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Classen releases compact aerator

Classen added the TA18 to its aerator lineup. The 46-inch-long aerator is 27.2 inches wide and can aerate at a speed of up to 4.2 mph. Additionally, this aerator has five banks of tine wheels, tight tine placement and can pull 15 percent more holes, the company said. “We designed the TA18 with productivity and […]

CGM joins LandOpt network

Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM), a grounds maintenance company located in Peoria, Ill., joined the LandOpt contractor network. Todd Kollar founded CGM in 1997, when it was known as Green Carpet Lawn Care. In the last 19 years, CGM has grown to include five specific departments: grounds maintenance; shrub and tree trimming; landscaping and projects; fertilizing […]

Crosstown Tree Service merges with SavATree

SavATree, headquartered in Bedford Hills, N.Y., merged with Crosstown Tree Service of Chicago. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “After much consideration, I decided to merge with SavATree because they share our core values and emphasis on quality service,” said Abby White, owner of Crosstown Tree Service. “We know SavATree’s highly trained team cares about […]

Wright releases new walk-behind mowers

Wright Manufacturing released two new Velke hydro-powered walk-behind mower series. The HC series is available with 32-, 36- and 48-inch cutting decks. The larger LC series offers a choice between a 52-inch and a 61-inch cutting deck. The HC series is designed for medium size properties and tight spaces, and the LC models offer low […]

Family investment firm buys Maine landscape company

Chenmark Capital Management, a family investment firm, acquired Seabreeze Property Services in Portland, Maine, in September 2015. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We spent a long time looking for the right company and management to partner with, and couldn’t be more excited about the future of Seabreeze Property Services,” said Palmer Higgins of Chenmark.  “We are eager to […]

Rachio updates smartphone-enabled sprinkler controller

Rachio launched a new version of its sprinkler controller, which lets homeowners manage their irrigation systems from their smartphones and computers. “By extending the smart home into the yard, we’ve helped people conserve more than 500 million gallons of water since our launch in 2012,” said Chris Klein, CEO and cofounder of Rachio. “With the release of Generation 2, our […]

NALP bestows Lifetime Leadership, Woman Entrepreneur awards

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) presented its Lifetime Leadership Award to Phil Allen, Ph.D., and its Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award to Crystal Arlington, owner and president of Affiliated Grounds Maintenance Group, during the NALP Leaders Forum. The event was held Feb. 25-27 in Los Cabos, Mexico. NALP’s Lifetime Leadership Award is presented […]

SlatTrax offers ground protection for skid loaders

SlatTrax is a ground protection system for skid loaders. Designed to protect driveways and turf from the footprint of heavy equipment, this accessory rolls out and retrieves up to a 100-foot temporary roadway in about 2 minutes, the company said. The system includes a hydraulically powered attachment, which holds two spools of Trax—36 or 42 inches wide—up to 100 feet […]

Isuzu unveils new class 6 F-series truck

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America unveiled the 2018 Isuzu FTR, a new entry in the class 6, medium-duty truck segment. The F-Series truck is slated to go into production in the United States in mid-2017. “This truck represents our vision of the future of the medium-duty truck industry,” said Shaun Skinner, executive vice president and general […]

Ruppert honors employees at yearly awards banquet

Ruppert Landscape honored 21 employees at the company’s annual awards banquet at the Hunt Valley Inn in Hunt Valley, Md. “These awards highlight exceptional individuals whose superior efforts and skills have benefited our customers and our employees,” said Phil Key, company president. “We are truly proud of each of these individuals and what they’ve accomplished.” […]

TPI, Project EverGreen support Houston Habitat for Humanity

Volunteers installed more than 22,000 square feet of sod at six new residential properties in Houston’s Harrell Park subdivision. Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), Project EverGreen and Houston Habitat for Humanity worked together on the project. “Working with the Houston Habitat for Humanity through TPI affected me more than I anticipated,” said Ronni Zeigler from Ideal Turf in Hanna, Ill. […]

SnowEx releases new Bulk Pro spreaders

SnowEx released two new SnowEx Bulk Pro spreaders. Offering hopper capacities of 5.25 and 9 cubic feet, respectively, the SP-1575 and SP-1875 two-stage spreaders are designed to handle bulk materials, such as bulk salt, straight sand or sand/salt mixtures. According to the company, a redesigned electrical system with fewer wires makes the control less obtrusive in the cab […]

