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Green Roof, Green Wall Market Growing Like Weeds
Green roofs and green walls will grow from a $5.3 billion market in 2011 into a $7.7 billion market in 2017, driven by mandates and incentives in cities worldwide, according to Lux Research. But while installations will increase 70 percent to 204 million square meters, costs and lack of validation will limit their rise.
November 14, 2012
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Rejuvenate Fall-Season Turf
While long-term effects of the 2012 Drought have yet to be seen, short-term impacts are already clearly visible. With more than 60 percent of the U.S. locked in a cycle of “moderate” drought or worse, lawns and turf in these regions are suffering.
November 13, 2012
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2012 John Deere Classic Raises a Record $6.79 Million
The 2012 John Deere Classic helped raise a record $6.79 million for 493 local and regional Quad Cities charities, an unprecedented $1.5 million increase over the previous year.
November 13, 2012
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Landscape Flood Recovery: Steps To Consider
With much of the Eastern Seaboard assessing damage today from Hurricane Sandy, first thoughts turn to loved ones and basements. Then, if everyone’s healthy and your stuff is dry, you dare to peak outside.
November 13, 2012
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Green Moves from Ground to Rooftop
Used to promising customers green grass, MRW Lawns in La Plata has greened something else — its roof. Planted with hardy vegetation, the “green” roof of the company’s office is the only one of its kind in Charles County, company officials said. The technology helps capture rainwater and keep the building cool in summer, people involved in the project said.
November 12, 2012
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As-Built Drawings
An as-built drawing shows the actual location of installed irrigation system valves, heads, wire runs and other components versus the layout of the original schematic plan.
November 9, 2012
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Nominate a Veteran to Win a Lawn Makeover from Grass Seed USA
Operation Home Turf is getting underway and looking for deserving men and women in uniform to receive a lawn makeover courtesy of Grass Seed USA, a coalition of American grass seed farmers. Visit and like Grass Seed USA’s Facebook page, and get an opportunity to nominate a veteran for a spring lawn revitalization valued at $500.
November 8, 2012
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Tree Crews Go Out On a Limb to Repair Sandy’s Damage
Paul Skerritt grew up three doors down from Richard Reid at 101 Bellevue Ave., climbing his backyard tree. On Wednesday, he removed Reid’s toppled tree, which came down Monday afternoon together with one next door, taking part of Reid’s gutter and hovering over his deck.
November 8, 2012
Business
Ewing’s Ray and Sue York Honored with Industry Achievement Award
Ewing’s Ray and Sue York received the Irrigation Association’s Industry Achievement Award during the Irrigation Show today in Orlando, Fla.
November 8, 2012
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Make Your Yard Dramatic
The exterior of your home and property is the first thing friends, guests and potential buyers see when they pull up to your residence. A dramatic walkway or driveway can amp up the impression made on everyone who visits your home.
November 8, 2012
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John Deere Introduces New HX6 and HX7 Rotary Cutters
To provide customers with more finely chopped vegetation and easier maintenance, John Deere introduces the HX6 and HX7 Rotary Cutters. These machines offer new features such as a deeper cutting chamber and double-deck design that improve overall performance. These two rotary cutters replace the JD609 and JD709 machines and deliver heavy-duty mowing performance whether it’s for after-harvest crop leveling or roadside grooming.
November 8, 2012
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FMC Suffers from Sandy but Donates to Victims
Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of the northeastern United States in late October leaving thousands without power and hundreds without homes.
November 8, 2012
Business
Green Machines
A Finnish company that formerly provided Gehl compact loaders to the U.S. market is now here under its own banner. Avant Tecno USA opened an office in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, this May and used the recent GIE+Expo to introduce eight models, all in green.
November 8, 2012
Business
Try These Tips for Tree Placement On for Size
I stopped by our favorite children’s clothing store a week ago to buy something nice for our 3-year-old grandson. Those clerks always smile when they see me. I buy more than I intend to, and that was the case this time, too.
November 8, 2012
Business
Takeuchi Teams Up with Terex
Takeuchi Manufacturing (U.S.), Ltd. has announced the completion of a new Supply Agreement with Terex Construction for the supply of 8 new models of Takeuchi Branded Skid Steer Loaders.
November 7, 2012
Business
B3C Fuel Solutions Wins Dealers Choice Award
For the second year in a row, B3C Fuel Solutions has won the Power Equipment Trade Magazine’s GIE+EXPO Dealers Choice Award. Several judges from the lawn and garden power equipment dealers voted on the basis of five categories: accessory/attachment, business services, handheld and industrial/engine and wheeled.
November 7, 2012
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All-America Announces Winners
Announced in the fall of 2011, the AAS Display Gardens contest was created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of All-America Selections. By September of this year, 15 gardens met the rules and criteria, which included submitting photos, proof of publicity, overall description of the design and the achievement of that design.
November 7, 2012
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Harvest Rainwater to Add to Landscape Irrigation
Gone are the days when we could expect to apply endless amounts of municipal water to our West Texas lawns without forfeiting a little capital. Some estimates place outdoor irrigation as high as 60 percent of total home water use with at least half of that being wasted by poorly timed or inefficient systems.
November 7, 2012
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