Design-Build: Page 112

Lessons for landscapers in wake of winter storm ‘Jonas’

Delaware-based landscaping design company Borsello Landscaping has some simple tips to pass on to clients to help protect their gardens and backyards this winter.

January 26, 2016

Winter storm Jonas set all-time snowfall records in Baltimore; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and JFK Airport in New York City. Photo: The Weather Channel

Group honors inventor of stand-on mower, Bill Wright

Bill Wright, inventor of the stand-on lawn mower, will receive a 2016 Maryland International Business Leadership Award, sponsored by the World Trade Center Institute.

January 25, 2016

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Landscaping equipment

Toro stand-on mower now takes snow-plow attachments

Toro is introducing two new models of its GrandStand stand-on mowers that can be equipped with a Boss snow-plow attachment, making it easier on users in the winter.

January 25, 2016

Toro’s GrandStand ‘Multi Force’ is shown here with a Boss snow-plow attachment. Photo: Toro

Project EverGreen announces 2016 officers, board members

Project EverGreen, a national non-profit that promotes the value of preserving, enhancing & using green spaces, has announced its 2016 officers and board of directors.

January 25, 2016

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Tree of 40 fruits a treat for eyes, not just palate

The Tree of 40 Fruits, created by artist Sam Van Aken, is the Frankenstein’s monster of grafting, featuring 40 different types of peaches, cherries, almonds, & more.

January 23, 2016

Artist’s rendering of what Van Aken’s grafted trees will look like after a few years. Photo: Sam Van Aken

Buffalo area landscaper credits employees for company’s success

Tim O'Donnell, owner of T. O’Donnell Landscaping in New York, has grown to $1.6 million in annual revenue -- and says he owes it all to his employees.

January 22, 2016

Both the design and its execution appear flawless in this project, displaying T. O’Donnell Landscaping’s ability to back up its commitment to customers with first-rate work.

Tips for joining T. O’Donnell Landscaping as one of industry’s best

Tim O’Donnell – owner of T. O’Donnell Landscaping in West Seneca, New York, & a 2015 Landscaper of the Year finalist – knows how important it is to build a good reputation.

January 22, 2016

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Landscaping trends affirm tradition, trying something new

Landscaping trends carry over, gathering popularity as more people notice them. 2016 is all about the old & new for landscapers. Here are 8 trends to watch for.

January 21, 2016

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New soil conditioner creates permanent benefits, Profile says

Profile Products has introduced an all-natural, porous ceramic conditioner designed to permanently modify soil structure & improve growing conditions.

January 21, 2016

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Despite El Nino rains, Palo Alto tightens water restrictions

California’s drought is far from over despite El Nino rain, & Palo Alto’s city council has introduced a new landscaping ordinance affecting water usage.

January 20, 2016

Palo Alto’s new landscaping ordinance requires the usage of native or low-water-use plants.

Utility group aims to turn lawn waste into compost, sell it

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) in Florida is launching a new composting program that turns yard waste into compost in just 90 days.

January 20, 2016

As part of the composting process, the materials are mixed by a windrow machine, as seen here. Photo: Alabama Environmental Council

Landscaper shares advice on building successful business

A 2015 Landscaper of the Year Finalist, Tom Butchko has grown Tom’s Outdoor Living to 25 employees who handle irrigation, landscape lighting, & more. Here's how he did it.

January 19, 2016

Tulsa landscaper offers homeowners the complete package

Tom Butchko started his landscaping business in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has grown it to $1.5 million in annual revenue. He did that by focusing on the client.

January 19, 2016

Major projects such as this outdoor living area can develop from client relationships that began with simple lawn-care jobs, Butchko says. Photo: Lauren Heartsill Dowdle

SF Plant Finder makes it easy to go native, foster habitat

California’s Strategic Growth Council funded Green Connections has launched a new site, SF Plant Finder, is making a difference in finding and planting native plants.

January 19, 2016

Sea Thrift is one of SF Plant Finder’s “Super 60.” These plants are common, relatively hardy natives that will create a high quality wildlife habitat in San Francisco.

Award-winning landscape architecture firm promotes 3 managers

Rhodeside & Harwell, a landscape architecture & planning firm headquartered in Virginia, has promoted 3 staff members -- Kurt Parker, Meredith Judy & Thomas Rainer.

January 19, 2016

In market crowded with sellers, choosing seeds is challenging

From inevitable questions about growing vegetable gardens to adding a nursery operation, these 7 websites help to get you started in your landscaping challenges.

January 18, 2016

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AmericanHort invites interior plantscapers to AmericasMart Atlanta

On March 2, in partnership with AmericasMart Atlanta, AmericanHort will offer a professional holiday decorating workshop for interior plantscapers.

January 18, 2016

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John Deere broadens 2016 commercial mowing lineup

John Deere is introducing a new zero-turn mower and expanding an existing product line, with the new Z960M and expanded Z970R ZTrak mowers, both powerful and affordable.

January 15, 2016

The new Z960M has a 31-horsepower engine and is available with 60 and 72-inch decks. Photo: John Deere

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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.

Attachments Idea Book Cover