This econometric study covers the world outlook for commercial turf and grounds riding reel-type turf mowers and greens mowers across more than 200 countries. For each year reported, estimates are given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-Ã -vis others. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each country and across countries, latent demand estimates are created. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved. This study does not report actual sales data (which are simply unavailable, in a comparable or consistent manner in virtually all of the 230 countries of the world). This study gives, however, my estimates for the worldwide latent demand, or the P.I.E., for commercial turf and grounds riding reel-type turf mowers and greens mowers. It also shows how the P.I.E. is divided across the world's regional and national markets. For each country, I also show my estimates of how the P.I.E. grows over time (positive or negative growth). In order to make these estimates, a multi-stage methodology was employed that is often taught in courses on international strategic planning at graduate schools of business.
Daffodils are blooming. Magnolias are plumping. Red and silver maples are in full bloom (though you can see just the hint of color around the plants). Forsythia is this close to blooming.
It means spring is here — not just officially, but in reality.
Spring also means the grass is greening, and that means the start of lawn care.
Fall is a much better time to concentrate on lawn care, especially with cool-season grasses such as bluegrass, fescues and ryegrass. Zoysia, one warm-season grass, is still dormant and won’t start greening for another few weeks.
We look to fall as the best time to seed, aerate, dethatch and fertilize because the grass has more than half a year to recover before the dreadful heat of summer.
Spring activity gives grass two to three months of ideal growing conditions before summer hits hard. Having a healthy, extensive and deep root system is the best guard to making sure grass survives.
The first thing most homeowners will do is fire up the lawn mower, hopefully after making sure the blade is sharp. A good lawn mower tuneup is worth the cost, especially if they clean the air filter and spark plug and make sure the oil is changed.
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Tired of your gas-hog lawn mower? If you move fast, you can trade it in next weekend at Camden Yards for a battery-powered electric grass cutter.
In a "special arrangement" with the Maryland Department of the Environment and Clean Air Partners , Marylanders can buy a deeply discounted Neuton lawn mower. You could save up to $324 on a 19-inch bagger-mulcher job that lists for $499.
If you bite, you'll do your small bit to reduce summer smog, as the old mowers get scrapped and recycled. Gas mowers account for 5 percent of all air pollution in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates. And an hour of mowing with one produces as much smog-forming pollution as driving 350 miles.
This green mower may not appeal to all lawn lickers, though. The Neuton CE 6.4 got a so-so review from Consumer Reports . Ease of use and handling were pluses, but bagging and mulching "only fair." CR also found the battery on its tested model only lasted 45 minutes - not suitable for a big yard. There are other cordless electric mowers CR rated more highly, made by the usual major mower manufacturers. But then again, you probably won't be able to find one new at the prices offered under this deal.
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