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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.

Deere intros new 3E series, 2R series compact utility tractors

John Deere expanded its 3E Series and 2R Series compact utility tractor lines. The new 3E series now includes the 25-hp 3025E model, while the 2R Series added the 38-hp 2032R and 2038R models. “Our 3E Series compact tractors have a reputation for being reliable machines that customers can trust to power through the toughest […]

Caterpillar brings excavator design, production back in-house

Caterpillar will shift design and production of its smallest hydraulic excavators to Caterpillar facilities beginning in 2018 as a six-year strategic alliance with Wacker Neuson is phased out. Caterpillar will focus on growing its global mini excavator business as it leverages existing facilities and design teams to deliver cost effective and efficient new machines weighing […]

HydroPoint acquires smart irrigation provider Baseline

HydroPoint Data Systems, the maker of WeatherTRAK smart irrigation technology, acquired smart irrigation provider Baseline Irrigation Solutions, based in Boise, Idaho. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Following record revenue growth for both companies in 2015 and 2016, HydroPoint’s acquisition of Baseline brings a powerful array of smart water management technologies to the HydroPoint […]

ArborWolf unveils stump grinder attachment

ArborWolf released its new UltraGrinder, a stump grinder attachment featuring a radial piston motor, a cushioned parallelogram mechanism and teeth on both sides of the cutting wheel. The UltraGrinder is currently available for low- and high-flow skid-steers from 16-45 gallons per minute, with versions for mini-skid-steers and mini excavators will be available soon. “This the most productive […]

Avenue South herbicide registered for California use

California contractors can now integrate the Avenue South Broadleaf Herbicide into their operations. The herbicide manufactured by PBI/Gordon was registered for use in California by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. The product is ready to ship, according to the company. “Improved turfgrass varieties are becoming as popular in California as they have in the South,” said […]

Colorblends offers more than 100 bulb blends for landscape pros

Colorblends Wholesale Flowerbulbs will offer landscape professionals a choice of 109 spring-blooming bulb blends, and will introduce two “problem-solving” blend categories this fall. The fall 2016 Colorblends lineup features 84 tulip blends, 13 daffodil blends, five hyacinth blends, three crocus blends, three specialty blends and one grape hyacinth blend. In addition, the Bridgeport, Conn.-firm offers a full […]

Free webinar to teach owners to ‘Master Your Money’

A business that succeeds at managing its money will likely succeed in the long run. That’s the idea behind “Master Your Money,” a free educational webinar that will take place Aug. 25 at 1:00 p.m. The webinar will be led and hosted by Tony Bass, founder of Super Lawn Technologies and Super Lawn Trucks. Bass hopes to […]

Anuvia grows in Florida

Anuvia Plant Nutrients, a Florida-based manufacturer of turf fertilizer, is growing its facility and staff to expand into agriculture, Orlando Business Journal reported. The company is building a new $100 million production plant in Orange County, Fla. It plans to add 10 to 12 full-time, high-wage jobs by 2017 to accommodate this new facility. Construction of a second new building is […]

Wright to unveil new Sport Intensity mower at GIE+EXPO

Wright Manufacturing will introduce a new 36-inch Sport Intensity mower at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 19-21. The Sport I’s fold-away seat is positioned so the operator can quickly step off, in which case the mower stops immediately. An operator presence switch on the foot platform stops the blade and engine, and the control levers return to the […]

PERC launches propane equipment dealer search tool

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) launched its Propane Equipment Dealer Point, an online search tool that lets commercial landscape contractors find the nearest dealers offering propane-powered mowers. Propane equipment dealers can also sign up—free of charge—to be listed as a propane equipment dealer on the Dealer Point. “Until now, it took a lot of work for contractors to […]

Netafim secures EPA WaterSense Label for smart irrigation controllers

Netafim USA, a provider of drip irrigation solutions for the landscape industry, secured the WaterSense Label from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for three of its web-based irrigation controllers. The NLC-100S Conventional, NLC-100D Decoder and NLC-100S Hybrid will all carry the WaterSense label, following third-party testing and verification according to the WaterSense program’s criteria for water […]

HNA releases contractor, dealer briefing schedule

Hardscape North America (HNA) is introducing briefing sessions for contractors and dealers that will address profitability, risk management, technology, employee management and other key issues impacting company success for the 2016 GIE+EXPO, held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 19-21. These 20-minute briefings will take place in the trade show floor classroom located directly […]

John Deere releases large-frame skid-steer, compact track loaders

John Deere expanded its G-series lineup with the addition of the 330G and 332G large-frame skid-steer and the 331G and 333G compact track loaders. “There has never been a better time to own compact equipment,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager for John Deere Construction & Forestry. “Demand for compact machines that maximize productivity and […]

Harrell’s family celebrates 75 years in business

This August marks 75 years of business for family-owned Harrell’s, the producer and manufacturer of liquid and granular agronomic solutions. On Aug. 1, 1941, Ormond and Lucile Harrell opened for business on the corner of Pine Street and Florida Avenue in Lakeland, Fla. With their feed store, the couple aspired to provide quality products and friendly, […]

Hunter, Ewing expand sprinkler recycling program to Colorado

Hunter Industries and Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply are expanding their sprinkler recycling program to select Colorado locations. “Upgrading irrigation systems with higher-efficiency products is an easy way to make a big impact in our dry climate,” said Jodi Johnson, conservation specialist at Denver Water. “Now, our customers can take their efforts to reduce waste […]

HNA creates regional installer championships

Hardscape North America (HNA) added four Regional Installer Championships to lead up to the 2016 Hardscape North America Installer Championships competition held at the HNA trade show, Oct. 20-21 in Louisville, Ky. The four regional competitions will be held in Fort Worth, Texas; San Jose, Calif.; Cincinnati; and Lacy, Wash. For each Regional Installer Championship winning team, the Interlocking […]

Jeffrey Scott creates peer group for irrigation contractors

Jeffrey Scott created a new peer group specifically for irrigation service contractors, the Irrigation Leaders Peer Group. The new group held its third meeting in London, Ontario, Aug. 2-4 and was hosted by Blue Jay Irrigation. The group of irrigation contractors met to benchmark financials, share proven practices and experience a deep-dive, behind-the-scenes tour of the host […]

Vermeer releases new pedestrian trenchers

Vermeer introduced two new pedestrian trenchers for the landscape and irrigation markets. The RTX130 and RTX200 are available with 24- to 36-inch cutting booms and 6-inch cutting widths to help landscape contractors install irrigation systems, drainage tile and outdoor electrical lines more efficiently. “Homeowners are investing more into the installation and use of outdoor living spaces,” […]

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Step by Step: How to winterize an irrigation system

Water left inside an irrigation system can cause serious problems during the cold winter months, with the potential to freeze, expand and crack the system’s pipes. Freezing water in the backflow assembly also can damage the internal components and can crack the system’s brass body. To minimize the risk of freeze damage, it’s necessary to […]

New telematics system available on Takeuchi machines

Takeuchi-US, a manufacturer of compact equipment, launched a new telematics system, Takeuchi Fleet Management (TFM). Now available at all local dealers, TFM hardware comes standard on select excavators and track loaders in the Takeuchi lineup. The new monitoring system checks the health of Takeuchi equipment and minimizes costly repair calls with real-time machine information, Takeuchi said. […]

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 […]

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