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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Projects that Benefit from Equipment Rental


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Inside Grounds Crew Operations for the Milwaukee Brewers

News & Views
Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles Provide Versatility for Public Gardens

News & Views
OSHA Targets Risks in Landscape Maintenance

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Rethinking Grounds Care to Benefit the Environment

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Leah Withrow Offers Sport Facility Grounds Care Tips

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Top Mowing Strategies for Athletic Fields

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Desert Bloom: Sustainability Pays Dividends at UTEP

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Four Key Considerations for Mower Selection

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Higher Grounds: Landscapes in the Spotlight

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Maximizing Investments in Light-Construction Equipment

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Specification Strategies for Light-Construction Equipment

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Light-Construction Equipment: Training Pays Dividends

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Light-Construction Grounds Equipment Comes of Age

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Handheld Grounds Equipment Puts Power in Technicians' Hands

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Hardscapes: Design and Guidelines for Success

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Hardscape Maintenance Pays Dividends for Facilities

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Grounds Management: Easy Answers on Hardscapes

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Sustainability and Effective Mower Specification

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Safety Considerations in Mower Specification

News & Views
A Closer Look at Snow Removal: One Campus’s Story

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The Cost of Maintenance: One Duke Greenspace

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Beyond Cost: Three Key Mower Considerations

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Utility Vehicles Bring Versatility to Grounds Care

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Specifying Utility Vehicles: Recipe for Success

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Irrigation Issues for Sustainable Grounds

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Sustainable Grounds: Spotlight on Mulching and Recycling

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Strategies and Tactics for Sustainable Grounds

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Utility Vehicles: Post-Purchase Issues

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Understanding Utility Vehicle Options

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Bird’s-Eye View: Drone Boosts Irrigation Efficiency

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Utility Vehicles: Equipment Replacement

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Sustainable Deicer Use: A Sample Policy

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Winter Equipment Preparation Checklist

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Snow and Ice Strategies: Assessing Needs and Resources

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Sustainable Deicer Strategies for Snow and Ice Management

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Equipment Training for Snow and Ice Management

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Avoiding Winter Equipment Woes

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Sustainable Snow and Ice Strategies

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Mowers and Total Cost of Ownership

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Mowers: Understanding Options

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Mowers That Meet User Demands

News & Views
Pesticide Verdict Offers Safety Reminder

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VA Faces Critics Over Management Practices

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Mowers: Factors in Specification Process

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Mowers: Focusing on Safety and Long-Term Performance

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Utility Vehicles: Knowing Facility Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Understanding Attachment Options

Building Operating Management
Facility Staffing Levels: Maintenance, Custodial, and Grounds Care

Building Operating Management
Survey: Facility Staffing Levels for Office, Educational, Government, and Health Care Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making the Most of Grounds Care Equipment

News & Views
Greener Grounds: One University's Efforts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
PGMS: Adapting Practices for Sustainability

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PGMS: 3 Key Principles on Sustainability

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PGMS: Conserving Water for Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding Three Sustainability Principles in Grounds Management

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Leadership Lessons from Landscape Gardener at Ole Miss

News & Views
Veteran Groundskeeper Dies in Mowing Accident

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U.S. Open Grounds Crew Weathers Tough Conditions at Erin Hills

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Spotlight on Maintenance

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Mower Specification for Grounds Success

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Mower Specification: Focus on Features

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Mower Specification: The Deal Decision

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PRODUCTS: Grounds Management

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Mower Matters: Matching Needs to Product Options

News & Views
Sustainability Spotlight: Mowers

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Savings and Sustainability: One Department’s Strategy

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Green Team: Cooperation in Landscape Management

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Rent or Buy? Grounds Equipment Decision

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Grounds Riddle: Rent or Own?

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Grounds Equipment and the Fuel Technology Evolution

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Focus on Fleets: Success Specification Strategies

News & Views
Grounds Equipment and Worker Safety

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fleet Management Strategies for Mowers and Utility Vehicles

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Changing Fuel Technology Impacts Grounds Equipment Efficiency

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Renting an Option for Seldom-Used Grounds Equipment

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Mowers: Longer Life, Peak Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Fleet: Sustainability Issues for Mowers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Noise Pollution Emerges as Important Mower Sustainability Factor

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Keeping an Eye on Emissions Important for Mower Maintenance

News & Views
Maximizing Mowers: Strategies for Successful Specification

News & Views
Irrigation Systems: Focus on Controllers

News & Views
Irrigation Systems: Looking for Trouble

News & Views
Department's Mower Bio-Diesel Program Stalls

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Maximizing Mowers: Matching Equipment to Landscapes

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Mower Technology Trends Feature Comfort, Safety

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Spotlight on OPEI

News & Views
Irrigation System Maintenance Strategies

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Safety Considerations for Mowing Efficiency

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Biodiesel Puts University on Sustainable Ground

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Staffing Considerations for Colder Weather

