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CO2 conference finalizes dates, speakers for second annual event

Coalmarch Productions, an agency that specializes in lawn care marketing, will host its second annual CO2 owner’s summit for pest control and lawn care professionals in Raleigh, N.C., Dec. 5-7. This year’s speaker lineup includes Bobby Jenkins, owner of ABC Home and Commercial Services; Erin Richardson, president of All-American Pest Control; and Hamilton Allen, director […]

NALP, Harvest Group to bring HR workshop to California

The National Association of Landscape Professionals is partnering with the Harvest Group to bring the People Academy Live, a human resources workshop, to Costa Mesa, Calif., Nov. 14-16. The People Academy Live’s goal is to help landscape and lawn care contractors grow their business, reduce stress, decrease liability and have a good work/life balance. The […]

Boss rolls out new equipment accessories, walk-behind spreaders

Boss Snowplow is expanding its product offerings with new accessories and machines. Its new Pre-Wet System, Pro-Lid and D-Force are now available as optional equipment. Further expanding the lineup, Boss now offers a line of walk-behind spreaders for smaller jobs and new plow options, like the skid-steer SK12 Box Plow and Tractor Plows. “We know […]

Dates released for 5th annual The Lighting Summit

The Lighting Summit for landscape lighting professionals will be held Jan. 17-18, 2018 at the Marriott Downtown in Omaha, Neb. During the fifth annual event, attendees can expect an agenda with topics geared toward improving business efficiencies, a tour of the McKay Landscape Lighting facilities, an evening project walk-through and peer networking opportunities. Attendance is […]

NALP’s Landscapes 2017 to feature speciality summits

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is introducing a day of specialty, education summits this year at Landscapes 2017, the association’s annual education conference which is held in conjunction with GIE+EXPO on Oct. 18-20, in Louisville, Ky. The specialty summits will be held on Oct. 18 at NALP’s headquarters hotel, the Louisville Marriott Downtown, […]

Consultant Jeffrey Scott to host workshop in conjunction with Landscapes 2017

Jeffrey Scott is partnering with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) to put on a workshop prior to Landscapes 2017 in Louisville, Ky. “Effective CEO/COO (GM) Partnerships: The power of collaborative leadership” takes place 2-6 p.m. on Oct. 17. The workshop includes a lineup of contractors who will share case studies of their successful […]

Bobcat rolls out updated torsion suspension undercarriage for compact track loaders

Bobcat Co. introduced a new compact track loader 5-Link torsion suspension undercarriage, providing increased performance, operator comfort and serviceability. M2-Series T870 compact track loaders are the first Bobcat loaders manufactured with the new 5-Link torsion suspension undercarriage. The 5-Link torsion suspension undercarriage is designed with a new drive motor. Bobcat said the drive motor’s outer […]

Nufarm makes $150K donation to GreenCare for Troops

Nufarm is once again putting its support behind Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops, this time by contributing $150,000 to the program. In 2015, Nufarm supported the program—which provides free lawn and landscaping services to help families of active-duty military members serving away from home—by donating $15 to GreenCare for Troops for select product purchases. “Nufarm is keenly […]

Former NFL Pro Bowl Quarterback Ron Jaworski to keynote Landscapes 2017

NFL Pro Bowl Quarterback Ron Jaworski will be the keynote speaker at Landscapes 2017. Landscapes, which is hosted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), is an educational event held in conjunction with GIE+EXPO and Hardscapes North America (HNA), taking place Oct 18-20 in Louisville, Ky. Landscapes 2017 will include more than 40 education […]

New SIMA event aims to kick-off the season with passion and purpose

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) is launching a new event, titled “Season Opener: Building Your Snow Dream Team.” This educational and networking event will be held Sept. 19-20, at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Md. “Talent acquisition and retention have become a challenge in the snow and ice removal industry,” said […]

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Step by Step: How to install a French drain

Drainage issues in a lawn can cause an array of problems, like disease and damage to a home’s foundation. One way to get rid of excess water is to install a French drain. A French drain consists of a perforated drainage tube placed into a trench filled with loose gravel or rock that’s designed to […]

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Cub Cadet’s commercial string trimmer line — ST23, ST26 (pictured) and ST35 — makes trimming around fences, trees and flowerbeds easy. The 4-cycle units have engines that are fuel-efficient, have low emissions and run quietly. The bump feed head allows for continuous operation. The Advanced Starting Technology (AST) feature dramatically starts with slow, steady pulls […]

