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Neighbor Killed for a Tree

One San Diego man is dead, while his killer is in prison — all because of trees that bordered these two neighbors’ properties, reports 760 KFMB AM. Michael Vilkin shot his neighbor, John Upton, because he wanted to cut down the trees when Upton did not. Vilkin says he felt bullied by Upton because he […]

September 23, 2013

San Francisco Design Studio Set for Annual PARK(ing) Day

One San Francisco art and design studio has been getting creative with parking spaces for eight years.

September 4, 2013

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Chainsaw Features 13 Percent More Power

ECHO has produced a high-power chainsaw to help landscapers get the job done. The CS-620P is a 59.8cc professional chainsaw and is based on the proven CS-600P. However, the machine has a modified engine to produce 13 percent more power.

July 25, 2013

Adding fruits and veggies to the landscape

Fruits and veggies are more than just good for you: They’re good for your business.

July 3, 2013

Arugula ‘Wildfire’

Take Head Trauma Seriously

One New Jersey employee at a landscaping company has died after a large tree limb fell on his head on a job site. Authorities said the 40-year-old man was working under a 130-foot tree at a Princeton residence when the tree limb fell, according to NBC40.

June 26, 2013

Photo: vpr.arizona.edu

Reduce Storm Damage with Landscapes

As the tornado in Oklahoma continues to weigh on all of our hearts and minds, many have asked what could have been done to prevent such devastation. While no one can stop Mother Nature’s wrath, as landscapers, you can help reduce the amount of damage and insurance claims. No matter where you live, you’re bound […]

May 23, 2013

Caterpillars Posing Problems in Northwest

Caterpillars could start climbing the list of insects that harm landscapes after one species began to devastate a schoolyard in Washington. Tent caterpillars started burrowing into newly planted Yoshino cherry trees and started to move to the birch trees and laurel shrub at Charles Wilkes Elementary School, according to the Bainbridge Island Review.

May 22, 2013

Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture

Plant a Tree, Take a Photo

Closing out this green week that started with Earth Day, Arbor Day is a time for new growth, giving back and, of course, installing trees. All 50 states celebrate this holiday, as well as several other countries, so you’ll see plenty of saplings, shovels and soil around town today.

April 26, 2013

How Earth Day Changed the Environment

Improving the environment and landscapes is a daily part of your job as a green industry pro. So as our country and 191 others celebrate Earth Day today, it’s a welcoming sight to see your community members showing appreciation for the things you work toward improving every day. Since 1970, the United States has been […]

April 22, 2013

Magee Design built this rain garden for a private school in Boyce, Virgina.

Planting for the Future

Your company survives because of the people in your community, so take next month to give back to them. With Arbor Day and Earth Day falling at the end of April, it’s the perfect time to plant trees in the local park, mow the lawn for an elementary school or add a lush garden for an elderly couple.

April 17, 2013

Safety watch: Reducing the chance of chain saw kickback

Keep a firm grasp on this hand-held machine. The accident: A landscaper is using a chainsaw to trim limbs from the top of a felled elm tree, in preparation for them to be hauled away. As he is cutting through a limb that has some spring because it is underneath the top of the elm, the chainsaw kicks back. The hand tool hits him in the face, cutting the tip of his nose and both lips.

March 14, 2013

Chainsaw Safety

Tree Giveaway

The Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Tree Commission will give away more than 38,000 tree seedlings in this year’s annual tree giveaway, reports The Tuscaloosa News. Together with the Alabama Power Service Organization and the Druid City Canopy Coalition, the commission will offer varieties such as southern sugar maple, crape myrtle, dogwood, southern magnolia, white oak, live oak, redbud and dahoon holly.

February 19, 2013

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