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March 18, 2024

Cut to the Chase: An Arborist’s Guide to Pruning

Unlock the secrets of expert pruning techniques with our comprehensive guide tailored for professionals like you! From optimal timing to essential safety measures, learn how to shape landscapes while promoting plant longevity & environmental harmony. Dive in now & elevate your pruning activities with Russo!

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October 2, 2017

Loaner Equipment
Your mower is down for warrantied service. That's fine, but just because your equipment is out of commission doesn't mean that there are jobs that don't need to be finished... So, what do you do now?
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September 21, 2017

Stand-On Aerators
Much like stand-on mowers, stand-on aerators have been on the market for a while. Until recently, you really didn't see many around because they were often thought of as a novelty. Today, contractors are paying more attention towards maximizing their productivity to improve their bottom line....
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September 15, 2017

Leaf Blowers
The falling leaves of reds and golds make for a picturesque scene, but it also means we have some work to do! Cleaning up fallen leaves is not only done for aesthetics, but to ensure that our grass doesn't become suffocated. You could turn to your trusty rake, but that is hard on your back and takes forever...
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September 14, 2017

Fall Lawn Care Basics
Summer fun may be a memory but that doesn’t mean we forget about our lawn. Fall is the most important time of the year to fertilize, aerate, overseed and control broadleaf weeds. As a matter of fact, if you were only going to fertilizer your lawn once per year, Labor Day would be the best time of year for that application...
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August 16, 2017

Unified Fleet
Besides the price break you receive when you buying in fleet, there are other benefits you should know about. When you run a single model of any unit across your entire company, you are making your life a little easier by limiting the amount of different parts you'll have to have on hand...

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August 9, 2017

Compact Utility Loaders
Think of all the tasks you do every day. Now imagine how much faster you could get them done with a compact utility loader. Depending on which make and model you choose, there are anywhere from 35 to 100 different attachments available. These attachments allow you replace several single purpose units like: a trencher, an auger, a hydraulic breaker, a power broom, and a backhoe, just to name a few...
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August 2, 2017

Service Contracts
Even if you take it easy on your equipment, it's inevitable, that one day it will need to be serviced. When it does, is this something that you can handle yourself? Let's say that it is. Now, do you have the spare time or parts on-hand to do it? Don't feel bad if you answered "no" because most other landscapers don't either...
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July 26, 2017

Watering Bags
If you recently or have plans on planting any trees, you probably already know how important it is to keep them watered. Slow applications of water on a regulated schedule is the best way to achieve deep water saturation. You could keep coming back, day after day with a hose, but that takes up too much time when there is no shortage of other things to get done...

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July 20, 2017

How to Find the Best Deals
It is now common practice to research online before making a purchase. This is as true for something basic like a pair of new socks as it is for outdoor power equipment. Regardless of what you are buying, you want to be certain that you are getting exactly what you expect, and most importantly, that you're getting the most bang for your buck...
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July 12, 2017

Blade Grinders
Having sharp blades on your mower not only makes your grass look better, but is actually better for its health. A dull blade rips and pulls the grass blades, leaving ragged tears that both weaken the plant and promote fungal growth. Keeping your blades sharp is not difficult and should be done often (dependent on how much and often you're cutting)...
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June 22, 2017

Cleaning Your Cooling Fins
Overheating is the #1 killer of engines and summer temps will cause it to heat up hotter than normal. If the fins are impaired, they cannot displace heat and regulate the engine's temperature.
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June 15, 2017

Hedge Trimmers
Most of us don't mow with a push reel mower or trim weeds with a scythe. Do you want to know why? It's because we have better, more efficient, equipment available to us these days. Unless you need surgeon-esque precision, or enjoy spending the extra time, it is no contest that hedge trimmers beat hedge shears at most jobs...
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