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Serving Those Who Serve
Joe Keller gets choked up when he talks about his volunteer work with area veterans and families of deployed military personnel. The owner of Kellerâs Lawn Care in Statesville, North Carolina, committed to donating his landscaping services to help keep up the lawn of Army Chaplain Brad Borders while he was deployed in Iraq. âIt was my way of supporting Borders and his family while he served our country,â Keller says.
October 8, 2010
Business
Planning for the future: Family succession
How to avoid the perils of handing over the keys of a family-owned landscaping business.
October 8, 2010
Business
Eco-Mowers & All the Trimmings
Learn about clean diesel, propane and other alternative powered mowers in TLCâs Green Machines article.
October 7, 2010
Business
Two shows, one location
Hardscape North America will join forces with GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky. There will be HNA pre-conference certification and certificate and distributor programs on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. On Oct. 28 through Oct. 30, there will be HNA, the HNA/GIC education conference and GIE+EXPO. Attendees can expect to gain knowledge on hardscaping, see products and [âŠ]
October 5, 2010
Business
John Deere produces 500,000 Gators
The John Deere Horicon Works produced the companyâs 500,000th Gator utility vehicle. The company marked the milestone by building one of John Deereâs latest models, the XUV825i. âReaching this milestone of building 500,000 Gators is a significant accomplishment for our company, our employees and our customers,â says Dan Hoffman, factory manager, John Deere Horicon Works. [âŠ]
September 29, 2010
Business
SoilWrap wins green award
Ball Innovations won a Greener Package Award for SoilWrap â a bio-based, plantable growing container. The Greener Package Award competition is sponsored by Summit Publishingâs greenerpackage.com and recognizes innovations in five categories that reduce packagingâs environmental footprint. SoilWrap was designed by Greg Trabka, Sustainable Horticulture Specialist with Ball Innovations. SoilWrap offers environmentally friendly solutions to [âŠ]
September 28, 2010
Business
Dow offers rebate program
Dow AgroSciences has kicked off its 2010-2011 Power of More rebate program. The program allows users of Dow AgroSciences turf and ornamental herbicides, fungicides and insecticides to earn cash rebates on product purchases made Sept. 1 2010, through Aug. 31, 2011. Cash rebates are available on more than 50 products, including formulator brands and on-fertilizer [âŠ]
September 27, 2010
Business
Boss is one of âWorldâs Greatestâ
The Boss snowplow has been selected by How 2 Media to be featured on the television series âWorldâs Greatest.â Worldâs Greatest is a 30-minute show produced by How 2 Media that highlights the worldâs greatest companies, products, places and people. Boss will be featured in an episode airing on the ION Network in mid-October that [âŠ]
September 27, 2010
Business
Felling Trailers adds Daniel âBooneâ Larsen to sales force
Felling Trailers, Inc., a full line industrial trailer manufacturer and service provider announced the appointment of Daniel âBooneâ Larsen as Inside/Outside Sales Representative, âBooneâ joined the Felling team in June of 2010. Having worked in the transportation industry for twenty plus years he brings with him an extensive background in sales and service. With having [âŠ]
September 21, 2010
Business
Camoplast and Solideal join forces
The Camoplast Solideal combination will create a world leader in industrial tires, rubber tracks and undercarriages with a strong presence in construction tires and wheels. Sherbrooke, QuĂ©bec, Canada â September 20, 2010 â Camoplast Inc. today announced the acquisition of the Solideal Group, a company dedicated to serving the tire, wheel and rubber track needs [âŠ]
September 20, 2010
Business
Irrigation Certification Exams Go Digital
Candidates seeking Irrigation Association certifications will now benefit from more flexible, convenient testing options with the launch of computer-based testing. All certification exams are available, with the exception of the step four exams for certified irrigation designer. These final exams are expected to be released in the next 30 days. The computer-based tests are scheduled [âŠ]
September 17, 2010
Business
Inventor to launch SLT Hydra-Ramp at GIE+EXPO
Tony Bass, inventor of the Super Lawn Truck, will launch a redesigned SLT Hyrda-Ramp system as part of the 2010 GIE+Expo. The new SLT Hyrda-Ramp was engineered to create a lighter, stronger, safer and more efficient hydra-ramp system for its specialized Super Lawn Truck. The Super Lawn Truck is a specialized landscaping truck system designed [âŠ]
September 16, 2010
Business
TLC to host leadership Webinar
Strong leadership is important to the continued growth of lawn and landscape businesses. Understanding this need, Total Landscape Care will host a Webinar on âExemplary Leadership Practicesâ on Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. EST. Tune in to hear Bill Davis, associate dean for Working Professional Programs and an executive professor of management at Wake Forest [âŠ]
September 15, 2010
Business
Nutrient Recovery Facility to be unveiled Thursday
The City of York and Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies will unveil their new Nutrient Recovery Facility at the York Wastewater Treatment Plant on Sept. 16. The facility uses Ostaraâs Pearl Nutrient Recovery Process to recover nutrients such as phosphorus and ammonia from the York WWTPâs wastewater stream to produce an environmentally friendly, slow release fertilizer, [âŠ]
September 14, 2010
Business
Vancouver-based Ostara named as Technology Pioneers
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies was named one of the World Economic Forumâs 2011 class of Technology Pioneers. Ostara was the only Canadian company to receive the award this year. According to the WEF, this yearâs Technology Pioneers represent 31 of the most innovative technology start-ups from around the world that provide cutting-edge innovation and are [âŠ]
September 14, 2010
Business
Landscaper of the Year
Word-of-mouth and a strong work ethic are just two of the factors leading to this young proâs success.
September 10, 2010
Business
Landscape Licensing â Pros and Cons
State requirements aim to level the playing field for contractors, but often lack enforcement.
September 8, 2010
Business
Professional Landscape Designers name winners
The Association of Professional Landscape Designers announced its Annual International Landscape Design Awards program winners. James Doyle of James Doyle Design Associates in Greenwich, Connecticut, was named âLandscape Designer of the Yearâ and won a gold award for his Harmony Farm project. Scott Brinitzer of Scott Brinitzer Design Associates in Arlington, Virginia, won a gold [âŠ]
September 1, 2010
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