{"id":82182,"date":"2024-10-30T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/?p=82182"},"modified":"2024-11-19T10:38:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T16:38:57","slug":"trending-landscaping-tools-and-hardscaping-straight-from-equip-exposition-hardscape-north-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/trending-landscaping-tools-and-hardscaping-straight-from-equip-exposition-hardscape-north-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Trending Landscaping Tools and Hardscaping Straight from Equip Exposition &#038; Hardscape North America"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gentlemen, start your engines! No, you aren\u2019t in Indianapolis (INDY 500), but instead in Louisville, Kentucky, at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equipexposition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Equip Exposition<\/a>, an annual trade show for landscape and hardscape. \u00a0We cruised (or sometimes raced on a riding mower, thanks Kawasaki) the Expo as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardscapena.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hardscape North America<\/a> unearthing trending landscaping tools and hardscaping products. As your self-titled \u2018Trade Show Treasure Hunter,\u2019 I\u2019ll be taking you through products at various trade shows throughout the year related to home, jobsite, outdoor, hardware\u2026 and many more, so let\u2019s get rolling into this one.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Green Machine Lithium Ion Battery and Gas Hybrid Zero Turn Lawn Mower<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-machine.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82323 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-machine.png\" alt=\"Green Machine 42\u201d hybrid zero-turn mower\" width=\"931\" height=\"858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-machine.png 931w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-machine-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-machine-250x230.png 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-machine-696x641.png 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-machine-456x420.png 456w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-machine-627x578.png 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 931px) 100vw, 931px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The battle between gas versus battery clashes on, with battery power and benefits closing the gap. Hybrid technology is a great bridge to this divide as seen in <a href=\"https:\/\/greenmachineusa.com\/pages\/hybrid-zero-turn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Green Machine 42\u201d hybrid zero-turn mower<\/a> that engages a sealed 54V Li-ion battery with a 4kWh gas generator, automatically switching between battery and gas to ensure hours of continuous mowing. Coming in 2025 as a solution to range anxiety, long charge times, and lack of power.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Irrigreen Smart Sprinkler for Effective Irrigation That Saves Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2irrigreen.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82329 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2irrigreen.png\" alt=\"Irrigreen Smart Controller 3\" width=\"1487\" height=\"831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2irrigreen.png 1487w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2irrigreen-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2irrigreen-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2irrigreen-250x140.png 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2irrigreen-696x389.png 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2irrigreen-1068x597.png 1068w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2irrigreen-752x420.png 752w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2irrigreen-627x350.png 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1487px) 100vw, 1487px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The grass really was greener in the <a href=\"https:\/\/irrigreen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Irrigreen<\/a> booth. This next level, efficient way to water your lawn uses less than half of the water traditional sprinklers waste, I mean, use. \u00a0How it works is basically creating a dot to dot video game in a digital map of your yard with set up effectively ensuring nothing is watered that doesn\u2019t need it. <a href=\"https:\/\/irrigreen.com\/products\/controller-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Smart Controller 3<\/a> is the most updated version, with a user-friendly control on the box itself, or the option to let Amazon Alexa get in the game by bossing it around to water the lawn.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Belgard Metropolitan Collection Contemporary Class: Melville Tandem Wall and Artforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/melville-wall.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82327 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/melville-wall.png\" alt=\"Belgard Metropolitan Collection\" width=\"902\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/melville-wall.png 902w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/melville-wall-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/melville-wall-250x183.png 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/melville-wall-696x510.png 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/melville-wall-573x420.png 573w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/melville-wall-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/melville-wall-627x459.png 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Their motto \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.belgard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Belgard Paves the Way<\/a>\u2019 lived up to the hype as their booth felt like walking into the outdoor oasis of tomorrow. \u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belgard.com\/search\/metropolitan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Metropolitan Collection<\/a> with its natural light, neutral tones and modern feel stacked out above the rest. As outdoor living continues to trend so does the need for easy installation of contemporary modular designs, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belgard.com\/products\/retaining-walls\/melville-tandem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Melville Tandem Wall&#8217;s<\/a> distinct chiseled stone texture is a solid fit for firepits, steps, walls, columns.