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Maintenance 101: How to maintain UTVs through winter weather
UTV uptime all about reading owner’s manual and having a plan. Winter wreaks havoc on the rolling stock you use for work, whether it’s the truck that tows the trailer, the trailer that hauls the equipment or the equipment itself. Landscapers typically take time to care for their trucks and equipment when it comes to regular […]
January 23, 2015
Business
5 technologies to help improve customer service
As a landscaping business, keeping your customers happy needs to be one of your primary goals. Your business will spread as quickly as possible when you have happy customers telling people about you. As a landscaper in this day and age, there are numerous pieces of technology that can help you improve customer service, run […]
January 22, 2015
Business
Laguna redesigns series of Pressure Flo Filters for ponds
To help keep ponds looking pristine, Laguna has redesigned its series of Pressure Flo Filters. The high-pressure, 1,000-4,000-gallon UV filters are designed to clean ponds. The redesigned filters include improved UV bulbs (13 to 36 watts) to help kill algae and eliminate green water. An LED indicator shows when the lamp is running. The Pressure […]
January 22, 2015
Business
Vectorworks reaches out to students, emerging professionals with Conference Pass Giveaway program
Nemetschek Vectorworks is reaching out to students in the industry. The company is awarding conference passes and hotel stays to students and emerging professionals who enter its Conference Pass Giveaway program. The company will launch the 2015 promotion by selecting three winners to attend 2015 PLANET Student Career Days, USITT’s Annual Conference & Stage Expo […]
January 22, 2015
Business
The Grounds Guys Florida franchise goes green by investing in propane-powered equipment
The Grounds Guys of Boca Raton are going green. The franchise owners Grant Peckham and Marie Mathieson have brought their 25 years of experience to South Florida. “We have been researching the effectiveness of running propane-powered mowers instead of gasoline-powered machines, since we believe that we all can do something, even something small, to reduce […]
January 21, 2015
Business
How to choose the best software for your landscaping business
HindSite Software has released an eBook discussing tips on how landscapers can buy software. The eBook, Lawn Maintenance Software Buyer’s Guide, is designed to help lawn maintenance businesses evaluate software when making a purchasing decision. The guide helps landscapers research and purchase software that will best suit their needs and become part of their daily […]
January 21, 2015
Business
(Photos) How Indiana landscaper transforms space into outdoor oasis
Midwest Landscape Specialists gave one Indiana client an entire landscape makeover. From a 1,500-square-foot patio to a Rosetta Stone waterfall, Midwest covered the full gamut. The patio is made of Unilock Umbriano Winter Marvel with Unilock Courtstone Basalt solider intertwined with 600-square-foot walkways made out of Unilock Courtstone Dawn Mist and Pebble Taupe mix. The […]
January 21, 2015
Business
Midi-Postmaster designed for mini-excavators, can drive posts up to 8-inches in diameter
Designed for small excavators, the Autoguide Midi-Postmaster Post Driver from Seago International is designed to install driving posts accurately. The Midi-Post Master works best with 2.5- to 5-ton mini-excavators (flow rate of 9-12 GPM) and will drive posts up to 8-inches in diameter. Weighing in at 430 pounds, the model delivers 13,500 foot-pounds of downforce […]
January 21, 2015
Business
John Deere creates App Center for equipment users
John Deere has introduced the John Deere App Center, a mobile app designed for John Deere equipment users. The John Deere App Center provides users the ability to search and find apps most useful to their business and operations. Users will also be able to share the apps on social media and provide feedback to […]
January 21, 2015
Business
4 common mistakes landscapers make when adding vinyl wraps to pickups
Landscaping companies are always trying to figure out the best way to gain more business in the competitive industry. One advertising avenue is using the company’s own vehicles as rolling billboards. Using vinyl vehicle wraps is one solution, but doing so effectively takes care and creativity to get the most out of the investment. JMR Graphics says owners thinking […]
January 20, 2015
Business
Doosan, Bobcat donate $3 million to NDSU
Doosan and Bobcat Company are focusing their attention on North Dakota State University (NDSU). The companies donated $3 million to the school to fund a STEM-related scholarship program. The State of North Dakota will match the donation, adding $1.5 million. The combined gift will total $4.5 million, which is the largest gift to establish a […]
January 20, 2015
Business
Landscaper sued for not completing job up to industry standards
One landscaping company is facing a lawsuit after a pair of homeowners claim the business did an unworkmanlike job at their property. The homeowners filed the lawsuit against Mince Horticultural Services and the owner, according to The Louisiana Record. The company and the owners entered a contract in May 2013 stating the company would provide […]
January 20, 2015
Business
Terex’s TLB840R backhoe loader is rental ready
The TLB840R backhoe loader from Terex is now available for rental. The TLB840R is equipped with a 74-horsepower, Tier 4 final four-cyclinder Deutz electronic fuel injection diesel engine, a four-speed synchro shuttle transmission and a hydraulic system to excel at digging, reaching, lifting and loading tasks. The engine, transmission and hydraulic systems have all been […]
January 20, 2015
Business
10 winter maintenance tips to keep your UTVs in top shape
UTV/side-by-side manufacturer’s product experts tell owners the primary guide for all maintenance is served up in the machine’s owner’s manual. Regardless of the use or the season, all agree the owner’s manual is the go-to source for their mechanical care and feeding. However, those same experts say there are certain keys to keeping such machines […]
January 20, 2015
Business
Ram debuts off-roading 2015 Rebel with unique look (Photos, Video)
Given the fact that Ram already offers a very capable off-road pickup in the Power Wagon, and that they had just announced an update to the very popular 1500 EcoDiesel that extended its fuel economy lead even further over the competition, no one at the Detroit Auto Show would have blamed the truck maker for […]
January 16, 2015
Business
North Carolina landscaping company hit by arson and vandalism, again
One North Carolina landscaping company is facing a string of bad luck after it was the target of a second arson and vandalism crime. Police are investigating the latest incident after they received a call saying the building was on fire, according to The Outer Banks Voice. Firefighters were able to control the fire in about […]
January 16, 2015
Business
The Grounds Guys lands on Franchise 500 list
Entrepreneur Magazine recently released its Franchise 500 list, and The Grounds Guys came in at 216. The franchise list is based on financial and statistical data listed in surveys completed by franchisors across the nation. All franchises are judged based on identical criteria regardless of size. The Grounds Guys previously ranked on the list in […]
January 16, 2015
Business
How to extend undercarriage life through maintenance, upkeep
Undercarriage maintenance and upkeep is not a short-term effort. The only a time a machine’s undercarriage is not experiencing wear is when it’s standing still – and machines that stand still don’t make money. The undercarriage also represents a high percentage of the total operating cost of the machine over its life. With dozers, approximately 20 percent of the purchase price and 50 percent of the maintenance cost sits in its undercarriage.
January 16, 2015
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