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Maintenance Worker Sparks Brush Fire

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Doing More with Less for Snow Removal

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Three Injuries Reported from Recalled John Deere Utility Tractors

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Alaska Schools Prepare for Upcoming Winter

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How to Store Summer Grounds Equipment

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Expert Tips on Maintaining Kohler's Golf Courses

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Billions in Federal Funds Revamping National Parks

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Horticulture Management Inside Milwaukee's Historic Domes

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The Latest Best Practices and Regulations for Pest Control

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What to Know About Pesticide Use

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From Law Enforcement to Grounds Management: Matthew Bailey

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US Swim Team Trials Taking Place in NFL Stadium

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Inside Grounds Crew Operations for the Milwaukee Brewers

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North American World Cup Presents Unique Turf Challenges

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5 Ways to Safely Manage Snow Piles

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The Unseen Challenges Grounds Managers Face

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Plowing and Deicing Strategies for Parking Garages

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6 Steps to Prepare Your Commercial Facility Turf for Winter

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How to Properly Store Grounds Equipment as Seasons Change

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Bobcat Lawnmowers Recalled Due to Laceration and Crash Hazards

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Revolutionize Grounds Management with Autonomous Mowers in 2023

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Deferred Maintenance in Nation's Parks Gets Worse

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Transforming Landscapes with Autonomous Mowing

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Flooding Forces Part of Central Park to Close

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ADA-Compliant Snow and Ice Management Strategies

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How to Prepare Facilities for Winter

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Electrification and Sustainability: The Future of Grounds Management

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It’s Never too Early to Prepare a Winter Treatment Plan

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Robots Making Impact in Snow & Ice Management Preparation

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7 Safety Tips to Help Outdoor Workers Beat the Heat

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How to Successfully Integrate Electric Equipment

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Proper Storage, Care, and Training for Extended Mower Lifespan

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Maximizing Your Commercial Mowing Program

Building Operating Management
Water-saving Benefits of Smart Irrigation Systems

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Georgia Utility Pollinating Areas Used for Solar Power Arrays

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OSHA Targets Risks in Landscape Maintenance

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OSHA Reminds Grounds Managers of Job Hazards

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Hedge Trimmers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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The Benefits of Battery Power Grounds Equipment

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Advice for Grounds Managers About Taking Care of Sports Fields

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Turf Care Manager Keeps Central Park Looking Pristine

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First and Last Impression: Aesthetically Pleasing Landscapes

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Introducing Gen Z to Grounds Management Through TikTok

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How Can Grounds Managers Make the Switch from Gas to Electric Equipment?

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Myths and Misconceptions Surrounding Electric Utility Vehicles

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Making the Move to Electric Utility Vehicles

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Leah Withrow Offers Sport Facility Grounds Care Tips

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Mower Decisions: The Role of Safety and Ergonomics

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Picking the Right Attachment Depends on Your Equipment

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Attachments Add Versatility to Equipment Fleets and Staffs

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Overcoming the Challenges of Stadium Grounds Care

Building Operating Management
Improving Safety and Security for Outdoor Spaces on Campus

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Are Leaf Blowers Illegal?

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How Technology is Evolving Utility Vehicles

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Synthetic Turf Recycling Program Launched

Building Operating Management
SoFi Stadium Uses Sustainable Grounds to Also Be a Year-Round Park

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Introducing the Next Generation of Electric Utility Vehicles

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How Sustainable Initiatives are Changing Grounds Management at University of Michigan

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Technology is the Future of Mower Design

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Next Stage: Electric, Autonomous Machines on Horizon

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Lawnmowers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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Sustainable Guidelines for Snow and Ice Management

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What to Plan for in a Hardscape Design Project

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Hardscape Design Requires Collaboration Between All Parties

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Golf Courses Show 29 Percent Reduction of Water Use in 2020

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John Deere Lawn Tractors Recalled Due to Crash Hazard

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Electric Grounds Equipment Goes Modern

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Now's the Time to Start Planning Snow Services

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New Certification Program Offered for Turf Equipment Managers

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How to Maximize Mowing for a Good First Impression

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Opinion: Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Should Be Banned

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Wildfire Resilience and the Role of Landscapes

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Snow and Ice Management: Strategies to Prepare for Winter Operations

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Training, Good Maintenance Are Crucial to Snow and Ice Management

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A Blizzard of Challenges in Keeping Schools Open

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Grounds Management: Preparing for Certification

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U.S. Capitol Turns to Golfers for Turf Help

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Managing Mower Fleet Maintenance Challenges

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Partnering with a Dealer Can Help Ensure Mower Selection Success

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How to Determine Whether to Repair or Replace Mowers

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Career and Industry Certifications in Grounds Management

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Sustainability in Grounds Care: One University's Success Story

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Hand Tools Lift Landscapes From Average to Extraordinary

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Cost, Installation, and Management Considerations for Successful Hardscapes

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How to Get Hardscapes Right

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How to Weigh Utility Vehicle Options

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Advanced Criteria for Mower Selection

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How to Fine-Tune the Mower Specification Process

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Considerations for Utility Vehicle Replacement

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Utility Vehicles: To Repair or Replace?

