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Landscaping clients have lots of options for hardscape material
Hardscaping materials to keep an eye out for. These hardscaping materials were recommended to us by some of the best landscapers in the industry.
November 5, 2015
Design-Build
Young landscaper’s keys to success: Communicate, give back
In his 12 years in business, Kirk Brown, owner of Kirk’s Lawn Care in Spring City, Pennsylvania, has developed five key strategies to keep his business thriving. From using technology to enhance communication and going above and beyond to give back to his community, Brown says he feels he has found his niche. He says […]
November 4, 2015
Business
Kirk Brown taps technology to cultivate client relationships
From a young age, Kirk Brown dug headfirst into the landscaping world. After starting Kirk’s Lawn Care in Spring City, Pennsylvania, at the age of 12 with his parent’s lawn tractor and dump trailer, Brown and his 12-year-old business have continued to see consistent growth year after year.
November 4, 2015
Business
Cub Cadet introduces new commercial line: Pro Z 100 Series
Cub Cadet says it worked with professional contractors to engineer its latest commercial equipment, the Pro Z 100 Series mowers, which are expected to be available in the spring of 2016. The new mower has a fully reinforced frame and a three-position rollover protective structure (ROPS) with spring-loaded locks and an automotive-grade corrosion defense system. […]
November 4, 2015
Business
Grass type determines fertilizer needed on lawns in the fall
There are different sets of rules, depending on your grass type, about what type of fertilizer is best to use when preparing your lawn for winter.
November 3, 2015
Business
Projects at college, zoo win awards at Hardscape North America
An entry way that marries a new hardscape with a century-old brick building at Converse College and a green initiative at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo won awards in the Eighth Annual Hardscape North America trade show Oct. 21-23 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Converse College Johnson Plaza, which was installed by Roebuck Wholesale Nursery and […]
November 3, 2015
Business
New England Grows coming to Boston in early December
New England Grows, the Northeast’s largest educational conference and green-industry exposition, is set for Dec. 2-4 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Organizers says the show brings together “the brightest minds in horticulture, landscape and tree care” to share their insights and advice with industry colleagues. From new plant introductions and disease-management strategies to […]
November 2, 2015
Business
Cities fined for falling short of state-required water cutbacks
California fined four communities $61,000 each for failing to reach their water conservation goals. Beverly Hills, the Coachella Valley Water District and the cities of Indio and Redlands have collectively used 2.3 billion gallons since June, and Coachella Valley used 1.4 billion gallons by itself, according to the Sacramento Bee. When Gov. Jerry Brown issued […]
November 2, 2015
Business
Husqvarna bringing wireless technology to landscaping tools
Husqvarna has been working on it Fleet Services by developing a new fleet management software system which features a touch screen keypad.
November 2, 2015
Design-Build
Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze casts pumpkins in new light
Jack-o’-lanterns are synonymous with Halloween and pretty much anyone can make one, but the Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze blows the rest of the competition out of the water. This bacchanalia of blazing pumpkins is held in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, and features more than 7,000 jack-o’-lanterns. The nonprofit Historic Hudson Valley puts on the event […]
October 31, 2015
Business
Young company making UTVs launches Spartan ZTR mower line
Intimidator Group, maker of UTVs, is launching a new line of zero-turn mowers. Their new line is designed to solve common problems of zero-turn mowers.
October 30, 2015
Business
Landscaper fights OSHA fine after worker dies in accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a citation against Perry’s Maintenance after one of the company’s employees was killed in a landscaping accident. On June 6, the employee was trimming weeds while a coworker was operating a riding mower. A rock shot out from the mower and struck the victim in the back […]
October 29, 2015
Landscaping equipment
Grasshopper spotlights 100V Series, celebrates dealer award
Grasshopper had several of its big machines on the floor at GIE+EXPO last week, telling landscapers stopping by the booth that its 100V Series mowers will be equipped with 61-inch cutting decks for 2016. That will make the 100V machines capable of mowing 4.5 acres per hour, according to Grasshopper, which describes the V […]
October 29, 2015
Business
With Ikon XL, Ariens courts residential lawn-maintenance providers
Although its snow-removal equipment includes a line of commercial products, most of Ariens’ mowers target retail consumers. But, at last week’s GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky, the company introduced the Ikon XL – an upgrade of its Ikon X zero-turn-radius mower – clearly hoping to catch the eye of professional landscapers. Ariens says it’s targeting the […]
October 29, 2015
Business
Gravely harkens back 100 years in offering 2-wheel Pro-QXT Tractor
While Gravely has long been known for manufacturing two-wheel tractors, the new Pro-QXT Tractor the company introduced at GIE+Expo last week is a tad different from its predecessors. The compact, walk-behind tractor accommodates multiple attachments. It’s designed for maintaining commercial, industrial and government facilities in urban environments. The heavy-duty Pro-QXT, built for commercial use, has […]
October 28, 2015
Business
Avant Tecno attachment designed for all types of artificial turf
Avant Tecno USA revealed its 760i Tier 4 Final loader at last year’s GIE+EXPO, following up at this year’s event with the company’s new Artificial Turf Maintenance & Cleaning Solution. Avant says the new attachment is appropriate for cleaning any sports surface with artificial turf. The ATA 1200 can be used on any model of […]
October 28, 2015
Business
Dixie Chopper offers Silver Eagle ZTR mower with 72-inch ‘Elite X’ deck
Dixie Chopper saw major changes at the 2015 GIE+EXPO after its acquisition by Jacobsen, where the booth and traffic at the annual event exceeded everyone's expectations.
October 28, 2015
Business
Kohler expands EFI engine offerings, including Command Pro EFI 999cc
Kohler Engines is expanding its electronic fuel injection (EFI) technology with the introduction of the Confidant EFI, Command Pro EFI ECH440 and the Command Pro EFI 999cc. All three engines use Kohler’s closed-loop EFI technology. Like the company’s existing EFI engines, the new models are expected to deliver fuel savings of 25 percent compared with […]
October 27, 2015
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