PRO Magazine back issues from April 2006:
Don't run your business like they run Congress.(Commentary)
Apr 01, 2006 ... It was an incredible display. The U.S. Senate, after much wrangling and debate, seemed to have a compromise solution to the challenge of illegal immigration in the form of a bill sponsored by senators John McCain and Ted Kennedy. Then it didn't as those on both sides of the aisle demanded ...
Competing for the future.(Commentary)
Apr 01, 2006 ... PLANET Student Career Days, hosted this year by Brigham Young University, was a tremendous event. The BYU team won its second first place title in four years. BYU Idaho and Colorado State University came in at a close second and third respectively. "The competition brings the ...
Around the country.
Apr 01, 2006 ... Midwest Midwest Regional Turf Field Day at the WH Daniel Turf Center in West Lafayette, Indiana, July 2 7, 2006. Information: Purdue Turf Program, (765) 494-8039, or visit www.agry.purdue.edu. South Mid South Greenhouse Growers, Retail Garden ...
PLANET forms green industry political action committee.(Advisor)
Apr 01, 2006 ... The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) has formed the Professional Landcare Network Political Action Committee (PAC). The tool provides members with the means to combine their political contributions so that they achieve a stronger voice on Capitol Hill. PACs exist legally ...
MasterCard extends liability protection.(Advisor)
Apr 01, 2006 ... MasterCard International is extending its zero liability policy to its U.S.-issued MasterCard BusinessCard and Debit MasterCard BusinessCard cards. Beginning September 1, small businesses will receive the same fraud protection personal cardholders have received. With the company's zero ...
Credit card fees a concern.(Advisor)
Apr 01, 2006 ... Organizations are unable to refuse credit cards even as the high cost of accepting credit and debit cards becomes a growing concern for American businesses, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). While the typical organization ...
Help the Troops and build your business.(Public Service)
Apr 01, 2006 ... Project EverGreen is launching "GreenCare for Troops: Serving You While You Serve Us" a nationwide outreach program designed to enable local lawn and landscape firms to perform a worthwhile public service for the men and women serving our country overseas in the armed forces. ...
BYU takes $5,000 award from Stihl at PLANET Student Career Days.(Advisor)
Apr 01, 2006 ... The 30th anniversary of PLANET Student Career Days, hosted by Brigham Young University, continued to grow. The BYU team earned great respect, clinching first place, its second title in four years. BYU Idaho and Colorado State University came in at a close second and third, respectively ....
$2,500 scholarships offered.(Advisor)
Apr 01, 2006 ... Two students in a green industry related field will be awarded $2,500 scholarships from the new Project EverGreen Because Green Matters Scholarship Program. The scholarships are open to undergraduate college students ...
Contractors and women agree--she's the boss.(Sales & Marketing)
Apr 01, 2006 ... What do women and home improvement contractors have in common? They both agree the man of the house is not the primary decision maker when it comes to managing home improvement projects, at least according to a survey by ServiceMagic, an online service that connects homeowners with ...
Phil Allen.(Who's news)
Apr 01, 2006 ... The ALCA Educational Foundation (AEF) has announced the recipient of its 2006 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award--Phil Allen, Ph.D., of Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah. At BYU, he ...
Students from Brigham Young University-Idaho and Clemson University, South Carolina, took first place in the 2006 Irrigation Competitions held during the 2006 PLANET Student Career Days at Brigham Young University-Provo, Utah.(Who's news)
Apr 01, 2006 ... Students from Brigham Young University-Idaho and Clemson University, South Carolina, took first place in the 2006 Irrigation Competitions held during the 2006 PLANET Student Career Days at Brigham Young University-Provo, Utah. First Place winners of the three irrigation competitions were ...
Lafayette, Louisiana, landscaping company Grass Roots, Inc., owner Rusty Ruckstuhl, Jr., won a John Deere 647A Quik-Trak[TM] mower, the grand prize in John Deere's product giveaway held at the 2005 Green Industry Expo (GIE) in Orlando.(Who's news)
Apr 01, 2006 ... Lafayette, Louisiana, landscaping company Grass Roots, Inc., owner Rusty Ruckstuhl, Jr., won a John Deere 647A Quik-Trak[TM] mower, the grand prize in John Deere's product giveaway held ...
Hunter Industries.(Who's news)
Apr 01, 2006 ... Hunter Industries, a maker of irrigation equipment, has added Don Franklin to the company's Northern California sales force. Don will work under the direction of California regional sales manager Denise Hoover and will handle specification and ...
Bush Hog, LLC.(Who's news)
Apr 01, 2006 ... Bush Hog, LLC, maker of equipment for commercial turf. landscape and lawn care professionals, announced that Dennis O. Webster will assume the position ...
Atlas Copco Construction Tools, Inc.(Who's news)
Apr 01, 2006 ... Atlas Copco Construction Tools, Inc. announced the appointments of Rich Elliott, Richie Rose and Tim Hesskew to new regional sales territories, as well as the hiring of Todd Francis as regional sales manager. Rich Elliott will work with dealer salesmen in Ohio, Michigan, Western New York, ...