News & Views
Looking Ahead to Winter Weather

News & Views
Savings from the Grounds Up

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds and Equipment Preparation for Winter Often Begins in Summer

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preparing Turf, Plants and Trees for Cold-Weather Conditions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Include Crew Preparation in Fall, Winter Planning

News & Views
Savings from Centralization for One University

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The Light Construction-Grounds Care Link

News & Views
Grounds Care: Equipment Versatility Through Attachments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specifying Mowers with Manufacturers as Partners

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Turf Considerations When Specifying Mowers

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Versatility, Maintenance Factors Important Issues when Specifying Mowers

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Staffing, Training Considerations When Specifying Mowers

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Spring Forward: Essential Steps for Warm-Weather Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inspect Grounds Equipment, Irrigation Systems for Signs of Winter Damage

News & Views
Landscaping Projects: Matching Equipment Options to Project Needs

News & Views
Snow and Ice Management: Focus on Equipment

News & Views
Grounds Management: Eye on Irrigation

News & Views
Bird Control: Spotlight on Geese

News & Views
Asphalt Repair Strategies and Tactics

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Savings, From the Grounds Equipment Up

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Organic Chemicals Produce Positive Results in New York School District

News & Views
Grounds: Preparing for Mowing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles Meet Needs of Georgetown Campus

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Electric Utility Vehicles in Demand as People Movers

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Financial Considerations Factor Into Utility Vehicle Purchases

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utah Community College Migrates Utility Vehicles from Gas to Electric

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Utility Vehicles Serve Many Purposes

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Campus Fleet of Utility Vehicles Receives Workout

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Manufacturers Assist in Finding Appropriate Utility Vehicle

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Project Delivers Benefits to Grounds Care Department

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Department Identifies Savings from Centralization

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Revamped Grounds Operations Brings Savings, Synergy and Jobs

News & Views
Concrete and Asphalt: Effective Maintenance

News & Views
Mower Maintenance Matters

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Irrigation Spotlight: Water Conservation

News & Views
Water Conservation: Focus on Irrigation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Considering Electric Utility Vehicles

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Weighing Benefits and Drawbacks to Electrical Utility Vehicle Specification

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Gauging Electrical Utility Vehicle Performance

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Adapting for Utility Vehicle Success

News & Views
Water-Efficient Irrigation

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Sustainability: Integrated pest management

News & Views
Grounds Care on a National Scale

News & Views
For the Birds: Controlling the Threats

News & Views
Effective Concrete Maintenance Strategies

News & Views
Anti-Icing and Sustainability

News & Views
Water Conservation and Grounds Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Focus on Life-Cycle Costs Can Deliver Big Benefits

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Components of a Mower's Life-Cycle Cost

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Landscape Changing for Mower Specification

News & Views
Anti-Icing and Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Department Updates Operations for Green, Financial Benefits

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Water Conservation Focus of Grounds Department's Efforts

News & Views
Anti-Icing Chemicals: Stopping Ice Before it Starts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Product Focus: Utility Vehicles

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Utility Vehicle Manufacturers Suggest Buyers Focus on Performance

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New-Generation Utility Vehicles Offer Sustainability Benefits

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Electric Utility Vehicles Generate Interest

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Versatile Equipment Helps Managers Maintain Landscapes Cost-Effectively

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Alternative-Fuel Mowers Offer Benefits for Grounds Managers

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Technology Advances Streamline Grounds Care Tasks

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Mowers: Versatile Equipment for Snow, Leaf Removal

News & Views
Snow and Ice Removal: Pre-Treatment Strategies

News & Views
Seven Alternatives to Rock Salt

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Department Works To Secure Turf, Landscape Work

News & Views
Propane: A Viable Choice for Alternative Fuels

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Snow and Ice Management: Seven Alternatives to Rock Salt

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Snow and Ice Management: Pretreatment Makes Crews More Productive

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Irrigation: How to Reduce Potable Water Use

News & Views
Grounds Care: Irrigation Practices to Save Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Irrigation Systems: Design Should Incorporate Smart Controllers

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Grounds Care: What Plants Work Best for Xeriscaping

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Grounds Attachments: Assess Versatility, Dependability

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Grounds Care: Bioswales Offer Water-Management Benefits

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Grounds Care Attachments: Cost Not Most Important Factor

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Grounds Care: Resources for Sustainable Strategies

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Mowers: Purchasing Includes Product Research, Hands-On Evaluations

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Mower Specification: Consider Performance, Operator Training

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PRODUCT FOCUS: Mowers

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Grounds Management: Crews Revamp Park's Landscapes, Hardscapes

News & Views
Snow & Ice Removal: Contracts and Recordkeeping

5 Minutes With
Grounds Care: Designing, Maintaining Athletic Fields with Michael Tarantino

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Managers, Staff Team Up When Purchasing Mowers, Utility Vehicles

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Plant Specification: What is the Impact on Maintenance?

