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Holganix, Ewing to host 12 educational summits this summer

Holganix and Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply will host 12 Bionutritional Summits this summer. Bionutritional Summits are half-day educational events for green industry professionals on soil health, sustainability and Holganix products. “Holganix is looking forward to partnering with Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply on the upcoming Bionutritional Summit,” said Barrett Ersek, CEO and founder of Holganix. […]

Irrigation Foundation names scholarship winners

Sixteen students from technical schools and universities across the nation were selected as recipients of the Irrigation Foundation Scholarship Program awards. The student recipients, who are enrolled in associate, bachelor and graduate programs across the nation, were awarded scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. The Irrigation Foundation Scholarship program was established to develop and administer […]

Step by Step: How to create fire-resistant landscapes

Step by Step: How to create fire-resistant landscapes

Contractors in regions that are prone to wildfires can use proper planning and smart design to help protect their clients’ homes. Begin by creating defensible space around the property by designing the landscape to act as a barrier to impeding flames. Any plants near the home should be widely spaced out and low-growing to prevent […]

Volt releases new path and area light

Volt Lighting, a factory-direct manufacturer of landscape lighting products, released the Coachman LED path and area light, the company’s latest Estate Series light. This post light features an LED candle in a traditional lantern. In addition, it provides general glare-free area illumination from a second, hidden light source. Volt wanted to accomplish two goals with this […]

Maryland SoccerPlex, Grass Roots to open new interactive outdoor exhibit

The Maryland SoccerPlex and Grass Roots, a cooperative arrangement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Turfgrass Federation, will open an outdoor educational exhibit on the grounds of the SoccerPlex. This interactive exhibit is based on the larger GrassRoots exhibit at the National Arboretum, which opened in the fall of 2014. The interactive outdoor exhibit will include a […]

Survey: Americans create favorite outdoor memories in their own yards

A new survey conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of TruGreen found that nearly two-thirds of Americans (65 percent or 162 million) report that some of their favorite outdoor memories have occurred right in their own yards. While the survey found that some Americans may be “yardbodies” instead of homebodies in warmer weather, spending […]

Churchill Downs selects TruGreen as lawn care provider

Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, tapped TruGreen to care for the 37 acres of turf at its facility. Located in Louisville, Ky., Churchill Downs Racetrack holds Thoroughbred horse racing events three times a year—spring, September and fall. The racetrack spans 147 acres and features a one-mile dirt racetrack and a seven-furlong (7/8 mile) turf course […]

Amsoil intros new two-stroke oil package sizes

Amsoil added three new package sizes to its Saber Professional Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil product line. The 2.6-ounce, 6.4-ounce and 12.8-ounce bottles are designed for 50:1 mix ratio in 1-, 2.5- and 5-gallon gas cans. Alternatively, using half of each bottle will result in a 100:1 mix in the respective cans. Saber Professional can be mixed at […]

New tech from Briggs & Stratton aims to reduce engine damage

Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power released its Vanguard TransportGuard engine feature designed to prevent damage caused by oil and fuel dilution during transportation. “Our focus is always on enhancing the productivity of our customers,” said Jim Cross, marketing manager for Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power. “TransportGuard prevents downtime by effectively addressing a major problem: fuel […]

Pro-Tech unveils pin-on coupler for turf pusher product line

Pro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution‘s Turf Pusher product line will now come standard with a pin-on coupler design. This new pin-on coupler design will give customers increased versatility by allowing them to swap out different coupler plates, the company said. To switch out the coupler plate, users remove several locking pins on the rear of the Turf […]

New Holland adds compact track loader to lineup

New Holland is expanding its skid-steer and compact track loader lineups with the launch of the C234 compact track loader. The C234 features a 90-hp engine, radial lift geometry and 17.7-inch track, which provide low ground pressure of 4.4 psi. “This machine is your ‘go-to’ basement or in-ground pool digging machine, a rental yard ‘must-have,’ and […]

Hydro-Rain intros Wi-Fi sprinkler controller

Hydro-Rain released its new Hydro-Rain B-Hyve Pro Smart Wi-Fi Sprinkler Controller, allowing irrigation professionals to remotely monitor, manage and optimize customers’ landscapes. With an internet connection, professionals can now control irrigation systems using the B-Hyve Pro app on a smartphone or tablet from anywhere, or using their voice with Amazon Alexa-compatible devices. The B-Hyve Pro app enables […]

