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Rotating composter puts slow process into high gear
If your company routinely installs flower gardens or other bedded plants, here’s an accessory you may want to check out: The maker of the new Compost Wizard Windsor says it represents “the next wave of composting technology.” Composting is a great way to recycle food and yard scraps into a nutrient-packed soil. And Good Ideas, […]
September 7, 2015
Business
Labor Day weekend gas prices lowest since 2004
It has been more than a decade since Americans entered a Labor Day weekend with gasoline prices as low as they are today. For landscape contractors, gasoline quality – namely, its alcohol content – typically has been as much of a concern as its price. But, as the 2015 growing season winds down, the summer’s […]
September 4, 2015
Business
Honda courts green industry with commercial offerings
Honda Power Equipment also offers a line of commercial quality string trimmers and lawn mowers, among other products landscape contractors use regularly.
September 3, 2015
Business
Want some privacy? Call a landscape contractor
After your company has created a backyard oasis for a client, don’t be surprised if the customer notices something missing – not from your landscape design, which no doubt is flawless, but rather all along the periphery of it.
September 2, 2015
Business
IA adds ‘Drought Summit’ to its annual show lineup
The Irrigation Association (IA) announced this week it will play host to a “Drought Summit” in conjunction with its 2015 Irrigation Show & Education Conference in Long Beach, California. The education conference is set for Nov. 9-13, while dates for the show are Nov. 11-12. The Drought Summit is scheduled for Nov. 13 from 8:30 […]
September 2, 2015
Business
U.S. gasoline prices continue to trend lower
With the average price for unleaded gasoline falling for 14 days straight, landscapers can look forward to the lowest Labor Day weekend gasoline prices since 2004. The continued low price of crude oil has helped maintain the trend of lower gasoline prices. The national average price per gallon is $2.47, according to a AAA report […]
August 31, 2015
Business
Evatech: It only takes one finger to operate 22T mower
Evatech, a manufacturer of remote-controlled mowers, has introduced a new model, the “Hybrid Goat 22T.” Evatech’s machines are designed to handle mowing on steep slopes and other difficult terrain. The 22T is a tracked mower engineered to “perform tasks where it is too risky or uncomfortable for humans,” a company spokesman says. Evatech says its […]
August 31, 2015
Business
How to rake in the revenue with fall landscaping
Earnings opportunities in the landscaping business are easy to overlook in the fall. Summer lawn mowing is winding down, along other services tied to the growing season. Yet, as the weather begins to turn cool, there’s more to do than simply prepare for winter snow and ice removal. The fall can represent a new revenue […]
August 27, 2015
Business
NDS touts single-source solution for stormwater issues
NDS, a California-based provider of stormwater management solutions, has introduced the S5 Sustainable Stormwater Solution. S5 is a scalable and flexible single-source solution that is engineered for high performance, offering up to 250 percent more detention volume than traditional gravel-only systems and qualifying for LEED credits. S5 uses numerous NDS components, such as catch basins, […]
August 24, 2015
Business
Landscapes 2015 introduces specialty-focused day
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will have a day devoted to specialties during Landscapes 2015 (formerly the Green Industry Conference) in Louisville, Kentucky. The Oct. 22 event is part of GIE+EXPO, which is scheduled for Oct. 21-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The specialty-track day will include educational sessions on four specialties: Design/build/installation […]
August 21, 2015
Business
Condo-dwellers drive Chesapeake landscaping project
Residents from The Shores at Water’s Edge in Belcamp, Maryland, teamed up with landscapers to restore the Chesapeake Bay’s critical area buffer. The condominium owners received a grant from the non-profit Chesapeake Bay Trust earlier this year to help pay for the wetland restoration. Previously, condo owners looked out on an expanse of invasive plants. […]
August 20, 2015
Business
AmericanHort CEO resigns to take Washington job
AmericanHort’s president and chief executive, Michael V. Geary, has resigned, the organization’s board of directors announced Wednesday. Geary is leaving to become CEO of the Society for Marketing Professional Services, a Washington organization dedicated to creating business opportunities in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Geary will remain on the AmericanHort staff through Sept. 30 […]
August 19, 2015
Business
Using alternative fuels could pay dividends over time
Whether you’re trying to cut down on fuel costs or you want to create an environmentally friendly company image, finding an alternative fuel for your commercial lawn equipment can be daunting. The cost of converting your equipment to an alternative fuel source is enough to make some landscapers balk, but don’t underestimate the value of […]
August 17, 2015
Business
Landscaper-backed Project EverGreen debuts infographic
The nonprofit Project EverGreen, which works to promote the preservation and improvement of community green spaces nationwide, has just released a new infographic to spread the word about the numerous economic, environmental and social benefits of public green space. Supported by dozens of private companies in the green industry, Project EverGreen’s signature initiative, “Healthy Turf, […]
August 14, 2015
Business
John Deere Landscapes becomes SiteOne Landscape Supply
John Deere Landscapes is changing its name to SiteOne Landscape Supply. The change takes effect Oct. 19. The new brand represents the next step for SiteOne as an independent company after its acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in December 2013. With more than 460 locations in the United States and Canada, SiteOne is the […]
August 14, 2015
Business
City hopes to save water with ‘Lawn Buster’ program
As the California drought continues, the city of San Jose has implemented another water-conserving incentive for residents. The program, known as “Lawn Busters,” allows eligible citizens to have their lawns re-landscaped at the reduced price of $500. This cost includes all landscaping material, drought-resistant plants, irrigation conversion and labor. With eight miles of the Guadalupe […]
August 13, 2015
Business
Case offers special snow-removal package for skid steers
Case Construction Equipment has released a new snow-removal package for the SR250 and SV300 skid steers. In addition to optimizing the machines for snow removal, Case is making it easier to order the package through its dealer network. The 90-horsepower SR250 (radial lift) has a rated operating capacity of 2,500 pounds (2,700 pounds with optional […]
August 13, 2015
Business
Scientists may restore pollinator health via bee vaccine
A breakthrough in honeybee immunization has been discovered after a 15-year study on a bee blood protein known as vitellogenin. Scientists from Arizona State University, University of Helsinki, University of Jyväskylä and Norwegian University of Life Sciences discovered the process of how bees immunize their offspring and what it could mean for vaccinations. The discovery […]
August 12, 2015
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