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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.

Akehurst Landscape Service names new president and CEO

Akehurst Landscape Service’s board of directors appointed John Akehurst to president of the Joppa, Md.-based full-service horticulture business. John Akehurst succeeds his brother, the late Brian Akehurst, who held the position for nine years and died unexpectedly last month. The company, founded in 1876, is in its fifth generation of family ownership. “While I grieve […]

Husqvarna to drop Dixon line

Husqvarna Professional Products, based in Charlotte, N.C., will discontinue the distribution of products under the Dixon brand name by the end of 2014 in North America. International markets are unaffected at this time. Husqvarna will continue to process Dixon warranty claims and provide service parts under the Dixon brand for an extended period of time. […]

Davey acquires Fla. landscape firm

The Davey Tree Expert Co., based in Kent, Ohio, acquired Lawn Logic Landscaping in Davie, Fla. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition increases its presence in the Ft. Lauderdale area. Pat Covey, chief operating officer for U.S. operations, said Davey is committed to future growth—organically and through acquisitions. “We will continue to […]

PERC unveils new logo, tagline for propane

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) unveiled a new logo and brand identity for propane: PROPANE Clean American Energy. The notion with the logo, anchored by the image of an American bald eagle, is to highlight propane as an increasingly American-made alternative fuel at a time when U.S. propane production from natural gas liquids […]

Banyan Water tallies 1.25 billion gallons of water saved

Banyan Water reached a company milestone, saving commercial and institutional clients 1.25 billion gallons of water. That amount, which the smart water management firm has accrued since its inception in 2011, is enough to supply 160,000 homes for a month. “Water efficiency has a positive impact on our clients’ bottom lines, their communities and the […]

Case creates online equipment configurator

Case Construction Equipment created a new online equipment configurator. The online tool allows customers, like landscape contractors, to configure their optimal machine across all Case product categories and send the specs directly to their local dealer. The process gives customers greater visibility into all the options available prior to meeting with their dealer, according to […]

MeltSnow.com: Salt, deicer shortages not yet over

Robert English, president of MeltSnow.com, a wholesale snow, ice and dust product distributor and division of Chemical Solutions, published a preseason state of the salt address. The opinion piece regards the salt and deicer shortages seen by the snow removal industry last winter. English speculates contractors will be short of supplies again this year, though […]

Hunter hires new product manager

  Hunter Industries hired a new product manager, Robb Kowalewski. Kowalewski joins Hunter with several years of leadership in micro irrigation product development, marketing and sales. Product Marketing Manager Todd Polderman brought him on board. Kowalewski has a B.A. in communication.

4 Rain Bird classes approved for IA Select program

The Irrigation Association (IA) designated Rain Bird Academy program’s four Boot Camp classes as part of the IA Select program for quality irrigation education, marking the first time the IA has awarded the IA Select designation to classes offered by an external training services provider. “One of the IA’s strategic initiatives is to provide professionally […]

Bartlett promotes 5 employees

The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co. promoted several employees into new leadership positions. Matthew Farin was appointed to vice president of contracts administration and assistant secretary.  In this new role, Farin will be involved in the bidding and contract process, support for more than 250 sales representatives and corporate financial analysis.  Farin joined Bartlett more […]

Finn Corp. realigns personnel, onboards new employees

Finn Corp., headquartered in Cincinnati, welcomed several new members to its organization. Greg Lee accepted the position of VP of sales, marketing and aftermarket. Lee has more than 20 years of experience in industrial product and mobile equipment sales force management, marketing, aftermarket/customer care, new product development as well as a background in sales channel management. […]

Sacramento firm fined $185K for labor violations

Frank Carson Landscape & Maintenance agreed to pay $185,270 in back wages and damages to 164 employees for labor violations, according to The Sacramento Bee. The Sacramento, Calif.-based firm was conducting business as Carson Landscape Industries. Among other violations, the company failed to appropriately pay employees for working overtime, according to an investigation by the […]

