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Earth Day, then and now

Many of today’s landscape professionals weren’t yet born when the first Earth Day was commemorated on April 22, 1970. Forty-five years ago, the price of gallon of gas was $.36, and the average cost of a new home was $23,450. Richard Nixon was serving as the 37th President of the United States (he would become the […]

April 22, 2015

Thousands of people jam a quadrangle at Independence Mall in Philadelphia during Earth Day activities in 1970. Photo: NBC News.

How-to: Safety-conscious landscape design

A home burglary takes place in the United States every 15 seconds. As a professional landscaper, you can help homeowners reduce their risk by making yards less attractive to would-be thieves, while still creating beautiful properties. 1. Consider plant size. According to police, robbers choose homes to invade based on one simple factor: ease […]

April 21, 2015

For landscaping under sills, choose plants that will not offer cover for someone to hide behind.

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Free infographic shows how landscaping can save energy

A large part of a landscaper’s job involves educating clients on the benefits of a well-designed landscape: from increasing a home’s value, to conserving water, creating a habitat for birds and increasing the enjoyment of outdoor spaces. The United States Department of Energy provides a free infographic about how landscaping can save energy and lower […]

April 21, 2015

Illustration: Energy.gov.

How to: Repair winter plant damage

In many parts of the country, spring will soon reveal significant damage to landscape plantings. “Many factors contribute to how a plant is affected by winter,” says Brian Hudelson, director of the Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic at the University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension. “Plants that are marginally winter hardy to a region, stressed by disease or drought […]

April 21, 2015

New ProParts Direct website features mobile-friendly design for streamlined ordering

ProParts Direct has launched a new website aimed at making equipment and parts ordering easier for landscape professionals. “Eighteen months ago, we decided to scrap our ecommerce site in favor of a modern, customized design,” says Steve Hebert, ProParts Digital Marketing Director. “Every element of our new website was built to make the user experience […]

April 20, 2015

Technologies to help you run an efficient landscaping business

The landscaping industry is evolving, and increased costs and demands mean you have to find a way to run your landscaping business efficiently. Saving time and costs wherever you can is essential to staying ahead of the competition. Technology designed specifically for the landscaping industry makes it easier than ever to ensure that you are […]

April 20, 2015

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Protect yourself: Avoid Lyme disease by avoiding ticks

May is Lyme disease awareness month, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports there are approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme disease in the United States every year. Although it’s not realistic for professional landscapers to simply “avoid direct contact with ticks,” as the CDC recommends, there are precautions you can take to protect yourself. […]

April 20, 2015

Photo: Washington Department of Health.

Working with water restrictions

What you need to know, no matter where you live As drought conditions worsen and population centers grow, ordinances limiting water use are increasingly common. “Water restrictions are the new normal,” says Warren Gorowitz, vice president of sustainability with Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply in Phoenix. “Our industry has an opportunity to be part of […]

April 20, 2015

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Los Angeles mayor credits rebate program for reduced water usage

Part of California Governor Jerry Brown’s April 1 mandate for the state to reduce its water use by 25 percent was a call for the removal of 50 million square feet of lawn, or about 1,150 football fields. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said the city is well on its way to helping reach that […]

April 17, 2015

Photo: Kirk Condyles, The New York Times.

Terex’s new compact wheel loaders available in four sizes for range of jobs

Handle a range of specialized tasks with Terex’s new compact wheel loaders, which feature Tier 4 Final Deutz engines. A full range of attachments that include sweepers, snow blades and salt spreaders ensure the line is suitable for a variety of applications. The lineup include four models with a range of features that boost efficiency […]

April 17, 2015

The Terex TL120 compact wheel loader.

Landscape professionals advocate for H-2B program

Landscape professionals and state and national organizations gathered on Capitol Hill April 15 to advocate for the H-2B program by talking with law makers about the importance of the immigrant workforce. The H2B program limits temporary seasonal immigrant labor by capping visas at 66,000, a limit that threatens many small businesses, including landscapers. “This issue […]

April 17, 2015

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Shindaiwa’s EB600RT backpack blower delivers quiet power

Designed with operator comfort in mind, Shindaiwa‘s EB600RT backpack blower features a padded backrest, adjustable shoulder straps and vented back pad that circulates air in hot weather. A four-point vibration reduction system reduces operator fatigue, while a new grip design is easier on user hands during all day use. Powerful and quiet, the EB600RT backpack blower has […]

April 17, 2015

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New book explores diverse, layered landscapes

Following his popular “Bringing Home Nature,” Douglas Tallamy has co-authored a new book with Rick Darke, “The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden. Kathy Van Mullekon, who reviewed the book in the Duluth New Tribune, wrote, “’The Living Landscape” is not about native plants, although it certainly includes them. Instead, […]

April 16, 2015

Photo: Amazon.com.

Toro to support two cities through Audubon’s Sustainable Communities Program

The Toro Company is supporting sustainability efforts in two communities where the company has facilities, Riverside, California, and Windom, Minnesota, through Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. The community-wide improvement program engages residents, businesses, and municipal leaders in identifying low-cost strategies for practicing sustainability that safeguard quality of life. Toro’s sponsorship provides the two cities membership […]

April 16, 2015

Stowe Mountain Resort, in Stowe, Vermont, is one of Audubon's CSC success stories. Photo: Audubon International.

Landscapers volunteer to improve grounds of local animal shelter

Fellow landscapers recently joined together to give the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter in Live Oak, California, a landscape makeover. Volunteers from the California Landscape Contractors Association and animal shelter upgraded the irrigation system, installed rocks and a drainage system and planted succulents, native plants and shade trees. “What they do at that shelter is incredible, […]

April 15, 2015

Kurt Christiansen of Christiansen Associates joins local landscapers to at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Photo: Kevin Johnson, Santa Cruz Sentinel.

Father and son landscapers receive same award 30 years apart

Rich Cording Jr. has received the Grand Award for Landscaping from the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA) 30 years after his father received the award. Cording Jr. and Sr. are co-owners of CLC Landscape Design. The younger Cording won the NJNLA award for a poolside planting design and installation project he completed in […]

April 15, 2015

Photo: CLC Landscape Design

California landscapers help homeowners transition to drought-resistant lawns

Faced with an epic drought that is not expected to end anytime soon, Californians under mandatory water use restrictions are exploring a myriad of water-saving strategies, including removal of the lush green lawns the state has become known for. But transitioning from green grass to more a drought-tolerant landscape can be expensive. Some California landscapers […]

April 14, 2015

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Chinese government targets landscapers in corruption crackdown

The Chinese government has as of late been targeting corruption in its own ranks. In the past two years, Leader Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive has led to the purging of high-ranking officials in industries like telecommunications, electricity and petroleum. What’s new is the investigation and punishment of corrupt landscapers, who, according to recent reports have been […]

April 14, 2015

Towncenter of Chongqing, China, Wikimedia Commons

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Echo demonstrates new battery-powered landscaping equipment at 2026 Power-On-Athon outdoor event

Total Landscape Care's coverage moving to EquipmentWorld.com

On Oct. 1, Fusable will cease production of Total Landscape Care as a stand-alone website and newsletter and will migrate the brand’s existing coverage of the landscaping industry to sister brand Equipment World.

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John Deere refines Z700 ZTrak Mower lineup

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Kress expands autonomous mowing lineup with new 60-inch Voyager

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The TurfMutt Foundation’s signature events set for Equip Expo 2026

Blue tracked skid steer loader clearing brush in autumn forest

Vanquish vegetation: Brush cutters for skid steers and compact track loaders

The Attachments Idea Book

Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

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