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John Deere Landscapes exec Jeff Lanahan retires

After a nearly 20-year tenure, 
Jeff Lanahan is retiring as senior vice president of John Deere Landscapes (JDL). “We would like to express our appreciation to Jeff for his significant contribution to the successful development of our business over a long career with John Deere Landscapes and we wish him well in the future,” CEO […]

Spring Valley welcomes new sales manager

  Spring Valley hired Joe Smith as a sales manager to the Jackson, Wis.-based manufacturing company. Smith brings 13 years of experience, derived from a number of sales management positions, to Spring Valley.  Most recently, he was key account manager at Diversey, where he was responsible for creating and executing strategic sales plans and national […]

American Arborist Supplies puts on EAB seminar, lunch

American Arborist Supplies is holding a luncheon, trade show and seminar 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 6 in West Chester, Pa. Arborjet will conduct the seminar, which will focus on emerald ash borer (EAB) management and qualifies as a continuing education unit (CEU) by the International Society of Arboriculture for certified arborists, board certified master […]

ASLA survey: Work inquiries rise, design firms look to hire

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) released its first quarter 2014 Business Quarterly survey, which provided a quarter-to-quarter surge in inquiries from potential clients for new work, and hiring plans grew slightly from the last quarter. Fully 80.2 percent reported stable to significantly higher inquiries for work, representing an increase from 74.9 percent last quarter. In […]

Cleary Bros. Landscape adds arborist

Cleary Bros. Landscape welcomed Hudson Puente as an arborist to the Danville, Calif.-based company. Puente will lead a service team for the company’s maintenance clients and develop new business in the East Bay and the Tri-Valley areas. “I’m excited to join the Cleary Bros. team and hopefully become a contributor right away,” Puente said. “I […]

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Brickman, ValleyCrest agree to merge

The Brickman Group, based in Rockville, Md., and Calabasas, Calif.-based ValleyCrest Cos. agreed to merge. Terms were not disclosed for the deal, which creates a nearly $2 billion landscape and snow services company. Combined, Brickman and ValleyCrest will have more than 20,000 employees. The merger is expected to close by mid-2014. Following the close, current […]

Houzz survey: Landscape pros most sought service provider

unveiled findings from its third annual Houzz & Home Survey, providing the housing market is on the rise and landscape professionals are among the most popular service providers. The annual survey covers historical and planned projects, the motivations behind these projects and the impact of the economy on home remodeling, building and decorating plans. The […]

Exmark recalls Quest ZRT riding mowers

Exmark recalled its Quest ZRT riding mowers due to loss of steering control and crash hazards. Consumers should stop using the product unless otherwise instructed, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It’s illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. About 5,300 mowers in the U.S. and 40 in Canada have been recalled. […]

Phone number available for lease by pest control companies

Andrew Miller rolled out a new program for pest control companies where they may lease the phone number “888PestControl” for use by their own companies. “This phone number is easy to remember when viewed on pest control trucks and enables a local company to maximize a valuable resource, their company phone number,” said Miller, a […]

AmericanHort selects 2014 HortScholars

AmericanHort selected six students to serve as the year’s HortScholars, whom include: Marie Arnold, The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute; Nicholas Flax, Iowa State University; Jessica Kivett, Kansas State University; Justin Kondrat, Cornell University; Katie Nickolaus, Michigan State University; and James Sacco, University of Massachusetts Amherst. The goal of the HortScholars program is to […]

Misapplication kills 75% of turf at University of Findlay

University of Findlay, located in Findlay, Ohio, is being forced to replace about 75 percent of its grass after a chemical similar to Roundup was accidentally applied to the grass instead of a fertilizer, according to The Findlay Courier. As much as 54 to 72 acres of campus may have grass killed, the university said. […]

Irrigation firm heartens Newtown, Conn., repairs soccer field

In an effort to uplift the community of Newtown, Conn., where a shooting took place at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012, Winterberry Irrigation donated its labor to spruce up an unlovely soccer field in town. Using materials provided by local vendors, the Southington, Conn.-based company repaired the field and installed a new irrigation system. “We […]

