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Cadman launches 1000 Series mini irrigation water reels
Cadman Power Equipment is introducing a line of mini irrigation travelers, or water reels. The company says its experience in designing and manufacturing large travelers for agricultural settings was put to good use in developing the new products, ensuring the smaller versions are engineered to be rugged as well as sleek. “From wastewater disposal to […]
November 9, 2015
The “iWater” Mini controller is visible on the side of the traveler.
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With EnviroGard kits, mower engines converted to use propane
EnviroGard has been working with John Deere dealers to train their technicians on the use of EnviroGard kits to convert mower engines to propane fuel. Available conversions now include 21 John Deere ZTrak zero-turn mowers, seven John Deere QuikTrak stand-on mowers and eight John Deere commercial walk-behind mowers. Conversions will be available through John Deere dealers […]
November 9, 2015
Several models of John Deere mowers can be converted. EnviroGard set up a training program for John Deere dealers’ service technicians.
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Illinois landscapers, nurseries to donate hundreds of trees
Illinois landscapers will donate 200 trees to the State Fairgrounds to replace those dead and dying due to an infestation of emerald ash borer.
November 7, 2015
The emerald ash borer has caused the death of over 60 million ash trees since its discovery in 2002.
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Landscapers steamed over blower restrictions in New Jersey town
New Jersey landscapers have been issued summons to municipal court over a leaf blower ban, stemming from complaints by a citizen known only as “Batman”.
November 5, 2015
Montclair's leaf blower ban has caused a number of landscapers to receive summons during a 'warning-only' period.
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AmericanHort hires research director; CEO search continues
Horticulture industry trade association AmericanHort, which is currently searching for a new chief executive officer, announced recently the hiring of a director of research and science programs. In that position, Jill Calabro will oversee strategy and research funding at the Horticultural Research Institute in Washington. The institute is an affiliate of AmericanHort, which was formed […]
November 5, 2015
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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
Outdoor living areas and hardscaping go hand in hand for creating a space that clients will love for years to come.
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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
Kirk Brown, second from left, poses with his crew members. Kirk’s Lawn Care has grown steadily and Brown hopes to hire two more people next year.
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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
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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
Cub Cadet’s new line of commercial mowers is expected to be available at dealers by springtime.
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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
Depending on what type of grass your clients have will determine the fertilize you need to apply.
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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
The Converse College project complements a century-old, red-brick administration building nearby.
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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
New England Grows is the region’s largest green-industry tradeshow and educational conference.
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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
Coachella Valley is known for its desert golf courses, but it has been trying to reach its water conservation goal.
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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
Husqvarna's Fleet Services is intended to help landscaping companies increase their productivity.
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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
Over 7,000 pumpkins are hand carved each year for the Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze.
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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
Spartan's zero-turn mowers were design with the 60s and 70s muscle cars in mind.
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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
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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
This 126V is the company’s most powerful 100V Series mower. The model offers cutting widths up to 61 inches.
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