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Business

Stihl Releases Lithium-Ion Cut-Off, Trimmer

Stihl previewed a variety of lithium-ion battery equipment during Dealer Day at GIE+EXPO. The first ever lithium-ion battery-powered Cutquik, the Stihl TSA230 has no emissions and weighs 8.6 pounds. The new cut-off machine is fueled by a brushless, commercial-grade high torque electric motor. The cut-off machine gives operators up to 20 minutes of performance with […]

October 23, 2014

Business

Hustler Adds Push-Button Deck Lift to Mowers

Hustler Turf Equipment showcased its Raptor Flip-Up technology at GIE+EXPO. The Raptor has a push-button deck lift that raises in 22 seconds without removing the deck belt. The Flip-Up is powered by a Kawasaki FR Premium engine, has a heavy-duty fabricated deck and features an automatic brake system. Hustler first unveiled the technology during its […]

October 23, 2014

Business

SnowEx Brine Pro Features Automatic Operation

SnowEx released its Brine Pro 2000 brine maker at GIE+EXPO.

October 23, 2014

Design-Build

Top 7 Industry Events to Attend

Imagine operating new equipment, networking with other pros and attending educational seminars all in one location. That’s what you get if you attend one of the many industry events throughout the year. The largest show, GIE+EXPO, starts today in Louisville, Kentucky, and there are several others coming up in the next few months. Here are […]

October 23, 2014

Business

Billy Goat Intros AE1300H Hydrostatic Aerator

Featuring variable aeration density (VAD), the Billy Goat AE1300H 30-inch reciprocating aerator has a hydrostatic drive, in-ground turning and Flextech arms.

October 23, 2014

Design-Build

Don’t fear the winter season

Winter can be a tough time for many landscapers. Your entire season could depend on how much snow falls or if rain will wash out a day of productivity. Winter is seen as a necessary evil for many landscaping businesses.

October 22, 2014

Business

[Video] Gravely Intros Atlas Jobsite Vehicle

Gravely created a new segment for off-road vehicles with the release of their Atlas jobsite vehicle (JSV).

October 21, 2014

Design-Build

4 Christmas lighting tips for success

Installing Christmas lights can be a good add-on service to tide landscapers over during the winter months. There’s only a short amount of time to get the project designed and installed, so here are four quick tips to find success with this service. 1. Location. “A few well-done displays in the right neighborhoods are better […]

October 21, 2014

Business

Organizations Work Together to Restore Union Station’s Columbus Plaza

In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Project EverGreen partnered with Ruppert Nurseries, Union Station Redevelopment Corporation and the National Park Service to revitalize Union Station’s Columbus Plaza.

October 17, 2014

Design-Build

How to find the right employees

Every business, including landscaping, deals with the struggles of finding the right employee in a short amount of time. But every minute counts when an employee isn’t there to fill a position, so here are some helpful tips.

October 16, 2014

Business

Kubota Releases Company’s First Skid Steers

To expand its line of construction equipment, Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) unveiled the SSV65 and SSV75 skid steers — the company’s first entry into the skid steer market. Both models come with standard two-speed travel and optional high-flow hydraulics. Features include an overhead front door, multifunction handles for high-flow machines and a side light feature. […]

October 15, 2014

Business

Volunteers Ready for PLANET Gives Back Project at Green Industry Conference

Volunteers are prepped and ready for the fourth annual PLANET Gives Back project, a volunteer service event held Oct. 22 at the Green Industry Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

October 14, 2014