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10 facts you probably didn’t know about Labor Day
Labor Day is more than just firing up the grill, putting the feet up and of course, answering the occasional emergency phone call about work. To help appreciate the day a little bit more, here are some interesting facts about the holiday.
September 1, 2014
Here, the Women’s Auxiliary Typographical Union takes part in a Labor Day parade (undated). Photo: U.S. Department of Labor
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Tips for reseeding aging lawns
As lawns grow older, they might need to be rejuvenated, replaced, or reseeded to help them survive and perform optimally. Reseeding is an easy way for landscapers to help bring a thinning lawn back to life.
August 29, 2014
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4 Places To See & Stay During GIE+EXPO
The biggest show in the industry, GIE+EXPO, is only two months away. But before you head to Louisville, Kentucky, to see the latest machines and products, figure out what all you want to do before you go. Here are some of the top places to visit and stay while in Louisville. 1. Louisville Slugger Museum […]
August 29, 2014
See the world’s biggest bat at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.
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How to be a better manager
Managing people can be one of the hardest tasks for a landscape business owner. Not only does the owner have to worry about daily issues that arise with crews, but they should also think about how to improve the overall work environment for their employees. Here are 3 management techniques that will help you and […]
August 28, 2014
Manager TLC
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Unlikely Suspect Steals Landscaper’s Lunch
A Colorado landscape crew came in contact with a lunch-stealing bear — and his name wasn’t Yogi. While a Front Range Arborists crew was working, a bear climbed through the open window of their truck and ate two of their turkey sandwiches. “That’s kinda the running joke around the shop is that he ate your […]
August 27, 2014
The bear stayed in the truck for about 30 minutes before leaving on his own.
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Underhill’s Tournament-Ready Plus Designed to Help Prevent, Cure Dry Spots
Underhill International introduced soil surfactant pellets to its collection. Tournament-Ready Plus with Actosol can help prevent and cure localized dry spots in “hydrophobic soils” at sports fields, parks and other natural turf areas.
August 26, 2014
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The Latest, Greatest in Broadleaf Weed Control
If summer’s high temperatures and drought-like conditions have forced you to put weed control on hold, don’t panic. You still have time to take aim at weeds. In fact, for certain broadleaf weed herbicide applications, later is greater.
August 26, 2014
Photo courtesy of Ohio State Weed Lab Archive, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
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Man Invents Self-Fueled Mower
The top expense for most landscapers is fuel: But what if you had a self-fueled mower? That’s exactly what Jason Force created, according to MyFoxPhilly.com. Force invented the E-Mow — the world’s first self-fueled lawn mower. The mower uses a vortex dryer to remove water from the clippings and then heats and pressurizes them to create […]
August 26, 2014
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Unique UTV Could Takes Jobsites by Storm
While the most important pieces of equipment on the jobsite are definitely the machines moving all the dirt, a lot of contractors need a vehicle that allows them to move across that dirt, especially on larger jobsites. The typical solution to that problem is either driving around in your pickup or investing in a UTV. And as we saw with John Deere’s “Midnight Black” special edition of the Gator, UTVs can be as tame or as sinister as you need them to be.
August 25, 2014
The Ziesel Tracked Wheelchair
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Accidents Can Happen to Anyone, Trust Me
Stop thinking accidents can’t happen to you. I write the Safety Watch articles each month, so I’m well aware of all of the hazards out there for green industry professionals. I know what to watch out for and what to avoid, just like I’m sure many of you do. So, we’re good to go, right? […]
August 22, 2014
More than 30,000 people attended Kenny Chesney’s concert at the beach, and the heat caused more than 300 to seek medical help.
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Vista Professional Intros LED Path Light Series
Featuring four ready-to-install luminaires, Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting’s LED Path Light Series comes fitted with T3 LED lamps and are constructed from heavy-gauge, copper-free die-cast aluminum.
August 21, 2014
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3 ways to extinguish burnout
Are you thinking about work 24/7? Do you look forward to the weekend because you’ll have uninterrupted time to work? Has your stress level gotten so high that you don’t even remember what it feels like to be relaxed? If so, you’re probably burned. The more you work, the more successful you can become. You […]
August 21, 2014
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Enter to Win 1 of 10 Bypass Pruners
The staff at Total Landscape Care has put together another Editor’s Picks Giveaway for readers. If you haven’t won yet, here is another opportunity to enter to win one of 10 Bypass Pruners from A.M Leonard.
August 20, 2014
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Irrigation Association Adds Rain Bird Academy to IA Select Program
The Irrigation Association has designated Rain Bird Academy program’s four Boot Camp classes as part of the IA Select program for quality irrigation education.
August 19, 2014
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How To Reduce Stormwater Runoff
Reducing stormwater runoff is a priority for a lot of clients, especially those on commercial properties trying to achieve a certain “green” status. However, achieving that goal on a property can be difficult.
August 18, 2014
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Key Largo Landscaper Gives 5 Keys to Success
Creating a successful landscaping business is a hard thing to do. Just ask any of a Landscaper of the Year Finalists from over the years.
August 18, 2014
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Can You Really Drink Too Much Water?
There’s so much emphasis put on drinking enough water and staying hydrated when working outside — and rightfully so. But is it possible to drink too much water? A 17-year-old Georgia high school football player died this week from drinking too much water and Gatorade, according to CBS News. He complained of cramps during practice […]
August 15, 2014
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7 Tips to Summer Lawn Maintenance
August is halfway over, and the summer heat isn’t backing off any time soon. Landscapers are still dealing with the constant struggles of drought and keeping lawns green.
August 14, 2014
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