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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.

2015 HortScholars selected

AmericanHort selected six students to serve as this year’s HortScholars. The goal of the HortScholars program is to provide students with professional development experience that increases their knowledge, industry awareness and career enthusiasm, AmericanHort said. This year’s HortScholars include: Sarah Leach Smith, University of Delaware; Bobby Nance, Virginia Tech; Madeline Olberg, Purdue University; Nick Sobecki, Ohio […]

PIA to become part of AmericanHort

Plantscape Institute of America (PIA) members voted to become part of AmericanHort to expand the community of interior plantscape professionals and to consolidate programs, according to AmericanHort. “We are eager to finalize our partnership and officially become part of the AmericanHort community,” said Tim Konig, executive chairman of PIA and owner of European Gardens, a […]

SHIFT research initiative to debut at Cultivate ’15

AmericanHort, along with its research affiliate the Horticultural Research Institute, will introduce “SHIFT: An AmericanHort initiative” at Cultivate ’15. The research project takes a hard look at the future of the industry and how it can rise to the challenge of meeting modern and future consumers’ expectations, the association says. “Along with our research partner, […]

Another Uber-style lawn service launches

Detroit-based LawnGuru has launched, throwing its hat in the ring with other Uber-style, on-demand lawn maintenance start ups like Mowz, LawnStarter and GreenPal. Currently, the app has 500 users and services nine Michigan cities. Users request a cut from the app by entering the property’s address and calculating the area that needs mowed. Based on […]

Chevy reenters commercial truck market

Chevrolet will offer low cab-forward medium-duty trucks in the U.S. in 2016, re-entering a growing segment of the commercial vehicle market. The six new models—Chevrolet 3500, 3500HD, 4500, 4500HD, 5500 and 5500 HD—are based on the Isuzu N-Series, which GM will procure from Isuzu and distribute through Chevrolet dealers, according to the company. The new […]

FMC releases water-soluble, liquid herbicide

FMC released a water-soluble, liquid herbicide formulation called Solitare WSL, which the company said offers increased application efficiency while controlling more than 40 weeds. The company is offering turf management professionals $5 off each three-fourth gallon container if purchased before July 31. The Solitare formulation contains a surfactant and will not settle out or separate […]

John Deere launches TractorPlus App

John Deere launched TractorPlus, a new smartphone app providing customers with information about 3E, 3R, 4M and 4R compact utility tractors. “The TractorPlus application offers operators with access to frequently accessed machine information without needing to open the manual,” said Scott Schadler, product marketing manager for compact utility tractors. The app is intended to serve […]

Slots available for Chicago-area networking event

Landscape industry consultant Jeffrey Scott of Jeffrey Scott Consulting will host a networking dinner for landscape company owners on July 21 at 6 p.m. in the Chicago area. The topic of discussion will be “How to retain your landscape employees and dramatically increase their productivity.” There are six slots remaining; space is limited to 18 […]

Forbes names Weed Man a ‘best franchise to buy’

Weed Man, a lawn care franchise organization with locations in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K., was named to the Forbes list of The Best Franchises to Buy. “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as an outstanding franchise opportunity,” said Jennifer Lemcke, COO of Turf Holdings and Weed Man USA. “Our franchisees are […]

SafetyWatch: Identify spraying safety 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 June SafetyWatch. Ed. Note: Thanks to Schill Grounds Management in North Ridgeville, Ohio, for participating in our SafetyWatch photo shoots. Schill and […]

J.P. Carlton releases SP8018TRX stump cutter

J.P. Carlton released a new stump cutter designed for clearing and large residential removal applications. The SP8018TRX has a 99-hp turbocharged Kubota diesel engine combined with a two-stage cutter head drive. The Carlton Razor Cutting System offers a low profile holder design coupled with large-faced carbide teeth, which provide high cut-to-friction ratio. Also, the unit […]

IrriGreen selected as semifinalist for MN Cup

IrriGreen, based in Minnesota, was chosen as a semifinalist for the 11th annual MN Cup Competition. IrriGreen designed, developed and commercialized the IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System, which uses digital technology adapted from commercial printers. According to the company, this design reduces water use for lawn irrigation by up to 50 percent and cuts contractor installation […]

