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Landscape Management's staff brings together collective experience in journalism, research, writing, and editing. Our team stays tapped into the pulse of the industry, covering a wide range topics with a commitment to delivering compelling stories and high-quality content.

Evatech’s new remote control mower features collision avoidance technology

Evatech released its new Trex Remote Control Lawn Mower (RCLM), featuring collision avoidance technology. The collision avoidance system option was designed for a customer with hazardous storage containers in the work area. This sonar-based system shuts down the mower if it comes within 10 feet of an obstacle. The shut-off point can be set at […]

Toro engines available on various product lines

Toro-branded engines are available for select zero-turn mower, walk-behind mower and snow blower models. A new digital brochure about the engines is available to download at toro.com/engines. Toro’s engine options include a single-cylinder overhead valve (OHV) design, a commercial V-Twin option with self-cleaning air filter housing and a TXP OHV with AutoChoke. Each engine is […]

ArborSystems intros direct-inject insecticide

ArborSystems launched its new direct-inject chemical product, Retriever Insecticide. Designed for use in the Wedgle Direct-Inject Tree Injection System, which is a no-drill tree treatment system, the insecticide is for tree injection applications to ornamental or non-bearing fruit and nut trees. “Arborists, urban foresters and tree care professionals can try hands-on demonstrations of our advanced tree […]

IA launches irrigation curriculum for elementary schools

The Irrigation Association (IA) launched its first elementary school lesson plan. Focusing on grades three through five, the curriculum’s activities were created to share with students the benefits of irrigation, including agriculture, landscape and its history. “This is an exciting initiative of the IA,” said Deborah Hamlin, CEO of IA. “Elementary school students need to […]

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Efficiency Tip: Count it up

Accounting for irrigation replacement parts can be “a nightmare,” says Mike Martinez, owner of Newtex Landscape in Henderson, Nev. The 100-employee firm does mostly commercial landscape maintenance work, including irrigation maintenance, for its clients. Crews used to track irrigation replacement parts on a checklist they submitted monthly to the accounting department. Newtex billed about $2,000 […]

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Step by Step: How to lay interlocking pavers

Interlocking pavers can add aesthetic appeal to driveways, patios and walkways. Pavers are also known to be stronger than poured concrete and are easy to maintain and repair. Before laying interlocking pavers, it’s important to create a well-compacted, stable base. Begin by excavating all unstable or unconsolidated subgrade material. To estimate the depth of excavation […]

Michelin offers airless radial caster for zero-turns

The Michelin X Tweel Turf Caster, Michelin Tweel Technologies‘ airless-radial tire line, is now commercially available for select zero-turn commercial mowers. The airless-radial caster tire-wheel assembly replaces the standard 13X6.5X6 front caster tire and wheel on zero-turn mowers. “Michelin Tweel Technologies has conducted extensive field testing to optimize the product and validate the customer benefits,” […]

Wright upgrades mower decks

Wright Manufacturing’s Aero Core floating decks are now standard on all of its three-blade, side discharge riding mowers. Additionally, a 36-inch Aero Core deck, designed specifically for trimming, is standard on the Stander Intensity and Velke HC and GC walk-behinds. Aero Core decks tilt side-to-side and front-to-back, allowing the mower deck to better follow the terrain contours. […]

Jeffrey Scott to host free webinar series

Landscape Industry Consultant Jeffrey Scott will host a free, six-part webinar series titled, “Breakthrough Ideas for High Achievers.” In this series, Scott will lay out what is most important for high-achieving professionals to focus on, with concrete ideas and techniques for every size company. These webinars build on each other to help attendees find new […]

Project EverGreen celebrates “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” awareness week

Project EverGreen is raising awareness for its “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” initiative, which sets out to provide safe, well-maintained and accessible parks and recreational green spaces  to children and communities. The Cleveland-based national nonprofit has designated July 16-22 as National “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” Awareness Week. The week will spotlight the groups efforts to renovate […]

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SafetyWatch: Walk-behind aerator operation

Operating a walk-behind aerator, even though it’s self-propelled, requires effort, especially when turning the machine. You must raise the tines from the ground, turn the machine, then lower the lever to allow the tines to begin penetrating again. Slight, gradual turns don’t require the tines to be lifted, but if you make a sharp turn […]

