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Part 3: Landscapers talk struggles with employee retention, finding quality help
Between employee retention, healthcare and minimum wage standards, landscapers are faced with a great deal of challenges. Our 2015 Landscaper of the Year finalists are no different. The final part of our roundtable series focuses on struggles landscapers face day in and day out. Finding quality help Finding the right employees is difficult. Everyone knows this […]
January 8, 2015
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Hunter Industries releases rotator designed to conserve water, prevent runoff
Hunter Industries has released the MP800SR360, a short radius version of its MP Rotator. The MP800SR360 features rotating streams of water applied at a slower rate to conserve water and prevent runoff. The MP800SR360 reaches radius settings from 6 feet to 12 feet, and the precipitation rate remains matched across all arc and radius setting […]
January 8, 2015
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Gas prices to remain below $3 for nation, saving $97 billion during 2015
Landscapers would have to be living under a rock to not notice the marquee at gas stations today. The word is out – gas is cheap, but for how long? GasBuddy has forecasted what they believe will happen based on inputs and different impacts and scenarios on production, supply and demand. What to expect from […]
January 7, 2015
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Kobelco to build excavator plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Kobelco Construction Machinery announced today it will build an excavator plant near Spartanburg, South Carolina. The plant will start producing 1,800 units of as-yet unspecified 20-metric-ton model in January 2016. The 85-acre site will be operated by Kobelco Construction Machinery U.S.A, which now markets five conventional excavators, including the 48,500-pound SK210LC, four compact excavators, six […]
January 7, 2015
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PLANET forms partnership with TPI, The Lawn Institute to promote National Lawn Care Month
PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, is partnering with Turfgrass Producers International, or TPI, as well as The Lawn Institute to promote National Lawn Care Month in April.
January 7, 2015
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Washington landscaping company facing $200K in fines after worker’s death
One Washington landscaping company is facing serious fines after a 19-year-old worker died on the job back in July. The Department of Labor and Industries fined the company $199,000 for 16 safety violations related to the accident, according to the HeraldNet. The worker died his second day on the job after falling into a rotating […]
January 7, 2015
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Irrigation Association, Irrigation Foundation accepting nominations for various awards
The Irrigation Association and the Irrigation Foundation are ready to recognize individuals and organizations in 2015. The groups recognize those who make outstanding contributions toward the advancement of the industry. IA is now accepting nominations for: Person of the Year Award Industry Achievement Award Crawford Reid Memorial Award Partner of the Year Award National Water […]
January 6, 2015
Business
Top benefits of using compact track loaders on jobsites
The versatility that comes with a compact track loader is making it one of the fastest-growing products in the equipment industry. Adding a compact track loader — and the right attachments — to your fleet can allow your company to find more work throughout the year.
January 6, 2015
Business
2015 Chevy Silverado finishes first in Light-Duty Challenge
6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 with 8-speed transmission outperforms the competition The 2015 Silverado 1500 with the available 6.2L Ecotec3 V-8 and 8-speed automatic transmission finished first in the 2015 PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge, the website announced. A team of five PickupTrucks.com truck experts put five new light-duty pickups through a full week of testing, including performance, payload […]
January 6, 2015
Business
John Deere rolls out Tier 4 Final 244K, 324K compact wheel loaders
Adding to its heavy-lifting lineup, John Deere has unveiled the 244K and 324K compact wheel loaders. Both machines are equipped with a Final Tier 4 diesel engine with a two-speed transmission. Additionally, the machines hit top speeds of 19 mph and 17 mph, respectively. Low- and high-speed ranges provide variable travel speeds from standstill to […]
January 6, 2015
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Ford features construction industry for 2015 F-150 marketing campaign
In what Ford is calling its biggest truck marketing campaign ever, the automaker is prominently featuring construction work in three new ads for the 2015 F-150.
January 5, 2015
Business
Adding pool services helps save landscaper’s business
From a struggling kid in high school to becoming a successful business owner, Steven Wright has proven he has what it takes to thrive in this industry.
January 5, 2015
Business
Irrigation Association to host three webinar series for irrigation professionals in 2015
The Irrigation Association will offer three webinar series for irrigation professionals and industry professionals in 2015. The three series include: The Bringing Water to Life series will return for the third year. Sessions will address issues that affect the agricultural and landscape segments of the irrigation industry. These webinars are free to attend. The Point […]
January 5, 2015
Business
Camoplast Solideal intros three pneumatic skid steer tires to Solideal SKS tire lines
Creating more variety for skid steer operators, Camoplast Solideal introduced three tires to its Solideal SKS tire lines. The new Premium Solideal SKS tire line-up includes: Solideal SKS 732 A pneumatic skid steer tire that is set for a long life and traction in soft soils and off-road service Solideal SKS 775 A severe-duty pneumatic […]
January 5, 2015
Business
How to hire the best employees for your business
Understanding how to hire the best employees for the job is crucial in the landscaping industry. HindSite Software wants to help landscapers better staff up with its release of a new eBook, How to Hire the Best Employees for your Green Industry Business. The eBook is designed to help landscapers follow steps on how to […]
January 2, 2015
Business
Land Pride rolls out end-of-year equipment with rotary cutters, quick hitch system
Land Pride wrapped up the year strong with three introductions off its assembly line. First off the line is the RC2515, a 15-foot version of the 12-foot medium-duty Rotary Cutter. The Land Pride gearboxes feature a 1-5/8-inch output shaft and lower bearings. The gearboxes are driven by a constant velocity Cat, four main driveline and Cat, […]
January 2, 2015
Business
2015 Ford F-150 VelociRaptor 5L V8 to produce 600+ horsepower
Ford’s F-150 Raptor 4×4 turned out to be such a success for the automaker that at one point it had to ramp up production by nearly 70 percent just to meet demand. Pretty impressive for a pickup with a base price of $44,000.
January 2, 2015
Business
Top 10 Stories of 2014
We have come to the end of another year, and it has been quite the year for the landscape industry, especially when it comes to news. Here are our top 10 stories for 2014: 10. 5 Tools Every Landscaper Should Be Using  Our five tools aren’t the first to come to mind when you think […]
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