says bobcatturf.com also offers users a simplified […]
June 16, 2015
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Bad to the bark: Carlton stump cutter boasts turbo-charged engine
With a 99-horsepower, turbo-charged Kubota diesel engine, the Carlton SP8018TRX stump cutter is designed for high production in both clearing and large residential removal applications. The model’s two-stage cutter head drive also accounts for its substantial cutting power. The Carlton “Razor Cutting System” offers a low-profile holder design coupled with large-faced carbide teeth. According to […]
June 16, 2015
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With few exceptions, keep invasive species out of landscape
Growing up in Northern Illinois, I watched my Dad walk into the woods on our property several times a year to spray the garlic mustard. Originally from Europe, this invasive species was once used for medicinal purposes. For my Dad, however, garlic mustard was nothing but a headache. With no natural enemies, it grows rapidly, […]
June 16, 2015
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Landscapers, too, can tap the enticements of sensory gardens
The United Kingdom’s Grow Wild program, which encourages the planting of communal gardens using native plants, recently awarded £2,500, or approximately $3,900, for the creation of a sensory garden at an adult day-care center in Dundee, Scotland, that serves people living with dementia. Long known for their therapeutic benefits, sensory gardens are designed to […]
June 15, 2015
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