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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.

Durability That Gets The Job Done.

Durability That Gets The Job Done.

Commercial-grade 56V ARC Lithium™ batteries are engineered to withstand extreme drops and extreme weather while maximizing power and uptime.

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Echo Unveils PB-5810 Gas-Powered Backpack Blower

Echo introduced the PB-5810 gas-powered backpack blower, designed for both commercial and homeowner use.

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TTI, parent company of Milwaukee Tool, Names New CEO

Techtronic Industries Co. (TTI), parent company of Milwaukee Tool, promoted Steve Richman to CEO.

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Rotary Corp. Showcases Copperhead Vortex Trimmer Line

Rotary is offering a wide assortment of Copperhead Trimmer Line including the Vortex brand plus diamond cut, quad-tex, premium quad and precut varieties that are guaranteed for quality and performance.

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The TURN: More About Mowers

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb and founder of Turf's Up Radio News Darren Gruner discuss all landscape pros need to know about mowers this season.

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Contractor Profile: Johny Crooks, Owner, Blades of Grass Lawn Care

Johny Crooks, owner of Blades of Grass Lawn Care in Savannah, Ga., discusses how he got into the business, his favorite parts of the landscape industry, his YouTube channel and much more.

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Top 8 Mistakes When Using Outdoor Power Equipment

Here's a list of what landscape contractors should avoid doing when operating outdoor power equipment.

Durability That Gets The Job Done.

Durability That Gets The Job Done.

Commercial-grade 56V ARC Lithium™ batteries are engineered to withstand extreme drops and extreme weather while maximizing power and uptime.

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Stihl Showcases Mowers, Blowers and More at Ride & Drive Event

Stihl showed off brand-new gas- and battery-powered products and discussed programs available to contractors considering switching to battery/electric.

Taking the time to perform maintenance now can save on costly downtime later in the season.

Equipment Maintenance To-Do's

Landscape pros shed light on how preventive maintenance can prevent costly breakdowns and downtime down the road.

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Stihl Releases New Battery-Powered Trimmers

Stihl added new battery-powered trimmer options for landscape pros: the FSA 200 and FSA 200 R.

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Monthly Musings: What's Your Take on Battery Power?

For this segment of Monthly Musings, Green Industry Pros wants to know if you're looking into battery-powered equipment and why or why not.

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Echo Releases 3-Battery Port Backpack Blower

Echo has introduced its DPB-5800T, a three-battery port backpack blower.

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Rotary Offers Full Line of Copperhead Chainsaw Bars and Chain

Rotary is offering a complete line of professional-grade Copperhead chainsaw bars and chain, plus a variety of repair parts and accessories.

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The Importance of Maintaining Lawn Equipment

Lawn care equipment might not be the first thing you think of as weather warms up, but the extra effort you put in now can help prevent problems from popping up when the grass does.

It's important to properly inspect equipment to check for visible wear and damage.

Prepare Handheld Power Equipment for Spring

Here are several items landscape pros can perform to ensure that their tools are ready for the tough season ahead.

Spring Equipment Safety

7 Top Safety Tips for Outdoor Power Equipment

Before you use a mower, trimmer, blower, power washer, chainsaw, pruner, portable generator or other piece of outdoor power equipment this season, it’s important to be up to date on handling and safety procedures. Here's how.

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Milwaukee Tool Unveils M18 Brushless Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears

Milwaukee Tool released the M18 Brushless Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears, providing fast, clean pruning, eliminating the need for manual pulling.

Everthrive found that using battery-powered equipment became a selling point for its clients.

Project Profile: Ahead of the Curve

A look at how one California company tackles an ongoing maintenance project using battery-powered equipment.

Durability That Gets The Job Done.

Durability That Gets The Job Done.

Commercial-grade 56V ARC Lithium™ batteries are engineered to withstand extreme drops and extreme weather while maximizing power and uptime.

MX Fuel Portable Battery Extension

Milwaukee Intros MX Fuel Portable Battery Extension

Milwaukee Tool released the MX Fuel Portable Battery Extension, which connects to MX Fuel equipment.

Fuel additives from Rotary

Rotary Highlights Small-Engine Fuel Stabilizers, Treatment Additives in 2024 Catalog

In its 2024 master catalog, Rotary offers a complete line of small-engine fuel stabilizers and treatment additives, including STA-BIL, Ethanol Shield, Mechanic in a Bottle, Sea Foam, B3C, Helix and premixed VP Fuels.

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Milwaukee Tool Adds M12 Brushless Pruning Shears

Milwaukee Tool released the M12 Brushless Pruning Shears.

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Milwaukee Tool Expands M18 Fuel Quik-Lok Attachment System

Milwaukee Tool added to its M18 Fuel Quik-Lok Attachment System, which now consists of 10-plus attachments.

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Briggs & Stratton Unveils Vanguard Lithium-Ion 48V 1.5kWh* Commercial Battery (Si1.5)

Briggs & Stratton released its Vanguard Lithium-Ion 48V 1.5kWh* Commercial Battery (Si1.5), which is now available for order.

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Vanguard Debuts New Motors and Motor Controllers

Vanguard unveiled its MVG Series of motors and MC Series of motor controllers.

How To Winterize Your Landscaping Tools

Winterize Your Landscaping Tools

An expert from Sod Solutions emphasizes the importance of winterizing work tools, provides a checklist of supplies you’ll need and offers step-by-step instructions on how to protect your lawn care tools from the harsh winter elements.

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The Future of AI and Outdoor Maintenance Technology

An expert in autonomous mowing discusses why robotic mowing can improve efficiencies, reduce dependency on human labor and eliminate waste.

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DeWalt Adds Ascent Series and Battery-powered Equipment

DeWalt is offering Ascent Series commercial zero-turn mowers and battery-powered products for snow clearing, land clearing, landscaping and construction projects.

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Milwaukee Tool Adds New M18 Fuel String Trimmer

Milwaukee Tool introduced the new M18 Fuel 17-Inch Dual Battery String Trimmer.

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Fecon Buys TREEfrogg

Fecon acquired TREEfrogg, a company that produces attachments for skid-steers and compact track loaders.