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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.

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 […]

Polaris UTV offers stronger engine than previous models

Polaris released its 2017 lineup of Ranger utility vehicles (UTV), which features mid-size, full-size, crew and special edition models. The line’s flagship model, the Ranger XP 1000, is powered by a ProStart 1000 engine with 80 hp—17 percent more power than its predecessor. All XP 1000 models feature a three-mode throttle control switch on the dash. Operators can choose […]

Thank you for registering.

Thank you for registering for the upcoming Landscape Management webinar, “New Low-Voltage Mosquito Repellent System Presents New Revenue Opportunity” sponsored by NuTone. A link to the live event will be sent to you two hours before the event. Your personalized event URL will be automatically generated by the ON24 system. To ensure receipt of the email, please whitelist […]

Registration opens for Landscapes 2016

Registration is now open for Landscapes 2016. Landscapes, an educational event held in conjunction with GIE+EXPO and Hardscapes North America (HNA), is hosted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). This year’s convention will feature more than 40 sessions, presented in six different learning formats, including town hall meetings, deep-dive workshops, lightning-round sessions, facilitated […]

Web Extra: How Yard Solutions improved communication, results

With the help of a consultant, Groveport, Ohio-based Yard Solutions revamped its operating system around a serious of results-oriented meetings. The idea is to improve communications upfront to save time down the line. The team implemented the meetings last fall, and so far, they’re working. “The meetings we have are our operating system,” President Eric […]

SnowEx rolls out salt brine educational tour

SnowEx will be traveling to various Midwest and Northeast cities from August 9 through September 22 for a national educational tour titled “The Power of Salt Brine.” The training tour will give contractors a face-to-face opportunity to learn best practices for using liquids as part of their management plan for snow and ice control, SnowEx said. The […]

Come Alive Outside Design Challenge winning project completed

Come Alive Outside, The Kitchen Community and Michael Hatcher & Associates partnered with Memphis Catholic Middle and High School (MCMHS) to install phase two of the school’s Learning Garden. The concept was the award-winning design from the 2016 Come Alive Outside Design Challenge. As part of the challenge, students from Auburn University, Hinds Community College, Louisiana University and […]

Vista unveils vPro 2 transformers

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting unveiled its new vPro transformers. Additionally, a downloadable app allows the transformer to be managed by any Bluetooth-enabled device. “vPro 2 offers enhanced features and functionality,” said Cruz Pérez, vice president of marketing for Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting. “While the original vPro was successful, we wanted to take it to the next level […]

Photos: Landscape Techniques

Big Picture: Rocky Steady

Location: Essex County, N.J. Company: Landscape Techniques, Nutley, N.J. The details: A functional living space with bright color and family appeal was the goal for this backyard. The initial site visit presented a small and grade-challenged space with rock formations throughout. The team decided to tier and fill the center of the yard to minimize the slope of the […]

Ambius takes home 17 awards at International Plantscape Awards

Ambius took home 17 awards at the 2016 International Plantscape Awards Celebration at Cultivate’16 held on July 10 at the Hilton Downtown Columbus Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. The selection committee recognized the Ambius designers for a number of their designs and projects, including a variety of retail, hospitality and commercial real estate clients. Their projects ranged from […]

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