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.belgard.com\/products\/retaining-walls\/artforms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Artforms<\/a> is another impressive option with its clean lines and current aesthetic, great for outdoor kitchens, seating, planters, even rooftops. Panels are easy to install with minimal disruption to the property owner or waste.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Toro 900 CFM Battery Powered Leaf Blower Elevates Power<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82331 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Toro 900 CFM Battery Powered Leaf Blower\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-250x167.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-696x464.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-1068x712.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-630x420.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vQboPKgF-627x418.jpeg 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And the winner is \u2026 for the most powerful residential leaf blower, Toro&#8217;s new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toro.com\/product\/51827\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">900 CFM Battery-Powered Leaf Blower<\/a>. This race continues to be elevated in the battery-powered outdoor equipment arena. Paired with features like comfortable weight distribution, easy grip, and low hum, Toro, one of the leaders in this space, blew the competition away here.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pine Hall Brick Rumbled Bluffs Clay Pavers Authentic Style and Quality<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FtLwekj_-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82334 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FtLwekj_-scaled-e1730220038980.jpeg\" alt=\"Pine Hall Brick Rumbled Bluffs Clay Pavers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FtLwekj_-scaled-e1730220038980.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FtLwekj_-scaled-e1730220038980-300x205.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FtLwekj_-scaled-e1730220038980-1024x698.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FtLwekj_-scaled-e1730220038980-250x170.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FtLwekj_-scaled-e1730220038980-1536x1047.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FtLwekj_-scaled-e1730220038980-218x150.jpeg 218w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FtLwekj_-scaled-e1730220038980-696x475.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FtLwekj_-scaled-e1730220038980-1068x728.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FtLwekj_-scaled-e1730220038980-616x420.jpeg 616w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FtLwekj_-scaled-e1730220038980-627x427.jpeg 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The rustic look and dependability of clay pavers are timeless. There\u2019s something to be said for solid clay pavers on walkways, patios, driveways, and more. Pine Hall Brick takes the look and design of clay pavers outside of the norm, with a variety of colors and styles. <a href=\"https:\/\/pinehallbrick.com\/products\/rumbled-bluffs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rumbled Bluff<\/a> captured attention with its antique reclaimed paver vibes. \u00a0Don\u2019t let the antique look fool you, there is nothing aged or fragile about this finish, as they were simply tumbled after firing to mimic the look.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>iQ Powertools iQ1550 Supreme Masonry Dry Cutting Dust Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iq1550main_1200x1200.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82325 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iq1550main_1200x1200.webp\" alt=\"iQ Powertools iQ1550\" width=\"912\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iq1550main_1200x1200.webp 912w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iq1550main_1200x1200-228x300.webp 228w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iq1550main_1200x1200-778x1024.webp 778w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iq1550main_1200x1200-190x250.webp 190w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iq1550main_1200x1200-696x916.webp 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iq1550main_1200x1200-319x420.webp 319w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iq1550main_1200x1200-627x825.webp 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stone, brick, or pavers slice \u2018like butta\u2019 with the <a href=\"https:\/\/iqpowertools.com\/products\/iq1550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">iQ1550 Supreme Masonry Saw<\/a>. This saw cuts with the ease of a wet saw without the mess as it activates dry cutting technology with built-in dust collection management. Professional contractors are the audience for this new saw, which seems to be the key to faster, cleaner cuts to make the day go faster, and the dollars roll in easier.<\/p>\n<p>Next trade show\u2026 Consumer Electronics Show in January 2025, stay tuned!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gentlemen, start your engines! No, you aren\u2019t in Indianapolis (INDY 500), but instead in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Equip Exposition, an annual trade show for landscape and hardscape. \u00a0We cruised (or sometimes raced on a riding mower, thanks Kawasaki) the Expo as well as Hardscape North America unearthing trending landscaping tools and hardscaping products. 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