Bringing mental health out into the open
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Bringing mental health out into the open

A macho culture, combined with the pressures that young men in particular can feel, needs to be addressed – and some in the industry are determined to bring about a more enlightened environment.

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Crane on Cranes
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Crane on Cranes

A crane collapsed onto a house in Merritt Island, Orlando, Florida last Wednesday - August 13th. The four axle Liebherr All Terrain from the Big Iron Crane rental fleet was installing large telephone poles in the area. It had set up in front of the house, which belonged to Mr and Mrs Crane – yes really!

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Ivy on Trees is a Concern
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Ivy on Trees is a Concern

If you have ivy on trees in your landscape, you’ll want to keep it in check. Although many property owners and landscapers use ivy as a groundcover, it is often problematic.

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Improving crane safety
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Improving crane safety

From modeling and fabricating prototypes to designing, simulating and implementing controls systems, ME students are using their engineering skills to help improve safety at construction sites and surrounding areas.

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Fire Prevention in the Field
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Fire Prevention in the Field

While the primary goal of arborists and tree care crews is to maintain the health and safety of trees and communities, even routine activities like pruning, cutting, or fueling equipment can unintentionally spark a wildfire. With dry conditions, heat, and the wrong combination of circumstances, a simple oversight can lead to disaster.

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Don’t Trap Trouble: Skip the Beetle Baskets and Nets
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Don’t Trap Trouble: Skip the Beetle Baskets and Nets

As the temperatures rise and gardens burst into bloom, many gardeners face a common adversary: the Japanese beetle. These small, shiny pests can devastate plants, leaving gardeners scrambling for effective solutions.

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Iron Deficiency in Trees and Shrubs
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Iron Deficiency in Trees and Shrubs

Iron deficiency in trees and shrubs is a common problem that can have a serious impact on plant health. All trees and shrubs need nutrients to grow and develop. Iron is one such essential nutrient that trees need.

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LevelRight Named Green Industry Pros 2025 Editor’s Choice Award Winner
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LevelRight Named Green Industry Pros 2025 Editor’s Choice Award Winner

Green Industry Pros, the nationally recognized magazine serving landscape professionals, has named LevelRight® a Green Industry Pros 2025 Editor’s Choice Award winner. The 2025 Green Industry Pros Editor’s Choice Awards represents the industry’s best products, gaining interest from end-users and landscape professionals alike.

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Rigging the impossible: Job roundup
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Rigging the impossible: Job roundup

A roundup of jobs that required highly specialized rigging equipment. If you really want to see some innovative rigging in action, make it a point to attend the SC&RA Job of the Year presentations at the Association’s Annual Conference each year. Incredible feats of rigging are presented by the best of the best.

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