Total Landscape Care

BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE New battery-, solar-, diesel- and hydraulic- powered equipment for your fl eet Get rid of geese Whether you're maintaining a golf course or commercial retention pond, Canada geese can leave a mess and be a nuisance. (One goose can eat up to 4 pounds of grass per day, leaving behind 3 pounds of waste.) The Away- WithGeese system provides a way to get rid of the birds without harsh chemicals, dogs or noise-making devices. The system operates at night and produces an amber 360-degree beam of light directed at goose eye-level and then recharges itself during the day. This beam simulates the eye refl ection of a preda- tor and disrupts the geese's ability to sleep. Then, the geese no longer consider this area "safe." The AwayWithGeese company uses Google Earth to take a snapshot of the property to recommend the best placement of the system. The system covers 3 1/2 acres and is available for land, water, sports and dock/roof units. Fore more information, visit awaywithgeese.com. Write 101 on the Reader Service Card or visit TotalLandscapeCare.com/info SPEED CONTROL Powered by a 3.0Ah slide-type battery, Hitachi Power Tools' DS- 18DBL 18V lithium-ion brushless driver drill has 593 inch-pounds of turning torque. The drill features an all-metal 1/2-inch ratchet- ing keyless chuck, 22-stage clutch and an electronic speed-control switch. The DS18DBL is 8.1 inches long and weighs 4.4 pounds. For more information, visit hitachipowertools.com. Write 102 on the Reader Service Card or visit TotalLandscapeCare.com/info October 2012 / TOTAL LANDSCAPE CARE 15

• Cover Page
• Editors Note: Get the Points- Landscape sustainability certification is just around the corner.
• Field Report: News, Trends, Cool Stuff- Wedding wows, PR dog and a tip that saves trimming time.
• Editors Picks: New Equipment for your fleet with multiple fuel options.
• Feature: Foliage- Perinnial Winners: These drought-tested natives are resilient and colorful.
• Cover Story: SITES Sustainable Landscaping Guidelines - National pilot program that rates sustainable landscaping takes off.
• Safety Watch: Transporting Equipment- Not securing cargo is one of the most common 9and preventable) mistakes made by landscape crews.
• Feature: Irrigation- Upselling Residential Sprinkler Systems: New ways to increase your profit on installations.
• Landscaper of The Year Finalist: Public Relations- Joshua Siskins ability to cultivate bonds with clients, employees and the public allows his business to flourish.
• Chemical Care: Summer Stress Test- If your turf didnt pass the test, follow this prescription for fall.
• Feature: Equipment Matters- Peak Blower Performance Now and In Spring: 6 tips will help you get the most from your backpack blowers.
• GIE + EXPO Trade Show- Special Preview: Products and events to look for at the show
• Portfolio: Healing Grounds- Landscape restores environment and patients.