Design-Build: Page 93

If drought means lawn must go, replace it with living plants

In the spirit of conservation, Californians look for ways to cut down on watering. Click to read more on the research that makes a case for eliminating the lawn.

August 3, 2016

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SiteOne buys NYC area nursery, landscape supply business

SiteOne Landscape Supply LLC, formerly John Deere Landscapes, has acquired Long Island, New York-based Bissett Nursery and Bissett Equipment Companies. Click for more.

August 3, 2016

New research: Neonics dramatically reduce male bees’ sperm count

A study has revealed that two types of the controversial neonicotinoids have significant negative effects on male honeybees. Click to read more on the research.

August 2, 2016

Male honeybees’ sperm, seen here under a microscope, declined nearly 40 percent after exposure to neonics. Photo: Lars Straub, University of Bern

Tree care often demands patience for case-by-case study

Dry conditions mean trees may be suffering more than you know – and more than your landscaping clients realize. Click for tips to educate your clients on tree care.

August 1, 2016

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Cleveland Cultural Gardens on lookout for thief, vandal

In strange but true news, one of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens has been robbed, one which volunteer caretakers paid for out of pocket. Click to read more.

August 1, 2016

The Polish Cultural Garden features busts of famous scientists and artists as well as plants. Photo: Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Restoration project involves landscape as well as architecture

The Brookby Estate in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, is being restored to its former glory thanks to generous donations. Click for more on plans for the property.

August 1, 2016

A small crew of gardeners had to work full time to maintain the Brookby Estate in its prime. Photo: historygrandrapids.org

Time of the season: Maintaining perspective while going full tilt

North Carolina landscape architect Ed Lastein, member of the tiny Village of Flat Rock, left a legacy to be admired. Click to read details on his life lessons.

July 30, 2016

The 66-acre Park at Flat Rock is still under development, following a plan developed by landscape architect Ed Lastein, who died unexpectedly on July 21. Formerly a golf course, almost two-thirds of the park is in a flood plain. Today, the acreage is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, in keeping with Lastein’s vision. Photo: Village of Flat Rock, North Carolina

Realtors know landscapes, partner with NALP to learn more

The National Association of Landscape Professionals has partnered with the Realtors’ trade association. Click to read details on how this helps landscapers.

July 29, 2016

Realtors know the importance of landscapes to the value of residential and, only sometimes to a lesser extent, commercial properties. Photo: iStock via realtor.com

Products: Outdoor living trend stokes fireplace product offerings

Heat & Glo offers a dozen outdoor fireplaces and the newest, the Lanai, is picture. Click to read more on specs, pricing, and other models in the line.

July 29, 2016

The Lanai, one of a dozen models of outdoor gas fireplaces offered by Heat & Glo, is 51 inches wide. Photo: Heat & Glo

For commercial landscapers, mowing is not to be taken lightly

Landscape Workshop says that you must know how and when to mow based on two key facts: the grass type and the growing season. Click to read more details.

July 29, 2016

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Landscaping industry’s biggest show just got bigger (outdoors)

The GIE+Expo is the biggest show in the landscaping industry and it's poised to get bigger. Click to read about necessary expansions to the venue and more.

July 28, 2016

Jacobsen President David Withers talks with reporters at last year’s GIE+EXPO. Photo: David Rountree

Spy photos of Jeep’s upcoming Wrangler pickup truck surface

Drone photos of a Jeep pickup prototype shot were published by Road and Track. Click to read more details on the truck and what to expect from Fiat Chrysler.

July 28, 2016

This is NOT one of the spy photos in question (see link below), but the prototype seen in Road & Track’s published images does have quite a bit in common with this custom Bandit Wrangler pickup we saw at SEMA 2015. Photo: Hard Working Trucks

No longer a startup, IrriGreen builds traction through distribution

Distribution is key in the success of Irrigreen, creator of the “Genius” irrigation system. Click for more on the innovative sprinkler that changed the industry.

July 27, 2016

Having invented a sprinkler system based on irrigating with the precision of an inkjet printer spraying ink, IrriGreen founder Gary Klinefelter is busy these days expanding his young company’s distribution network. Photo: IrriGreen

5 design ideas that make the most of vines’ versatility and functionality

Vines are special because they can grow in ways that trees and shrubs can't. Click for five unconventional ways to use vines for an attractive garden experience.

July 27, 2016

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Products: Nature Safe introduces concentrated organic fertilizer

Nature Safe has a new fertilizer on the market, touting a protein concentration of more than 92 percent. Click for this story as well as news from Petro-Canada.

July 27, 2016

The protein concentration of the product exceeds 92 percent, five times more protein per pound than a typical pet food. Photo: Nature Safe

People: Rhodeside & Harwell promotes 6 to senior associate

Rhodeside and Harwell, an award-winning landscape architecture firm, promoted six to senior associate. Click for more details, including news from Hyundai.

July 27, 2016

North Carolina community mourns beloved landscape architect

Ed Lastein, a landscape architect, died due to an apparent brain aneurism at just 59. Click to read more on the legacy he leaves in Flat Rock, North Carolina.

July 26, 2016

Ed Lastein prepared this master plan for the Park at Flat Rock.

Polaris rolls out 2017 models, including several workhorses

Polaris debuted two new models, the Ranger Crew XP 1000 and the General 1000 EPS, with landscapers in mind. Click for more on these utility side-by-sides.

July 26, 2016

With a 567 cc engine, the Sportsman 6×6 Big Boss 570 EPS for 2017 has true, on-demand AWD/2WD, a payload capacity of 1,115 pounds and towing capacity of 1,500 pounds. Photo: Polaris

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John Deere unveils redesigned 1 Series Compact Utility Tractors for 2027

The updated line-up, including the 1E 23, 1M 25 and 1R 25 models, features improved ergonomics, greater attachment readiness, and a new naming and numbering system that aligns with the broader John Deere tractor portfolio.

Equip Expo

Housing blocks open for Equip Exposition 2026

Takeuchi claims it produced the world's first 360-degree slew compact excavator in 1971, the TB1000, shown above. The compact excavator, however, didn't catch on in the U.S. until 20 or so years later, despite American manufacturer P&H's S-20 Stik-Clam, which came out in 1965.

Getting the max out of the mini: Compact Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026

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New Holland completely redesigns T7 Tractors with more power, comfort

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2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX roars back with 777-horsepower hemi V8

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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