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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.

Husqvarna transfers BlueBird brand to TEC

Husqvarna Professional Products sold BlueBird International to TEC International. Under the terms of the agreement, which closed on Dec. 5, Husqvarna transferred the BlueBird brand, sales and manufacturing to TEC. In addition, TEC will continue to produce Husqvarna-branded specialty turf equipment. BlueBird products will continue to be sold through distributors, dealers and rental organizations. “The decision […]

Business Systemization Symposium slated for Jan. 26-28

Salespeople-On-Demand (SOD) is hosting its first-ever Business Systemization Symposium Jan. 26-28 at The Conference Center at Waltham Woods near Boston. The symposium aims to help business owners create a strategic vision for their landscape maintenance company and get out of crisis management using the tools attainable through systemization. Speakers include: Sales Speaker—Dan Pestretto, founder and sales director […]

Grasshopper dubbed ‘2014 Company of the Year’

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Chapter 52 (SME 52) named The Grasshopper Co. as “2014 Company of the Year.” Grasshopper President Stan Guyer accepted the award at The Petroleum Club in Wichita, Kan., during the society’s annual installation of officers on Dec. 9. Martin Fisher, acting SME 52 chairman, said Grasshopper received the honor due in […]

Houzz releases ‘Reputation Management Guidebook’

Home professionals have two key goals when it comes to managing their company’s reputation, according to Houzz:  Build the credibility they need to grow their business, and bring in the right types of clients and customers. Address client negativity that comes along in the lifetime of a business.  To that end, the platform released a […]

Study shows 60 percent of T&O professionals favor neonics

A recent report provided neonicotinoids are the primary tools used by turf and ornamental (T&O) professionals to control destructive insect pests. The report, titled “The Value of Neonicotinoid Insecticides in Turf and Ornamentals: The Value of Neonicotinoids to Turf and Ornamental Professionals,” is one in a series that will be released over the next few […]

Porch launches first iOS 8 app, unveils Porch Booking Beta

Porch.com launched the Porch App for iPhone and iPod touch, its first-ever mobile offering. The Porch App gives homeowners three ways to connect with professional: Concierge, Pro Dial and Pro Search. Concierge launches a live, interactive audio experience with a Porch representative who provides consultation for homeowners so they can figure out which pro type […]

HeadsUp Sprinkler Trimmer debuts at 2014 Irrigation Show

Al Helinski debuted his flagship product, the HeadsUp Sprinkler Trimmer, at the 2014 Irrigation Show & Education Conference, where he entered it into the specialty category of the New Product Contest. “After more than 30 years of doing irrigation and sprinkler work I knew there had to be a better way to trim the grass […]

Hummel & Co. merges with Turf Diagnostics & Design

Effective Jan. 1, Hummel & Co. and Turf Diagnostics & Design will finalize their merger to operate as Turf & Soil Diagnostics. “The fusion of the two companies will allow us to bring the best of both labs into each location to form a powerhouse laboratory network,” said Sam Ferro, forthcoming president of Turf & Soil […]

Munro snags specialty product award at Irrigation Show

The Irrigation Association named Munro Cos.’s Universal PRO Pump Enclosure the best new product in the specialty category of the New Product Contest at the 2014 Irrigation Show & Education Conference. Designed specifically to house centrifugal pumps from ½ to 3 hp in size, the powder-coated stainless steel enclosure includes inlet and outlet ventilation points, […]

CLCA schedules certification tests for 2015  

The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) scheduled Landscape Industry Certified Technician testing dates for 2015. Applicant must complete both written and hands-on testing to earn the designation. The hands-on testing demonstrates an applicant’s skills by addressing problems that approximate “real life” scenarios at the test site. While doing the hands-on problems applicants are judged on […]

Kubota to open parts distribution center in Kansas

Kubota Tractor Corp. is opening a 450,000 square foot parts distribution center in Edgerton, Kan. Kubota plans to have the facility operational during the third quarter of 2015. When initial operations begin, the new parts distribution center will primarily service the Midwestern U.S. and employ approximately 75 employees after the first year. The Edgerton site […]

IA slates webinar on water budgeting for Dec. 11

With the term “water budgeting” catching more buzz as commercial and residential irrigation water use continues to be regulated, the Irrigation Association (IA) is addressing the topic in an upcoming webinar, held Dec.11 at 2 p.m. EST. Tagged “Water Budgeting: The Future of Landscape Irrigation?” and mediated by IA Industry Development Director Brent Mecham, CID, […]

