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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.

Year in Review: Editors’ Picks

By now we’ve rounded up our most-read features of the year, and next week’s LMDirect! enewsletter will feature our top news stories of the year. (Sign up here if you’re not already a subscriber.) But we also wanted to draw some attention to a few stories we published this year that created a lot of […]

John Deere adds nursery fork attachment

John Deere unveiled a nursery fork attachment for skid-steers and compact track loaders. The nursery fork is the latest addition to the Worksite Pro attachments lineup and is optimized to work with select John Deere E- and D-Series skid-steers, compact track loaders (CTLs) and most competitive models, the company said. The nursery fork features a […]

Web Extra: Bonus program template

In the December 2015 issue, Phil Harwood addresses the year-end bonus conundrum. Click here to download his bonus program template mentioned in the article.

OSHA issues citations to Missouri company

A Missouri landscape company owner was fined after an employee was injured on the job The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) issued three citations to Cherry Landscape Services, a landscape design, construction and maintenance company based in Columbia, Mo., ABC17 News reports. Nick Murphy said he was working for Cherry Landscape […]

Briggs & Stratton expands V-Twin line

Briggs & Stratton expanded its Commercial Series V-Twin engine line to include nine horsepower options, from 16 to 27 hp, in three engine models with displacements of 656 cc, 724 cc or 810 cc. “The new Commercial Series engine lineup gives customers an expanded range of power solutions for more applications, including commercial walk-behind mowers […]

Willow Creek Paving Stones introduces Eurostone pavers

Willow Creek Paving Stones introduces Eurostone pavers, the newest paver product in its line of paving stones. Eurostone pavers feature the texture of natural stone and are available in five colors: mocha, bleu, crème, black and brik. As a classic solution for walkways, driveways, patios and other outdoor spaces, Eurostone pavers are suitable for both […]

IA launches tailgate training education program

The Irrigation Association launched Tailgate Training, a new education program for turf/landscape professionals on the move. The first edition of Tailgate Training focuses on PVC pipes, fittings and assemblies and contains five short, 20- to 30- minute lessons. Each lesson teaches practical techniques and builds core skills that entry-level employees can use right away in […]

Davey to pay employees’ college tuitions

Employees of Davey Tree Expert Co. looking to continue their education now have some help. The Davey Foundation launched a scholarship that will pay 80 percent of an employee’s tuition to Kent State University’s online environmental management program. Employees who stick with Davey for two years after graduating qualify for reimbursement of the remaining 20 […]

SOD offers free business development webinars

Salespeople on Demand (SOD), a coaching and consulting company for landscape professionals, is offering a free business development workshop webinar series to all Landscape Contractors and Landscape LinkedIn group members. These workshops are designed to provide an examination of your business and to help you create clear goals and a vision for your business. Topics for […]

Dow names second winner of Defend Your Turf giveaway

Dow AgroSciences gave away a Z-Spray Z-Max sprayer spreader as part of its Defend Your Turf giveaway. The winner was Michael Cianfrani, owner of Cianfrani Lawn Care, located in Havertown, Pa. “I’m a small company looking to grow, and this new equipment will allow me do just that,” Cianfrani said. “I can start treating larger […]

Cavs swish threes, Davey plants trees

Northeast Ohio gained 422 trees thanks to the Davey Tree Expert Co., the Cleveland Cavaliers and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). As part of the “Trees for Threes” program, Davey, the Cavs and PwC planted a tree for every three-point shot made by the Cavs at home during the 2014-2015 regular season. Davey donated all 422 trees, which […]

Dow, DuPont agree to merge

DuPont and Dow Chemical, parent company of Dow AgroSciences, agreed to merge, the New York Times reports. The deal is an all stock “merger of equals.” The combined company will be known as DowDuPont. It plans to split into three separate companies, consisting of agricultural chemicals, specialty products and materials, like plastics. The companies expect […]

