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Local governments in California respond to water use restrictions

As the reality – and implications – of California Gov. Jerry Brown’s call for a 25 percent statewide water use reduction, landscapers are watching to see how the issue unfolds in the drought-stricken state and across the country. The nation-wide coverage of the water use restrictions shows Americans’ increased awareness of water conservation. Less than […]

April 13, 2015

A new look at landscaping commercial properties

By Carol Robertson After six-foot drifts of snow covered the ground all winter in Massachusetts, the talk among my friends and colleagues was about our impatience for spring to arrive. We longed for the warmer weather and green landscapes of spring. But what is it that we were really craving? And how can we focus […]

April 13, 2015

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Discovering new methods for creating landscape illustrations

Homeowners have come to expect landscapers to provide digital representations of their designs and projects. A new book, Representing Landscapes: Digital, by Nadia Amoroso, explores a variety of methods for creating these illustrations. Amoroso, who has authored several books, is an urban designer, landscape architectural designer, academic, mapping and visual representation expert and the Director […]

April 13, 2015

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Safety watch: Proper training, equipment essential during tree service work

A 14-year-old was asked by the owner of a tree service to climb a tree and block off a 16-foot portion. The teenager was not qualified to be an arborist and lacked proper training. The tree was more than 50 feet tall, and the block fell faster than anticipated. The harness severed, and the teenager, […]

April 10, 2015

Report sheds light on homeowners’ approach to projects

HomeAdvisor released its 2015 True Cost Guide Report, which provides insight into how cost influences homeowners’ approaches to home projects. According to the report, almost half of homeowners surveyed will put off home projects – including landscaping – when they don’t have reliable cost information. Knowing this can help you grow your landscape business. By providing homeowners with […]

April 10, 2015

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April is Safe Digging Month

Washington enacted its Underground Utilities Act, or “Call Before You Dig” law, in 1984, and since then each state has enacted similar laws that require excavators to call the 811 utility-locate hotline before digging to have all utilities located and marked. April is National Safe Digging month, designed to communicate the importance of safe digging […]

April 10, 2015

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Cat, Kubota machines top list of financed compact excavators

Here’s a snapshot of current sales trends on new and used compact excavators, based on data gathered from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price service. Marcia Gruver Doyle is the editorial director for Randall-Reilly’s construction division.

April 9, 2015

Summer gas prices projected to be lower than the same period last year

Gas Buddy, which tracks gasoline prices in real time across the country, is predicting 2015 second quarter gasoline prices will be below 2014 prices by $0.75 to $1.25 per gallon. This coincides with data released Wednesday by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which projected an average price over the summer of $2.45 per gallon. The […]

April 8, 2015

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Colorado park overhaul focuses on native landscape elements

One of Dillon, Colorado’s most popular attractions, Marina Park, is getting a makeover after pine beetles deforested the shore several years ago. The project includes planting more than 500 shrubs, alpine grasses, and several spruce, aspen, chokecherry, maple and blossoming crabapple trees. “We wanted a mix of more native plant material that will thrive at […]

April 8, 2015

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Water-use restrictions have California homeowners looking for drought-resistant landscaping

When California Governor Jerry Brown imposed mandatory water restrictions on residents, businesses and farms last week, he caused many to wonder about how to maintain their lawns. The Governor, who ordered cities and towns in the state to reduce water usage by 25 percent, suggested people move away from grass in favor of more drought-tolerant […]

April 8, 2015

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Communities seek to limit use of loud landscaping equipment

As spring is welcomed in communities across the country, landscapers are ramping up their businesses. But the din of landscape equipment – from skid steers to leaf blowers – is the focus of some homeowners’ chagrin. In response, some communities have enacted restrictions or outright bans on landscaping equipment. In Scarsdale, New York, engine-driven power […]

April 8, 2015

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Ergodyne tackles heat stress with new dry evaporative cooling vest

Ergodyne is tackling heat stress prevention with its new dry evaporative cooling vest, the latest addition to the company’s Chill-Its cooling line. Using a dry evaporative technology, the vest is designed to keep workers cool and dry throughout the summer. The vest has an inner lining and an outer shell combined with mesh material on […]

April 7, 2015

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Water conservation: Talking to your clients about strategies and solutions

Even though it’s National Lawn Care Month, in some areas such as the Southwestern United States, the idea of the wide expanse of lush green lawn is rapidly disappearing. Replaced with xeriscaping and thoughtful placement of native plants by water conscious landscapers, the traditional lawn is changing. Realistically, there’s no reason a similar tactic couldn’t […]

April 7, 2015

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Coolbox is the digital Swiss Army Knife of toolboxes: USB charging, Bluetooth speakers, much more

If Apple had designed a toolbox, the Coolbox would be it. For starters it has: two USB ports to charge your phone or other devices; 40-watt Bluetooth speakers to play your favorite work tunes; a retractable 12-foot extension cord and a three-way splitter so you can plug in additional tools; a 20 volt internal lithium ion […]

April 7, 2015

How to keep spreaders and sprayers in tip-top shape

Spreaders and sprayers are the workhorses of lawn care, but even they occasionally need some TLC. Find out more information here at Total Landscape Care.

April 6, 2015

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Researchers use satellite data to map seasonal green-up

The U.S. Forest Service can now mark the beginning of seasonal greening thanks to ForWarn, a satellite-based assessment tool that tracks changes in vegetation. Developed by a team of university and federal partners, ForWarn provides change maps for the continental United States that are updated every 8 days, and show the effects of wildfires, insects, […]

April 6, 2015

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PLANET offers free toolkit to promote National Lawn Care month

April is National Lawn Care month, and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (formerly PLANET) has partnered with Turfgrass Producers International and The Lawn Institute a campaign to launch a campaign designed to generate excitement about the outdoors, as well as educating landscapers’ clients about their lawns. As part of the push, the organization has […]

April 3, 2015

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California governor orders first mandatory water cutbacks in state’s history

In an effort to address the state’s long-term drought, California Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday implemented a 25 percent mandatory water reduction. The order, the first in California history, will impact residents and businesses, but will not affect farmers, who have already suffered cuts to their allocation of water. Last week, NASA’s Jay Famiglietti had […]

April 2, 2015

Already suffering following four years of drought, large landscapes such as parks and golf courses must impose further restrictions following California's water conservation mandate.

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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

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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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