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How to Drought-Proof Your Business

Fall is time to remedy damage done by extreme weather.

November 29, 2012

Healing Grounds

To extend a healing, tranquil environment beyond the hospital walls, Benchmark Landscape (benchmarklandscape.com) installed a $2.5 million sustainable landscape at Palomar Medical Center West in Escondido, California.

November 28, 2012

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EPA ruling on E15 gasoline is irresponsible

After months of careful and objective deliberation, weighing evidence from only the most knowledgeable and impartial scientists, environmentalists and industry leaders, the EPA has rendered judgement on the issue of ethanol blended gasoline.

November 27, 2012

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Sustainable Landscaping Guidelines

National pilot program that rates sustainable landscaping takes off. When the U.S. Green Building Council rolled out the red carpet more than a decade ago for its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program, aimed at encouraging the creation of sustainable, eco-minded architecture, landscapers were largely left standing outside the velvet ropes.

November 27, 2012

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Get the Points

Landscape sustainability certification is just around the corner, and it may pay to stay ahead of the curve.

November 26, 2012

Keeping it in the Family

Good reasons why landscaping is often a family affair.

November 21, 2012

Serene Surroundings

Keeping this outdoor room from going for a swim. Overlooking the Des Plaines and Kankakee rivers, this refreshing pool and patio rests on a bluff 60 feet above the water line. But before being transformed into a breathtaking outdoor room, the backyard needed some added support – a $45,000 structural wall – to keep the landscape from sliding down the steep hillside.

November 21, 2012

Opening Photo Portfolio

Secrets to Winning Designs

Is there really a secret to great landscape design? We talked with four award-winning professionals to get the scoop on how they manage to create beautiful and functional landscapes. Two are classically trained; two learned their craft in the field. In common, they all are at top of their games in their respective markets.

November 21, 2012

Ken Smith, Landscape Architect, served as lead designer through construction administration of Orange County California’s Great Park.

Methods for avoiding business burn out

Ask super-successful entrepreneurs what it takes to be a success and they’ll mention hard work, determination, clear goals and teamwork. But what they may not mention is the frequent, almost certain, but very real experience of feeling burned-out emotionally and physically, and the tightrope of managing finances.

November 14, 2012

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Rejuvenate Fall-Season Turf

While long-term effects of the 2012 Drought have yet to be seen, short-term impacts are already clearly visible. With more than 60 percent of the U.S. locked in a cycle of “moderate” drought or worse, lawns and turf in these regions are suffering.

November 13, 2012

Compost Operation

Rhode Island may not be one of the largest states in the country, but its geographic location makes it one of the most nutrient rich. In fact, it’s an ideal place for the production of compost.

November 11, 2012

Try These Tips for Tree Placement On for Size

I stopped by our favorite children’s clothing store a week ago to buy something nice for our 3-year-old grandson. Those clerks always smile when they see me. I buy more than I intend to, and that was the case this time, too.

November 8, 2012

All-America Announces Winners

Announced in the fall of 2011, the AAS Display Gardens contest was created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of All-America Selections. By September of this year, 15 gardens met the rules and criteria, which included submitting photos, proof of publicity, overall description of the design and the achievement of that design.

November 7, 2012

First Place Winner Mississippi State University-South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station, Poplarville, Mississippi.

Beating the Odds Down South

Rene West, owner of Executive Landscaping, knows the meaning of the words “under pressure.”

November 1, 2012

Rene West, owner of Executive Landscaping Inc., planted more than 20,000 plants at Maritime Park in Pensacola, Florida.

Shout Out for Deere’s Stand-On Mower

I was humming to myself “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough…” at the GIE show last week when John Deere introduced its new QuickTrak Stand-On Mowers.Stand-ons have several advantages:

October 31, 2012

The Valuation Challenge

Not long ago, someone asked me if I thought a seller’s market had developed in the green industry. I responded with an unequivocal no. I’ll explain why that is the case now and is unlikely to change anytime soon. First let me say that if the definition of a “seller’s market” is that there are more buyers than sellers, I guess it would be a seller’s market. In my experience, there are ALWAYS more buyers than sellers. But that does not mean that it is easy for a seller to complete a transaction at a valuation he or she will find attractive.

October 30, 2012

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New Fuel Blends Fight Ethanol Problems

You would have thought will all the noise being made in landscaping about the evils of ethanol that an announcement on a proposed solution would have generated more interest. Alas, attendance was so sparse at VP Racing Fuels’ press conference at the GIE+Expo in Louisville last week that Steve Burns, VP’s CEO apologized for taking the stage — and thus separating himself from the few editors in attendance.

October 29, 2012

Kubota Tackles the Prosumer Market

Kubota unveils the new Kommander ZG100 Series mower at the GIE show today. This ZTR is aimed squarely at the consumer market with ergonomics in mind, such as a high back seat, wide foot pan, and wouldn’t ya know it… cup holders!

October 25, 2012

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

Here’s the latest from 19 manufacturers including Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Giant, Hitachi, JCB, John Deere, Kubota, Volvo, Wacker Neuson.

2026 Honda Pioneer 700-4 Forest

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

2026 Ford Maverick Tremor

2026 Ford Maverick revealed: Compact pickup gets choice of 5 trims, 2 engines

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The new RCU45: The ultra-compact tracked carrier for professional vegetation management

Generac Generator Label Removed

Weather it better: Outdoor power equipment helps clean up after storms

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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