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NHLA unveils seminar schedule for GIE+EXPO

The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) expanded its seminar offerings for the 2016 Green Industry & Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO), allowing attendees to take part in Latino Link sessions all three days of the show. With sessions in English and Spanish, topics have been designed to appeal to various attendees—dealers seeking to increase sales to area Hispanics, Hispanic contractors eager […]

SnowEx intros UTV spreader

SnowEx introduced the new V-Pro 2000 bulk spreader, designed to accommodate the bed dimensions of most UTVs. The V-Pro 2000 has a multi-angled hopper, which can carry 11 cubic feet and 800 pounds of salt or sand/salt mixture. According to SnowEx, the design creates a natural material vortex for maximum flow from the top of […]

Pro-Tech unveils lightweight bucket

Pro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution debuted the Sno Basket, a lightweight bucket that allows for easy loading and hauling of snow, the company said. “The decision to offer the Sno Basket was driven by our product development team’s research and demand from customers,” said Jered Shuknecht, Pro-Tech marketing director. “With the significant snow accumulations many customers […]

SafetyWatch: Hedge trimmer safety

Powered hedge trimmers, also known as gas trimmers, gas shears or hedge clippers, present many safety hazards. Before starting a hedge trimmer, check the following items. The condition of the hedge trimmer: Do you see any damage that may affect its performance and safe operation? For example, make sure the spark plug boot is secure […]

AgBiome, SePro partner on new product for turf ornamental market

AgBiome Innovations entered into a new business partnership with SePro to develop a new biological product for the turf and ornamental market. The first product, a broad-spectrum fungicide, is expected to be available for applications in early 2017, according to the companies. “Our ever-growing collection of sequenced microbes, combined with AgBiome’s proprietary screening capabilities, results in unique and […]

Buyers Products rolls out new under tailgate spreader

­Buyers Products introduced its new SaltDogg Under Tailgate Spreader for trucks without central hydraulics. Designed for 96-inch dump bodies, the under tailgate spreader (UTS) features a 9-inch diameter auger with a 3/8-inch flighting and auger screen, a 14-inch poly spinner, and standard or center discharge. The spreader is constructed with 304 stainless steel and is […]

Target Specialty Products acquires Residex

Target Specialty Products acquired Residex, a specialty chemical distributor. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. As a result of the acquisition, Target Specialty Products has doubled its market reach, expanding its footprint to the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast. In business since 1946, Residex is based in Detroit and provides pest control and turf & […]

Boss expands line with plow, spreader

Boss Snowplow expanded its fleet to include a new heavy-duty municipal plow and a new spreader. Designed for medium-duty trucks, the 9-foot Straight-Blade plow features a reinforced moldboard and enhanced blade curl, which the company said can power through deep, wet snow during storms. “Increasing blade rigidity is the backbone to the creation of the Boss Heavy-Duty […]

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What chainsaws do you prefer and why?

Brent Paull Co-owner, Touch of Wilderness Anderson, Ind. “Husqvarna makes high-quality tools that professionals can count on. My 450 Rancher has a ton of torque but not so much I have to hold on for dear life. Also, our local big box store carries Husqvarna. It helps being able to run in there and grab […]

Editorial Advisory Board: Who is your mentor?

Landscape Professionals Bill Bemus Bemus Landscape San Clemente, Calif. “My wife.” Jerry McKay McKay Landscape Lighting Omaha, Neb. “Bill Locklin of Nightscaping was mine until he passed away. Bill Schneidewind, my CPA of 30 years, is now.” Industry Consultants Kevin Kehoe 3PG Consulting Laguna, Calif. “Never really had one—to my great regret. Things may have […]

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Efficiency Tip: Turning to mobile time sheets

Moving to mobile time sheets last year helped Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) in Tempe, Ariz., increase efficiency and go paperless. Logging paper time sheets was a hassle for the administrative team. Plus, workers often logged hours by memory at the end of the week, leading to inaccurate time sheets and poor job estimating, owner Robert […]

Project EverGreen kicks off ‘Healthy Turf’ Awareness Week

    Project EverGreen designated July 10-16 as national “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” Awareness Week. The initiative is intended to raise recognition of the program and spotlight its efforts to provide healthy, safe athletic and recreational green spaces for America’s children. Much of the program’s focus is on addressing childhood obesity, the rates of which have […]