Firestone Building Products.(Who's news)
Apr 01, 2006 ... Firestone Building Products. makers of membrane for backyard ponds, golf course water features, canal liners and other ...
His life's work: Long Island contractor having fun building his business.(PRO profile)
Apr 01, 2006; ... When Joe Densieski was a kid, he used to help his dad rip up plant beds, redesign and rebuild them. He didn't realize it at that point, but he was beginning a journey that would see him own his own landscape construction and maintenance firm, Nu Green Landscaping of Riverhead, New York. ...
PowerTek chippers.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * 360[degrees] rotating discharge chute allows flow of chips to be directed into a pile or the back of a truck * Gravity-feed model or hydraulic-feed ...
SweepEx Pro 720 broom attachment.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Ideal for a wide variety of applications including cleanup of dirt, material spills and heavy debris * Adaptable to many service vehicles, including riding mowers * Brush sections can be ...
Giant-Vac hitch-mount swing-away truck loader.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Allows complete access to the tailgate without removing the vacuum system * Allows for simple unloading whether used with a dumping body or standard pickup truck ...
Bandit 1890 intimidator hand fed chipper.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Now more compact and lighter in weight which makes it easier to maneuver, especially tight areas * Large infeed opening and proven feed system reduce need to trim tree limbs ...
John Deere 7-iron material collection systems.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * New dump-from-the-seat, hopper-style unit with large, 500-liter (14-bushel) capacity available * Redesigned spindle-driven blower with steel housing and greater ground clearance to ...
MacKissic tractor powered shredder-chippers.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * 3-1/2" diameter capacity chipper-shredder mounts to Category 0 or 1 three-point hitch * Free-swinging hardened reversible hammers (24 or 48) with heavy flywheel and ...
Grasshopper remote vac.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Extends cleanup capability of any Grasshopper; reach in and under shrubs * Powerful suction vacuums out leaves, pine straw and other debris * Flexible 12' hose, 6" in diameter, features ...
Walker rotary broom.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Rotary broom with 47" sweeping path and five-position angle head * Ideal for lawn dethatching and raking, and for sweeping debris or light snow on hard surfaces * Sweeps and removes gravel and ...
Exmark UltraVac QDS for Lazer Z HP.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Commercial grade steel and polyethylene hopper with rear discharge door * Spindle-driven collection system cuts cost, maintenance and runs quieter * Quick-attach design enables easy ...
Little Wonder Shredding TruckLoader.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Unique Talon shredding features significantly reduce the debris pile * Mount to a truck, trailer or receiver hitch; optional trailer available ...
Dixon grass catching attachments.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Increase the versatility and productivity of the bear family of Dixon ZTR riding mowers * Free Flow hood design directs clippings evenly to the bags while ...
Toro DFS vac collection system.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Dump-From-the-Seat (DFS) bagging unit for the Toro Mid-Mount ZRT mowers * Top-rear-mounted, PTO-driven commercial vacuum system * Durable nine-blade cast ...
Ferris fast-vac EZ dump.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Operator doesn't have to leave mower to dispose of clippings * Attaches directly onto the Ferris IS 3000Z mowers * No tools required * Built around a ...
Trac Vac Model 655 vacuum from Palmor Products.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Semi-rigid mounted vacuum designed to mount to most midmount zero turn riders * Tractor-specific hitch allows the unit to pivot up and down without allowing for side to side movement ...
EverRide warrior quick-attach grass catcher.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * 12-bushel catcher allows installation or removal in 90 seconds or less * Cable-control engagement is easily accessible to the operator * Fan drive, with a speed of 2,350 rpm, comes ...
Bandit Model 1990 chipper.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * 26.5" high by 24.5" wide chipper opening for processing large-diameter forked trees * Engine options up to 140 hp; heavy-duty version has engine options up to 250 hp ...
Star Industries narrow self-dump hopper.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * 1/2-cubic-foot capacity hopper can pass through a standard 3' doorway * Heavy-duty construction for handling all types of construction refuse including broken-up concrete, ...
JRCO leaf blade.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Cuts down Fall clean-up time by quickly moving large piles of leaves * 55" wide galvanized steel blade fits commercial walk-behind and zero turn mowers * Center and bot tom ...
Turf Teq SideWinder Broom.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * 18" diameter x 46" wide brush is ideal for snow and debris removal * Brush pressure, speed and pivot angle can all be adjusted easily from ...
Billy Goat HTR debris loader.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Quick processing of thatch, grass clippings, leaves and litter or debris * All-steel construction and an armor-plated 3/8" steel impeller for bulk ...
Woods Alitec CH800 skid steer-mounted chipper.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Can handle tree limbs up to 8" in diameter * Attaches to skid steer from one of two sides, allowing for greater maneuverability in tight ...
JP Carlton wood chippers.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Form-welded frame, superior Torflex axle strength and construction grade tires * High-speed dynamically balanced disk rounds for maximum chipping power * ...
Mighty Mac SC150 shredder-chipper by MacKissic.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Powered by a 12-hp Briggs & Stratton INTEK electric start engine plus centrifugal clutch for no load starting * Two models available--highway towable or non-highway ...
