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The TurfMutt Foundation unleashes 2026 backyarding trends
The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of backyards, public parks, school yards and other green spaces, predicts 2026 will be a year of purpose, precision and pet-friendly landscapes. The era of the purely aesthetic lawn is over; the future is about the high-performance, consciously-designed landscape. “Your ...
Lighting the way: Free lighting training
By Jenny Yu. This holiday season, add OMNI lighting to your toolbox by attending this free OMNI RGB Lighting event! Now that December is here, homeowners are decking their halls — and their exteriors — with festive holiday decor and lighting. For contractors, it’s the perfect time to learn ...
Navigating the legal side of landscaping
By Emma Peterson. Common challenges for outdoor professionals and how to overcome them. In a recent episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman sat down with Trent Cotney, partner and construction law leader of Adams and Reese. Trent has over 30 years of legal experience in the field of ...
The Coffee Shops™ launch bilingual article listening feature
New website tool allows visitors to listen to articles in English or Spanish. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, has launched a new feature allowing visitors to listen to articles in English or Spanish on all of The Coffee Shops’ ...
Get ready for a night to remember
By Emma Peterson. The 2025 Irrigation Show is right around the corner and you don’t want to miss the #1 private concert event there! The 2025 Irrigation Show and Education week will be hosted in New Orleans, Louisiana from December 8-11, 2025, by the Irrigation Association. Every year, this ...
Top November articles: Innovations and giving back
By Emma Peterson. From acts of kindness to incredible innovation, the outdoor industry has been busy this November. There’s been a lot going on at OutdoorCoffeeShops (OCS) this November! It was our first full month up and running, and we have been busy with articles, podcasts, events and more! To ...
Vermeer unveils ML180 mini loader with advanced controls and unparalleled ride comfort
Vermeer unveils the ML180 mini loader featuring advanced electric-over-hydraulic controls and air-ride suspension technology designed to address operator fatigue and productivity challenges in traditional stand-on mini loaders. Vermeer showcases the ML180 mini loader at Utility Expo 2025. Featuring advanced electric-over-hydraulic controls, a suspended undercarriage and air-ride suspension technology, the ML180 helps ...
Vermeer launches new ML series mini loaders with enhanced power and performance
Vermeer unveils its next-generation mini loaders with the new ML series. Four models deliver powerful hydraulic performance and an operator-focused design for tree care, landscape and construction contractors. Vermeer has announced the launch of its next-generation mini loaders with the introduction of the ML series. The new streamlined lineup includes four ...
Taking care of our troops
By Emma Peterson. Project EverGreen makes sure that servicemen and women come home to welcoming, well-cared for homes. Meet Project EverGreen, a national non-profit whose mission is to connect people with healthy outdoor spaces. They run a variety of different programs and initiatives that work towards this goal with ...
Ignite Attachments introduces soil conditioner at Equip Expo
This new product simplifies gravel drive repair, seedbed prep and landscape cleanup for compact tractor owners. Gravel drives with deep ruts. Hard-packed soil that resists seeding. Landscape projects that need a clean, even finish. For homeowners with acreage and professional landscapers alike, the right product can turn hours of manual work ...
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