Yard & Garden Jan/Feb 2013

January 30, 2013

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A Path to Success: 8 Strategies to Maximize Efficiency

Streamline your operations and maximize efficiency in your lawn care and landscape business.

Contrary to what some believe, xeriscapes incorporate many more elements than only rocks and boulders.

What to Know About Xeriscaping

Check out what's behind xeriscaping and how and where landscape professionals can implement it.

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The Secret to Successful Rebrands

When rebranding, it's crucial that a company gain buy-in from top to bottom. Here's how to do so.

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Job Costing Tips to Keep Your Landscaping Business Profitable

When 'busy' doesn't mean 'successful.' Take control of your margins with these five tips.

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'The Morning Show at Expo' Brings Landscaping Advice to Equip Expo

"The Morning Show at Expo" comes to Equip Exposition 2025 with advice for landscapers and contractors alike.

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The Hatz F-Series: A Powerful Engine for Compact Applications

Announced at Bauma 2025, the new Hats F-Series engines fill a gap between the D-Series and H-Series, providing displacements ranging from 0.95 to 1.75 L.

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Rockin’ with RTK: How the Tech Applies to Robotic Mowers

Robotic mower experts delve into what real-time kinematic technology does and how it applies to robotic mowers.

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ECHO's NEW Self-Propelled Gas Lawn Mower

ECHO launched the LM-3022SP 30-inch self-propelled gas lawn mower engineered for efficiency, durability, and ease of use.

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Stellar Launches 2025 Model Year Hybrid Power Source

Introduced at Work Truck Week 2025, the Stellar 2025 Model Year Hybrid Power Source adds improvements to the HPS line.

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A Mulcher for the Skid-Steer & CTL: Blue Diamond's New Heavy Duty Drum Mulcher

Blue Diamond Attachment's Heavy Duty Drum Mulcher comes with eight different configuration options to fit any Skid Steer and Track Loader application.

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OPEI Reminds Us to Put Safety First

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute reminds everyone: safety first.

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Mean Green's Vanquish Electric Mower Goes Autonomous

The new Vanquish Autonomous joins Mean Greens lineup of commercial-grade electric mowers.

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Updates from KIOTI Tractor, Massey Services, & More: Green Industry Roll Call

KIOTI Tractor announced new sales leadership. Massey Services promotion. And more.

LevelRight users can adjust the overall angle from 0-10 degrees and adjust in two planes up to 5 degrees. The 24-in. diameter LevelRight will accept up to a 20-in. square or 24-in. round outrigger float.

Outrigger Safety: LevelRight Outrigger Pads by DICA

DICA's LevelRight Outrigger Pads provide a safety pad for unlevel terrain - line expanded with additional sizes.

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TREE Fund's Fall 2024 Grant Cycle Awardees

The awardees of the Fall 2025 Grant Cycle from the TREE Fund.

The Z-Spray LTS can carry up to 175 pounds of material in the hopper, with space to carry an additional 50 pounds of bagged material atop the tank.

Powering the Z-Spray LTS Spreader Sprayer

Reinforcing the commitment of both companies, Vanguard and Z Turf Equipment have announced that the Vanguard 300 is now powering the Z Turf Equipment Z-Spray LTS Spreader Sprayer.

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ServiceTitan Helps Reduce Wasted Advertising Dollars: Launches Capacity Marketing Engine

ServiceTitan and Scropion partnered to launch the Capacity Marketing Engine, an AI-powered tool that connects real-time job availability with ad spend — helping businesses eliminate wasted marketing dollars and maximize ROI.

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Vectorworks Releases 2025 Update 4

The fourth update to the Vectorworks 2025 product line delivers powerful AI-driven design enhancements, expanded reality capture capabilities, and seamless partner integrations.

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Equip Exposition 2025 Branches Out for Tree Care, Live Demos

Scheduled for Equip Exposition 2025, the new Tree Care Arena, sponsored by Altec, will showcase live pruning and limb removal demonstrations.

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Agri-Fab Launches New Garden Seeder Featuring 3-lb. Capacity

Newly designed garden seeder was designed to accommodate 20 different seed types.

The CASE CL36EV electric compact wheel loader.

CASE Helps Landscaping Crews get More Jobs Done

CASE Construction Equipment launched two compact wheel loaders and a telescopic-boom small articulated loader — plus new upgrades to compact track loaders and skid steer loaders.

Designed for light to medium-duty hydraulic attachments, Flow+ allows operators to seamlessly run attachments.

KIOTI Launches Flow+ System for Compact Loaders

KIOTI Tractor's Flow+ technology enhances the hydraulic capabilities of its compact construction equipment aimed at reducing the cost or fuel consumption of full high-flow systems.

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Giving Recognition to Trees: 7 Reasons to Thank a Tree This Arbor Day

In recognition of Arbor Day, the TurfMutt Foundation is celebrating the vital role trees play in enriching our environment, enhancing our health, and beautifying the spaces where we live, work, and play.

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Ready for Spring Agregates Processing: Trommel Screens

Designed for durability and efficiency, Compass Wire Cloth’s trommel replacement screens are built to withstand heavy-duty use while maximizing throughput in aggregate, landscaping, and waste management applications.

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Propane's Role in a Clean, Resilient Future

In recognition of Earth Day, the Propane Education & Research Council raises awareness of propane: the sustainable energy solution for off-road equipment.

Kress Commercial Robotics previewed its the KR800 40” “Cut N Go” robotic mower during the company’s NEXT Summit in Colorado Springs on April 3, 2025.

Kress Innovates Autonomous Mowing With new KR800 40 inch 'Cut N Go' Robotic Mower

Specifically designed for route-based landscaping crews, the Kress Commercial KR800 40 inch 'Cut N Go' robotic mower wad designed to bolster crew efficiency and profitability.

The Husqvarna 590BTS backpack blower.

Husqvarna Blows the Standard Away With New 590BTS and 590BFS Backpack Blowers

Designed for the most demanding jobs, these all-new, powerful backpack blowers set a new standard in power-to-weight ratio and feature one of the industry's largest fuel tank.