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Strategies and Tactics for Effective Hardscape Management

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COVID-19 and Working Outside: Are Your Facilities Ready?

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Utility Vehicles: Post-Purchase Issues

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Understanding Utility Vehicle Options

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Utility Vehicles: Equipment Replacement

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Sustainable Deicer Use: A Sample Policy

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Snow and Ice Strategies: Assessing Needs and Resources

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Winter Equipment Preparation Checklist

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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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Fuel Line Problems Prompt Club Car Recall

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Are Leaf Blower Bans Effective?

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New Snow Pushers Introduced for Skid-Steers, Wheel Loaders, Backhoes and Tractors

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Landscapes and Integrated Pest Management

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Environmentally Friendly Practices and Their Impact on Landscapes

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PGMS: Grounds Accreditation Principles and Practices

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The Cost of Utility Vehicle Ownership

News
Propane Powered Equipment Can Help Business Development

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Specifying Utility Vehicles Based on Facility Needs

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Maximizing the Investment of Utility Vehicles

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Disney Guest Sues Over Traumatic Brain Injury after Bird Attack

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Lawn Mower Rollover Results in Man’s Death

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Light Construction: Understanding Equipment Options

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Using Budgets to Map Out Mower Performance Life

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Mowers: 6 Factors in Repair-or-Replace Decision

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Utility Vehicles: Understanding Facility Needs

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Three Questions To Ask About Utility Vehicle Repairs

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Insights on Irrigation

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Utility Vehicles: Repair or Replace?

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Grounds: Successful Soil Strategy

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Grounds: The Graffiti Battle

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Grounds: Utility Vehicle, Water and Security Issues

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PGMS: Digging Into Assessments

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Grounds Management: Hardscape's Effect on Equipment Specification

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College Ensures Grounds Management Efforts Are Sustainable

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Growing Campus Offers Variety of Grounds Challenges

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Spotlight: GIE Expo

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Bluetooth-Enabled Irrigation Controller Increases Versatility

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Mowers: Buying vs. Leasing

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Mowers: New Generation of Performance and Innovation

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Facility Adds Crows to Grounds Staff

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Computers To Battle Snow and Ice?

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Handheld Tools That Meet the Needs of Grounds Staff

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Proper Grounds Tools Can Lead to Greater Productivity

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Power at Hand: Specifying Handheld Ground Tools

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PGMS: Digging Into Core Competencies

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Types of Mowers: A Closer Look

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ADA: University Addresses Lawn Accessibility

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Considerations for Sustainable Mowing

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Key Decision Points for Mower Specification

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Mowers Evolve To Meet User Demands

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Green Spaces and Facility Image

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Greener Cities: Expanding Parks Bring Change

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Turf Topic: Using Native Grasses in Landscapes

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Determining Grounds Crew Needs

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Understanding Handheld Grounds Equipment

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Buildings and Birds: Protecting the Wildlife

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Utility Vehicles: Repair or Replace?

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Utility Vehicles: Purchase Considerations

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Utility Vehicles: Determining Department Needs

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PGMS: Attaining Proper Certifications

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Utility Vehicles: Products Diversify To Meet Facility Needs

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Utility Vehicles: Durability, Flexibility in the Spotlight

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Utility Vehicles: New Products Meet Competition, Demands

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How To Deal With Snow Management

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Mower Maker Rolls Out Zero-Turn Model

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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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PGMS: Adapting Practices for Sustainability

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PGMS: 3 Key Principles on Sustainability

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PGMS: Conserving Water for Sustainability

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Understanding Three Sustainability Principles in Grounds Management

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Grounds Watch: Understanding Benefits of Trees

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Grounds Watch: Understanding Benefits of Trees

News
Survey Documents Sustainability of Asphalt Pavements

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SIMA Research Shows that Removing Snow Under Private Contract is a $16.8 Billion Industry

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Commitment to Sustainability Drives Arizona State Facilities Maintenance Director

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Water Woes: Restrictions Hit Eastern U.S.

