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Industry roundup: Ruppert Landscape announces acquisition of Classic Landscaping

This transaction includes both Classic facilities, all commercial landscape contracts, the hiring of over 50 employees and vehicles and equipment. More info and landscaping news here!

March 2, 2018

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When is a stand-on zero turn mower right for your business?

When should you consider a stand-on zero-turn mower rather than a mid-mount or walk-behind mower for your landscaping business?

March 1, 2018

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Untapped potential: Increasing diversity in landscape architecture

More often than not, when asked how they got involved in the green industry, many professionals will say something along the lines of, “I heard about this while in college,” or, “I didn’t know this was a thing until…”

February 28, 2018

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Industry roundup: NALP calls for landscapers to contact Congress about H-2B

Unprecedented interest in the temporary non-agricultural worker program has resulted in over 60 percent of businesses who applied for laborer under the second half of the cap not to receive their workers.

February 28, 2018

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Business best practices: Designing for profit

Here are steps you can take to create a profitable environment: establishing the physical environment and the tools to do work, managing the design process and approaching the designs.

February 27, 2018

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Here’s the scoop: Diving into pre-emergent herbicide practices

To help shed some light, experts in the green and chemical care industry have weighed in on how pre-emergent herbicides work, why they are helpful, and more. Details here!

February 27, 2018

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Industry Growth Initiative: Stepping up to speak for landscapers everywhere

Reaching out and educating the upcoming generation about the careers in the green industry is just one part of the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Industry Growth Initiative.

February 26, 2018

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Industry roundup: Ditch Witch announces recipients of its annual awards

These Ditch Witch awards honor individuals and dealerships that have exemplified the highest level of product support and service worldwide throughout 2017. Details here.

February 26, 2018

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Product roundup: InstantHedge now an option for instant gratification

The creators of InstantHedge now say that this product will give designers, landscapers and contractors the instant option when it comes to adding in privacy, aesthetics and screening to an area.

February 23, 2018

The history of NCLC and where it’s headed

The NALP says that over 750 landscape and horticulture students will be in attendance at NCLC to put their skills to the test, but how did this prestigious competition get its start?

February 22, 2018

Four ways landscapers can improve field service efficiency with technology

Here on Total Landscape Care, we have four ways landscapers can apply technology to improve and grow field service operations. Details and more information here.

February 22, 2018

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Project roundup: OTL chosen to work on Butterfly Pavilion

Outside the Lines will be responsible for designing and constructing a 45-foot tall artificial mountain along with water features. More details in our project roundup here on Total Landscape Care.

February 21, 2018

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To plant or not to plant: The best time to plant roses

Many landscapers will wait until April/May to begin planting roses because this is when they are in bloom, but many nurseries will get their stock of roses as early as January or February.

February 21, 2018

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Creating tasty garden treats for your customer’s pets

For customers who have pets and want them to enjoy the outdoors, consider talking to them about safe plants they can incorporate into their existing landscape. Details here!

February 20, 2018

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How to: Restoring your clients’ crape myrtles after they’ve been murdered

The rule of thumb for pruning a crape myrtle is much like pruning any other plant, yet the “murdering” is often carried out in the belief that the plant will produce more blooms in spring.

February 20, 2018

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The death of the skid steer has been greatly exaggerated

Some would say skid steers have run their course, and that compact track loaders (CTLs) have replaced them. “Fake news!” cry the manufacturers, and they have the facts to prove it.

February 19, 2018

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Planning versus budgeting: How to be the architect of your business

How do you begin to construct a plan – a blueprint – that sets up your business for success? You can begin with these five things.

February 19, 2018

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Keeping crews and clients flu-free: Tips for staying well this flu season

To keep your employees, yourself and your customers safe from the spread of the flu, take a look at a few simple steps the CDC suggests acting on. Details here!

February 16, 2018

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Echo demonstrates new battery-powered landscaping equipment at 2026 Power-On-Athon outdoor event

Total Landscape Care's coverage moving to EquipmentWorld.com

On Oct. 1, Fusable will cease production of Total Landscape Care as a stand-alone website and newsletter and will migrate the brand’s existing coverage of the landscaping industry to sister brand Equipment World.

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John Deere refines Z700 ZTrak Mower lineup

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Kress expands autonomous mowing lineup with new 60-inch Voyager

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The TurfMutt Foundation’s signature events set for Equip Expo 2026

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Vanquish vegetation: Brush cutters for skid steers and compact track loaders

The Attachments Idea Book

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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