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New Rules Require Shut-Off Valves


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In Ruidoso, New Mexico, tough new water-use rules won’t just regulate when and how a customer can irrigate a lawn, but will also mandate that customers have a shutoff valve on their side of the me   More
 
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Record Speed Run for Modified Mower


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A Georgia design engineer who formerly worked at Snapper has set a new world land speed record for a modified riding mower. Bobby Cleveland's modified mower—­there's no mower deck attached a   More
 
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Delinquent Landscape Company


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 Tommasino P&B Landscaping LLC of Meriden, Connecticut, made the list of the state’s top tax offenders. By the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services’ estimation, Tommasino owes a whopping $130,731.43 – that’s about $6,000 more than the next leading delinquent from Meriden, Mar Elle Enterprises.   More
 
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

PGMS Seminar


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The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) will focus its 2012 regional seminar and site visit on water conservation and sustainability. The event will be held March 22-23 at Arizona State U   More
 
Monday, February 6, 2012

Filtered Reclaimed Water Said Okay to Drink


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Recycled water that’s filtered using the latest technology is perfectly safe to drink, according to a new report from the National Research Council on the subject. According to Richard Trus   More
 
Monday, February 6, 2012

John Alan Heidman


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John Heidman passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012, due to a heart condition. He was 75 years old. Heidman was the founder of Irri-Tech Corporation in Dallas, Texas. He entered the irrigat   More
 
Monday, February 6, 2012

New Business Model for Landscape Company


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Faced with some business challenges, Michael Mackoul, the owner of TEAMscapes, Johns Creek, Georgia, revamped his company’s business plan to target entire neighborhoods rather than individual home   More
 
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Florida “Graywater” Debate Sets Stage


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Florida legislators are preparing to discuss the biggest overhaul of state water laws in forty years, and observers say the debate may set the stage for similar discussions around the country. Among   More
 
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Obama to Propose Tax Credit for Natural Gas Vehicles


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President Obama announced on Thursday, January 26th, that he would propose a tax credit for businesses that buy natural gas trucks. This proposal is part of an effort on the part of the administrati   More
 
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Briggs & Stratton to Pink-Slip 800; Close Plants


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Long-time lawn mower and power equipment manufacturer Briggs & Stratton is consolidating operations worldwide, shuttering a plant in Newburn, Tennessee, as well as one in the Czech Republic. The   More
 
Monday, January 30, 2012