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Snow, Ice Professionals to Discuss Industry Challenges at Salt Summit
SnowEx will be hosting the Snow and Ice Management Association’s Salt Summit at its Madison Heights, Michigan facility. On Aug. 26, more than 100 industry professionals are expected to attend the event to examine issues and discuss new ideas to address challenges.
August 12, 2014
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First 2014 Human Cases of West Nile Virus Confirmed
The West Nile Virus is spreading as the first signs for 2014 appear. The first 2014 case was confirmed when a Pennsylvania man was hospitalized due to the virus and has since recovered. The second case took the life a 75-year-old Louisiana resident.
August 12, 2014
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5 Pool Design Tips & Trends
Pools come in all shapes and sizes, but what landscapers might forget about is all the extras. From different apps and to saving energy, here are five tips from Belgard Hardscapes and pool designer Aaron Bluebaugh.
August 12, 2014
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Sales for Financed Used Construction Equipment Drops for Third Month
According to the latest numbers from Equipment Data Associates, the number of financed used construction equipment sold dropped in June for the third month in a row, showing a 10 percent drop from May (7,089 units compared to May’s 7,900 units), and a 7 percent drop from June, 2013.
August 11, 2014
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PLANET Members Storm Capitol Hill to Talk Industry Issues
During PLANET’s, the Professional Landcare Network’s, Legislative Day on the Hill, more than 100 members representing 26 states flooded Capitol Hill to raise issues in to the landscaping industry.
August 11, 2014
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New Orleans Landscaper Puts Goats to Work
One New Orleans landscaper is taking a new approach to landscaping. Morgana King, owner of Y’Herd Me? Landscaping Co. has a pack of goats hard at work.
August 11, 2014
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Landscape Worker Revived After Falling 25 Feet While Pruning Trees
One landscape worker is recovering after falling approximately 25 feet from a tree. The New Jersey worker was revived after falling from the tree he was pruning, according to The Princeton Packet
August 11, 2014
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How Lawn Maintenance Services Saved Business
Lewis Bennett and Dana Shook’s contagious passion for their work, clients and employees continues to set their company – Green Dreams Landscape Management in Pinebluff, North Carolina – apart from the competition.
August 11, 2014
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GIE+EXPO Early-Bird Registration Ends Sept. 11
For those interested in attending GIE+EXPO, there is an early-bird registration fee of $15 available through Sept. 11. From Sept. 12 until 5 p.m. EST on Oct. 21, pre-registration will be $30.
August 8, 2014
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Best Time to Buy New Trucks for Your Fleets
The next couple of Sundays might be good days to go kick the tires on that new pickup you’ve been eyeing, retail pricing data suggests. Consumers looking to save on a new car or truck should do their shopping in August, according to the analysts at TrueCar. New car and truck prices during the past five years in August have averaged $29,296 – $169 lower than any other month.
August 8, 2014
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Four Landscapes Gain SITES Certification
The Sustainable Sites Initiative program has certified four new landscapes, including a pocket park in Washington state, a mixed-used development in northern California, a historic Civil-War era preserve in New York and the headquarters of an architecture firm in Georgia.
August 8, 2014
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Landscape Contractor Drowns After Skid Steer Falls into River
A landscape contractor was killed in Durango, Colorado earlier this week after the skid steer he was operating toppled into the Animas River.
August 8, 2014
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How To Maximize Fuel Economy
Chasing the MPG rainbow: Getting to that pot of gold of improved fuel economy takes more than wishful thinking if you want to cash in at the end of the year.
August 8, 2014
Business
Bobcat Redefines Office Space with Acceleration Center
Taking cues from several tech companies, including Microsoft, Google and Sundog, Bobcat opened its $28 million Acceleration Center in Bismarck Tuesday, designed to promote “chance encounters” among its employees and create a facility unique in the construction equipment business.
August 7, 2014
Business
Organizations Collaborate to Monitor Unique Stormwater Management Solution
Several companies have come together to monitor a new stormwater management solution. Vegetal i.D. has collaborated with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Fund for Lake Michigan, The Water Council, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Whitewater to watch the performance of the new system.
August 7, 2014
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Honda Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Investing $8.5M in North Carolina Facility
Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing (HPE) is celebrating its 30th anniversary of operations at its Swepsonville facility by investing $8.5 million in plant operations to help with production processes and adding new products.
August 7, 2014
Business
Adjust Landscape Lighting On-the-Go with vPro Solid State Transformer App
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting unveiled an app to help operators adjust lighting at the touch of a button. The vPro Solid State Transformer smartphone app is a LightFair International Innovation Award finalist and features a lightweight, stainless steel design.
August 7, 2014
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7 principles of xeriscaping
Xeriscaping. A word that has several different definitions depending on who you ask and is something that probably needs be talked about more on the West Coast.
August 7, 2014
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