Pennsylvania landscape companies merge

Shimer Landscape has merged with Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care, Landscape & Pest Control, Central Penn Business Journal (CPBJ) reported. Both companies are based in Lancaster County, Pa. Chris Shimer, owner of Shimer Landscape, is now an account manager for Tomlinson. The merged companies will be a full-service operation. “We look forward to hopefully continuing his client […]

Bobcat introduces new compact track loader undercarriages

New solid-mount and optional Roller Suspension system undercarriages are available for select Bobcat compact track loaders, including the T550, T590, T630, T650, T740, T750 and T770. Dual-flange front idlers, along with wider rollers, help reduce vibration to improve operator comfort and reduce track wear on the inside of the track, Bobcat says. Single-flange idlers are […]

Takeuchi adds compact excavator

Takeuchi added the TB210R to its compact excavator lineup. Features include a minimal tail swing design, a retractable undercarriage, a backfill blade that can go from 40.2-in. wide to 29.5-in. wide and a new foldable ROPS/TOPS canopy that can reduce the machine’s overall height. Upgrades to the TB210R include pilot-operated joystick controls with an ISO/SAE […]

December 2015: Editorial Advisory Board

What’s your prediction for the state of the landscape market in 2016—better or worse than 2015? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf, Norcross, Ga. “Better!” Chris Joyce Joyce Landscaping, Cape Cod, Mass. “Though 2015 was a great year, the backlog and activity going into 2016 is the strongest I have experienced since being in business.” […]

SafetyWatch: Identifying hedge trimming hazards

This photo was staged to show several safety hazards or dangerous work habits. How many can you identify? Click here for a list of potential hazards. Click here for downloadable versions of our December SafetyWatch.   Ed. Note: Thanks to Schill Grounds Management in North Ridgeville, Ohio, for participating in our SafetyWatch photo shoots. Schill and Landscape Management […]

Download: How to prep a landscape bed

Featured is a PDF version of the December 2015 Step by Step on how to “How to prep a landscape bed” for use in company training efforts. Click here to download.

Evatech releases remote-controlled robotic mower, plow

Evatech, an American technology  company, released the Multiple Application General Autonomous (MAGA), a remote-controlled robotic platform that attaches to a plow or a mower. A 24-volt battery gives the platform three hours of operating life. The 22-inch mowing deck attachment runs on a hybrid system that charges the battery during operation. A 28-inch, maneuverable snowplow […]

Case, Sonsray Machinery provide equipment for transitioning housing project

Case Construction Equipment and Sonsray Machinery provided a mid-sized excavator and two compact track loaders for the construction of a new outdoor landscape, edible garden and hardscape design by landscaping expert and TV host Ahmed Hassan. The project–an installation at the Aster Street Gardens transitional housing project in Escondido, Calif.–is the work of Hassan’s organization, Sustainable […]

TruGreen celebrates #GivingTuesday, supports United Way

In celebration of #GivingTuesday, TruGreen donated more than $95,000 to the United Way, with most of the contributions coming directly from employees. In three weeks, TruGreen employees donated more than $63,000, exceeding the $60,000 goal. The company matched 50 cents for every dollar donated, creating a total of more than $95,000 offered to the United […]

Stihl unveils top-handle chainsaw

Stihl introduces the MS 201 T C-M chainsaw, the first top-handle saw with Stihl M-Tronic technology. This engine management system results in a reliable and fuel-efficient machine that performs in a variety of conditions, the company said. “The microprocessor-controlled engine management system automatically adapts to changes in environment such as altitude and temperature,” said Kent […]

TruGreen named a top workplace in Memphis

The Commercial Appeal named TruGreen one of Memphis’ Top Workplaces for the second year in a row. “We are honored to receive the Top Workplaces award for the second year in a row,” said David Alexander, TruGreen president and CEO. “It means that our employees are proud of the work atmosphere and culture we have […]

Download: Hedge trimming safety hazards

Featured is a downloadable version of the December 2015 SafetyWatch on hedge trimming hazards. See how many safety hazards your employees can identify. Click here to identify the safety hazards. Click here to see the list of safety hazards.

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