Davey promotes Holcomb to VP of operations support services

  The Davey Tree Expert Co. promoted Craig Holcomb to vice president of operations support services. Holcomb joined Davey in 2007 as senior business analyst and has since gained experience working in an advisory capacity in operations and support services. He was involved in all phases of the Wolf Tree acquisition in 2008, playing an […]

Irrigation Foundation releases 2013 Annual Report

The Irrigation Foundation released its 2013 Annual Report, which is downloadable from the foundation’s website. The foundation revised its strategic plan in 2013 to better align with its mission of attracting people to careers in irrigation. In response, its volunteer and staff leadership pursued a number of new activities to expand existing programming and grow […]

TruGreen among top 100 companies for Latinos

Memphis-headquartered TruGreen was named in Latino magazine’s top 100 companies for Latinos, which was listed in the magazine’s Spring 2014 issue. In selecting the 2014 Latino 100, Latino evaluated corporations based on nominations submitted formally and informally by Latino nonprofits, community organizations, readers, partners and stakeholders. In 2013, TruGreen launched a Healthy Green Space Initiative to work with Latino […]

Bayer, The Harvest Group to host business seminar June 12

In partnership with Bayer CropScience, The Harvest Group is holding a seminar 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 12 at the Avenue of the Arts Wyndham Hotel in Costa Mesa, Calif.   At the seminar, tagged “Building a better landscape business,” each attendee will receive an 18-oz sample of Bayer’s newly released preemergent herbicide, Specticle FLO. Valued […]

2014 TOCA meeting takes on New Orleans, LM snags 11 awards

More than 70 Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) members attended the 25th annual TOCA meeting in New Orleans. Among the largest highlights of the meeting, the 2014 TOCA Environmental Communicator of the Year Award was bestowed to Brandon Horvath, Ph.D., and Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., the “Turf Doc” for Golfdom (Landscape Management’s sister publication), was […]

Landscape pros, Hispanics encouraged to limit sun exposure

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. And with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light the most common cause of skin cancer, landscape professionals are encouraged to be mindful of their exposure working outdoors—Hispanics included. Skin cancer affects more than two million people annually, and it is increasingly prevalent among the growing U.S. Hispanic population. An article published […]

PestBizXchange.com acts as marketplace for pest control pros

PestBizXchange.com launched as a new online buying/selling platform for pest control professionals, allowing them to buy and sell pest equipment, parts and vehicles at a fraction of their original costs. “In this economy, that’s just good business,” said Gary Maschmidt, founder. Owner of Gary’s Quality Pest Control, Maschmidt saw a niche for the service as his Cape […]

APHIS declares Boston area free of ALB

The U.S. Department of Agriculture‘s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) declared the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) was effectively eradicated from an area in Boston. The beetle was discovered in Boston in July 2010. To control the pest, 10-square miles were regulated in Norfolk and Suffolk counties—an area that included the neighborhoods of […]

Scotts LawnService sales slump in Q2 due to spring delay

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. unveiled results for its fiscal second quarter. It reported adjusted income from continuing operations increased 38 percent and said the results were driven by increased sales, continued margin expansion and strong control of operating expenses. Moreover, net sales were $1.08 billion for the quarter—an increase of 7 percent compared to $1.01 billion a year ago—due […]

EP Henry HeroScaping project honors N.J. Vietnam vets

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation unveiled its newly constructed Huey Helicopter Plaza, the latest EP Henry HeroScaping project, during the annual New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day ceremony May 7. The ceremony honored the more than 200,000 New Jersey residents who served during the war. The Huey, a helicopter which served two tours […]

Colorado, Louisiana deem July 2014 Smart Irrigation Month

Louisiana, Colorado and the city and county of Denver officially proclaimed July 2014 as Smart Irrigation Month. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal issued formal proclamations in April. This is Colorado’s third consecutive year recognizing Smart Irrigation Month and Louisiana’s first year. “We are proud to have our […]

Solu-Cal Enhanced Calcitic Lime granted OMRI listing

Solu-Cal USA’s flagship product, Solu-Cal Enhanced Calcitic Lime, was granted Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) listing, meaning it meets criteria for use in certified organic production. Solu-Cal Enhanced Calcitic Lime is included in the OMRI’s crop fertilizers and soil amendments classification and calcium carbonate categories. Proven to be 75 percent more effective than traditional pelleted […]

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