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Housekeeping on the jobsite: The foundation of every safe work environment
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Safety, productivity and craftsmanship all begin with a well-kept work environment. In every outdoor trade — whether you're laying pavers, installing lighting, building outdoor kitchens, maintaining sports surfaces, landscaping or servicing pool equipment — the quality of the jobsite starts with a straightforwardpractice: housekeeping. It’s ...
Bradley Mowers releases "Advanced Aeration and Overseeding: The Professional's Approach to Soil Health"
Bradley Mowers has announced the release of its latest resource, "Advanced Aeration and Overseeding: The Professional's Approach to Soil Health." This guide provides information on the mechanics of soil compaction, strategic timing, overseeding protocol, post-aeration care and how to measure success. Soil is composed of 50% solid matter and 50% pore space, ...
Billy Goat unveils next-generation Hurricane™ Stand-On Blowers: The Z3002 and X3002
With these comprehensive upgrades, the new Z and X series Hurricane™ Stand-On Blowers continue to deliver end users market-leading advantages, ensuring a low cost of ownership and the highest daily productivity. Billy Goat is pleased to announce the launch of the new Z3002 and X3002 Hurricane™ Stand-On Blowers. These models are ...
Hazard awareness: Building a worker’s ability to see problems before they happen
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Awareness isn’t luck. It’s discipline. And in every outdoor trade, it’s what keeps workers whole and projects moving. In every outdoor trade — tile and hardscaping, landscaping, pool and spa, lighting, sports surfaces, agronomics, maintenance and outdoor living builds — there’s one skill that separates safe ...
Ariens®, the King of Snow®, strengthens reliability and performance
Engine enhancements deliver several improvements including easier cold starts, reliable operation and longer runtime. Ariens®, the King of Snow®, is getting even stronger with focused engine enhancements to key snow removal products for Model Year 2025, aimed at strengthening reliability and performance across the lineup. Ariens is introducing several key engine enhancements: CLASSIC ...
Billy Goat moves to next-generation manufacturing plant to better serve customers and continue 50-year legacy of innovation
The new next-generation manufacturing plant represents a strategic leap forward from Billy Goat’s original Lee’s Summit location and satellite warehouse. Billy Goat, a leading brand of specialty turf care equipment and a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton, is entering an exciting new chapter in its 50-year history. After five decades ...
Vanguard battery technology powers FIRSTGREEN Industries’ innovative MiniZ electric loader
The MiniZ delivers performance that rivals its internal combustion counterparts thanks to the robust Fi7.0 Vanguard battery. Briggs & Stratton is showcasing the power and durability of its Vanguard™ 48V 7kWh* Commercial Battery (Fi7.0) through a real-world application with its partner FIRSTGREEN Industries, an innovator in electric heavy equipment. The result ...
Equip Exposition announces keynote speaker series featuring HGTV's Mike Holmes & media entrepreneur Susan Packard
Event attendees to find inspiration, advice to take business to the next level. Equip, the award-winning international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, announces its keynote speaker series at the October 20-23, 2026 show. Celebrity speaker Mike Holmes, one of North America's most trusted contractors and star of the HGTV show, ...
Stock your truck for spring!
OCS Influencer Rachel Mohorn says that now is the time to stock your truck before the season gets busy, and Heritage Landscape Supply Group is here to help. Spring is here, and Heritage Landscape Supply Group is the place to kick off all your customer projects. With more than 240 stores ...
Spring is coming — Is your business ready for the rush?
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the businesses that handle the busy season best are the ones that prepared in advance. For contractors in the outdoor living and pool industry, spring doesn’t ease in slowly. It arrives all at once. The weather breaks, homeowners start thinking about backyard projects and suddenly the ...
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