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LM Staff

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.

Project Portfolio: Sculptural showcase

This Boston-area new-build home was christened “Floating Peaks” by the homeowner, who envisioned an accompanying garden to showcase several natural stone sculptures he had collected and shipped from China. These unique stones were shaped by water at the bottom of a river. In addition, the homeowner wanted several outdoor living areas—a pool, hot tub, pergola, […]

STIHL: AR 900

The new STIHL AR 900  powers all handheld products in the innovative STIHL Battery KombiSystem and delivers up to 11 hours of run time, which increases the size of jobs that can be tackled with maximum efficiency. The product generates up to ten times more power than other STIHL batteries, all with zero-exhaust emissions and […]

Jacobsen acquires Dixie Chopper

Charlotte, N.C.-based Jacobsen, a Textron company, has acquired the assets of Dixie Chopper, a Coatesville, Indiana-based manufacturer of zero-turn radius mowers for the commercial and residential markets. “The addition of Dixie Chopper expands our reach into the consumer and commercial sectors, including municipalities, with a full range of zero-turn mowers known for their speed, quality […]

How the farm bill helps horticulture

The U.S. Senate voted on Feb. 4 to pass the Agricultural Act of 2014, also known as the farm bill, by a vote of 68-32. This follows prior approval by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill now heads to President Obama to sign, which he is expected to do Friday. AmericanHort outlined a few […]

Landscape Live! Insight of the Night: Library cards

Maria Semple’s offered an unforeseen suggestion last night for how to dramatically increase your prospect list: Get a library card. In doing so, the principal of The Prospect Finder said you get free admittance to ReferenceUSA.com, an online database of companies, residences and businesses that is viewable only to those with a library membership. You […]

ALCC presents 2014 Volunteer Service Awards

The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) recognized four recipients of its 2014 Volunteer Service Awards. Glen Ellison, of Ceres Landcare in Eagle, Colo., won the Bob Cannon Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors loyal, dedicated service to the Green Industry and is bestowed to individuals who contribute ideas, programs and efforts that benefit ALCC members […]

Houzz debuts Site Designer

Houzz introduced Site Designer, a free website design and publishing tool that enables professionals with a Houzz profile to create a website that displays on phones, tablets and desktops. The tool automatically pulls content, including project photos, business description, client reviews and Best of Houzz awards, directly from a professional’s Houzz profile, creating a high-quality, […]

Ewing becomes 2nd platinum-level IA member

Ewing upgraded to the highest level of membership within the Irrigation Association (IA)—the platinum level, making it the first irrigation distributor to hold the designation. Moreover, it also is the second company to achieve platinum membership, joining Hunter Industries on the tier. “Having joined IA over 40 years ago, Ewing has been a long-time supporter […]

PBI/Gordon offers free WeedAlert app

PBI/Gordon Corp. rolled out a new mobile app, WeedAlert, as a supplement to WeedAlert.com, the company’s online weed identification and control resource. The app is free to downloadable from the website using a mobile device. The WeedAlert app features detailed color photos of more than 100 weeds, allowing turf professionals to search and identify weeds […]

Arborjet sponsors $50K TREE Fund grant

Arborjet is sponsoring a $50,000 grant program to be managed by the Tree Research & Education Endowment (TREE) Fund, which aims to sustain urban forests through funding for scientific research, education programs and scholarships related to arboriculture and urban forestry. The company also appointed Don Grosman, Ph.D., Arborjet’s technology advancement manager, to serve as liaison […]

PBI/Gordon adds pro Facebook page

Pesticide manufacturer PBI/Gordon Corp. launched its new Gordon’s Professional page on Facebook. The company said it joined the social network to create a “source for lawn and landscape professionals, turf managers, golf course superintendents and other green industry professionals to stay connected and get the latest news, tips and information on PBI/Gordon’s line of professional […]

700 Ewing employees run marathon for Autism Speaks

While Ewing’s specialty may be selling sprinklers, it’s also earning a reputation for running. Ewing employees finished the 2014 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon on Jan. 19. Team Ewing had more than 700 participants from 25 states, earning the team first place in the Rock Corporate Challenge Corporate Large Division, […]

