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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.

Unique lamps get stabilizing feature

Unique Lighting Systems introduced its new LED Flex-Fit feature. This new feature will secure the lamp to eliminate retention and centering issues, Unique Lighting said. The LED Flex-Fit ensures that the lamp stays in place within the fixture and provides reliable, consistent beam direction while eliminating the need for stainless lens retainers, springs and socket retainers. In […]

Cub Cadet releases new line of pro snow throwers

Cub Cadet released a new line of professional-grade snow throwers. The Cub Cadet 3X Series uses a three-stage system to plow through snow up to 50 percent faster than a traditional Cub Cadet 2X two-stage snow thrower. The 3X Pro performance is boosted by 14-inch augers, 14-inch impellers, steel ball bearings and 12-gauge steel side panels. […]

Porch.com expands features, launches Porch Perks program

Porch.com, the home services platform, will expand its features and launch a discount program, Porch Perks. Some of the upgrades Porch unveiled include: Enterprise Direct Connect: Larger companies can integrate into the porch project marketplace and have requests flow directly into their customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Pay As You Go: By adding a credit card, professionals can browse […]

Toro launches grant program to promote water-use efficiency

The Toro Co. will award $30,000 in grants to nonprofits that promote water conservation through its new campaign, “Every Day. Everywhere. Every Drop Counts.” Individuals will nominate and vote for nonprofits to receive the grants by using the hashtag #ToroGives on Instagram and Twitter from now until Aug. 31. “We are excited to introduce this new grant program […]

Rayco unveils new tool carrier

Rayco released its RM27 Multi Tool Carrier, a new platform for carrying a variety of work tools, including stump cutters, plus tillers, trenchers, snow throwers, power brooms, push blades and more. The new RM27 is self-propelled, with rubber tracks and is powered by a fuel-injected, 26.5-hp Kohler gasoline engine. The RM27 has been designed for the rental and […]

EquipmentWatch.com gets an upgrade

Penton’s EquipmentWatch relaunched its Software-as-a-Service platform at EquipmentWatch.com. In addition to an improved overall interface, the new platform builds on its database of historical equipment information with new insights into relative asset utilization, transparent pricing data, value and rental rate trending. New workflow tools have also been introduced to speed the cost recovery process between contractors and project […]

SafetyWatch: Sun Safety

Sunburns or repeated exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer and cause death. Apply sunscreen every couple of hours, especially to the most vulnerable areas: face, necks, ears and exposed shoulders and forearms. It’s also important to wear or have: Light colored, loose-fitting shirt sleeves and long pants; A wide-brimmed hat to shield […]

Efficiency Tip: Downsizing the fleet

Two years ago, Timothee Sallin, president of LegacyScapes in Groveland, Fla., began to rethink the company’s use of International 4300 and 4400 series trucks. Sallin often wanted to merge or split installation crews to be more efficient but couldn’t because he needed at least one commercial driver’s licensed (CDL) person per crew. The need for […]

August 2016: Editorial Advisory Board

What local political issue has the biggest impact on the landscape industry? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Watering restrictions in our case.” Adam Linnemann Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping Columbia, Ill. “Nothing local at all that I can think of. Just national. Will ObamaCare be here after election day?” Industry Consultants Dan […]

Web Extra: Sample Subcontractor Contracts

In the August 2016 issue, LM associate editor Dillon Stewart wrote about how quality, detailed contracts can protect contractors from the liability and risks associated with hiring subcontractors. Snow Management Services shared the following sample contract that you can adapt to create your own stock contract: Snow Management Service Sample Subcontractor Contract Use this stock contract to save time and create […]

IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System available in New England

Northeast Turf & Irrigation is now distributing the IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System to professional contractors in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. “Northeast’s sales professionals have more than 100 years of combined irrigation industry experience,” said Bobby Jensen, sales director, IrriGreen. “They are a proven supply partner committed to the success of professional contractors.” […]

Illinois Professional Lawn Care Association to dissolve

The Illinois Professional Lawn Care Association (IPLCA) will dissolve Sep. 12, according to the association. The association cited slow growth and an inability to attract new industry members to leadership positions as the reason behind the dissolution. The Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) will become the professional home for IPLCA members. The ILCA Board voted unanimously to […]

