Landscaping news articles 
Auto-Loc quick hitch ensures attachments can only be released when the boom is in a safe working position
With a number of safety alerts already having been issued by the HSE in connection with quick hitches, and increasing concern in the construction industry, as well as with manufacturers and other organisations, it now appears certain that legislation will be tightened and new directives applied which could result in the banning of certain types of quick hitch. The HSE's investigations have centred upon the failure, by the operator, to follow s... [more]
HSS Hire Ireland becomes largest hirer of Kubota mini excavators in Ireland
Dublin-based HSS Hire Ireland is part of the HSS Hire Service Group, the UK's largest tool and equipment hire chain. Towards the end of 2007, it opened its new Dublin Superstore, with a floor area of 22,955 sq ft, and launched a 26,500 sq ft Superstore in Belfast. The two new outlets will allow HSS to further increase its small plant offering to customers. HSS Hire Ireland has now taken delivery of 23 Kubota mini excavators, making them the la... [more]
Three new mini excavators from JCB
JCB is launching three new mini excavators designed to further enhance JCB’s range of compact models for small contractors, plant hirers, landscapers and utility companies. The three machines include two versions of the new 8055 and the 8020. Based on JCB’s 8045 platform, the 8055 will be available as either reduced tailswing or zero tailswing and will compete in the 5-6 tonne sector. The machines will replace the existing 8052 in the JCB rang... [more]
Forth Plant Hire operates Kubota mini excavator fleet
Forth Plant Hire was set up in 1994 with just one machine and now has 20 pieces of assorted plant, which are changed every three years. It also hires out small plant such as cement mixers, compaction plates, rotavators and much more. Forth Plant Hire now operates a 100 per cent Kubota mini excavator fleet after buying a U25-3GL 2.54 tonne zero tail swing model. It replaces a Volvo machine and joins two KX36-3 1.5 tonne models and two U10-3 1.... [more]
Compact Power unveiles the new 700 Series Compact Articulating Loaders
Compact Power recently unveiled the new 700 Series Compact Articulating Loaders, the 726DT, 732DT and the 749DT. These new models are powerful articulating loaders that are ideal for the landscaping, utility, rental and construction markets as well as a wide range of other industries and applications. The 700 Series consists of powerful yet fuel-efficient diesel engines. All 700 models are equipped with hydrostatic transmissions, four-wheel dr... [more]
Other Landscaping news and reviews
Skyline FFA nursery, landscaping team takes fifth place in the nation (Buffalo Reflex)After defeating 110 other schools for the state championship last April, Skyline’s Nursery and Landscaping team went on to place fifth among 42 state teams at the national convention of the Future Farmers of America in Indianapolis on Oct. 19-25. |
Begnaud: Rules make landscaping easier (The San Angelo Standard-Times)Attractive landscapes accent or soften structures such as homes and commercial buildings, relaxing strong, hard features and pleasing the eye. |
Fall clean up basics (Westerly Sun)Landscaping expert Chris Koswaski of Westerly says there's more to fall clean up than just raking leaves. |
Van Meter Landscaping U-6 wins a pair (Bridgeton News)Dylan Jones and Kayley Price scored a goal each as Van Meter Landscaping defeated Bank of Elmer, 2-0 in Cohansey Soccer U-6 action. Trinity Bagnati, Aidan Kennedy and Jones were each credited with an assist, while Maris Jones, Colin Harrell, Catie Kennedy and Kobe Moore played well in the win. |
Garden rooms provide intimate places for family, friends to meet comfortably in outdoor setting (The News-Press)LEXINGTON, Ky. - Great landscaping expectations have taken a 180-degree turn. |
Sprinkler system suspected in Portland landslide (The Oregonian)City finds that owner of home that slid had recently installed a watering system, removed trees and did other landscaping |
Orchid shop adds to its lineup (The News-Press)Lee Behrhorst is so bored with the few plants used in landscaping in Southwest Florida, he decided to expand his orchid business to do something... |
State official proposes covering asbestos at school site (Vallejo Times-Herald)AMERICAN CANYON -- Removing detected asbestos from the city's future middle school site may be too risky, a state official said Wednesday.Instead, the potentially hazardous fibers should be covered with landscaping, parking lots or school buildings, said Bud Duke, a project |
Gorillas seek better beginning in rematch (The Joplin Globe)CANDLEWOOD SUITES is currently interviewing qualified applicants for the following position: Maintenance Apply in person at: 3 ... >MORE LOCAL GARDEN CENTER/LANDSCAPING BUSINESS Great business opportunity. For appointment email with your contact information: stonegate.property@gmail.com ... |
Target proposal appears certain (Community Press & Recorder)The proposed Target in Blue Ash would have an un-boxy shape, more stonework and bricks, beefed-up landscaping and toned-down lighting. |