Case debuts sectional snow pushers

Case Construction Equipment debuted a new line of sectional snow pushers at the Snow & Ice Management Association’s 19th annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Providence, R.I. The new line features six heavy- and light-duty sectional snow pushers compatible with current and older model wheel loaders, skid-steers, compact track loaders and backhoes. Each pusher features a Hardox […]

SnowWolf debuts QuattroPlow at SIMA show

SnowWolf, a Burnsville, Minn.-based snow removal equipment manufacturer, unveiled the QuattroPlow June 23 at the Snow & Ice Management Association’s 19th annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Providence, R.I. The QuattroPlow gives the operator four distinct functions—a hydraulic angle snow pusher, angle and straight plow with wings, wide angle plow with wings and a backdrag […]

Amvac launches new website

Amvac Chemical Corp., a business unit of American Vanguard Corp., launched a new website named LoveYourTurf.com. The website provides information on the company’s turf fungicide portfolio. The site features photos that show results for products such as Oreon, Autilus and Turfcide. “We have an outstanding portfolio of products for the turf market and wanted to ensure […]

Irrigation Association names July Smart Irrigation Month

The Irrigation Association (IA) has once again named July Smart Irrigation Month. First launched in 2005, the Smart Irrigation Month initiative was designed to increase public awareness about the value of water-use efficiency. “The Irrigation Association is doing more this year to promote efficient irrigation during Smart Irrigation Month than ever before,” said IA’s CEO Deborah Hamlin. “Through efforts ranging from advocacy, […]

Korhan launches Landscape Digital Institute

Jeff Korhan launched the Landscape Digital Institute, an online digital marketing training community for green industry professionals. Korhan is a former landscape business owner, author, speaker and small business digital marketing consultant. “The green industry has been the soul of my entrepreneurial career, so I decided it was time to bring my expertise and experience […]

John Deere expands crossover utility vehicle lineup

John Deere updated its crossover utility vehicle lineup with the addition of the Gator XUV560 and XUV560 S4. The midsize model is outfitted with a V-twin engine, independent four-wheel suspension, four-wheel drive and availability of more than 75 attachments. “This update to our Gator family provides even more options for our customers to choose from,” […]

Cub Cadet adds to its utility vehicle lineup

Cub Cadet expanded its lineup of utility vehicles with the launch of the Challenger 400. Powered by a 404 cc Subaru engine, it can reach speeds up to 25 mph and tow up to 500 pounds. The 27-inch by 37-inch, 350-pound bed capacity provides the power and versatility to haul firewood, tools and camping/hunting equipment, […]

Facility tour of Landscape Concepts Management

One landscape company recently created a video to promote its capabilities. Check out this behind-the-scenes look at Landscape Concepts Management‘s facility, its day-to-day maintenance and how the company has benefited from creating its own inventory. The Grayslake, Ill.-based company ranks No. 56 on the 2016 LM150 list of largest landscape companies with $27.4 million in […]

TaskEasy offers scholarships to future entrepreneurs

TaskEasy is offering three $1,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate an exceptional entrepreneurial spirit. Scholarships are available to all full-time students registered at an accredited university in the U.S. who aspire to change the future. One of three scholarships will be reserved for a student or family member associated with the landscape/lawn care industry. There are […]

NDS shares key benefits of drip irrigation

NDS, a manufacturer of drainage and stormwater management, landscape irrigation and flow management products and solutions, released a list of environmental and financial benefits of drip irrigation to celebrate the upcoming Smart Irrigation Month in July. “By utilizing drip irrigation methods in their gardens, flower beds and landscapes, home gardeners can deliver the exact amount of […]

Dates revealed for 4th annual Lighting Summit

The 4th annual Lighting Summit will be held Jan. 18-19, 2017 in Omaha, Neb. Hosted by Jerry McKay, founder and president of McKay Landscape Lighting, the Lighting Summit is an annual, two-day event for landscape lighting professionals to learn and collaborate in a non-competitive environment. This event was designed to provide an avenue to promote business growth, improvement […]

HindSite Software releases its 2016 Snow Industry Benchmark Report

HindSite Software released the results from its 2016 Snow Industry Benchmark Report. The report is the culmination of a month-long surveying effort and reflects the challenges and outlooks expressed by more than 100 survey respondents whom provide snow removal services. According to the report, the 2015-2016 snow season showed nearly 40 percent of survey respondents experienced a […]

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