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DeWalt Boosts Battery Power with Lithium-Ion System

News
Dixie Chopper Named “Most Improved” Second Year in a Row

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Lux Features Cut From Over-budget Denver VA Hospital

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Bird Dogged: Volunteers Rescue Thousands After Building Collisions

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‘Bark Ranger’ Gives Grounds Managers a Safety Boost

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Universities and Colleges Turning to Utility Vehicles

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Utility Vehicles Deliver Reliability that Grounds Managers Covet

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Utility Vehicles Match Needs for Increased Power, Performance

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Utility Vehicle Recalled Due to Crash Hazard

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Most Facilities use too much Salt During Snow and Ice Events

Building Operating Management
Survey: Facility Water Conservation Measures In California

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University of Texas Offers Mowing Sustainability Challenges

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Propane, Organic Soils Among University of Texas Sustainability Priorities

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University of Texas Looks to Sustainable Future

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Public-Private Investment Proposed to Help National Park Service Out of Deferred Maintenance Hole

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California Campus Capitalizes on Versatility of Utility Vehicles

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Specifying Utility Vehicles for Sustainability

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Impact of Staff on Utility Vehicle Decisions

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Strategies for Effective Irrigation Management

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Best Management Practices for Irrigation Issues

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Landscape Service Departments at Michigan State University Streamline Operations

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Mower Maintenance Plan Helps Extend Life of Fleet

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Follow Manufacturer's, Warranty Guidelines to Extend Mower Shelf Life

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Keeping Employees Safe Top Priority of Mower Fleet Management

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Supporting the Mower Fleet With Additional Attachments and Accessories

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Mower Maintenance: Solving the Staffing Issue

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Eliminates the use of Chemicals on Turf Areas as Part of Grounds Management Program

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Michigan State Grounds Management Groups Find Benefits from Sharing

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Landscape Service Departments at Michigan State University Streamline Operations

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Landscape Management Team Tracks Users' Needs at University

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Sharing Resources Results in Money-Saving Measures for Michigan State

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East Lansing, Michigan State Merge Some Grounds Operations to Save Money

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Green Roofs, Paved Areas Emerge as Sustainable Design Components

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Understanding New Features and Functions of Light-Construction Equipment

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Application Considerations Essential When Deciding Upon Light-Construction Equipment

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Financial Impact on Landscape Equipment Important Factor

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Light-Construction Equipment Poses Buy or Rent Questions

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Mowing Practices and Their Sustainability Connection

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Drought Impacts Sustainable Mowing Efforts

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Cut Height Crucial to Maintain Root Systems

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Five Minutes With Podcast: Hospital Says no to Pesticides for Turf Management

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Hospital Says no to Pesticides for Turf Management

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Making Smart Choices for Mowers Boosts Grounds Care Efforts

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Quality Customer Service Following Mower Purchase Important

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Turf Issues to Consider Beyond Purchasing Mower

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Green Savings, From the Grounds Equipment Up

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Organic Chemicals Produce Positive Results in New York School District

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Project Delivers Benefits to Grounds Care Department

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Grounds Department Identifies Savings from Centralization

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Revamped Grounds Operations Brings Savings, Synergy and Jobs

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Bird Control: Meeting the Challenge Sustainably

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Bird Control: Application Considerations

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Making a Successful Transition to Zone Maintenance

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Versatile Equipment Helps Managers Maintain Landscapes Cost-Effectively

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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

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Snow and Ice Removal: Pre-Treatment Strategies

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Seven Alternatives to Rock Salt

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Grounds Department Works To Secure Turf, Landscape Work

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Propane: A Viable Choice for Alternative Fuels

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Irrigation: How to Reduce Potable Water Use

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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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City of Springfield (Mo.) Public Grounds Faces Adversity

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Grounds Department Employs Zone-Maintenance Approach

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Freeze in Hiring, Pay Increases Impacts Productivity

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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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Snow and Ice Removal: Questions for Contractors

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Snow and Ice Removal: How to Price Services

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Concrete Coatings: Avoid Unexpected Costs

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Grounds Management: Crews Revamp Park's Landscapes, Hardscapes

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Snow & Ice Removal: Contracts and Recordkeeping

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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

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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

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Snow and Ice Management: Safety Tips

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Smithsonian Gardens: Roof Garden Poses Maintenance Challenges

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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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Snow & Ice Removal: Common Safety Precautions

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Snow & Ice Removal: Managing Anti-Icing and Deicing Materials

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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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Green Grounds Care: Managers Focus on Irrigation Systems, Hand-Held Equipment

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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

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Utility Vehicles: Assess Payload, Towing Capacity

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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

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Turf Conversions Generate Rebates, Conserve Water

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Turf Conversions Require Construction, Horticultural Knowledge

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Snow and Ice: Contractor or In-House Staff

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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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Grounds Care Attachment Directory

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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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Supervisors, Teams Maintain Key Landscape, Hardscape Items

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Initiative Releases Sustainable Landscapes Rating System

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Maintenance Practices Can Resist Pests

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Resort Retrofits Wastewater-Treatment System

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Crews Can Operate Propane-Powered Mowers on High-Ozone Days

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Bottom-Line Grounds Management with John Burns

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Grounds Management Comes of Age