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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.

Pro-Tech unveils hydraulic powered straight blade

Pro-Tech Manufacturing & Distribution released Sno Blade, a hydraulic powered straight blade designed for use on skid-steers. The Sno Blade is built using the same heavy gauge materials and structural steel that can be found in Pro-Tech’s Sno Pusher product line. The Sno Blade’s A-frame assembly allows for angling the blade 30 degrees left or right for […]

Senninger releases new pressure regulator

Senninger, a manufacturer and designer of irrigation products, unveiled its new Pressure Regulator Ultra (PRU), a high-flow, 2-inch pressure regulator. The PRU is designed to maintain a preset outlet pressure with flows of 20 to 100 gallons per minute (4542 to 22713 liters per hour). The inlet/outlet is offered in either a 2-inch FNPT or 2-inch […]

SafetyWatch: Safe fertilizer spreading tips

A fertilizer spreader, which is used to apply fertilizer and other granular products to surfaces, poses several personal and bystander hazard risks. Fertilizer is typically labeled as a possible dust inhalation hazard. Certain types of fertilizer or opening bags indoors may create dusty conditions, and you may need a dust mask. Fertilizers mixed with pesticides […]

What irrigation controller do you prefer and why?

Levi Duckett President and owner, Sunshine Landscape, Meridian, Idaho “We’ve found the Hunter X Core to be a great controller for new residential construction. They are small, easy to install, inexpensive, reliable and very easy to use, which is nice for training homeowners. We use the Hunter Pro C on smaller commercial sites for most of the […]

Editorial Advisory Board: September 2016

What operating cost metric is most important to track to ensure a landscape company’s success? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Cost of sales, which includes direct labor and cost of materials. Those are huge variable costs.” Adam Linnemann Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping Columbia, Ill. “Tracking your budgeted hours versus actual hours […]

Vectorworks releases 2017 product line, includes irrigation tools

Vectorworks released its 2017 product line, which includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Designer and Fundamentals. The English version is now available with 10 additional language releases planned. “Vectorworks software is unique compared to other competing products because of our company’s dedication to pushing the programming of the products to maintain flexibility while offering state-of-the art technology,” […]

Reardon recognized, Delaney honored at RISE annual meeting

Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE), an organization that promotes the safe use of pesticides to control pests and invasive species, held its 2016 conference in Williamsburg, Va., Aug. 29-Sept 1. RISE added 15 members in 2016, making the total number of members about 200 member companies. RISE leaders spent part of the meeting […]

Registration opens for MANTS 2017

Online registration for the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) is now open. MANTS will hold its 2017 show from Jan. 11-13 at the Baltimore Convention Center. MANTS brings together close to a thousand U.S. and international vendors. MANTS anticipates about 100 new exhibitors this year. In 2016, MANTS welcomed over 11,039 registrants to the […]

Upcoming webinar series focuses on building, managing a better snow company

Greenmark Consulting Group will host a free, two-part webinar on how to build and manage a better snow & ice control company. The first session, “Finding the Business & Financial Balance for Snow Business Success” takes place on Sept. 21 from 2-3 p.m. Eastern. It will offer a broad overview of snow market segments, contract types and strategies […]

New app for homeowners and mowing pros launches in Boston

All Set, a new app for professionals in residential landscape maintenance and home cleaning, launched in Boston. It’s available on Android and iOS. The company said it empowers cleaning and lawn care professionals with new, free, high-quality leads in the neighborhoods in which they want to grow their business; an easy-to-use communications and payment platform; and […]

Milwaukee intros new measuring wheels

Milwaukee Tool released new 12- and 6-inch measuring wheels. The units are designed for durability, ergonomics and productivity, the company said To prevent build-up of dirt and grime that could potentially jam the wheel, the 12-inch measuring wheel has been designed with a debris-cleaning wheel flap that clears away contamination while rolling. This model also includes a […]

GGIA responds to North Georgia drought declaration with tips, resources

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) declared a Level 1 Drought Response in 51 counties of North Georgia this week. Nearly all of the counties affected are experiencing persistent severe or extreme drought conditions, according to the Georgia EPD. A Level 1 Drought Response requires local water utilities in the affected counties to begin a public information […]

