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Concrete Craft targets landscapers with product, franchises
California-based Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) has completed its rebranding as “Concrete Craft” – a name landscape contractors can expect to hear regularly.
February 18, 2016
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Landscaping professionals share tips for success in the new year
Dennis Elverman & Ross Swartz grew up on the same stretch of county road in Wisconsin -- & both men have had an impact on residential & commercial landscaping in Wisconsin & Illinois.
February 18, 2016
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Critics take aim at mulch made of recycled tires
Setting aside a client’s personal landscaping preference, there are pros and cons to adding rubber mulch. Here are the most hotly debated issues.
February 17, 2016
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Florida researchers battle rose rosette disease
The University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has been working to find a way to prevent or treat rose rosette disease, which currently has no cure.
February 17, 2016
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Diesel drops below $2 a gallon for first time in a decade
While the U.S. average price of gasoline rose slightly this week, the (EIA) reports that diesel prices fell below $2 a gallon for the first time since 2005.
February 17, 2016
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Nurseries, like landscapers, often hurting for adequate staff
Finding and keeping good labor is a challenge, but with spring just around the corner, some nurseries in particular are struggling -- just like landscapers.
February 16, 2016
Some nurseries are having trouble finding qualified workers before the spring rush.
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Editor’s Picks winners ready to spread, dig and cut away
The grand prize of Total Landscape Care's giveaway, a spreader from A.M. Leonard, went to Thomas Goodall -- founder of Goodall Gardens -- of Columbia, Tennessee.
February 16, 2016
The grand prize, an AM70 spreader from A.M. Leonard, carries a lifetime warranty.
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Turfco introduces Torrent 2 debris blower, tow-behind overseeder
Turfco has introduced the patent-pending Torrent 2 debris blower, which the company says is outfitted with technologies that deliver maximum control over air speed, air direction, noise management and fuel consumption. Turfco says the machine’s “MagnaPoint” technology, which also is patent pending, takes the guesswork out of debris cleanup with adjustable magnetic stops, enabling operators […]
February 15, 2016
Turfco says the debris blower is also equipped with the industry’s fastest 360-degree nozzle rotation. Photo: Turfco
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Stihl engineers show off their skills with extreme sports
Stihl steps outside of making outdoor power equipment & chainsaws to build a power boat to race. Click here to read the story from Total Landscape Care.
February 15, 2016
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Disney prepares to move large, mature trees
While some portions of Disneyland’s attractions are being closed to make way for the new Star Wars land, certain trees are getting prepped for a new home. According to The Orange County Register, shortly after Disney’s chairman and CEO, Bob Iger, announced in August 2015 the development of the new park area, he met with […]
February 13, 2016
Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at D23 EXPO 2015 that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, California, and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.
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Green industry comes together to support classic lawns
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is partnering with the Irrigation Association and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) to promote National Lawn Care Month in April, joining Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), which last year became the first association to partner with NALP on the project. In April, with the return of the growing […]
February 12, 2016
As beautiful lawns like this one disappear in areas affected by years of drought, green industry organizations point to the numerous environmental benefits of natural turf lawns.
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AmericanHort cheers USDA funding for pest solutions
AmericanHort wasted no time in praising Thursday’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it was allocating $58 million from the 2014 farm bill to fight plant pests and diseases. The money will go to a variety of projects across the country. “For many years, the farm bill has been about row crops and […]
February 12, 2016
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Landscape design can significantly reinforce home security
While property crime was down 4.2% in 2015, homeowners should still take precautions against home invasions. As it turns outs, landscape design is a great place to start.
February 11, 2016
Ensure windows aren’t blocked by shrubs and trees. Outdoor lighting is also a key element of home security.
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BioSafe Systems partnership will boost Midwest distribution
BioSafe Systems, a producer of pest & disease control products for the landscaping and horticultural industries, has entered a partnership with Leader Logistics Group.
February 11, 2016
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Clay soil needs amendment, conducive plants or both
Clay soil is considered the bane of gardens. From soil to clay soil to which plants are tolerant of clay soils, here are a tips to work with both while landscaping.
February 10, 2016
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OPEI’s board weighs strategy, welcomes new member
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s board of directors is hoping to counter the movement away from natural lawns in the Southwest & California to natural grass.
February 10, 2016
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Conestoga says spreaders are right at home with salt, sand
he maker of Conestoga spreaders is eager to remind landscape contractors its products aren’t just for fertilizer. They're also ideal for distributing salt & sand.
February 10, 2016
In addition to stainless steel boxes, wide turf tires are standard on the company’s drop spreaders.
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World’s garden photographers provide feasts for eyes
Winners of the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition have been chosen -- the overall winner photographed lupins growing on South Island, New Zealand.
February 9, 2016
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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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