Bayer closes deal on DuPont assets

On Dec. 1, Bayer CropScience completed its acquisition of certain DuPont crop protection and land management assets in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. “We are striving to further expand the leadership position of Environmental Science, and this acquisition is a milestone which underlines our growth ambitions,” said Liam Condon, Bayer CropScience CEO. […]

Toro gives grants to 4 nonprofits

After tallying 4,000 votes cast by public viewing, The Toro Co. revealed the grant recipients in its second annual “Green Spaces Make Great Places” program, which awards funds to communities and nonprofits seeking to improve outdoor environments across the U.S. The recipient of the most votes and the $7,000 first-place grant is the Wonder Workshop […]

Brickman and ValleyCrest rebrand as BrightView

Brickman Group and ValleyCrest Landscape Cos. unveiled their new name as BrightView. The companies, located in Rockville, Md., and Calabasa, Calif., respectively, merged in June to form a $2 billion firm with 22,000 employees. The new name and logo will not be used in operations until mid- 2015 in line with the company’s implementation plan. […]

PERC extends $2,000 propane conversion incentives to March

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) extended the timeframe for landscape contractors to receive double the incentive dollars awarded through its Propane Mower Incentive Program. Initially set to expire at the end of the year, program participants now are able to earn $2,000 toward the purchase of a new propane-powered mower and $1,000 toward […]

ND Landscape puts Billy Butts at helm of commercial business

ND Landscape, located in Georgetown, Mass., appointed Billy Butts to business development manager for commercial maintenance and snow. “Billy has a great sense of best practices and brings with him years of networking experience with clients and vendors alike,” ND Landscape President, Nick DiBenedetto said. “We look forward to having him on board. He will help […]

Online course offers 24 hours of turfgrass science training

Turfgrass professionals have an outlet this winter to learn science-based principles to manage turf for recreation, sport, aesthetics and environmental protection—the 2015 Great Lakes School of Turfgrass Science Online is slated for Jan. 7-March 25. The 12-week, certificate-based program will have training sessions accessible live online on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. […]

USGS: US water use at lowest level in 45 years

Water use in the U.S. reached its lowest recorded level in nearly 45 years, according to a report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), “Estimated Use of Water in the United States in 2010.” The report provides there was a 13 percent reduction of water use from 2005, when about 410 billion gallons of water […]

Come Alive Outside moves forward as a nonprofit

On Nov. 1, Come Alive Outside held its initial board meeting as a nonprofit organization, defining the strategic plan of the organization as it moves forward on its Come Alive Outside initiative. Started by JP Horizons President Jim Paluch in 2011, Come Alive Outside aims to inspire professional landscape companies to play a more active […]

Altoz, Sheffield offer commercial financing program

Altoz joined forces with Sheffield Financial, a division of Branch Banking & Trust, to offer specialized financing programs for commercial operations. Kicking off the new program, Altoz and Sheffield are offering a special promotional program for commercial landscape professionals that features no interest until June 1 and no payments until July 1. Thereafter, interest is 1.99 percent […]

Terex digs into digital marketing with responsive site, app

As part of a strategic focus on digital marketing, Terex Construction revamped its terex.com/construction website with a responsive design, among other enhancements, and rolled out the Terex Construction Distributor Support App. “With access to such a vast array of technology that wasn’t available five or 10 years ago, the face of sales and marketing is […]

Bobcat launches new blog site

Bobcat Co. launched a new blog at blog.bobcat.com, providing a forum for equipment experts, Bobcat representatives and occasional guest bloggers to unload their perspectives on Bobcat products, applications, markets and customers’ businesses. “Articles and videos that provide first-person tips and perspectives have always been popular with our customers,” said Kristen Hintermeyer, Bobcat social media manager. […]

California contractor vies for $10K Indie Award

Mower Man Lawn Service, located in Lakeside, Calif., was named a quarter-finalist for the 2014 Independent We Stand Independent Small Business of the Year Award. Sponsored in part by Stihl, Chrysler Group and Devoe Paint, Independent We Stand gathers independent business owners nationwide to inform communities about the benefits of “buying local.” The Indie Award garnered 302 […]

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