SiteOne acquires Virginia nursery

SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired Glen Allen Nursery in Richmond, Va. The acquisition is the company’s first in the Richmond area. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Glen Allen is a terrific fit with SiteOne as they are the clear market leader in the Richmond, Va., market for nursery products, which complements our current offering of […]

The Indie award gives local businesses a chance to win $10K

For a sixth year, Independent We Stand invites the public to help draw attention to the importance and strong economic benefits of “buying local” by nominating locally-owned businesses that exceed customer service expectations for the independent small business award–The Indie. The web-driven contest gives consumers the opportunity to acknowledge businesses that impact their communities and […]

Toro introduces full lineup of Titan HD zero-turn mowers

Toro unveiled its new line of Titan HD zero-turn mowers. Available in three model families—the Titan HD 1500 Series, Titan HD 2000 Series and Titan HD 2500 Series—these all-new machines emphasize quality, comfort and versatility and are ideal for acreage owners and value-minded landscape contractors who want to get more done with their mowers, Toro said. The Titan HD Series can […]

Project EverGreen contest offers municipalities new equipment, renovated sports field

Project EverGreen, the Cleveland-based nonprofit that works to raise awareness about the benefits of green space and often renovates green spaces in urban areas, is launching a contest to select the recipient of its next renovation. The winning parks and recreation and public works departments will receive an Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower package and a renovation project […]

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Preferred lighting controllers

What lighting controller do you prefer and why? Matt Carli Outdoor Lighting Designer, Moonlighting Landscape Lighting Systems Charleston, S.C. “We’re proponents of 24-hour astronomical time clocks with battery back-ups, like the Intermatic DT-620 or the Intermatic ET-110. Clients appreciate a simple timer that they could set themselves if necessary. The automatic adjustment to the ever-changing […]

Grows releases speaker lineup

New England Grows, an educational conference and green industry exposition, released its speaker lineup for this year’s conference, which will be held Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Grows is designed to give attendees a deeper understanding of design, technology, consumer trends and business best practices. From new plant introductions and disease management […]

Study: 60 percent of OPE dealers expect to sell propane equipment in next 3 years

Within three years, more than half of outdoor power equipment dealers will be offering commercial propane mowers to their landscape contractor customers, according to a recent survey commissioned by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). The survey, conducted by independent research firm Wiese Research Associates, found that a quarter of outdoor power equipment dealers currently […]

CO2 conference set for December

Coalmarch Productions, an agency that specializes in lawn care marketing, will host an owner’s summit for pest control and lawn care professionals in Raleigh, N.C., Dec. 6-8. CO2 will provide owners with insight on future trends and the most effective tactics to stay a step ahead of the competition, the agency said. Attendees will have […]

Busybusy upgrades Mobile Time Clock app

Busybusy, the maker of the Busybusy Mobile Time Clock App, released an upgrade to its employee management system. The free upgrade includes a direct integration with QuickBooks that removes the need to collect and manually input labor information. The Busybusy to QuickBooks integration makes managing a company’s data and payroll more efficient by removing the need […]

Exmark expands zero-turn lineup

Exmark released its new Radius zero-turn mower. The Radius is available in three models: E-Series, S-Series and X-Series. Each features a unibody frame that’s fully welded of 2-inch by 3-inch rectangular steel frame tubes for maximum strength and durability. The frame design places the heaviest components, including the engine, fuel tank and hydro drive system, […]

Dow offers bonus incentives in the 2016-17 Power of More program

Dow AgroSciences is kicking off its Power of More program with additional rebate opportunities. Customers who purchase Defendor specialty herbicide with the equivalent Dimension specialty herbicide on fertilizer are eligible for an $80 rebate per quart. Additionally, individuals who purchase products September through December will receive an additional incentive, based on the product. “The Power […]

Photos: Groundworks Landscaping

Big Picture: Happy Landings

Location: New York oceanfront Company: Groundworks Landscaping, East Hampton, N.Y. The Details: The client’s site views were already stunning. The Groundworks Landscaping team didn’t want to take away from those. Rather, the focus of the project was to implement a simple foundation planting plan that tied the landscaping to the architecture of the newly renovated […]

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