Hiniker intros new skid-steer pushers

Hiniker Co. introduced its 3600 Series skid-steer snow pushers. Available in 96- and 120-inch widths, the box-style snow pushers feature 36-inch tall by 36-inch deep sides and a durable rubber cutting edge. Additionally, 3/8-inch steel construction side plates provide strength and durability, while heavy duty steel skids allow for floatation over uneven surfaces. The model includes […]

Park West’s Learning Academy provides training opportunities to employees

Park West Cos., a provider of landscape construction, landscape management and tree care services, created the Park West Learning Academy to provide a range of training programs for its employees. “As an organization, we have set aggressive goals for growth in the coming years,” Park West CEO Jim Tracy said during the academy’s May opening. […]

Pro-Tech product line gets an upgrade

Pro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution‘s Turf Pusher product line will now come standard with a pin-on coupler design, allowing customers to swap out different coupler plates. To use, customers will need to remove several locking pins on the rear of the Turf Pusher and switch out the coupler plate. This feature replaces the previous fixed-coupler design […]

New Stuff: July 2017

1. LF Wall Light Company: FX Luminaire FX Luminaire’s LF LED wall light features ZDC Technology, which lets users add up to 30,000 colors to the LED wall light. The LF’s low profile, soft color and muted tones let it accent hardscapes without drawing attention to the fixture. The proximity of the fixture to the […]

What hand tools do you recommend and why?

Nate Moses President, Precision Landscape Management Greenville, S.C. “We use Corona hand tools because our local supplier has great support with Corona warranties. We don’t mind paying more for a tool if we know that if it breaks we can just stop by and swap it out.”   Josh Brazytis General Manager, Leafstone Landscapes Walton Hills, […]

Editorial Advisory Board: July 2017

What advice do you have for companies looking to “scale up?” Landscape Pros Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. Be sure to have actual capital in the bank or a good line of credit to fall back on. Plus, do you have the people capital you need? Many businesses hurt their reputations by torrid growth […]

IA hosts new campaign to promote water-use efficiency

To kick off Smart Irrigation Month, the Irrigation Association (IA) launched a Thunderclap crowdspeak campaign to promote water-use efficiency best practices. Thunderclap is a platform that allows an organization to promote a specific cause and increase its social reach through Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. Individuals who join the IA Thunderclap campaign contribute by allowing their […]

SafetyWatch: Be aware of fuel types

Every experienced landscaper will tell you a story of the wrong fuel being used in a piece of equipment. There are two possible outcomes—both bad: It’s time-consuming to drain the improper fuel and start again, or the equipment is badly damaged because it has run on the wrong fuel. Either way, it’s an expensive hassle. […]

Hunter unveils reclaimed water valve

Hunter released the ICV-R reclaimed water valve. As an update to the company’s ICV valve, the ICV-R has all the features and benefits of its predecessor but has been optimized for reclaimed water use, the company said. “With the ICV-R, contractors and landscape designers have a powerful tool built to withstand the unique wear and tear […]

ASIC names 2017 Irrigation Award winners

The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) presented the  2017 Excellence in Irrigation awards to honorees at the ASIC National Conference in Seattle in April. The Excellence in Irrigation program celebrates the innovative solutions and technical skills required of irrigation design professionals to meet the challenges of designing efficient and effective irrigation in a wide variety […]

Ewing, Rachio expand controller recycling program

During a 6-month pilot of an irrigation controller recycling program, 10 Ewing locations collected more than 400 pounds of controllers for recycling. After seeing the success of this program, Ewing and Rachio have expanded it to include all Ewing locations. “Sustainability efforts benefit us all, and this program in particular keeps outdated controllers out of […]

Web Extra: How GreenEarth Landscape makes employees’ dreams come true

Improving company culture has been a major shift at GreenEarth Landscape Services. Building trust among team members has played a major role in that effort. One way the company has done so is through its dream-fulfillment program, a concept organized by John Ratliff when he ran Appletree Answers and one that consulting firm Petra Coach […]

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Big Picture: Blending old with new

Location: Collingswood, N.J. Company: Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co., Sewell, N.J. The clients wanted a small plunge pool to take on the feel of a pond, with strong elements of rock walls and bluestone terracing. It had to blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape and century-old residence. Access was limited, so small equipment was needed. The […]

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