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Volume 38, Number 8, OCTOBER 2014
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Features
Industry Insights
10 Landscapers at the Keyboard
Advice for Writing about Horticulture
Special Feature
14 Twenty for 2014
Landscape and Irrigation recognizes some of the top new products to hit the
market in the past year
Green Roofs
20 On the Roof with Leaders in Water Innovation
Warren Gorowitz, Lynda Wightman and Jeffrey Bruce discuss water and
green infrastructure innovation
Snow and Ice Management
22 Solid Demand for Liquid Application Equipment
Irrigation and Water Management
28 Training, Education and Certification for
Irrigation Professionals
Milestone Series Special
30 Bobcat Celebrates Production of
One Millionth Loader
Anniversary Series Special
34 Brinly-Hardy Company Celebrates 175th Anniversary
Landscape and Irrigation recognizes some of the top new products to hit the
market in the past year
Business Management
38 The Estimate Money Pit
Lower costs and increase efficiency with technology
Viewpoint ....................... 6
Industry News ................. 8
Staying Current ............. 48
Marketplace .................. 50
Classifieds ..................... 50
Ad Index ....................... 50
OCTOBER 2014 VOlumE 38 NumBER 8
On the cover: Photo provided by Club Car
Products
Departments
CONTENTS
Snow and
Ice Management .......... 24
Snow Removal and
Ice Management Equipment
Product Round-up ....... 40
Chain Saws and
Stump Grinders
Equipment Focus ........ 46
Commercial
Zero-turn Mowers