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Ignite Attachments expands landscape management lineup with mini brush cutter
New 44-inch model brings dual-interface versatility and dependable clearing performance to compact equipment. Clearing overgrown vegetation in confined spaces creates unique challenges for landscape professionals. Tight access can put traditional clearing equipment out of reach, even when the job calls for tackling tall grass, dense brush and small trees. Mini skid ...
HNA adds live translation to select education sessions and hardscape demos
Gain access to 16 education sessions, six Hardscape Demos, two Hardscape Workshops and one complimentary industry session featuring Caleb and Brittany Auman – all while saving more than 50% compared to purchasing sessions individually. Hardscape North America (HNA) is piloting a new live translation service this year, giving attendees the opportunity ...
Heat, hydration and fatigue
By Cotney Consulting Group. Tips for protecting outdoor crews during long workdays. Outdoor work has always demanded toughness, but toughness should never be confused with ignoring the warning signs of heat stress. Landscaping crews, hardscape installers, pool and spa technicians, sports-surface contractors, lighting installers and maintenance teams often spend ...
The job was profitable when you sold it — So where did the margin go?
By Cotney Consulting Group. Margin is not protected at closeout. It is protected one decision at a time throughout the project. The estimate looked profitable. The price covered labor, materials, equipment, overhead and profit. Then the job closed, the numbers were reviewed and much of the margin was gone. ...
Inside America’s lawn care tipping culture
By Emma Peterson. A nationwide analysis of more than two million mowing jobs revealed a growing culture of appreciation that is putting extra money in contractors’ pockets. For most professionals in the lawn care industry, while tipping is not as expected as it is in the food service, it is ...
Looking at a year in lawn care
By Emma Peterson. LawnStarter’s 2025 analysis shows how climate, season length and weather patterns create vastly different conditions for lawn care professionals. Lawn care is one of the outdoor markets that can vary greatly from region to region. To showcase regional differences across the country, we wanted to highlight LawnStarter’s ...
Experience Hardscape North America
October 21, 2026 @ 8:00 am - October 23, 2026 @ 1:00 pm EST Hardscape North America is one of the largest hardscape-focused industry events in North America, bringing together 29,500+ professionals each year alongside 220+ exhibitors and more than 30 education sessions. Co-located with Equip Exposition, it creates a powerful ...
Build skills, connections and business at HNA 2026
By The Coffee Shops®. Hardscape and landscape professionals can explore new products, sharpen their expertise and connect with industry peers. Hardscape and landscape professionals looking to strengthen their businesses can connect, learn and explore industry innovations at Hardscape North America (HNA), held October 21-23, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Co-located ...
From soil to sprinklers and everything in between
By Emma Peterson. 4 common irrigation challenges and the tools that help outdoor contractors overcome them. On the surface, irrigation is simple – get the water to the plants. But in reality, there are quite a few different factors to account for when setting up an irrigation system! Things like ...
Building landscapes that last with Heritage
By Emma Peterson. Heritage Landscape Supply provides the products and expertise contractors need to promote vibrant, resilient landscapes. Creating a client’s dream backyard landscape takes a lot of time and effort. Not only do landscapers work alongside contractors ranging from siding specialists to hardscape installer and pool designers who all ...
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