Recently added articles from Arbor Age:
Lessons learned in Louisville.(FROM THE EDITOR)
Nov 01, 2008; ... I just returned from the GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky. And although the show is geared primarily to professional landscapers and outdoor power equipment dealers and distributors, there were definitely a few nuggets of information gleaned from the show that apply to the arborist market. ...
Echo Incorporated announces Dan Obringer as president.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Echo Incorporated announced that effective December 1, Dan Obringer Will become president of the company. He succeeds Yoshi Nagao, who will return to Japan as president of Kioritz Corporation, the parent company of Echo, Serving as Echo's vice president and senior vice president ...
America's Body Company acquired by The Reading Group.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... America's Body Company (ABC) has been acquired by The Reading Group, LLC from Leggett & Platt, Inc. ABC, founded in 1976, has one of the nation's largest networks of truck equipment distribution, installation and manufacturing facilities, with seven locations throughout the United States, ...
Arborists and tree service professionals to convene at the Empire State Green Industry Show.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... New York State Arborists--ISA Chapter Inc., (NYSA) members and tree service professionals from across the state and New England are invited to attend the annual Empire State Green Industry Show, which is hosted by NYSA, New York State Turfgrass Association, and New York State Nursery and ...
Chain saw carving champ Bob King wins the Echo Cup for the third time.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Pro-carver Bob King captured the Echo Cup for the third consecutive year at the Echo Chain Saw Carving Series Championship held October 3-5, 2008 at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Mark Colp won the People's Choice category. Eight world-class chain saw carvers from ...
2009 CSRA Tree, Ornamental and Turf Seminar announced.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The 2009 CSRA Tree, Ornamental and Turf Seminar will be held January 7-11,2009 at the Julian Smith Casino, Augusta, Ga. It will include discussions on soil, new plant cultivars, and landscaping lies and truths. CEUs are ...
Knotless rigging.(TRAINING & EDUCATION)
Nov 01, 2008; ... The term knotless rigging is used to describe rigging systems, techniques, and methods that minimize or eliminate the use of knots or hitches as much as possible. The primary advantage of this minimization is fairly clear --greater efficiency due to time savings in not having to tie and ...
Build a Brand and the customers will follow.(BRANCHING OUT)
Nov 01, 2008; ... When arborists think about the brands in our industry, big names like Husqvarna, Stihl, Morbark and Vermeer come to mind. What drives some of us to buy a Husky chain saw as opposed to a Stihl, or select a Morbark chipper over a Vermeer? Let's face it; there are a handful of equally solid ...
Aphids.(PEST OF THE MONTH)
Nov 01, 2008; ... What do they look like? There are hundreds of species of aphids, and hundreds of different plants are hosts. Aphids are small, 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch long, soft, and pear-shaped. Adults can be winged or unwinged. Long, thin legs; long antennae; and two tubes called cornicles near ...
When it comes to biologicals, one size doesn't fit all.(TREE MAINTENANCE)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Too often in life, one-size-fits-all solutions are forced onto problems that don't always have an easy fix. If your baseball cap doesn't fit quite right, it won't kill off your hair, but parenting styles, diets, and, yes, even arbor care require customizes solutions to avoid permanents ...
Running a business without capital to grow is like growing: trees without water.(SPECIAL FEATURE)
Nov 01, 2008; ... How you treat trees early in March and April differs quite a bit from how you do in May or June, right? There's a certain amount of preparation, nurturing and order of steps needed before you can grow a strong oak. The same is true for acquiring financing. Unfortunately, a lot of arborists ...
Put your work trucks on a reduced fuel diet.(VEHICLES, LIFTS & MACHINERY)
Nov 01, 2008; ... The high cost of fuel, combined with a growing interest in environmental issues, has many businesses thinking about ways to improve their truck's fuel utilization. Tried and true steps for maximizing a vehicle's fuel efficiency include maintaining proper tire pressure, removing unnecessary ...
Echo CS-530.(Chain Saws)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Echo CS-530 chain saw, in a bold new color, features a 50.1 cc high-performance, 2-stroke engine for exceptional power and reduced fuel consumption, as well as Echo's Slope Advance Ignition System (SAIS) for smooth engine performance. It also features a rear-access, heavy-duty ...
RedMax GZ4000.(Chain Saws)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The RedMax GZ4000 chain saw features a die-cast aluminum body that includes an aluminum bar mount for maximum strength and durability, it is powered by a 40.1-cc, 2.4-hp. engine. With its superb power-to-weight performance, it is also well balanced and increases user productivity with a ...
Efco MT3700 chain saw.(Chain Saws)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Efco's MT3700 has a 2.2-hp./35.2cc engine, yet is light and easy to handle. This 9-pound chain saw's all-aluminum construction ensures added durability and reliable performance over time. Its automatic oilier achieves optimum oil consumption by releasing absolutely no oil while your engine ...
Husqvarna 357XP.(Chain Saws)
Nov 01, 2008 ... For heavier cutting jobs, the Husqvarna 357XP combines maximum power (4.4 hp.) and torque with reduced fuel consumption and emissions thanks to X-TORQ and E-TECH engine technology. It is fully loaded with features such as Air injection, Smart Start, LowVib and reduced weight (12.1 pounds) ....
Shindaiwa 488 chain saw.(Chain Saws)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Shindaiwa 488 gas-powered chain saw has the power and cutting performance that commercial users can really appreciate. The 488 has an excellent power-to-weight ratio generating 3.5 hp. yet weighs only 10.1 pounds dry weight. And, with a displacement of 2.9 cubic inches (47.9cc), the ...
Stihl MS 192 T C-E.(Chain Saws)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Designed to help tree services cut pruning and equipment costs down to size, the MS 192 T C-E is one of StihI's most popular professional chain saws. Value priced, this lightweight balanced chain saw is now fitted with StihI's Easy2Start system for easy starts in tough "in tree" ...
Jonsered CS2153C turbo.(Chain Saws)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Jonsered CS 2153C Turbo is a 50.1cc model that offers an exceptional power-to-weight ratio from its 11.2-pound powerhead; it is rated at 3.5 DIN hp. The saw has several user-friendly features and the engine has been designed to deliver fast throttle response and a broad power band for ...
Roots Transplant 1-Step.(Mycorrhizae)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Roots Transplant 1 -Step from Novozymes Biologicals contains everything needed to ensure survival of valuable trees, shrubs and flowers, whether transplanting or revitalizing a stressed plant. Eighteen species of mycorrhiza, including cold-weather-tolerant Rhizopogon, provide increased ...