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2010 TLC GIE+EXPO
A mower, landscape design software, blowing equipment and herbicide are among the products featured.
October 8, 2010
Compact equipment
Editor’s Picks
As one of nearly 75,000 TLC readers, you’re part of a diverse bunch but share some common traits. Meanwhile, from a terrific tractor to haut cuisine for moles, here are our favorite products of the month. Then a look a the rigors of rooftop gardens.
October 8, 2010
Landscaping equipment
Mini Loaders BIG Results
Mini utility loaders differ by manufacturer, but the essential design of each machine remains the same: stand-on or walk-behind capability and small size.
October 8, 2010
Safety
Mini-excavator safety checklist
13 important rules to avoid injury and equipment damage
September 10, 2010
Landscaping equipment
Remarkable Remotes
A sampling of new “smart” ways to more easily and precisely control irrigation systems.
September 10, 2010
Landscaping equipment
6 tips for utility tractor maintenance
How to protect your investment through utility tractor maintenance during the colder months.
September 10, 2010
Compact equipment
Taking Snow by Storm
The latest plows, blades, blowers, sprayers and spreaders are the match for whatever winter sends your way.
September 10, 2010
Compact equipment
Need for Speed
Lawn mower history, the editor’s picks on new products and a truly green golf course are among the issues featured.
September 9, 2010
Safety
Safety watch: Ergonomic use of handheld tools
The situation: For three years, a landscape maintenance crew member experienced intermittent tingling and numbness in his fingers accompanied by white blanching of his fingertips when exposed to cold weather. Recently the blanching occurred during warm months, and the worker noticed weakness in his hands and arms and a decrease in his ability to grip […]
October 31, 2009
Safety
Safety watch: Avoid cuts & lacerations
The accident: A landscape maintenance worker stood on a 6-foot, A-frame ladder to prune ivy growing over an awning. As he reached to his right to trim one last section, he lost his balance and the ladder tipped. When the man hit the ground, the gas-powered pruner he had been holding severed one of his […]
October 31, 2009
Safety
Safety watch: Chemical precautions for crews
The accident: During his second day on the job, a landscaping company employee’s task was to apply pesticide to a client’s yard using a backpack sprayer. He carefully traced the edges of a fish pond. While he was spraying around the pool, the wind picked up, sending a chemical mist into the water and onto […]
October 31, 2009
Safety
Safety watch: How to avoid backhoe accidents
The accident: A two-man crew was using a backhoe loader and hand shovel to clear earth from a home’s foundation footing. The backhoe operator dug a 2-foot-wide by 2-foot- deep excavation around the footing while the second worker removed extra dirt with the shovel after the backhoe passed through. The operator lowered the backhoe’s bucket […]
October 31, 2009
Safety
Safety watch: Skid steer operations
Awareness of the operating environment and machine limitations can prevent injuries and fatalities. The accident: A 43-year-old landscape worker was using a skid-steer loader to spread topsoil in preparation for grass seeding near a retaining wall. After dumping a load of soil, he turned the loader around and backed toward the 6-foot-high wall. The left […]
October 31, 2009
Safety
Take cold-weather precautions
Stay safe by knowing when conditions are dangerous, wearing the right PPE and recognizing symptoms of cold-related illness. The accident: Anticipating a warm night in a plow-truck cab, a landscape company employee showed up for work at 8 p.m. wearing sneakers, jeans, a thin shirt and light jacket. He was plowing the parking lot of […]
October 31, 2009
Compact equipment
Editor’s Picks
Motorized broom for fast cleanup. The LB540 power broom from Ventrac clears paths of snow, dirt, leaves, gravel and ot…
October 2, 2009
Landscaping equipment
Turf Tech
When it comes to spec’ing a mower, don’t neglect these commonly overlooked factors. If you’re shopping for a professional-grade mower, you probably already researched the obvious factors such as mower manufacturer, engine manufacturer, horsepower and price. But where do you go from there? The best place to start is evaluating your clients’ properties.
September 29, 2009
Landscaping equipment
Safety watch: Pesticide drift
The accident: During his second day on the job, a landscaping company employee’s task was to apply pesticide to a client’s yard using…
September 29, 2009
Landscaping equipment
Lighting Roundup
Asian-style lanterns complement home’s exterior. Sea Gull Lighting’s collection of 59th Street outdoor lighting is available in either a Rust Patina finish with Café Tint glass, or Blacksmith finish with Hammertone glass. The lanterns provide an elegant and inviting ambiance for any outdoor living space.
September 29, 2009
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