DeWalt expands 20V Max Outdoor Equipment lineup

DeWalt added the 20V MAX 5.0 Ah hedge trimmer to its line of professional-grade, battery-powered outdoor power equipment. Weighing in at 7.8 pounds, this battery-powered trimmer features 22-inch laser-cut, hardened steel blades with 3/4 inch cut capacity. This trimmer also includes a wrap-around auxiliary handle for a comfortable grip, and the switch with lock-off allows for fast, yet controlled actuation, the […]

NALP releases consumer website

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) launched a new website, LoveYourLandscape.org, as part of its national consumer outreach program. The website gives consumers the opportunity to see designs, receive advice and hire a professional in their area. Companies that are members of NALP are included in the search database. “Love Your Landscape looks and feels like […]

Efficiency Tip: Making the most of texting

Text messaging is a preferred form of communication for many customers, but it can be cumbersome for office staff to keep up with and difficult to streamline if clients are texting multiple team members. To solve these problems, Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping in Columbia, Ill., enlisted a land line texting service called Zipwhip, which […]

NALP nears its goal of 1,000 new members in year

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is nearing its goal of adding 1,000 new members in one fiscal year. The NALP board of directors set the goal when the association rebranded last year. With eight weeks left in the fiscal year, it’s grown by 836 members in the past year. NALP’s yearly membership growth typically […]

Editorial Advisory Board: Successful recruiting tactics

What one thing separates companies that are succeeding in recruitment from ones that aren’t? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “You have to create an environment to draw the best and the brightest because people come in from an ad, look around and say, ‘Is this where I want to spend the best […]

SafetyWatch: Near misses

If you don’t already have one, establish a system for reporting close calls. Did you almost have a serious accident? Did you witness a co-worker almost have a serious accident? Maybe you saw a bystander almost get injured on your company’s worksite. Each of these occurrences is called a near miss. Some companies have a formal […]

Green industry optimistic about 2016, says annual HindSite report

HindSite Software published the 2016 Green Industry Benchmark Report. According to the report, 89 percent of respondents expect their revenue to grow in 2016, and 48 percent expect the economy to improve. Up 4 percent from last year, 82 percent of respondents reported year-over-year revenue growth in 2015, according to the report. Additionally, 28 percent of respondents saw an […]

Super Bright LEDs unveils customizable LED step lights

Super Bright LEDs released a line of LED step lights. The customizable lights are designed for accent lighting or to add safety illumination to deck steps, stairways, hallways and pathways. Available in a variety of lens and faceplate options, this line can be installed in round or rectangular recessed and surface­ mounted junction boxes. It includes a 12-v  AC/DC […]

LCOs determine their insecticide choice based on target pests and other factors.

What insecticide do you prefer and why?

Chip Soltesz President, Dyna-Green Mentor, Ohio “Merit is still our grub control of choice. Talstar or other generic bifenthrin products are the insecticide we use for both surface-feeding insects as well as our tree and shrub and perimeter pest treatments. It is low odor and has a wide spectrum label. It also has been very dependable […]

NJ company president pleads guilty to tax evasion

The president of Caliper Farms Nursery, in Belle Mead, N.J., pleaded guilty to falsifying his income tax return for 2011, NJ.com reported. Angelo Dimeglio tried to hide more than $500,000 in income from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 2011. He’s also been charged for falsifying tax returns for other years. His sentencing is scheduled […]

EPA accepts label updates for Anuew

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviewed and accepted a major label improvement initiative for the Anuew brand turf plant growth regulator. This action includes changes to the directions for use table and focuses on research driven information to improve turf growth and quality management. “One of our main focuses was understanding the hows and […]

Boss’ First Expandable EXT Plows

Boss Snowplow entered the expandable plow category with the Boss EXT. The EXT expands from 8 feet to 10 feet and back, all by the touch of a controller. “The EXT is another versatile tool for the professional snow removal contractor,” said Mark Klossner, marketing vice president for Boss Snowplow. “Boss’ EXT redefines the ‘parking […]

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