The Domestic Production Activities Deduction (IRS Form 8903)

Tax deduction applies to certain landscaping projects

February 15, 2012

Performing maintenance ahead of time will ensure crews are ready to go by the time the season rolls around.

How to Maintain Equipment Ahead of Spring Cleanups

Equipment experts explain how to properly maintain equipment ahead of spring cleanups and offer up mulching tips.

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Green Industry Roll Call: Updates from Altoz, LandCare, Ruppert Landscaping and More

The latest news and updates from the people and companies around the green industry, including Altoz, LandCare, Ruppert Landscaping and more.

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Do Spring Cleanups Right

Experts share how landscape pros can optimize their spring cleanups this season.

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Updates from RC Mowers, Loftness and More: Green Industry Roll Call

RC Mowers named Richard Lukas, Ph.D., as its new autonomous engineering director. WorkWave added Robbie Hobbs as chief product officer. Loftness appointed Josh South as CEO. See more on these updates.

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Equip Expo 2025 Offering Early-Bird Pricing

Registration for Equip Expo, which will be held Oct. 21-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), is only $25 through May 31. When the show opens in October, a single registration is $120.

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The Benefits of Dual-Powered Propane Engines for Contractors

With many light-duty equipment applications for these versatile machines, residential, commercial and landscape contractors can find new ways to save money and improve performance.

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Greenzie Updates Software to 4.0

Greenzie released its fourth annual major software upgrade or 4.0.

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Seppi M. Unveils H3 Direct Mulcher

Seppi M. released the H3 direct mulcher, offering high efficiency with lower hydraulic power requirements, along with increased operational safety and flexibility for excavators.

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2025 State of the Green Industry: Q+As with Industry Experts

Industry representatives lay it all out when it comes to the current state of the landscape industry.

Coming Soon: Mower Madness 2025!

Ladies and gentlemen, start your.... mowers! For the fifth year in a row, Green Industry Pros will be putting on its annual Mower Madness competition on social media channels. The matchups begin March 17. Learn how to play here.

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Echo Highlights 4 New Products

Echo released four new products now available for purchase.

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2025 State of the Industry Q+A: SiteOne Landscape Supply

Brian Rowan, vice president, category management for SiteOne Landscape Supply, discusses his take on the current state of the landscape industry, expectations for 2025 and more.

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2025 State of the Industry Q+A: Briggs & Stratton

Jon Matson, vice president, sales and marketing, Briggs & Stratton, offers his view of the state of the landscape industry, where the industry is headed and more.

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Staying Rooted: 2025 State of the Green Industry Report

Landscape professionals, manufacturers and industry experts dig into where the industry is firmly rooted, the challenges it has weathered, what items may need trimmed and where there are opportunities for branching out.

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2025 State of the Industry Q+A: Oregon Tool

Carissa Gingras, director of marketing, North America | Forestry, Lawn & Garden, Oregon Tool, lays out what the landscape industry looks like as a whole, where it's going and more.

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Kioti Tractor Unveils Kioti Connect

Kioti Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA, introduced Kioti Connect, a connected vehicle technology app designed to enhance connectivity, efficiency and peace of mind for Kioti equipment owners.

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Graze Robotics Unveils Graze360 Platform

Graze Robotics rolled out Graze360, its all-in-one landscaping platform that combines artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and skilled human labor.

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Updates from Ruppert, Hitachi Global Air Power US and More: Green Industry Roll Call

LawnPRO Partners acquired Gro-Masters, completing its 11th acquisition. Ruppert Landscape bought Ocean Woods Landscaping. Hitachi Global Air Power U.S. named new president and CEO. See these updates and more.

Similar to cars, mowers of engines and other equipment require maintenance to keep them up and running all year long.

Keep it Running: Engine Maintenance

Consult this guide of engine maintenance items to make sure your equipment is ready to go and you have minimal downtime.

Mulching can provide a nice contrast to existing landscape features and enhance the aesthetics of a property.

Your Guide to Mulching

Landscape professionals explain the why behind mulching and lay out best practices.

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Housing Blocks for 2025 Equip Expo Now Available

Equip Exposition opened housing blocks for industry members wishing to attend the 2025 show, to be held Oct. 21-24.

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Milwaukee Tool Releases 2 New Head Trimmers

Milwaukee Tool unveiled two new trimmers: the M18 Fuel Pole Articulating Hedge Trimmer and the M18 Fuel Extended Pole Articulating Hedge Trimmer.

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What's Your Word of the Year?: Editor's Note

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb asks readers what they expect to do in 2025 and digs into the results from the 2025 State of the Industry report.

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OTR, Pressure Systems International Team Up on Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

OTR Engineered Solutions and Pressure Systems International, a player in the tire inflation systems market, have joined forces to bring tire pressure monitoring systems to the off-road market.

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Toro Launches Electric Swivel Ultra Buggy e2500-TS

Toro debuted the electric swivel Ultra Buggy e2500-TS, a material hauler designed to tackle labor-intensive tasks.

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Contractor Profile: Justin Stultz, owner, Wildflower Lawn Care Co., Hutto, Texas

Justin Stultz, owner, Wildflower Lawn Care in Hutto, Texas, discusses how he got into the industry, the importance of landscape companies knowing their worth and much more.

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Milwaukee Tool Intros MX Fuel Backpack Blower

Milwaukee Tool released the MX Fuel Backpack Blower, designed to clear heavier debris and clear material faster.