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Should Government Determine the Designs of Future ATVs?

I rarely voice any opinion on governmental issues. But as an avid recreational user and professional tester of ATVs, specifically side-by-sides, this newest push by our Government to tell ATV manufacturers how they should design them is of great concern.

November 21, 2014

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9 colorful plants that thrive in shade

Just like people, some plants like to sunbathe while others prefer to take it easy in the shade. But not all shade is created equal. Even in the most heavily shaded landscapes, conditions can vary.

November 20, 2014

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10 steps to growing a small landscape business

Many successful landscapers’ businesses start with a pickup truck and a push mower.

November 20, 2014

5 Takeaways from TLC’s 2015 LOY Finalists

After visiting with this year’s Landscaper of the Year finalists on trips and the cruise, there are five key things that I took away.

November 19, 2014

Underhill’s Novo 2Wire Converter Adds Built-In Testing, Programming Features

The Novo 2Wire converter from Underhill is now available with built-in testing and programming features, along with improved diagnostics.

November 18, 2014

Enough is Enough: Black Friday Hours Bad for Business

Shoppers are ready with bags in hand ready to jump the sales on Black Friday…or is it Thursday? The line has become a bit hazy as more and more department stores push the limit as far as how early they will be opening their doors.

November 18, 2014

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Top 3 Landscaper Concerns

No matter how successful you are, you still have issues that affect your business. On TLC‘s Landscaper of the Year cruise, the top 12 landscapers in the country shared what’s made them successful and also their biggest struggles. Here are their Top 3 industry issues. 1. Employees. Something everyone agreed upon was how hard it […]

November 17, 2014

Landscaper Cruise Roundtable

Why You Gotta Be So Rude?

Pulling from the popular Magic!’s lyrics, I direct this headline to every “landscaper” who takes advantage of customers: You give the industry a bad name (sorry, couldn’t resist one last lyric reference). I was looking through my Google Alerts today about landscape industry news, and several of the top stories were about how landscapers cheated […]

November 14, 2014

Set yourself apart from bad landscapers in your community.

How Irrigation Contractor Checked His Ego and Saved His Business

Mark Brotton had always been driven to achieve. As a high school student in Michigan, he and a friend formed a successful lawn care company, which often had as many as 50 clients. It was so successful that when he decided to enter the military he was able to sell the company.

November 13, 2014

Trends, tips & options for improving Christmas lighting services

Sparkling icicles, glowing trees and rooflines that can be seen for streets can really light up clients’ faces. But how can landscapers continue to impress their clients with glowing designs each year? And what are ways they can find success in this niche market?

November 13, 2014

McKay Landscape Lighting installed three LED cherry blossom trees and one 16-foot and two 8-foot trees that rotate through the RGB color wheel. They also added 24-inch LED red, green and blue starbursts hanging in the crabapple trees with LED white minis wrapped around the trunk. On the house, they hung a 5-foot LED multi-color wreath.

Lightcraft Outdoor Environments Releases Series of LED Transformers

Lightcraft Outdoor Environments released a series of LED transformers. The series will operate 12vDC and most 12vAC/DC LED lamps and fixtures.

November 12, 2014

Rain Bird Goes Back to Basics with ESP-LX Basic Controller

Rain Bird has introduced the latest controller to is ESP-LX Series. The ESP-LX Basic allows landscapers to truly go back to the basics. The controller is designed for crews that have employees who speak English and Spanish. The technology makes it possible to switch the controller’s language with a turn of a dial.

November 12, 2014

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What Toro Acquiring Boss Means for You

For those running Boss equipment, you might have noticed a slight change in ownership in the headlines lately. The Toro Company recently acquired the Boss Professional Snow and Ice management business.

November 12, 2014

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Meet TLC’s Landscaper of the Year Finalists

Just back from the Landscaper of the Year cruise to the Bahamas, here’s an up-close look at TLC’s 12 finalists.

November 11, 2014

How New Health Care Laws Could Affect Worker’s Compensation

The new health care reform law will have both negative and positive effects on worker’s compensation systems throughout the nation, Dr. David Deitz, national medical director of commercial insurance strategic practices at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. in Boston, told attendees during the Disability Management Employer Coalition in Las Vegas.

November 10, 2014

Why You Should Be Networking

Landscapers may be afraid to share their business successes, problems and ideas with others in the industry. But why? I can understand not wanting to talk with the landscaper down the road from you who you directly compete with, but I think talking with other pros in your state or around the country can be […]

November 7, 2014

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And the Winners Are…

other Editor’s Picks Giveaway has wrapped up, and Total Landscape Care is ready to announce its winners.

November 6, 2014

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Why You Shouldn’t Rule Out Instagram

I know, I know, another social media platform landscapers have to keep up with. As if Facebook and Twitter weren’t enough to update throughout the day.

November 5, 2014

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Mastering objections: Six-step path to sales success

In the world of sales, objections are a part of the game. They can either be roadblocks or stepping stones to success.

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Hilltip intros extended-auger spreaders that better fit truck beds

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Equip Exposition introduces a new attendee experience for 2026

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The right fit for your jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26

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2026 Honda Pioneer 700 UTV: Jobsite-ready functionality at a value price

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.

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