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Design-Build

4 Places To See & Stay During GIE+EXPO

The biggest show in the industry, GIE+EXPO, is only two months away. But before you head to Louisville, Kentucky, to see the latest machines and products, figure out what all you want to do before you go. Here are some of the top places to visit and stay while in Louisville. 1. Louisville Slugger Museum […]

August 29, 2014

Business

Unlikely Suspect Steals Landscaper’s Lunch

A Colorado landscape crew came in contact with a lunch-stealing bear — and his name wasn’t Yogi. While a Front Range Arborists crew was working, a bear climbed through the open window of their truck and ate two of their turkey sandwiches. “That’s kinda the running joke around the shop is that he ate your […]

August 27, 2014

Business

Man Stabs Landscaper Over Grass Clippings

A 70-year-old man is accused of stabbing a 19-year-old landscaper because he got grass clippings on his truck.

August 25, 2014

Business

Top 6 marketing mistakes landscapers make

As an owner, you probably know the importance of marketing your business. But what should you be doing — and not doing? Here are the top 6 marketing mistakes you should avoid, according to Steven Cohen, landscape-snow industry consultant with GreenMark Consulting Group. 1. Targeting everybody. This means you interest nobody. Know who your best […]

August 20, 2014

Business

Landscape Worker Revived After Falling 25 Feet While Pruning Trees

One landscape worker is recovering after falling approximately 25 feet from a tree. The New Jersey worker was revived after falling from the tree he was pruning, according to The Princeton Packet

August 11, 2014

Business

Not Your Average Landscaping

At first glance, this may not look like an airport. Actually, at second glance, it really doesn’t look like an airport either. However, if anyone knows anything about airports, they might know that the fourth busiest airport in Europe is the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

July 23, 2014

Business

IrriGreen Genius Sprinklers Provide Programmable Coverage Per Zone

The term “smart irrigation” has become more and more important lately with several states battling drought. To help, IrriGreen introduced a line of intelligent sprinklers that are adaptable.

July 21, 2014

Business

[Video] Top 4 Landscape News Stories in 60 Seconds

Don’t worry if you haven’t been able to keep up with industry news this week. Here are the Top 4 stories in 60 seconds. [youtube C6rLGR1CgtQ&list=UU2oQucc3ULCnu09wude37-Q nolink]

July 18, 2014

Business

Landscape Worker Seriously Injured After Getting Caught in Wood Chipper

Another landscape worker was seriously injured after coming into contact with a wood chipper. The worker was seriously injured after the worker’s arm got pulled into the machine, according to CBS12.

July 15, 2014

Business

PLANET AEF Expands Mission to Attract More Students to Landscaping Industry

The PLANET Academic Excellence Foundation is expanding its mission. In addition to providing scholarships, PLANET AEF will launch a public awareness campaign to attract more people into a career in the landscaping industry.

July 9, 2014

Business

Brickman & ValleyCrest Merger Closes

The Brickman Group and ValleyCrest Companies announced the closing of their merger today, effective June 30, 2014. The new organization has approximate annual revenues of $2 billion with more than 20,000 team members nationwide. The company will maintain its primary locations in Rockville, Maryland, and Calabasas, California. Both Brickman and ValleyCrest brands will continue operating […]

July 2, 2014

Design-Build

Award-Winning Project Connects Spaces Using Hardscaping

A Pennsylvania landscape team connects inviting outdoor rooms with seamless hardscape elements. Whether these homeowners want to grill out, grow their own food, warm up by the fire, cool off by the pool or just relax with their family and friends, this extensive hardscape project provides it all. PA Landscape Group designed and constructed this […]

June 30, 2014