Angie’s List goes freemium

It’s time to pay attention to your Angie’s List profiles. The 10 million member site is now free and expecting new users. Consumers can now sign up for the free Green membership, which provides access to reviews and ratings. The site also offers two tiers of paid memberships with additional features and services. “We completed our technology platform migration […]

SiteOne becomes ‘largest supplier in New York City’

SiteOne Landscape Supply has arrived in the Big Apple by acquiring supplier Bissett, a collective consisting of Bissett Nursery and Bissett Equipment. SiteOne would not disclose terms of the deal. “Both Bissett Nursery and Bissett Equipment are clear market leaders, and they complement our existing business in the agronomics, irrigation and outdoor lighting markets,” said Doug Black, CEO of SiteOne […]

Dynamic Systems updates barcode tracking scanner software

Dynamic Systems, a Redmond, Wash.-based software developer specializing in barcode data collection systems, updated its CheckMate Toolroom software used in its Barcode Tracking Scanners. CheckMate software increases productivity and saves money by reducing the time it takes to locate equipment and by assuring that items will not be lost or left behind after a job, Dynamic Systems […]

SnowEx adds UTV V-Plow

SnowEx expanded its line of snow plows with the addition of a professional-grade V-Plow for UTVs. Measuring 6 feet wide, the plow blade angles to 5 feet wide to fit most sidewalks and through gates. The UTV V-Plow is configurable to straight blade position, V position and Bucket Blade scoop positions. The UTV plow blade is […]

OPEI names officers, board of directors

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announced its 2016-2017 officers and board of directors. The officers and new board members were elected during the OPEI Annual Meeting, which was held June 21-23 in Asheville, N.C. Officers for 2016-2017 are: OPEI Chair—Tim Merrett, vice president, Global Platform Turf & Utility, Deere & Co.; OPEI Vice Chair—Daniel […]

Chevrolet intros Low Cab Forward trucks

Chevrolet’s new Low Cab Forward trucks are now shipping to Chevrolet dealers across the country. “We’re in the business of helping our commercial customers succeed, and a big part of that is providing the vehicle choices they need to efficiently operate their businesses,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president, General Motors Fleet. “Our new Low […]

ASIC creates memorial scholarship, asks for donations

The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) created a scholarship in memoriam of past president Ivy Munion. Munion died May 23 after a long battle with cancer. She was very passionate about ASIC and the profession of irrigation consulting. The ASIC Ivy Munion Memorial Scholarship recipient will be a student, currently enrolled in a two or four year […]

Dow, DuPont stockholders approve merger

Stockholders at both DuPont and Dow Chemical have voted to approve all stockholder proposals necessary to complete the merger of equals transaction–a key milestone in the process to merge the two companies and subsequently pursue the intended spins of three independent companies. The companies expect the merger transaction to close in the second half of 2016, […]

Nature Safe unveils organic fertilizer

Nature Safe will introduce its 15-0-1 Hi-Sol Organic Nitrogen fertilizer at the 2016 GIE+EXPO. Nature Safe’s 15-0-1 Hi-Sol Organic Nitrogen fertilizer is the highest concentrated, unrestricted use organic certified, dry-flowable product on the market, Nature Safe said. The product is comprised entirely of organic protein and amino acids, and also contains .2 percent iron along […]

Ecolawn unveils top dresser attachment

Ecolawn Applicator introduced the Eco 75 Top Dresser, a new walker mower top dresser attachment. The top dresser features a newly designed polythene hopper with smooth, steep sides. The hopper, which has a capacity of 11.5 cubic feet and a spreading width of 4 to 14 feet, has a live conveyor system and agitator helps maintain steady flow. […]

SnowWolf rolls out new skid-steer snowpusher

SnowWolf released its new UltraPusherTE, a skid-steer snowpusher with cushioned sideplates. Urethane die springs make it possible for the UltraPusherTE’s sideplates to flex as much as 10 inches in or out depending on the direction of the strike. In addition to enhancing safety, the cushioning effect also protects the 3/8-inch-steel sideplates from bending. The result is equipment […]

illustrations: David Preiss

Step by Step: How to edge a landscape bed

One of the first steps to creating a new landscape bed is to establish a neat, consistent edge. Maintaining an existing edge is also an effective way to keep beds looking tidy. Some contractors prefer a power tool such as an electric edger or a trimmer to edge their landscape beds, but others agree that […]

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