Design-Build: Page 113

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

For Maryland landscaping company, it’s all about family

Maryland-based TDH Landscaping has taken pride in building a highly respected, 50 year old business by nurturing strong relationships with each of its employees.

January 14, 2016

TDH Landscaping demonstrates its expertise in design, construction, plant selection and installation in this project for a residential client. Photo: Patty Pohuski

Maryland landscaper nurtures 50 years of success

TDH Landscaping has found success in and around the family-owned company’s headquarters in Monkton, Maryland for 50 years. A key to that success is listening to employees.

January 14, 2016

While water features are clearly a specialty of TDH Landscaping, the company devotes equal attention to all of its broad range of design and installation services. Photo: Patty Pohuski

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.

Sno Melter mats provide alternative to snow-removal services

The latest winter innovation, EasyHeat Sno Melter mats, are designed to keep up with the average snowfall, minimizing accumulation of snow on the heated surface.

January 12, 2016

Designed for both commercial and residential settings, Emerson’s EasyHeat Sno Melter mats can be installed in concrete or (as seen here) under pavers to keep driveways, sidewalks and other areas clear of snow and ice. Photo: Emerson

SolaRight Lighting tapped to enhance nighttime at city’s zoo

The Oklahoma City Zoo chose solar-powered SolaRight Lighting systems for the Cat Forest, Island Life & Great EscApe areas for a unique experience to engage zoo visitors.

January 11, 2016

The solar LED lights were installed in several areas of the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, including this lakeside walkway. Photo: SolaRight Lighting

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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Need some fake hedges to go with that synthetic turf?

British company Hedged In offers a complement to your artificial grass with artificial hedges -- taking it a step further with customized letters and furniture.

January 9, 2016

Hedged In boasts of being able to create custom hedges in shapes such as letters or furniture. Photo: Hedged In

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

U.S. landscaping industry loses another of its longtime leaders

John Gachina, founder of Gachina Landscape Management and a champion of sustainability in landscape design and operations, passed away at his home.

January 6, 2016

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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

‘Trees for Threes’ benefits from NBA’s hottest hands

PricewaterhouseCoopers and several NBA teams have come together for another season of “Trees for Threes,” and a tree gets planted for every three pointer.

January 5, 2016

Last year Davey Tree Expert Company tied tags on trees to let people know about the benefits of trees. Photo: The Davey Tree Expert Company

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

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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.

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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