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Grounds Department Experiments with Bio-Diesel Fuel

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Management: Making Cost-Effective Equipment Purchases

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Equipment Purchases: Create a Specification Package

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Grounds Care: Special Events Threaten Landscape Health

News & Views
Grounds and Landscape Management

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Snow and Ice Management: Safety Tips

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Smithsonian Gardens: Roof Garden Poses Maintenance Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Integrated Pest Management: Sustainability and Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Landscapes Play Role in Building Security Perimeter

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Bio-Diesel: Lack of Reliable Supply Prevents Widespread Use

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Mowers: 11-Foot Deck Vastly Improves Operator Productivity

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Bio-Diesel: Use of Alternative Fuel Boosts University's Image

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Architects, Managers Join Forces in Buildings, Grounds Projects

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Project Planning: Grounds, Utilities, and Facility Managers Work Together

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Project Profile: Garden Features Native Plants, Hardscape Elements

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Guidelines for Outsourcing Contracts

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Mowers Fuel Grounds Departments' Sustainability Initiatives

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Grounds Management: Utility Vehicles Replacing Pick-Up Trucks

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Mowers: Mulching Decks Improve Turf Health

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Managers Discuss Performance of Alternative Fuels

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Sustainable Mowing: Taller Grass Resists Weeds

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Assess Payload, Towing Capacity

News & Views
Grounds Equipment: The Benefits of Propane

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Application Helps Determine Attachments

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Electric Utility Vehicles Bring Benefits, Questions

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Utility Vehicles: Training and Safety

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PRODUCTS: Utility Vehicles

5 Minutes With
Developing a Plan for Snow and Ice Removal with Tim Holysz

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Turf Conversions Generate Rebates, Conserve Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Turf Conversions Require Construction, Horticultural Knowledge

News & Views
Snow and Ice: Contractor or In-House Staff

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Care Equipment: Assess Department Needs Before Purchasing

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Grounds Equipment: Rent, Lease or Buy

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Grounds Equipment Specification: Manufacturers Consult with Managers

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Landscape Services Department Acts as On-Campus Contractor

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Building Construction or Renovations Include Landscape Plan

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Facility, Grounds Managers Join Forces for Renovation Project

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Consider Climate, Disease Resistance When Specifying Plants

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Initiative Releases Sustainable Landscapes Rating System

News & Views
Developing an Integrated Pest Management Program

News & Views
The Benefits of Propane Power

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Crews Can Operate Propane-Powered Mowers on High-Ozone Days

News & Views
How to Properly Apply Grounds Chemicals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Landscape Design: Establish a Definition, Goals for Sustainability

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Grounds Managers Reduce Chemical Use on Landscaped Areas

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Grounds Care: Specify Plants that Resist Pests, Disease

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Managing Storm Water Reduces Irrigation Requirements

News & Views
Four Steps for Controlling Pests

News & Views
Grounds Care Safety Considerations

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Fleet Management: Budget Constraints Affect Repair-Replace Decision

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Grounds Equipment: Training Reinforces Safety Considerations

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Fleet Management: Set Maintenance Priorities

Facility Focus
Green Grounds Care: LEED Considerations

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Managers' Roles Expand into Light Construction

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Four Key Questions When Specifying Light-Construction Equipment

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Attachments Ensure Versatility in Light-Construction Equipment

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Identify Hazards to Keep Workers Safe

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Safety Programs Start with Hazard Assessment

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Grounds Managers Should Make a List of Safe Work Practices

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Podcast: Bottom-Line Grounds Management

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EPA Tightens Engine Standards for Grounds Equipment

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Sustainable School Specifies Bio-Swale, Daylighting System

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Taking Control of Bothersome Birds

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Grounds Attachments: The Tools of Productivity

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Cold-Weather Challenge, Hot-Button Issues

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Putting More Green in Grounds

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Utility Vehicles: A New Generation

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Large-Scale Grounds Care

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Making Landscapes Shine

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Power (and Safety) in Hand

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Winter-Preparation Equipment Strategies

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Grounds Care: Designing for Maintenance

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Turf Tactics: Planning for Cooler Weather

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Equipment Options to Maximize Mowers

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Equipment options: A closer look

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Grass-Roots Turf Management

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A New Generation of Grounds Care Equipment

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Making the Most of Mowers

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When Pests Attack

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Hot Buttons for Colder Weather

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Utility Vehicle Musts

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The Case for In-House Management

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Taking Control of Birds

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Going Deeper Into ‘Green’

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Greening the Grounds

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Versatile Vehicles: Snapshots of Success

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Cutting-Edge Mower Selection

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Maximizing Melters

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Utility Vehicles’ Growing Versatility

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Fine-Tuning Grounds Care

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Spring into Mowing

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Focusing on Fleets

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Spring into Grounds Care

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Grounds for Efficiency

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Grounds for Safety

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From Accessory To Workhorse

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Getting the Green Light