Vista turns 30 in 2014

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting, based in Simi Valley, Calif., celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Dan Cuñado, president and founder of Vista, grew up in Cuba, and said it was there that he developed an appreciation for American-made products. “When my family and I founded the company three decades ago, we took pride in creating […]

Swingle names new landscape care consultant

Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care, located in Denver, promoted Michael Masters to landscape care consultant for the Greeley, Colo.-area. Performing in a sales role, Masters will provide expert lawn and tree care advice for Swingle customers as he works to build the relationship with current customers and create awareness of Swingle’s services among the […]

Syngenta boosts social media game with Twitter, YouTube

Syngenta Turf and Landscape launched Twitter and YouTube accounts to engage with professionals in the turf industry. “Twitter and YouTube allow us an opportunity to have a conversation digitally with our customers and to quickly share information with them online,” said Bob Goglia, head of marketing for Syngenta Turf and Landscape in North America. “We’re […]

Davey Tree bolsters presence in Minnesota, Seattle

The Davey Tree Expert Co. entered the New Year with the acquisitions of Maier Forest and Tree in Rochester, Minn., and Superior NW Tree & Shrub Care in Seattle. “We are excited to welcome these companies and their talented teams into the Davey family,” said Pat Covey, COO for U.S. operations.  “We have no doubt […]

IA webinar to hit on stormwater management

The Irrigation Association (IA) is hosting a free webinar, which allows professionals to earn one IA CEU: “Green Infrastructure: The Role of Irrigation in Stormwater Management.” Held Jan. 30 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST, the webinar is the first installment in the landscape track of the association’s Smart Irrigation Month: Bringing Water to […]

Valent appoints Nufarm exclusive distributor

Valent U.S.A. Corp. and Nufarm Americas entered a distribution agreement that appoints Nufarm the exclusive distributor of Valent-branded products for professional turf, ornamental and aquatic uses in the United States, effective Feb.16. As part of the agreement, Valent and Nufarm will combine product portfolios of the two companies into one broad portfolio that will be sold […]

Heads Up Landscape Contractors gives 3 promotions

Heads Up Landscape Contractors, located in Albuquerque, N.M., promoted three team members: Daniel Reeves, Bo Fleming and Gary Fears. Promoted to director of maintenance, Reeves started with Heads Up in February of 2009 as field supervisor. From there, he worked his way up to site manager, west side branch manager and then east side branch […]

Toro discount program salutes American heroes

The Toro Co. rolled out a new equipment discount program to recognize those who serve in the United States military and their communities across the country. Under the American Hero Program current or former members of the military as well as current or former firefighters and police officers are eligible for an 18 percent discount […]

PLANET assembles supplier advisory council

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) created a supplier advisory council, which will provide guidance to the PLANET board of directors about important issues facing the Green Industry. Comprised of nine supplier members from diverse market segments of the industry, council members were appointed by the PLANET president to serve a three-year term. The council replaces […]

Oregon rules misapplication caused bee deaths

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) released findings on its investigation into bumblebee deaths at multiple sites in Oregon last spring. In June, the ODA issued a temporary rule restricting the use of products containing the active ingredients dinotefuran and imidacloprid in the wake of four separate incidents. One of these incidents involved a foliar […]

Toro commemorates centennial with yearlong celebration

On July 10, The Toro Co. will celebrate its milestone of completing 100 years in business. And as part of its centennial celebration, the company is highlighting its innovation and achievements over the years in the form of a timeline available at www.toro.com/100. Toro’s yearlong celebration of its 100th anniversary provides an opportunity to look […]

Ruppert promotes Jim Tuzzolino to branch manager

Laytonsville, Md.-based Ruppert Landscape promoted Jim Tuzzolino to branch manager of its Gainesville, Va., branch. As branch manager, Tuzzolino will be responsible for the overall development and health of the branch including strategic planning, budgeting, training and higher education and all day-to-day operations. He has more than 15 years of industry experience, eight of which […]

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