Tag: Keeping It Green

Follow 30-plus-year industry veteran and editor-at-large Ronnie Hall’s weekly blog as he shares insights on green industry trends.

David Crow at TOCA Omaha

One Jump Ahead of Trump

David Crow recently spoke at the 2016 TOCA annual meeting in Omaha.
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Employee Pay Not as Important as You May Think

The hourly rate or salary you offer and pay to an employee is very important, but is just one of many factors that prospects consider.
Replace Fiddling Around with Craft Time

Increase Productivity: Replace Fiddling Around with Craft Time

Stop and consider just how much wasted time fills most of your and your employees' workdays.
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Why H-2B is Like “Groundhog Day”

If you’re a fan of the movie “Groundhog Day” like I am, you may see some dark humor in what is going with the...

Gardens With the Wonderful Power to Heal

How the gardens you design and install can boost nature's life-affirming benefits.
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The Climate is Changing; It’s Always Changing

The weather affects what landscape contractors do on a daily basis: their job.
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Do What You Love: How the “Tiny House Builders” Brothers Measure Success

Are you having fun and doing exactly what you love to do? The Diedricksen brothers of "Tiny House Builders" share how they measure success.

We Must Address Workplace Violence — STAT

Shortly before 7 a.m. on a sunny, pleasantly warm recent Thursday morning at B&L Landscape Company in Jacksonville, Florida, a 24-year-old employee there reportedly...
TruGreen/Scotts LawnService Deal a Win-Win-Win

TruGreen/Scotts LawnService Deal a Win-Win-Win

Everyone in the green industry knows by now that TruGreen has merged with Scotts LawnService. Also, almost every lawn care business owner who competes...
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Lawn Doctor Goes Quirky with 50 New Ads

Humor is a great way to engage and remind consumers of your brand. A short, tightly focused and amusing message attracts positive attention. Who...
Autonomous Snow Plow

Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
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Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.

Featured Videos

[VIDEO] Dickies®: Discover Workwear That’s Anything But Uniform

Looking for uniform solutions for your large team? An unmatched inventory and versatile looks are just a few reasons why companies trust Dickies®.
Stumpy

Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
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It’s Spring! Get A Jump On Invasive Insects With These USDA Updates

Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.
Design-Build Equipment

Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.
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Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.