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Green Industry Conference in Las Vegas
Green industry professionals can attend seminars, view tabletop displays and network at Desert Green XVI, “Working Together for a Greener Future.” Set for Oct. 18-19 at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, the conference will feature keynote speaker Rose Epperson, president of EpiCenter Management and executive director of the Western Chapter […]
August 14, 2012
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ASLA Names Five New Honorary Members
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced the selection of five new honorary members to the Society for their work in education, activism and dedication to the landscape architecture profession. The presentation ceremony will take place at the ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO in Phoenix on October 1.
August 7, 2012
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Toro Celebrates 50 Years in Underground Irrigation
Fifty years ago, The Toro Company purchased a Riverside, California-based company called Moist O’Matic, which manufactured plastic irrigation products. That purchase gave Toro its start in the underground irrigation business. It all started in 1962 when Moist O’Matic had made revolutionary advancements in the use of plastics and new designs to make water-efficient sprinklers, valves, […]
August 6, 2012
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Redesigned Site
Get a 360-degree view of Billy Goat’s products with their redesigned website, billygoat.com. The site includes frequently asked questions, product warranty registration, operator manuals and parts lists. Other features include an “Asset Gallery,” which provides an array of product videos and photographs illustrating Billy Goat’s cleanup solutions. A “Dealer Locator” is a one-click finder to […]
August 1, 2012
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Adding holiday lighting service
During low snow years, even snow removal cash flow dries up. But Christmas is something you can always count on: It comes every year at the same time.
August 1, 2012
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Mowers & NASCAR
One of Champion Tire & Wheel’s 53-foot NASCAR transporters now sports the Ferris Commercial Mowers colors and logos. Champion contracts with the NASCAR race teams in the top three series to transport the team’s tires, wheels and pit equipment. Because of their duties to the teams and NASCAR, on any given race day you can […]
July 25, 2012
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Best Mowing Practices
It’s not rocket science, but there are correct ways to do it. Mowing is but one of several important and labor intensive practices necessary for the successful management of turfgrass.
July 24, 2012
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Employees Win Trucks
ValleyCrest Landscape Companies rewarded four employees who had superior workplace safety records with new trucks to celebrate its 2012 National Safety Awareness Day. It was the featured part of safety events the company held across the country where more than 10,000 employees gathered to recognize superior performance in workplace safety. In a typical day, […]
July 24, 2012
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Paladin ‘Makes America’
Paladin Attachments, a division of International Equipment Solutions, has joined the ranks of the I Make America campaign’s Gold-level company supporters, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced. I Make America is a grassroots campaign that was launched in September 2010 to improve American manufacturing policies to create more jobs in the United States and […]
July 23, 2012
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PLANET Members Honor Soldiers, Talk Industry Issues
Landscapers from across the country came together to honor fallen soldiers and their families. On July 9, the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) held its annual Renewal & Remembrance volunteer service event at Arlington National Cemetery in conjunction with its Legislative Day on the Hill program and leadership meetings. Renewal & Remembrance, which is in its […]
July 20, 2012
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Learn About Offering Ponds at Free Expo
To get a hands-on approach with ponds and talk with industry professionals, attend Blue Thumb’s Pond Expo 2012. This free, one-day event will be Aug. 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Saginaw, Michigan. Get water feature ideas, learn how to increase your pond revenue, see what’s new in the industry and network with […]
July 19, 2012
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Enjoy Extra Free Concert at GIE+EXPO
Kentucky native and returning performer Candy Coburn will light up the stage on Friday, Oct. 26, at Fourth Street Live! Candy Coburn will be the fourth performer at GIE+EXPO this year. Prior to the concert, Candy will be signing autographs at the booth of the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
July 18, 2012
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Schiller Grounds Care Names New Distributor in West
Schiller Grounds Care, a manufacturer of turf equipment, appointed Billiou’s in Porterville, California, as the new Bob-Cat and Ryan distributor in the West. This region includes Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah. Billiou’s will now represent Schiller’s entire line of Bob-Cat brand commercial and consumer walk-behind and riding mowers, as well as the Ryan turf renovation line […]
July 17, 2012
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Young Fun
Children in Adams, Nebraska, (20 miles northeast of Beatrice) now have a new place to play, thanks to a $25,000 donation from Exmark and their employees who installed colorful playground equipment on July 3. The new playground fills a pressing need in the rapidly growing Freeman School District. Previously, children in a preschool program from […]
July 16, 2012
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Case Adds Larger Engines, Tier 4 Upgrades
Case Construction Equipment upgraded its four largest Alpha Series skid steers and compact track loaders to meet emission requirements for Tier 4 Interim certification The Case SR250 and SV300 skid steers and TR320 and TV380 compact track loaders now feature 90-horsepower (67-kW), 3.4-liter Case diesel engines with the full high-pressure common rail (HPCR) design typically […]
July 8, 2012
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Ventrac Breaks Ground on Ohio Facility
Venture Products, manufacturer of the Ventrac compact tractor, broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Orrville, Ohio, in response to exceeding the capacities of their two current manufacturing facilities. The new 116,400 sq-ft facility will allow Ventrac to house all operations at one location. The project will be completed in three phases, taking place […]
July 3, 2012
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2013 Flower Winners
The first two winners for the 2013 gardening season for the The All-America Selections (AAS) have been chosen: Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ AAS Flower Award Winner This first-year flowering echinacea produces a delightful mix of flower colors from rich purple, pink, red and orange tones to lighter yellows, creams and white that echo the motif of the […]
July 2, 2012
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His Philosophy Pays
Anthony Gastol’s approach to business focuses on people and a go-slow approach to expansion that’s put him in front of his competition. Among the factors that made Anthony Gastol a successful business owner and a 2012 TLC Landscaper of the Year Finalist are his techniques for retaining quality employees in a competitive market, as […]
July 2, 2012
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Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.
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