JRCO releases new spot sprayer

JRCO expanded its lineup of commercial mower attachments to include a spot sprayer. The JRCO Spot Sprayer attaches to the JRCO front mount system with four clevis pins and allows operators to spot spray weeds from the mower. A low-profile design allows for good visibility, and its 6-gallon capacity tank and momentary spray switch allows for an instant spray, […]

ICE is coming for undocumented workers, how to protect your business

By Michael Kelsheimer Whatever your political views, undocumented workers and the businesses that knowingly or unknowingly employ them are coming under the microscope. If you compile recent headlines, you’ll know President Trump has implemented two immigration bans, is challenging so-called “Sanctuary Cities” that do not help federal immigration enforcement, has instructed government agencies to become […]

Bio Huma Netics, Mesa Verde Resources form strategic alliance

Bio Huma Netics—an Arizona company that produces products under the Huma Gro, Huma Gro Turf and Probiotic Solutions brands—formed an alliance with Reid Enterprises, which does business as Mesa Verde Resources in New Mexico. Mesa Verde Resources is a humic substance mining company that produces, manufactures and sells humic-acid and fulvic-acid products. Customers from the […]

Second gen Slope-Pro mower available

Progressive Turf Equipment released the second generation Slope-Pro steep slope mower last year. The original model was introduced in 2012. In addition to other upgrades, the mower features the company’s Hi-Drive track design. The Slope-Pro is stable operating on side slopes up to 50 degrees. It features a 52-inch wide cut with twin counter rotating […]

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FX Luminaire releases new LED up light

FX Luminaire released its new FR copper/brass up light. The FR is the smallest integrated LED directional up light offered in copper/brass by FX Luminaire. “The simplicity of the FR offers an aesthetically beautiful fixture, with the strength you expect from using precious metals,” said Ryan Williams, product marketing manager for FX Luminaire. Designed for small […]

SIMA seeks help improving its Glossary of Terms

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) is seeking industry members to help improve its Glossary of Terms. Since the Glossary’s launch in 2015, SIMA has engaged snow contractors, property managers, suppliers and legal and insurance experts in its continual review process to ensure the terms included best reflect the current industry environment. SIMA will […]

Ventrac unveils new line of finish mowers

Ventrac, a manufacturer of compact tractors and attachments, unveiled its new lineup of finish mower decks. This new series of mowers—which includes the MS720, MT720, MS600 and MU720 models—is compatible with the Ventrac 4500 tractors. These models come in widths from 60 inches to 72 inches, with options for side and rear discharge, along with an offset […]

Arborjet releases new micro-infusion system

Arborjet released its new FSeries Tree I.V. system. “We collaborated closely with our applicator partners to look at every detail of the treatment experience and make it as efficient, fast and flexible as possible,” said Russ Davis, president and COO, Arborjet. “Our customer input combined with our in-house engineering capability in 3D design and 3D […]

Honda introduces robotic lawn mower Miimo

Honda introduced Miimo, the company’s first robotic lawn mower for use in the U.S. “Honda Power Equipment’s Miimo lawn mower delivers a beautiful lawn without homeowners having to physically cut their grass,” said Michael Rudolph, vice president of Honda Power Equipment. “For customers who want to be on the cutting edge of technology, have busy […]

Rentokil acquires Florida lawn care company on LM150 list

Rentokil Steritech, a pest control company based in Reading, Pa., acquired the assets of Heron Home & Outdoor in Apopka, Fla. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Heron is No. 116 on the LM150 list of top revenue-generating firms with $14,347,321 in 2015 revenue. “We admire the growth-oriented nature of Rentokil Steritech and we […]

SafetyWatch: Fertilizer spreader tips

A fertilizer spreader is used to apply fertilizer and other granular products to surfaces. When properly maintained, the machine will spread products evenly and consistently over the surface of the ground. Before fertilizing a lawn, fill the hopper and take the following precautions: Make sure the spreader is on level ground, with the shut-off lever […]

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Efficiency Tip: Keeping track

A year and a half ago, Cody Stickle’s desk was piled high with paperwork, his crews’ trucks were cluttered with receipts and the accuracy of his books was questionable. “We really didn’t have a good way to track things,” says the owner of Stickle Landscape Management in Hampton, Va. “It was primarily just me taking […]

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