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Revitalize Landscape With DIG’s ‘Switch 2 Drip’ Campaign
In celebration of Smart Irrigation Month, DIG has launched its Switch 2 Drip campaign. The company is asking for individuals to upload a photo of an area they would like to rejuvenate with $300 worth of DIG irrigation products. Along with the photo, individuals will need to describe what he or she would like to do with the area, as well as why he or she should win. The photo can be uploaded to the company’s Facebook page.
July 23, 2013
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How To Create Fire-Resistant Landscapes
After 19 firefighters lost their lives near Yarnell, Arizona this summer from a wildfire, many people have turned their attention on how to prevent these extreme fires. Reports show there are about two-dozen wildfires spreading across the western United States continuing to threaten homes, lives and the environment.
July 22, 2013
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Dig Deeper with Horizontal Boring Kits
Little Beaver has introduced two types of Horizontal Boring Kits. The two types of boring attachments can be used on the Little Beaver Mechanical Earth Drills, which can be used on conduit, pipe and irrigation installments.
July 22, 2013
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Health Benefits of Nearby Nature
Dr. Roger Ulrich and Dr. Geoffrey Donovan will be presenting the relationship between trees, gardens, nature and public heath at Health Benefits of Nearby Nature in Portland, Oregon. On Sept. 12 at Portland State University’s Hoffmann Hall, the lecture will begin at 6 p.m. for registration, networking, educational displays and refreshments. The actual presentation will be from 7-9 p.m.
July 22, 2013
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Yanmar Turns Focus to Remanufactured Diesel Engines
Yanmar America has launched a new business unit focusing on remanufacturing diesel engines. The company will be offering remanufactured engines for the engine families of 4TNV86, 4TNV88 and 4TNV98 models.
July 22, 2013
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Giving Back to Community
EYE Lighting International is reaching out. The company participated in the United Way of Lake County 2013 Day of Caring by committed to three project requests from a local church.
July 22, 2013
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How to maximize small spaces
NYC Landscaper and interior designer, Amber Freda, has offered a few valuable and helpful steps in maximizing a home’s design. With not-so great views and awkward furniture that doesn’t seem to fit through doors, Freda has offered advice to help individuals design a small area.
July 21, 2013
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Georgia Landscaper Adds Division To Provide Planting Soils
Southern Landscape Supply out of Georgia has introduced a new division to the company.
July 19, 2013
Business
Landscaping Goats Become Worldwide Trend
After a recent report about Chicago’s O’Hare airport using goats to mow the lawn, Amazon apparently wanted to follow suite. Amazon Japan has recently hired a herd of goats to help cut the lawn at its Gifu Prefecture distribution center.
July 19, 2013
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Study Shows Using Diesel Saves More Than Just Pennies
Individuals who buy diesel are saving a few extra dollars over a three to five year period. In fact, they’re saving thousands. According to our sister site, Hard Working Trucks, a University of Michigan study titled “Total Cost of Ownership: A Gas Versus Diesel Comparison” states that owners who used diesel vehicles are saving between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs in a three- to five-year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles.
July 19, 2013
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Landscaper Saves Drowning 3 Year Old
One New Hampshire landscaper is getting some extra recognition after saving the life of a 3-year-old boy. According to CBS Boston, the landscaper, Matt Pulomena, saved the 3 year old who nearly drowned in a pool on Wednesday.
July 19, 2013
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Honda Mower Breaks Speed Record
Is cutting the lawn just taking too long? Well, Honda and TopGear Magazine have created a nice surprise for anyone in the landscaping industry. As part of a mission to create extreme lawn-care equipment, Top Gear and Honda have come together to create a 130mph mowing machine.
July 18, 2013
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Fleet’s Safety Key Concern at NexTraq
NexTraq is putting safety first by offering the complete fleet safety solution for landscapers. The company has introduced the solution, which includes the NexTraq DriveGuard, Online Driver Education courses and the Driver Safety Scorecard Report.
July 18, 2013
Business
Retaining Wall Delivers Strong Reinforcement While Looking Natural
Belgard Hardscapes is focusing on building retaining walls bigger and better. The company has introduced the Mega-Tandem Mass Retaining Wall (MRW) block.
July 18, 2013
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Infographic Gives Guide to Edible Landscapes
This infographic from Landscape East & West dives into the details of edible landscaping. Although the infographic has a focus on growing in Portland, Oregon, landscapers can find helpful hints from statistics taken nationwide. Discover what to plant, when to plant and why to plant in an edible garden.
July 18, 2013
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Case to Debut Backhoe Loader at APWA
Case Construction Equipment will be introducing a few new products soon. At the 2013 International Public Works Congress & Exposition from Aug. 25-28 in Chicago, Case will be debuting some new equipment, including the Case 580 Super N Wide Track backhoe loader.
July 18, 2013
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Products Market Expected to Grow to $6.5 Billion
With the housing market coming back to life after the recession, the landscaping market will begin to see some growth as well. To be more specific, the landscaping products market is expected to grow 6.9 percent per year through 2017 to $6.5 billion, according to a a reports from ReportsnReports.com.
July 17, 2013
Business
Simplot Company Acquires Key Turf Seed Programs
Several turf seed programs will be transferring hands soon. The J.R. Simplot Company and the Scotts Company have finalized an agreement to transfer several professional turf seed programs, including the Sea Spray Seashore paspalum, from Scotts to Simplot.
July 17, 2013
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