Photo Credit: Brian J. Koribanick/Landscape Techniques

Big Picture: Tiers of Joy

Location: Caldwell, N.J. Company: Landscape Techniques, Nutley, N.J. Photo Credit: Brian J. Koribanick/Landscape Techniques The design intent was to transform a barren hillside at the rear of a home into a multitier, family-centric oasis. To make this a reality, Landscape Techniques developed a four-tier landscape construction plan: Tier I: Expansive brick paver patio, anchoring the […]

Briggs & Stratton expands mower manufacturing capacity

Briggs & Stratton Corp. will move production of its commercial turf operations from its current facility in Munnsville, N.Y., to neighboring Sherrill, N.Y., to expand capacity. The Munnsville, N.Y., facility manufactures commercial zero-turn mowers under the Ferris and Snapper Pro brands and consumer zero-turn mowers under its Simplicity and Snapper brands. “This expansion is the […]

Case adds minimum-swing excavator to D Series lineup

Case Construction Equipment added the CX145D SR minimum-swing radius excavator to its D Series lineup. According to the company, the CX145D SR was designed to provide ample digging and lifting power in a small footprint. It has an operating weight of 32,100 pounds and a 102 hp Tier 4 Final engine, as well as bucket […]

Ryan Turf to launch National Aerate Your Lawn Day next month

Turf renovation equipment manufacturer Ryan Turf is launching “National Aerate Your Lawn Day,” a consumer awareness campaign the company says is an opportunity for lawn care professionals to educate homeowners on the benefits of aeration and encourage either hiring a professional or renting an aerator from the local home center to do it themselves. The […]

Ewing gears up for company restructuring

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply unveiled plans for organizational changes to better position the company for future growth, while improving ongoing support for its more than 200 locations, the company said. To support these efforts, Ewing implemented five strategic transitions to provide greater and more focused support to its stores and employees. These transitions include […]

Toro releases power broom attachment

Toro is expanding its lineup of Multi Force attachments with the addition of its new power broom attachment for multiseason use. The 55-inch-wide power broom attaches to the GrandStand Multi Force stand-on mower and is designed for clearing snow off sidewalks and driveways, as well as clearing debris or dethatching grass. “The new power broom […]

SiteOne acquires South Coast Supply

SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired South Coast Supply, which has two locations serving the Orange County, Calif., market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Started in 1981, South Coast Supply is a distributor of hardscape, natural stone and related products to landscape professionals. “South Coast Supply is a terrific fit with SiteOne as they add […]

Douglas Dynamics unveils dates for salt brine training tour

Douglas Dynamics unveiled the dates for this year’s “The Power of Salt Brine” training tour. The tour, scheduled from Aug. 8 through Sept. 28, is a national educational effort designed to give contractors a face-to-face opportunity to learn best practices for using liquids as part of their snow and ice management plan. Training sessions will […]

Equipment Defender racks designed to prevent theft

Equipment Defender is a new line of locking trailer racks designed to organize, stop theft and stop damage to equipment. The line trimmer, edger, backpack blower, backpack sprayer, gas can, line spool and hand tool racks are all designed to work with open and enclosed trailers without the need to purchase any secondary brackets. Working […]

New tool upgrades handle grips

Re-Grip, a division of Chicago Aerosol, debuted its flagship self-titled product, Re-Grip. The multipurpose tool places or replaces worn-out handle grips on a variety of tools, including levers; handles; lawn, garden and home improvement tools; construction equipment; sporting goods; cookware and more. Made from recycled materials, Re-Grip also is waterproof and UV resistant. Plus its […]

Editorial Advisory Board: August 2017

“An effective incentive program must ______________.” Landscape Pros Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “… be fair and equitable causing neither envy or pride.” Chris Joyce Joyce Landscaping Cape Cod, Mass. “…be constantly visible and the outcome/results easily understand.” Adam Linnemann Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping Columbia, Ill. “…must be monitored closely and consistently.” Industry […]

Montgomery County, Md., pesticide ban struck down

The Montgomery County, Md., Circuit Court struck down the county’s ban on lawn and garden pesticide use on private property, deeming it unlawful and preempted by Maryland law. Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) said it is pleased with the court’s decision. “We are gratified that the court agreed that the county’s ban on […]

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