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Business

Industry roundup: ICPI announces new HNA awards categories and judging criteria

New hardscape categories were added to HNA's awards categories. Natural stone & vintage installation are two examples of the new criteria judges will look for.

July 5, 2018

Landscaping equipment

Equipment matters: The fate of battery and gas power

Landscaping pros are working 8 hours or longer & the noise of gas-powered tools can be irritating to all. Battery Powered tools can help to reduce this noise.

June 22, 2018

Business

Equipment matters: The battle for battery

Landscaping battery powered equipment was once considered low performing & unreliable. Times have changed & battery power has become more reliable & efficient.

June 21, 2018

Business

Industry roundup: New study finds mis-fueling high in outdoor power equipment

According to the research, Poll says an ever-increasing number of outdoor power equipment owners are using the wrong type of fuel in their products. This, and more industry news, here on Total Landscape Care.

March 20, 2018

Business

OPEI talks on industry issues and next year’s tradeshow

Along with the growth in the size of the event, there will be other changes for the 2018 GIE+EXPO. OPEI also talks changes to come in the industry! Details here.

October 24, 2017

Business

OPEI purchases new headquarters building

OPEI is set to move into the new headquarters in the spring of 2018, and the building is located on 1605 King Street in Alexandria, Virginia. More here at TLC!

August 21, 2017

Design-Build

Living landscapes already celebrating Clean Air Month

May is Clean Air Month and the greenery around us plays a much bigger role than just looking nice; it’s also functional. Read more on Total Landscape Care!

May 8, 2017

Business

News roundup: Registration open for GIE+EXPO

Registration is open for 2017 GIE+EXPO and the organizers are anticipating they will top 2016’s record-breaking numbers. Read more on Total Landscape Care.

April 26, 2017

Business

OPEI harkens to California’s lessons for spring planting

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds everyone of the importance of making smart long-term landscaping choices.

March 17, 2017

Business

Green industry comes together to support classic lawns

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is partnering with the Irrigation Association and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) to promote National Lawn Care Month in April, joining Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), which last year became the first association to partner with NALP on the project. In April, with the return of the growing […]

February 12, 2016

Business

2015 GIE+EXPO attendance will break last year’s record

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) – majority partner in GIE+EXPO – is sure this year’s landscaping industry tradeshow will surpass 2014’s record-setting event.

October 22, 2015

Business

OPEI president warns of negative long-term effects of turf removal

In Southern California alone, homeowners responding to the state’s four-year drought “are on track to remove over 170 million square feet of turf,” according to the Metropolitan Water District there. But not everyone believes turf removal is the most effective way to conserve water, especially in light of the adverse effects of doing away with […]

July 24, 2015