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TruGreen agrees to pay $4.5 million for TCPA violations

TruGreen agreed to pay $4.45 million to a class of plaintiffs alleging it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by making unsolicited phone calls on or after May 29, 2009, according to Law360. The $4.45 million fund will be used to pay up to $500 to each class member who submits a valid claim […]

Rain Bird becomes IA platinum member

Rain Bird Corp. elected to become an Irrigation Association (IA) platinum member. “For over 80 years, Rain Bird has been committed to solving the world’s toughest irrigation challenges,” said J.R. Bergantino, director of Rain Bird Golf and International. “By upgrading our membership to the platinum level, we can do even more to support IA’s efforts promoting education, […]

Toro relaunches ‘Green Spaces Make Great Places’ program

The Toro Co. brought back its “Green Spaces Makes Great Places” grant program for a second year. The program awards a total of $15,000 to communities and nonprofits nationwide to go toward landscape improvements. “Every day, we work to help customers enrich the beauty, productivity and sustainability of their outdoor environments,” said Judson McNeil, manager […]

Gachina hires new water resource manager

Gachina Landscape Management, located in Menlo Park, Calif., hired Chad Sutton as the organization’s new water resource manager. Sutton brings 14 years of experience in business development, sales and operational management. He spent the last six years as a water conservation sales manager in San Rafael, Calif., where he created a division focused on irrigation […]

Kohler Engines president named head of Kohler Power

Tom Cromwell, president of Kohler Engines since 2009, assumed responsibility for Kohler Co.’s worldwide power operations, reporting directly to David Kohler, president and COO. As the new group president of Kohler Power, Cromwell will provide strategic and operational leadership for the group’s engines and power systems businesses worldwide. He will be responsible for driving the […]

Cal Poly offers CEU-qualifying online courses

The Irrigation Association partnered with the California Polytechnic State University’s Irrigation Training & Research Center to offer a series of online courses. Each new course qualifies for continuing education units (CEU). Topics include: Basic Soil-Plant-Water Relationships (2 CEUs); Distribution Uniformity & Precipitation Rate (1.5 CEUs); Evapotranspiration (1 CEU); Irrigation System Components (3 CEUs); Landscape Irrigation […]

Describeit: Startup looks to streamline sales processes

A new sales software for landscaping business is making headlines, per ARLnow.com. Launched in February 2013, Describeit allows contractors to create proposals, take online payments and track analytics. “Most of the people we’re targeting are entering the industry more recently,” CEO Ryan Yanchuleff said. “Gen Y is very tech savvy, and a very large segment […]

PERC video series provides contractors’ take on propane

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) debuted “Straight Talk,” an online video case study series featuring interviews with landscape professionals across the country about their experiences using clean, American-made propane. Each of the six “Straight Talk” videos features a different landscape contractor or fleet manager discussing how propane meets their business needs. The videos […]

Dixie Chopper gives back all summerlong

Dixie Chopper stayed busy this summer, giving back to local communities through equipment donations and honoring active and retired hometown heroes. In August, it donated a Classic 3360W to Shady Oaks Camp, a special needs facility in Homer Glen, Ill. Shady Oaks, which spans 30 acres, provides children and adults with cerebral palsy and other […]

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply adds sales manager

  Central Turf & Irrigation Supply tagged Brian Kishpaugh sales manager for its golf and turf division. Kishpaugh has more than 15 years experience in turf maintenance, disease control and environmentally friendly lawn solutions. He is a former golf course superintendent and landscape contractor sales representative for a major turf supply organization. “We are confident […]

Rain Bird maps out training events, will offer CID exam prep

Rain Bird Training Services will host more than 80 irrigation-training events throughout the US from October to May. The classes are open to irrigation professionals at all experience levels, including contractors, distributors, designers or architects. Attendees are eligible to receive continuing education units (CEUs) from the Irrigation Association (IA). Rain Bird offers two primary training […]

JDL acquires The Stockyard, expands in Memphis

John Deere Landscapes (JDL) acquired The Stockyard Horticultural Supply, a retail and wholesale nursery in Arlington, Tenn. Terms were not disclosed on the deal. The Stockyard, which had been family owned and operated since 1989, sells a slew of products such as trees, annuals, perennials, stone, mulch and more. “The acquisition of The Stockyard allows […]

