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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.

Download: How to sharpen mower blades

Featured is a PDF version of the November 2015 Step by Step on how to “Sharpen mower blades” for use in company training efforts. Click here to download.

Big Picture: Top Tier

… Powered by Cincopa Video Hosting for Business solution.Big Picture: Top TierTerraced walls with plantings between soften the transition from the upper clubhouse to the greens below. flash 16cameramake NIKON CORPORATIONheight 4912orientation 1camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop CS3 originaldate 2/19/2013 12:48:51 AMwidth 7360cameramodel NIKON D800Tumbled pavers were used in the circle drive to help create an Old […]

Bobcat expands flail mower attachment line

The new Bobcat 40-inch FMR flail mower attachment is available for use with Bobcat E63, E80 and E85 excavators. The flail mower attachment provides optimal safety, performance and uptime protection in mowing and land-clearing applications such as cleaning ditches, hillsides, utility right-of-ways, riverbanks, parks and recreational trails, the company said. The flail mower features reversible […]

CENTS 2016 registration opens

Registration is now open for CENTS 2016. CENTS 2016 will be held Jan. 11-13 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. The trade show will feature more than 400 exhibitors offering products and services ranging from nursery stock, hardscaping products, pest control products, landscaping equipment, business services and more. CENTS professional development offers […]

Kawasaki adds EFI system

Kawasaki’s new FX730V-EFI engine will be available on select models of FX Series and FS Series engines, with plans to incorporate it in additional models. The new 2.5 hp open-loop engine features a multi-port sequential fuel injection, a high-pressure fuel system, an engine control unit that continuously monitors ambient conditions and engine performance and engine temperature […]

Arborjet awards scholarships

Arborjet, a manufacturer of tree injection products, named the 10 recipients of its Taking Root Scholarships, which has collectively awarded $20,000 in two years. Each graduating high school senior selected won a $1,000 scholarship to pursue full-time studies in forestry, plant sciences, horticulture, entomology, environmental science or a related major at an accredited two- or […]

Maintenance kits now available for Boxer mini-skid steers

Morbark, which manufactures Boxer equipment, released maintenance kits for current and legacy model Boxer mini skid-steers. Machine maintenance kits include a service reminder decal, synthetic blend replacement engine oil (10W30 oil for gas-powered machines and 15W40 oil for diesel machines), engine oil filter, fuel filter, air filter and hydraulic filter for gas and diesel engines. […]

Bobcat releases stand-on mini track loader

Bobcat released the new ride-on MT85 mini track loader, which is designed for use in limited-space job sites or for light construction, according to the company. The MT85 boasts an 850-pount rated operating capacity (ROC) and features an increase in lift height and power compared to the MT55 mini track loader, according to Bobcat. Its travel […]

Makita expands 4-stroke, 2-stroke products

Makita expanded its product line of power equipment tools at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 21-23. The expansion included the MM4 4-stroke engine products, MM2 2-stroke chainsaws and a cordless equipment/tool lineup powered by an 18-v lithium-ion slide style battery. The company also reintegrated Dolmar Power Equipment into the Makita lineup. “Raising productivity and efficiency […]

Bestway adds to Retriever Transport Hitch line

Bestway, an agricultural equipment manufacturer, adds a new model to its Retriever Transport Hitch product line. The new model is engineered for towing large attachments with two-point or drawbar type hitches. The Retriever Transport Hitch Wet Kit model utilizes a semitrailer wet kit to provide the hydraulic power to the lift system of the Retriever Transport […]

Coast LM, Marizco Landscape merge

Two Northern California companies, Marizco Landscape Management and Coast Landscape Management (Coast LM), merged operations on Oct. 1. “Both companies have similar values and a commitment to excellence,” said Kelly Solomon, CEO of Coast LM. Both Coast LM and Marizco were dubbed “Best Places to Work” by the North Bay Business Journal earlier this year. Coast […]

TruGreen enters irrigation market

TruGreen will offer a irrigation maintenance service in 15 to 20 Eastern and Northern U.S. cities in 2016, The Commercial Appeal reported. The service is branded as TruGreen Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance, and the company calls the move a “test program.” Brent Armstrong, the company’s vice president, told The Commercial Appeal it will hire 100 workers for […]