NASA data show the world is running out of water

According to the Washington Post, new NASA satellite data show the world’s largest underground aquifers are being depleted at unsustainable rates. Aquifers are underground water reserves, which serve as a source of fresh water for hundreds of millions of people. In various locations, including India, China, the U.S. and more, 21 of the world’s 37 […]

Legacy achieves ISO 9001:2008 certification

Legacy Building Solutions, a designer, manufacturer and installer of tension fabric buildings, has achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification, quality-management certification standard available in industrial manufacturing. “Fulfilling the strict requirements of the ISO 9001:2008 standard highlights our focus and commitment to deliver total customer satisfaction,” said Ben Fox, president of Legacy Building Solutions. “Each individual in our […]

NALP to host landscape design/build education symposium

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will host an education symposium for landscape design/build professionals in Boston, Aug. 9-11, 2015. Sessions are focused on public space design, green roofs, living walls, landscape lighting, marketing and business techniques, and design technology. Attendees also may attend a facility tour at ND Landscape and a self-guided living […]

Kelly Ayote to speak at annual NALP event

Sen. Kelly Ayote, R-N.H., will address the volunteers gathered at Arlington National Cemetery on July 20, for the annual Renewal & Remembrance volunteer service event, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). Renewal & Remembrance is the NALP’s signature volunteer service event, which is part of the annual three-day legislative conference in Washington, […]

Toro signs deal for radio show on drought

Toro has signed with NBC Radio affiliate KCAA 1050 AM to host a weekly, one-hour show, addressing California’s drought. The show will be titled “The Water Zone” and is slated to launch June 25 at 6 p.m. PDT. Toro’s Mike Baron and Rob Starr, who collectively have more than 50 years in the irrigation business, […]

Toro introduces new MyRIDE suspension system

Toro introduced its new MyRIDE suspension system, available on select Toro Z Master zero-turn mowers. Built for comfort, the suspension system is designed to reduce impacts, bumps and vibrations. “Our goal was to combine Toro’s legendary toughness with an industry-leading ride experience,” explains Chris Hannan, marketing manager for Toro. “The response from those who have […]

Altoz offers free engine upgrades

Altoz, a Minnesota-based manufacturer of residential and commercial mowers, launched a new opportunity for customers to receive a free engine upgrade through the company’s “Power Up” sales promotion. For a limited time, at an authorized Altoz dealer, customers can receive a 26-hp Briggs & Stratton Commercial Turf engine as a free upgrade from the standard 24-hp […]

GreenPal awards Texas A&M student with scholarship

GreenPal, an Uber-style landscape company, named Texas A&M business student Jason Gordman the recipient of its $2,000 “Tomorrow’s Entrepreneur” scholarship. Gordman was selected from a pool of more than 300 applicants across the country. “The money will be a big help to my family and me,” said Gordman. “It is nice to receive recognition for […]

GBCI acquires, relaunches SITES

Green Business Certification (GBCI) relaunched its newly acquired SITES rating system, which the company calls a “comprehensive program and toolkit for developing sustainable landscapes.” The SITES rating system uses industry standards for landscape design and incorporates additional recommendations from technical experts in the fields of soil science, botany and horticulture, hydrology, materials, and human health […]

Husqvarna releases two new trimmers

Husqvarna launched two new products, the 525L Professional Trimmer and the 525HF3S Hedge Trimmer. Both products are a part of the company’s 500 Series platform of professional handheld equipment. Like other Husqvarna 500 Series products, each of these products features X-Torq engine technology, which is designed for fuel economy and lower exhaust emissions. It also […]

Man discovers iron-based herbicide

Don Barry, the owner of a lawn care company in Canada, believes a mixture of iron powder and water could be a useful alternative to herbicides, the Telegram reports. Barry has tested the mixture, which has been reviewed by the National Research Council, on his personal lots and put it to use for customers. Barry’s […]

Case, CNH attend Victory Garden Blitz

The Victory Garden Initiative held its 7th Annual Victory Garden Blitz from May 3-23. With 300 volunteers, the Victory Garden Initiative installed more than 500 raised-bed gardens at homes, community centers and businesses throughout the greater Milwaukee area. Upon completion of this year’s event, the total number of gardens will be nearly 2,500. Case Construction […]

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