Heron appoints new CEO, Greg Clendenin

Heron Lawn & Pest Control appointed Greg Clendenin CEO of the Central Florida-based company. “Not only is Greg one of the best executives in the history of the industry, but he also understands and embodies the hardcore committed, resilient character and winning culture that Heron represents,” said the company in a written statement. “We truly […]

The Grounds Guys recognizes Oregon franchise

The Grounds Guys of The Rogue Valley, located in Grants Pass, Ore., received multiple accolades during The Dwyer Group International Conference held Sept. 7-10 in Orlando, Fla. Dan and Janna Reid, owners of The Grounds Guys of The Rogue Valley, received the Top Gun, Franchisee of the Year and Recruiter of the Year Awards. In […]

Ruppert installs sensory garden for Baltimore school

Sixty Ruppert Landscape employees installed a sensory garden for students and faculty of the Southwest Baltimore Charter School (SBCS) Sept. 18. In total, nearly 300-production hours and $32,000 worth of time and materials was donated toward the project, which included demolition, excavation, grading and fencing work along with the installation of pavers, sod, perennials, grasses, […]

Heads Up’s Gary Mallory among New Mexico’s ‘Top CEOs’

  Albuquerque Business First named Heads Up Landscape Contractors CEO Gary Mallory among its “Top CEOs” for 2014. The awards by the state’s weekly business magazine recognize the top performing executives in the New Mexico business community for their leadership. “It’s an honor to be recognized for my stewardship, especially among such distinguished business leadership,” […]

Facebook peer group accepting members

For landscape company owners looking to network with their peers, there’s a new outlet on an existing social media platform to do so. Adam Linnemann, president of Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping, founded the Lawn & Landscape Business Professionals private Facebook group in April as a peer group to help other professionals grow their businesses. […]

Ohio State student heads up crowdfunded EAB research project

The Ohio State University (OSU) launched a crowdfunded research project to identify the genes that allow certain ash trees to build a resistance to emerald ash borer (EAB), Entomology Today reports. Conducted by David Showalter, a Ph.D. candidate in plant pathology at OSU, the project aims to reach $8,500 in funding, with the ultimate goal being to […]

Project EverGreen initiative combats childhood obesity

Project EverGreen turned the tables on the trend of childhood obesity with the launch of its “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” initiative, a collaboration with the Sports Turf Managers Association and the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance. The initiative was created to restore and revitalize green spaces such as sports fields and parks for kids to play, […]

Agri-Turf tags Lon Records CEO

Agri-Turf Distributing named Lon Records its CEO. “It is a great pleasure to announce Lon’s return to the industry as the CEO for Agri-Turf,” said Agri-Turf President Rich Records. “In addition to reporting to the board, he will focus on market development, supplier relations and the long-term growth of the company. I know that I […]

Mosquito Joe signs 100 franchises in 2 years

  Mosquito Joe hit a franchising milestone, signing its 100th territory this year, its second year in franchising. “In 2013 we sold our first territory, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating our 100th territory less than two years later; this is a tremendous accomplishment for Mosquito Joe,” said Mosquito Joe CEO Kevin Wilson. “We’re thrilled […]

Holganix slates 2014 Bionutritional Summit for Oct. 22

Holganix is putting on its 2014 Bionutritional Summit at the Seelbach Hilton in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 22 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., preceding the GIE+EXPO. The third annual event, carrying the theme “The Entrepreneurial Firm,” will hit on topics from speakers regarding plant sciences and technologies, entrepreneurism, marketing, sales, operations and overall business growth. Speakers […]

Online registration open for 2015 MANTS

Online registration now is open for the 2015 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS), held Jan. 14-16 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore. “We are excited to be gearing up for another year of Green Industry business and networking at the Baltimore Convention Center,” said MANTS Executive Vice President Vanessa Finney. “Now in our 45th year, we […]

DuPont to pay up for FIFRA violations from Imprelis

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) came to a settlement with DuPont for alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). DuPont will pay a $1,853,000 penalty to resolve allegations the company failed to submit reports to EPA about potential adverse effects of an herbicide product called Imprelis and sold it with labeling that […]

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