GIE+EXPO and HNA celebrate largest shows ever

GIE+EXPO saw another record year in 2015, with more than 21,000 attendees, an 11 percent increase in registration over last year, 704 indoor exhibits and 120 outdoor exhibitors. The footprint of the show was 1.35 million square feet, more than 30 acres and the size of 27 football fields, making it the largest ever for this […]

ReviewSprout.com launches green industry directory

ReviewSprout.com, a marketing and management platform built specifically for the green industry, has launched its new directory to help consumers and professionals alike find reputable businesses in their area. “We’re very excited about the launch of our green industry-specific directory”, said Tim Fahndrich, founder of ReviewSprout.com. “When we set out to create ReviewSprout.com, we wanted […]

Grasshopper adds 61-inch 100V Series

Displayed at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 21-23, Grasshopper updated its 100V Series mowers for 2016. Select 100V mowers will be equipped with 61-inch cutting decks capable of mowing up to 4.5 acres per hour. Other features include 6.5-gallon fuel tanks, fully hydraulic pump-and-wheel-motor transmissions and cushioned, Cordura-covered seats. Grasshopper V-Series mowers are available in 41-, […]

NALP: Conference attendance up, 117 projects awarded

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) released attendance statistics for Landscapes 2015 and GIE+EXPO, during which it presented its annual awards. The events were in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 21-23. According to NALP, Landscapes 2015, its annual education conference, had more than 1,900 attendees, up 30 percent from last year. The GIE+EXPO workshops produced by […]

Intimidator Group launches Spartan Mowers

The Intimidator Group, headquartered in Batesville, Ark., launched Spartan Mowers at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., earlier this month. The company also upgraded its Intimidator UTV engine options. “I have always loved mowers,” said Rob Foster, owner of the Intimidator Group. “They are a passion of mine. The Spartan is truly a culmination of many years’ […]

Ferris releases new mowers

Briggs & Stratton brand Ferris launched new mowers at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 21-23. Ferris’ Soft Ride Stand-On Z2 mower features an adjustable operator platform. Its max speed is 10 mph with a three-position ground speed. It is available with either a 52- or 61-inch iCD Cutting System coupled with a 1/4-inch Marbain steel […]

LMN produces Spanish language version of LMNTime

Landscape Management Network (LMN) will offer a Spanish language version of its time-tracking app, LMNTime on Nov. 10. Available for a free download on the Apple Store and Google Play, LMNTime helps business owners produce realistic and accurate information in seconds, the company said. “Our mobile payroll and job tracking system puts real-time information right […]

Dow gives away sprayer, another chance to win

At GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., earlier this month, Dow AgroSciences gave away a PermaGreen Triumph sprayer as part of its Defend Your Turf Giveaway. The winner was lawn care operator Jason Creel, owner of Alabama Lawn Pros, based in Trussville, Ala. There’s still another chance to win. The contest continues with the giveaway of a […]

Kubota adds RTV, mowers to product line

Kubota Tractor presented an addition to its RTV-X Series line, three new commercial walk-behind gas-powered mowers and the ZB Series line of zero-turn diesel-powered mowers. RTV-X Series The new RTV-X1140 features a Kubota K-Vertible cargo conversion system, which transforms the vehicle from two passengers and a large cargo bed to four passengers and a cargo […]

Cub Cadet unveils Pro Z zero-turn at GIE+EXPO

Cub Cadet displayed its new Pro Z 100 Series Zero-Turn mower at the GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 21-23. “Landscape professionals need equipment that shows up ready to work hard—all day, every day with no exceptions,” said Emily Sword, Cub Cadet director of brand marketing. “To deliver on that, we built added strength into every aspect […]

DeWalt expands battery-powered line

DeWalt expanded its offering of professional-grade battery-powered Outdoor Power Equipment at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 21-23. The expansion adds a 40v Max Brushless Backpack Blower and 40v Max Brushless Chainsaw to the existing 40v Max system from DeWalt. The 40v Max Brushless Backpack Blower generates up to 450 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of […]

Dixie Chopper updates Silver Eagle zero-turn series

Complete with a World War II tank, live bald eagle and more, Dixie Chopper’s “Chopper Army,” a military-themed marketing campaign, returned to GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 21-23. But it wasn’t all fun and games for Dixie. The company also released its 2016 product lineup, which featured updates and cosmetic enhancements to its existing zero-turn, […]

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