McKay Lighting Two years ago, a client came to McKay Lighting in Omaha, Neb., to expand the holiday lighting on his home and find a creative way to hide a newly installed water feature in the front yard during the winter. The company developed a design that included one 14-foot LED RGB cherry blossom tree…
TUCSON, Ariz. — In 2013, Rain Bird launched “Project PRS,” an initiative aimed at educating irrigation contractors and their customers about the many benefits of pressure-regulating irrigation technology. Now, thanks to new, compelling research from the University of Arizona, Project PRS is well-positioned to continue its water-saving mission in 2015. “In 2013, Rain Bird’s…
Irrigation filters are a vital component of an irrigation system. Filters are designed to keep irrigation systems free from debris such as sand, dirt, algae and other particles that can clog the sprinkler heads, negatively affect the system’s overall performance and leave you with dry plants and an unhappy customer. There are a variety of…
MENLO PARK, Calif. – The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is pleased to recognize that Gachina Landscape Management in Menlo Park, Calif. has successfully created an official Certified Wildlife Habitat site – The Gachina Farm. NWF celebrates the efforts of Gachina Landscape to create a garden space that improves habitat for birds, butterflies, frogs and other…
HERNDON, Va. – The water crisis facing California is serious and carries imminent environmental, financial and human impacts. Cash incentives are being used in some areas to get homeowners to voluntarily give up their lawns. Before ripping out a customer’s lawn, the National Association of Landscape Professionals offers the following tips to help your customers…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A. is consolidating all aspects of its management and product development processes in a single facility in Grand Rapids. The company is launching a significant renovation of its existing facilities to accommodate the move of the Research and Development Engineering group, along with related…
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – Terex compact wheel loaders, ranging from 50 hp to 101 hp, are built for applications ranging from general construction, earthmoving and agricultural work to specialized tasks such as landscaping, utility and municipal work. Equipped with Tier 4 Final Deutz engines, these compact wheel loaders offer North American contractors maximum productivity on many…
The month of April is designated as National Lawn Care Month and The Lawn Institute and the National Association of Landscape Professionals want to heighten public awareness regarding the many environmental and health benefits of natural grass. The Lawn Institute has estimated there is more than 31 million acres of managed grass in the…
CHICAGO, Ill. – Shindaiwa is expanding its blower line with the new EB600RT backpack blower. The EB600 features a powerful 58.2 cc professional grade two-stroke engine that helps deliver air volume of 510 CFM and air speed of 215 MPH. The new back pack blower was designed with operator comfort in mind. It weighs as…
MOLINE, Ill. – The new John Deere L-Series backhoes build on the performance of its K-Series predecessors. The new series offers improvements on features that John Deere customers have come to know and trust, plus the addition of several new ones, to increase uptime, provide productivity and lower daily operating costs. The L-Series lineup…
