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OPEI partners with Scholastic to teach importance of green spaces in classrooms
Students can join the adventures of real-life rescue dog Lucky and the “Outdoor Powers” in TurfMutt’s expanded educational program funded by Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and created with Scholastic. This story follows Lucky and his quest to “Save the Planet One Yard at a Time” by fighting environmental villains. The program, which includes interactive games, […]
February 18, 2015
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Polaris unveils Brutus HDPTO, HDPTO Deluxe for snow removal
The BRUTUS HDPTO and HDPTO Deluxe models roll out with a new Tier 4 compliant, 24 horsepower Kohler diesel engine and cargo box utility spreader package among other upgrades.
February 17, 2015
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New efco DS 2400H trimmer designed for tall jobs
The latest efco shaft hedge trimmer, the DS 2400H, is designed for higher than average hedges, plants and bushes. The trimmer adjusts to 12 different positions using 180-degree angles. There’s also an “Easy On” mode, using a double spring in the starter cover and a driver with two ratchets for easier startup. The DS 2400H is 71 […]
February 17, 2015
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Construction equipment to help start 2015 off right
2015 is starting off strong with several new products hitting the landscape market, including several manufacturers releasing construction equipment. Here are a few of the latest pieces of equipment to hit jobsites so far this year. Heavy lifting The 244K and 324K compact wheel loaders from John Deere are equipped with Tier 4 final diesel […]
February 17, 2015
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IronPlanet, Cat Auction Services hold first joint live auction in Florida while awaiting merger completion
Still awaiting the completion of its merger announced in December, IronPlanet and Cat Auction Services held their first joint live auction last week in Kissimmee, Florida. We sat down with Jeff Jeter, president of the Americas for IronPlanet to go over how IronPlanet envisions this pending merger moving forward. “Because the deal is not closed […]
February 17, 2015
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Franchise research site ranks The Grounds Guys 3rd fastest growing franchise
Since 2010, The Grounds Guys has continued to grow its franchise base across the country. Franchise research site, Franchise Gator, recognized this recently. The site released two top franchising lists that rank the industries top franchising options. “The research that went into the Franchise Gator Top 100 identified two sub-groups that we felt should be […]
February 16, 2015
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Oregon lawmakers vying for ethanol-free gasoline statewide
According to a Specialty Equipment Market Association, or SEMA, report this week, legislation was introduced in the Oregon House of Representatives to remove the requirement that all gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol. Currently, the state requires that, “a retail dealer, non-retail dealer or wholesale dealer may not sell […]
February 16, 2015
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IA to offer classes, webinars throughout U.S. for professionals
The Irrigation Association is offering regular and online classes, and webinars in multiple cities this year. The webinars are from 2 to 3 p.m. EST and free unless otherwise noted. However, they are only available to IA members. Here are the classes for March: March 2 Introduction to Irrigation & Installation Long Island, New York […]
February 16, 2015
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How to tow trailers, equipment properly to avoid costly lawsuits
Chances are you’ve seen a trailer flipped, and the pickup towing it off the road or wrecked close by. If the driver’s lucky, it was only the trailer and pickup that got damaged. Worse case scenario: someone was killed in the trailer-towing accident. The large majority of pickup-towing-trailer accidents, whether minor or major, are directly […]
February 16, 2015
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Poisoned historic Auburn Oaks to be replaced after four years of heartache
Four years ago, one very upset University of Alabama football fan decided to take his anger of losing against their rival, Auburn University, in a football game out on the historic Auburn Oaks on the well-known Toomer’s Corner. The historic 130-year-old oaks are best known by the football world of being covered top to bottom […]
February 13, 2015
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Synthetic grass no more for Denver Broncos’ field
The Denver Broncos and their opponents will play in the dirt next season. By early April, the synthetic-grass blend turf at Sports Authority Field at Mile High will be replaced with Kentucky bluegrass sod from Graff’s Turf Farms in Fort Morgan, Colorado, according to 7NewsDenver. The turf removal started Monday, and team officials plan for completion […]
February 13, 2015
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Tips on how to purchase a backhoe loader for your business
Buying any kind of construction equipment is a large investment for all landscapers. To help with the buying process, Case Construction Equipment offered these tips on how to buy a backhoe loader. Tip 1: Ask the right questions A few of the very first questions you need to ask yourself when specing out a backhoe […]
February 13, 2015
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Ram intros chromed out 2015 1500 Laramie Limited (Photos/Video)
Love them or hate them for it, it turns out Ram was not satisfied in ceasing its exploration of new front end designs with the 2015 Rebel. After raising a few eyebrows with the reveal of the 4×4 Rebel at the Detroit Auto Show last month, Ram has stoked a full-on blaze of debate with the […]
February 13, 2015
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How sustainability helps your business thrive
Sustainability is more than a trendy phrase; it’s a concept that can improve your bottom line, expand your client base, and safeguard Mother Nature. Sustainability protects the building blocks of your business: Plants and people. “Most of us got into this industry because we love the earth,” says Jessi Bloom, owner of NW Bloom Ecological […]
February 12, 2015
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Highmark Group to host podcast series for landscapers
For landscapers who are always wanting to learn more, The Highmark Group Industry Report has created a podcast series specifically for those in the landscaping and construction markets. The podcast will debut at 10 a.m. MST Feb. 18, and podcasters from this Utah-based landscape takeoff services company will talk landscaping and the construction industry. Their first guest […]
February 12, 2015
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Registration open for annual Interior Plantscape Symposium
Registration is open for the fifth annual Interior Plantscape Symposium set for April 8-9 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania at Longwood Gardens. Co-hosted by PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, and AmericanHort, Interior Plantscape includes sessions on design, maintenance, workforce development, business management and customer service. New this year is the half-day workshop, “Don’t Let the Grinch […]
February 12, 2015
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(Photos) Chevy unveils 2015 Colorado GearOn Special Edition at Chicago Auto Show
For landscapers needing a truck that can tackle everything from the jobsite to the weekend trips, Chevrolet introduced the 2015 Colorado GearOn Special Edition at the Chicago Auto Show this week. Set to go on sale this spring with a starting price of $31,250, the pickup is offered on LT models in extended or crew […]
February 12, 2015
Business
Maintaining a safe workplace environment
Your company’s accident record is flawless, and you’ve memorized OSHA safety standards for first aid, falls and other accidents. Consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan that includes workplace violence. On Monday, a Montgomery County, Maryland landscaping employee threatened co-workers with a shotgun and barricaded himself within building materials, according to WTOP, or Washington’s Top News. […]
February 11, 2015
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