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Industry veteran advises landscapers to exploit technology

25-year green industry veteran Judith Guido gives insight into the future of landscaping, including sustainability and how new technology plays a factor in success.

January 15, 2016

Graham Spray Equipment expands line of landscaping tools

Graham Spray Equipment is adding a professional tiller, aerator and a deep-root fertilizer gun to its online catalog this year has also revamped the catalog.

January 14, 2016

Edible gardens just the beginning for Houston area ‘agrihood’

A Houston community of 2,000 homes & more than 300 acres of farmland, is what is known as an “agrihood” -- intended to promote the use of locally-grown food.

January 13, 2016

Raised vegetable beds are one of the methods of overcoming Houston’s inhospitable soil.

Franchisor anticipates good year for landscaping companies

The Grounds Guys, a commercial and residential grounds-care franchise, is responding to the housing boom with 60 or more new franchise locations in 2016.

January 13, 2016

A Grounds Guys worker adjusts sprinkler heads in an irrigation system. Photo: The Grounds Guys

Bayer’s ‘Feed a Bee’ initiative exceeds 2015 goals

While the goal was to receive pledges for 50 million flowers, the first year of Bayer’s “Feed a Bee” initiative has ended with 65 million flowers planted in 2015.

January 12, 2016

Bayer’s Feed a Bee initiative consisted of individuals planting wildflowers, such as purple coneflowers, to give pollinators more food sources.

SiteOne acquires Southern California landscaping supplier

SiteOne Landscape Supply, formerly known as John Deere Landscapes, has acquired Hydro-Scape Products, a supplier of landscaping products in Southern California.

January 11, 2016

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Bob-Cat CRZ mowers updated; 48-inch deck available

Bob-Cat mowers announced several updates of its CRZ 52-inch zero-turn mower and said the company will now offer the CRZ with a 48-inch deck for $3,999.

January 7, 2016

The updated Bob-Cat CRZ mower has a new seat and rear bumper, among other tweaks. Photo: Schiller Grounds Care

Landscape Irrigation Contractor class set for Feb. 24-25

From Feb. 24-25, the Irrigation Association will host a Landscape Irrigation Contractor class, offering a comprehensive refresher for experienced contractors.

January 7, 2016

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Landscape architects share sustainable design concepts

Sustainable landscape design is even more accessible now that ASLA has a new mobile-friendly version of Designing Our Future: Sustainable Landscapes.

January 6, 2016

Sunnylands Center Gardens is a 15-acre extension of the 200-acre desert estate of U.S. Ambassador Walter Annenberg. Photo: Coachella Valley Water District

Lawn maintenance

Researchers map bees’ continuing decline nationwide

Bee populations in areas of the U.S. that depend most on the pollinators are declining apace, according to new research -- which could be dire for landscaping.

January 5, 2016

A new University of Vermont study of wild bees identifies 139 counties in key agricultural regions of California, the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, west Texas and the Mississippi River valley that face a worrisome mismatch between falling wild bee supply and rising crop pollination demand. Photo: University of Vermont

Auburn grad program in public horticulture is nation’s first

Auburn University recently became the first school in the U.S. to offer a graduate certificate program in horticulture, funded by 1952 graduate Jimmy Pursell.

January 5, 2016

Ann Fleener, an alumna from Auburn’s new public horticulture graduate program, now works at Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma. Photo: roadtrippers.com

Freeze warnings: 3 levels of frost protection for plants

It's freezing, and every gardener needs these three major levels of frost protection for your garden -- all of which are especially effective for edibles.

January 4, 2016

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Company touts hover mower as unique but practical tool

California Trimmer, which has been around since the mid-1930s and is now based in Auburn, Washington, doesn’t just make reel mowers – machines one doesn’t see very often these days – but also specializes in mowers that hover. As the name implies, California Trimmer’s RC190 Hover Mower floats on a cushion of air and glides […]

January 2, 2016

A landscaping company might choose to have only one hover mower on hand, but the product does seem to be a good fit for some applications. (Click to enlarge.) Photo: California Trimmer

Keeping ourselves mobile in winter: Bad news for plants

Plants near roadways get easily damaged during the winter due to the ways we de-ice our roadways. Here are some tips to prevent damage. Click here to read.

January 1, 2016

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5 steps to help trees survive winter with minimum damage

A bit of preparation can keep your trees safe, strong, shapely and healthy this winter while helping you avoid damage from fallen tree limbs.

December 31, 2015

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Altoz’ parent company distributes $1.26 million in employee bonuses

Central Boiler, parent company of Altoz and maker of zero-turn mowers, announced that all 231 of its employees will receive bonuses this year -- at 1.26 million

December 28, 2015

Altoz boasts that its prices for commercial mowers used by landscape contractors are comparable to high-end machines purchased by homeowners. Photo: Altoz

EPA lifts bee toxicity warning from Vestaron’s Spear Biopesticide

Vestaron Corp. has received approval from the U.S. EPA to remove the bee toxicity warning statement from the company’s Spear Biopesticide.

December 28, 2015

Now that Vestaron has assured federal regulators of Spear’s safety for bees, the company will begin testing the insecticide’s effects on other beneficial insects found in greenhouses.

Floratine names new corporate agronomist for Southeast region

Foliar and soil-based turfgrass product manufacturer Floratine has announced a new corporate agronomist for the Southeast Region. Click to read the story.

December 25, 2015

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The 2026 Supercharged Yenko/SC Silverado 2500/3500 Heavy-Duty Off-Road boasts a 1,000-horsepower engine.

2026 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado get supercharged to 1,000 HP by SVE

The new specialty, limited-edition pickups bring more than twice the horsepower of the standard factory models' V8 option.

My27 1 Series Cu Ts 4

John Deere unveils redesigned 1 Series Compact Utility Tractors for 2027

Equip Expo

Housing blocks open for Equip Exposition 2026

Takeuchi claims it produced the world's first 360-degree slew compact excavator in 1971, the TB1000, shown above. The compact excavator, however, didn't catch on in the U.S. until 20 or so years later, despite American manufacturer P&H's S-20 Stik-Clam, which came out in 1965.

Getting the max out of the mini: Compact Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026

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New Holland completely redesigns T7 Tractors with more power, comfort

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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