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New rating system developed for sustainable landscapes
Green Business Certification (GBCI) this week introduced a new rating system for the development of sustainable landscapes based on best practices in landscape architecture, ecological restoration and related fields. Called “Sites,” the rating system is modeled after the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, the world’s most widely used […]
June 11, 2015
A wide variety of landscape projects, including this boardwalk through a marsh, may seek 'Sites' certification. Photo: sustainablesites.org
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‘PowerDrive’ system from Holder Tractors wins German technology award
German designer and manufacturer Max Holder, owner of North American distributor Holder Tractors of Canada, has been chosen to receive an Industriepreis award for 2015 in the category of drive and fluid technology for its “PowerDrive” system. The Industriepreis award is judged by an independent panel of professors, industry experts, trade journalists and scientists and […]
June 11, 2015
The PowerDrive system comes as an option on the company's C270 tractor.
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Landscapers have front-row seat as ethanol fight rages on
Landscaping companies may not have a direct stake in the fight over the ethanol content in gasoline, but equipment manufacturers are right in the middle of it.
June 11, 2015
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Plantbid streamlines ordering process for landscaping clients
Decades ago, professional landscapers warmed to a new technology, the fax machine, to help their businesses run more efficiently by streamlining the process for ordering trees, shrubs and other plants. Cameron Cantrelle says it’s time for landscapers to adapt again. Cantrelle, who studied ornamental horticulture at Auburn University, started his own landscape design company, Smoketree […]
June 10, 2015
A screenshot from PlantBid, which promises to make mounds of pricing sheets a thing of the past.
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Save yourself some weeding time by allowing these varieties to thrive
Weeds have been the bane of gardeners – not to mention lawn-maintenance professionals – since time immemorial. But here’s something you may not know: Several varieties of weeds provide benefits to a landscape, from attracting pollinators to repelling pests, from filling salad bowls to fertilizing soil. According to BobVila.com, gardeners should spare the spade on […]
June 10, 2015
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Ever wonder what your landscaping business would sell for?
You’ve worked hard to build your professional landscaping business over the years and seen plenty of changes along the way (Painted grass, anyone?); you’ve had your fair share of setbacks and probably some big wins, too. Without question, you know your business better than anyone else – perhaps better than you know anything else. But, […]
June 10, 2015
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Power equipment dealers win share of state contract in Tennessee
Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation has won a state contract in Tennessee to supply Toro commercial and residential landscape contractor equipment, as well as Echo power equipment, to government purchasers statewide. “We are excited to have the opportunity to work with the many municipalities and state entities within Tennessee, providing them a wide selection of […]
June 9, 2015
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With hurricane season upon us, it’s time to check on tree health
Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 through November 30 and landscapers should take preventive measures to protect their clients’ investments in trees, which are often overlooked during storm season. Tom MacCubbin, gardening columnist for the Orlando Sentinel, recommends checking for the following symptoms that can indicate trees may be weakened and not […]
June 9, 2015
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Keeping clients happy: Certify landscapes as wildlife habitats
Enhancing your clients’ pride of ownership is a good principle to follow in marketing your landscaping business, especially when it prompts you to consider a variety of ways to accomplish that broad goal. Here’s one way you may not have considered: having a landscape certified as a wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). […]
June 9, 2015
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Landscape designer, contractor, client collaborate beautifully
An eyesore on an Oregon vineyard’s hillside morphs into a magical water garden; the story behind Pfeiffer Winery’s special outdoorscape Five years ago visitors gathering at the Pfeiffer Winery, some six miles west of Junction City, Oregon, were greeted by the sight of a soggy, scruffy hillside depression surrounded by one of finest vineyards in […]
June 9, 2015
Photos by Bruce Smith and Julie Stroda. See the photo gallery below.
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Great Northern Equipment Distributing buys JRCO, will expand dealer network
Great Northern Equipment Distributing has completed its purchase of the assets of JRCO, praising the newly acquired company as a “respected name in the commercial mower attachment industry” for decades. JRCO’s aerators, dethatchers, leaf clean-up devices, spreaders and sprayer attachments “have been favorites among commercial customers for over 30 years,” GNE states in a news […]
June 8, 2015
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City attorney targets fraudulent landscape contractors in parched California
Growing interest in drought-tolerant landscapes has some unlicensed contractors taking advantage of California homeowners by performing sub-par work that includes the use of plants that are not drought tolerant. Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer told Westside Today that area residents should avoid contractors who take only cash, ask for a high down payment, request that […]
June 8, 2015
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer Photo: LACity.org
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Car donation just one of many ways California landscaper gives back
As a successful business owner who grew up in poverty, David Lee believes in helping others help themselves. The owner of DK Landscaping of Rohnert Park, California, grew up in Hong Kong with his family of seven in a single room with no electricity. Buckets took the place of plumbing. Because Lee can relate to […]
June 8, 2015
David and Kathy Lee, front, pose with their landscaping crew.
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How to: Here’s what you should know about permeable pavers
Permeable pavers solve problems and look good. Will they work for your business? Pavers are an indispensable tool for designing outdoor living spaces. But if you’re not familiar with permeable pavers, you’re missing a growing market segment. Permeable pavers, also known as permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP), provide stormwater management by reducing runoff volume and […]
June 8, 2015
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Komatsu’s new log loader features robust engine, wireless technology
Komatsu America says its Forest Machine Business Division’s new PC210LL-10 log loader boasts of a more environmentally friendly engine that also increases horsepower by 7 percent, lowers fuel consumption by 10 percent and is EPA Tier 4 Interim certified. The newest addition to Komatsu’s Dash-10 series of log loaders has a flywheel horsepower of 158 […]
June 8, 2015
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Pool association cites research, makes its case for water conservation
In the midst of the state’s four-year drought, the California Pool and Spa Association has launched its “Let’s Pool Together” campaign to promote pools and spas as a drought-friendly landscaping option. The group cites an in-house study that found a standard-size pool plus decking uses one-third the amount of water as an irrigated lawn after […]
June 8, 2015
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Application process for H-2B workers in current year reopened
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced today it is accepting new applications for temporary nonimmigrant workers under the H-2B program.
June 5, 2015
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Stihl boasts landscapers will be more efficient using multitasking tool
Stihl is targeting landscapers with its new KM 94 R KombiMotor, which weighs in at only 8.8 pounds but, according to the company, delivers plenty of power through its 24-cc, two-stroke engine. The multitasking tool works with all 14 attachments in the Stihl KombiSystem line, which includes implements designed for cutting, trimming, clearing and more. […]
June 5, 2015
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