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Design-Build

Respect the Logo

It’s a known fact that a picture can say a thousand words, but did you know a logo could say much more than that? Creating a company logo is nothing to put at the bottom of the “to-do” list or shove off until next week. A company logo means more than just a sticker attached to a truck or a simple image hanging from a sign.

June 24, 2013

Landscaping equipment

John Deere Will Add to E Series Fleet

So far this year, John Deere has introduced nine models to its E Series skid steers and compact track loaders lineup. And this week at its headquarters in Moline, Illinois, the company announced that mid-frame units with a modified vertical lift boom design will join the E Series later in 2013.

June 21, 2013

Business

Tired of Pinching Pennies?

When it comes to purchasing a large piece of equipment out of necessity, companies are having a hard time opening wallets. To help the process, VMI has created a construction equipment financing program, which gives working capital to companies that own heavy equipment free and clear.

May 29, 2013

Business

PLANET Names AEF Board of Directors

PLANET, the national trade association for landscape industry professionals, has announced the members for the 2013/2014 PLANET Academic Excellence Foundation (PLANET AEF) Board of Directors.

May 23, 2013

Business

Get Rewarded for Buying Equipment

A major chunk of your cash flow goes toward equipment payments each month, so John Deere has created a way for you to be rewarded for spending that money. Designed to reward loyal customers, John Deere’s GreenFleet Loyalty Reward program is available for customers who purchase at least two qualified John Deere products.

May 16, 2013

Business

John Deere Partners with Schneider Electric

Sustainability services and energy management company, Schneider Electric, has been selected by John Deere for its online sustainability platform, Resource Advisor.

May 15, 2013

Landscaping equipment

Stand-on vs. ZTR mowers

Offering maintenance service requires a well-oiled business: tracking schedules, the weather, crews and clients. And a large part of the job relies on the equipment. To make sure you’re optimizing your mowers, use them in the right applications and know their strengths and weaknesses.

May 2, 2013

Landscaping equipment

Getting Out of Tight Spots

Working in a tight space can create a variety of problems. However, even though this equipment may appear small, it can get the job done efficiently and pack a powerful punch.

April 18, 2013

Design-Build

Dealing with Dealers

Take advantage of dealers’ knowledge and inventory. While working on an article about ZTR and stand-on mowers for our May issue, Daryn Walters, marketing director, Exmark said something to me that especially caught my attention. “I would simply recommend a dealer demo of both types being considered. Some landscape professionals just know what they like, […]

April 15, 2013

Landscaping equipment

What’s New with Skid Steers?

Controls, comfort and changes mean increased usage for these machines. “Do more with less.” That’s a phrase spreading like wildfire around the industry, especially with the economy still recovering. But with the pressure to finish jobs faster, with smaller crews and on a tighter budget constantly weighing on landscapers, many ask how they are supposed to actually achieve that motto on each job.

April 11, 2013

Business

Quick Learning Curve

In a room full of boisterous contractors meeting to discuss a big commercial-building project, you might not notice Michael McAfee at first. “I have kind of a laid-back personality, and I listen carefully to what people have to say. Most people think I’m a quiet person; I don’t toot my own horn,” says the 28-year-old owner of McAfee Mowing and Landscaping in Danville, Kentucky, and a TLC Landscaper of the Year Finalist.

March 15, 2013

Design-Build

Students, Companies Excited About Future

The next generation of landscapers looks promising at PLANET’s Student Career Days. A room full of enthusiastic, cheering college students, industry experts and landscapers filled Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum on Auburn University’s campus Friday while I visited the Professional Landcare Network’s (PLANET) green industry career fair. Nearly 900 students from 71 colleges came together March 7-10 in […]

March 11, 2013