Growth spurs new hires, promotions at Ruppert Landscape

Ruppert Landscape, located in Laytonsville, Md., hired Sebastian Velez- Lopez and promoted Trevor Mann, Sean Davitt, Stacy Fryfogle and Charlotte McGehee at the company’s Maryland landscape construction branch to accommodate its growth. Velez-Lopez will serve as assistant production manager. He is a recent graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park where he earned a […]

Bayer reinforces honeybee health for National Honey Bee Day

With Aug. 16 being National Honey Bee Day, the Bayer Bee Care Program is spreading the word that honeybee health and populations are rebounding, compared to previous years. A few figures reflecting that include the following, according to Bayer: Honeybee populations are stable or increasing globally; After a long winter, hives on two continents were stronger than in previous years; […]

NETS creates free DSWW online tool kit

In preparation for the 2014 Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW), celebrated Oct. 6-10, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) produced a free DSWW online tool kit to help initiate or strengthen employee safety programs by including road safety. Themed “Driving your safety culture home,” the kit is free to download via the NETS […]

FMC, Arysta sign licensing agreement for fungicide, herbicide

Arysta LifeScience North America and FMC Corp. signed an exclusive licensing agreement in the U.S. and Canada, in which FMC will develop, market and sell two Arysta LifeScience turf and ornamental (T&O) products: DISARM Fungicide and XONERATE Herbicide. The agreement went into effect Aug. 12, though the companies did not disclose its financial terms. The […]

Holanix Roots for You competition returns

Holganix is bringing back its Holganix Roots for You competition for a second year. The goal of the contest is to unearth the healthiest turf roots in America. The competition is divided into three industry segments: lawn care, golf and sports turf. The winner of each category is awarded a $500 cash prize as well […]

Dixie Chopper goes after Guinness World Record

On Aug.19-20, Dixie Chopper will be attempting to set a Guinness World Record for most acreage mowed by an individual in 24 hours. Tagged Dixie Chopper Guinness World Record Day by the manufacturer, the event will be held at Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. A Dixie Chopper employee will use a Dixie Chopper 2015 XCaliber […]

Spring Valley adds sales rep

Spring Valley, located in Jackson, Wis., welcomed Chad Fagervik to its sales team. Fagervik spent the last four years of his career with Agrium Advanced Technologies (AAT), where he managed municipal and strategic account business.  Prior to his AAT tenure, he spent seven years as a territory manager with Van Diest Supply Co. “Chad’s background […]

Dow’s Gallery SC herbicide receives federal registration

Dow AgroSciences received federal registration for its Gallery SC specialty herbicide. The product will be available in the marketplace this fall. The liquid formulation provides plant tolerance and long-lasting control of more than 95 species of broadleaf weeds—including chickweed, spurge and oxalis—for six to eight months, depending on environmental conditions. The suspension concentrated formula reduces […]

PLANET honors members for community service

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) honored five of its members for their community service efforts. The winners of the second annual Community Stewardship Awards were recognized during the Renewal & Remembrance and Legislative Day on the Hill banquet late last month. Landscape Management, which is the media sponsor for the awards program, published a supplement […]

PLANET ties corvette sweepstakes into GIC 25th anniversary

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Green Industry Conference (GIC) with a sweepstakes for a chance to win a 1978 Corvette. GIC is held in conjunction with GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 22–24. The GIC 25th Anniversary Corvette Sweepstakes is part of the larger silver anniversary […]

Ruppert Landscape adds facility manager

Laytonsville, Md.-based Ruppert Landscape hired Randy Given as a facility manager. Given brings to Ruppert Landscape more than 20 years of commercial and residential contractor experience. He also previously served in the United States Army. In his current role as facility manager, he will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all Ruppert Landscape […]

Exmark offers savings on zero-turn mowers through Oct. 31

Exmark Manufacturing rolled out its “Time For a New Ride” fall promotion Aug. 1, which includes rebates of up to $500, 42 months special financing on eligible purchases of $1,500 and extended warranty terms. The promotion, which ends Oct. 31, applies to Exmark zero-turn mowers. Warranty coverage commences from the date each eligible machine is […]

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