Vermeer BC600XL brush chipper.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Can be easily moved within restricted spaces, such as a parking lot or yard and towed by a small pickup truck or SUV * Can process material up to 6" in diameter * AutoFeed II material feeding system ...
Morbark Model 2400XL hurricane.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Reversing automatic feed system * Constant hydraulic down pressure * 20"x15" throat opening * Manual ...
Sweepster QC brush drive system.(Debris-handling equipment)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Quick change brush for easy field replacement * Brush can be changed without disconnecting hydraulic motors and without the need for additional bearings * Available in single and dual motor ...
Help wanted: your guide to hiring the best employees.(People working for me)
Apr 01, 2006; ... Let's face it, one of the hardest things you have to do as a contractor is find good employees. Without them, all the best planning, creative vision and effective promotion will have been for nothing. While where to advertise, how often to advertise and which other forms of recruitment ...
Congress fails to deliver immigration reform: business owners, trade groups join protests, campaign.(People working for me)
Apr 01, 2006; ... At press time, Congress had failed in a last-minute effort to approve immigration reform prior to recessing for the Easter holiday break. As thousands of marchers took to the streets to protest the lack of a bill, interest groups have also stepped up pressure on lawmakers, some even vowing ...
The importance of pride in work: self-respect is key to employee retention.(I'm no expert, but ...)
Apr 01, 2006; ... My philosophy on employee retention is pretty simple: If someone is happy, you want to keep him. This type of employee looks out for you, other employees and the business. These people are usually hardworking and productive, loyal and proud of what they do. Chances are that they'll be with ...
NatureWall clips from ICD.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Solution to designing and building segmented retaining walls with natural plantings * Designed to provide a 3" planting exposure in StoneWall SELECT walls * Adds ...
Bon Tool stainless steel barrel jointer.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Masonry jointer comes with four replaceable barrels ranging from 1/2" to 7/8" * Modified stainless steel formula of the barrel is corrosion ...
EZ-set multi-use placing tool.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Allows quick and safe placement of large pieces of stone, modular block, boulders, pipe and timbers * Scissor-like clamping motion grasps and accurately places units up ...
Keystone 133Elite retaining wall unit.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Features Keystone StoneArt, a patented embossing technology that produces units with specially designed natural textures * 8" x 24" face dimension creases a larger-scale look while ...
Husqvarna 375K power cutter.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Built for heavy applications in stone, asphalt, concrete and steel * Exclusive LowVib vibration dampening system reduces operator fatigue in the hands and arms * ...
Super-Edg, Slim-Edg and Bulldog-Edg by Oly-Ola Edgings.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Made with either 100% recycled black vinyl or sturdy polyethylene * Safe alternative to metal, wood and concrete edgings: no sharp edges * ...
Laguna pressure-flo filter system.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Provides mechanical and biological filtration with UV sterilizer/clarifier all in one unit * Maintains optimal water circulation whether installed above ground or ...
Stihl TS 700 Cutquik.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * X2 long-term air filtration system provides 99.96% cleaning efficiency, minimizing downtime * Five-point, dual element vibration control system * Heavy-duty steel cart offers users ...
Pave edge.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Only self supporting edge restraint designed exclusively for pavers * Available in rigid and flexible in 10' and 7.5' long sections for straight or curved edges, and industrial ...
EdgePro paver restraint series by Dimex.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Manufactured from rigid PVC * EdgePro features a 1.75" vertical wall height * EdgePro MAX is designed with a 2.75" vertical wall height for 80mm concrete or clay pavers ...
Silt fence plow by McCormick Equipment.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Slices-in silt fence in a continuous operation, 10 to 20 times faster than a trencher * Buries fence to depths from 6" to 20" with minimum ground disturbance ...
The Pond Builder's Bible from Aquascape Design.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * User-friendly, step-by-step, fully illustrated manual * Learn to build ponds right, and profitably * Addresses an array of subjects ...
Hoelscher apron for DB model scrapers.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Apron fits the 4', 5' and 6' widths of the DB model scrapers * Provides increased capacity, especially in loose, dry soil * ...
Danner Pondmaster pond de-icer.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * For water gardens and ponds up to 2,000 gallons * Maintains an ice-free center area that allows the accumulated toxic gases to escape from the ...
Stone Silver Fox forward plate series.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Models available for compacting all types of surfaces: asphalt, dirt, granular soils, sand and paving stones * Forward-mounted eccentric and ramped leading edge produces ...
Futerra F4 netless erosion control and revegetation blanket.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Contains no netting or threads than can entangle wildlife and maintenance equipment * 98% erosion control effectiveness * Weighs ...
Highland stone free standing wall by Anchor Wall Systems.(Installation products)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Multiple piece system that's easy to install * Free standing walls can be straight or curved and are great for seating areas; frames a paver patio ...
Danuser Auger Cart.(Compact tractors & attachments)
Apr 01, 2006 ... * Quickly and easily attach/detach, transport and store Danuser three-point Hitch Diggers: F8, G20/40, 8800 or 8900 * Four wheels and steering capabilities ...