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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.

Ohio company dons pink for breast cancer awareness

Billy Reynolds and his crews may stand out on their mowers this October. In commemoration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, When Needed Lawn Care and Landscaping is suiting up in pink shirts throughout the month of October. Reynolds, owner of Chillicothe, Ohio-based landscaping company, said the fashion statement is also a tribute to his […]

The Greenery secures Elliott’s Landscape assets

The Greenery acquired Elliott’s Landscape of Savannah, Ga., Sept. 1, expanding its market in coastal South Carolina and Georgia, reports The Principium Group on its blog. Elliott’s Landscape is a family-owned and operated landscape maintenance company with specializations in commercial and residential landscape design/build and maintenance. “Our most recent acquisition is a small company that […]

NHLA turns GIE+Expo into family affair

The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) is offering a spouse and family tour package for the Green Industry Conference, GIE+Expo as well as a series of educational courses and events for current and prospective members. Spouse program The two-day tour program will take place Oct. 24-25, at a cost of $200 per person, and includes […]

OxyChem revamps website into education forum

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem), based in Ludington, Mich., revised its calcium chloride website to provide educational information to its visitors through separating facts from misleading information. “The people responsible for keeping sidewalks and highways open and safe in winter, improving the safety and durability of roads, or improving products or processes need factual information to […]

Propane Council of Texas takes Fueling Texas to San Antonio

The Propane Council of Texas, in partnership with the Alamo Area Clean Cities Coalition, held its 4th Annual Commercial Propane Mower and Vehicle Fleet Event Oct. 3 at Padre Park in San Antonio. The Propane Council of Texas’ public awareness campaign, Fueling Texas, has been touring the state to educate Texans about the benefits of operating […]

DLF Pickseed USA lays out brand strategy

On the heels of the sale of Seed Research to DLF-TRIFOLIUM Aug. 30, Pickseed, Seed Research of Oregon and DLF International Seeds merged into a new entity DLF Pickseed USA. “The brands and the teams supporting those brands will remain separate and distinct,” said Claus Ikjaer, CEO & president of DLF Pickseed USA. “All three […]

IA named 2013 WaterSense Partner of the Year

The Irrigation Association (IA) won the 2013 WaterSense Partner of the Year award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), making the association the first professional certifying agency partner to win the award. “It’s an incredible achievement for the association and especially our members,” said Deborah Hamlin, CAE, IA executive director. “As a long-time WaterSense […]

2013 National Landscape Award of Excellence recipients unveiled

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) released the list of winners for the 2013 National Landscape Awards of Excellence, formerly the Environmental Improvement Awards. The awards recognize superior work in the areas of landscape, lawn care and interior maintenance, design/build as well as installation, container plantings and erosion control. This year, 105 entries were recognized with […]

Complete Landscaping files Chapter 11

Wichita, Kan.-based Complete Landscaping Systems has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, following multiple lawsuits against the company and reports it had an investor who was going to buy 90 percent of its assets. “I’ve taken a look at the gross revenues of the company, which are pretty substantial,” attorney David Eron told The Wichita Eagle. “I […]

WaterSense releases professional certification labeling draft

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released drafts of a proposed WaterSense labeling system for irrigation professional certifications and revised specifications for certification programs. In 2006, EPA established specifications to recognize certification programs for landscape and golf irrigation professionals in three areas: system design; installation and maintenance; and system auditing. Today, more than 1,400 certified […]

Renaissance Irrigation ‘sole distributor’ of ETwater in Utah

ETwater, based in Novato, Calif., gained a distributor in Utah, Renaissance Irrigation. The distributor plans to target companies with multiple locations such as homeowners associations, school districts and multi-national companies. “While I was researching the sector, I encountered countless expensive smart irrigation systems that were being mismanaged by staff who did not understand how to […]

Hydretain online directory connects customers with applicators

Ocala, Fla.-based Ecologel Solutions, the manufacturer of Hydretain, launched an online Hydretain applicator directory designed to connect potential Hydretain customers with local professional applicators. Utilizing a city- or zip code-based search feature, the directory locates customers’ nearest Hydretain applicator(s). Professional Hydretain applicators can enroll in the directory, by visiting www.hydretainadvantage.com. Directory listings are an exclusive […]

Sprinkler Warehouse takes informative track

From a garage business to the largest sprinkler supplier in the nation, Sprinkler Warehouse is taking an approach to become a robust source of information about sprinkler installation and maintenance as well. The supplier opened in 1995 when founder, Steve Okelberry, began selling sprinkler parts out of his garage. Okelberry got a young start by […]

Toro closes acquisition of Xiamen Xiangfeng

The Toro Co. completed its acquisition of Xiamen Xiangfeng Water Saving Equipment Co. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in China’s Xiamen City, Xiamen Xiangfeng manufactures water-efficient drip irrigation products, sprinklers, emitters and filters for agriculture, landscaping and greenhouse production. “As we look to the future, water availability and increasing demand for food […]

Wayne Hitt completes first ISA TRAQ course in Texas

The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) conducted its first Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) course in Texas. Completing the first course in the state was Wayne Hitt, an arborist with Moore Tree Care, a subsidiary of Lambert Landscape Co. of Dallas. “I know losing a special tree that’s anchored the garden for years is like […]

FMC early order program offers extra October incentives

FMC Professional Solutions is offering its largest early order program ever, beginning Oct. 1 and running through Dec. 20. The program allows participants to purchase products at current pricing prior to 2014 price increases, receive a base rebate incentive and benefit from extended payment terms. FMC products included in the program are: Blindside, Dismiss, Dismiss […]

Buyers Products appoints new director

Billy Chapnick was appointed to director of marketing at Buyers Products. Chapnick brings more than 15 years of marketing and product experience from various industries serving B2B and B2C marketplaces. He spent the majority of his career at the General Electric Co. in numerous marketing and sales roles. “Billy’s background and track record of success […]

McKay Landscape Lighting to host winter conference

McKay Landscape Lighting is opening its doors to a new winter conference for lighting and landscape professionals. Hosted by Jerry McKay, founder and president of McKay Landscape Lighting, the Lighting Summit is slated to be held Jan. 22 and 23 in Omaha, Neb. The conference will include the following topics and activities: Overview and History […]

Terex enters into track loader supply agreement with Vermeer

Terex Construction entered into a private label agreement with Vermeer Corp. Sept. 25, designing a forestry compact track loader specifically for Vermeer’s applications. Terex’s Grand Rapids, Mich., facility manufactures a full line of Terex compact track loaders and skid steer loaders. “This agreement represents a good opportunity for incremental volume to better leverage our manufacturing […]

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ANLA and OFA members form AmericanHort

The Association of Horticulture Professionals (OFA) and the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) will be consolidated into a new, national trade association named the American Horticulture Association, which will be known as AmericanHort. The decision followed a 30-day open ballot and today’s in-person vote for OFA’s members, held in Columbus, Ohio. “It’s what our […]

Holganix receives CleanTech Company of the Year award

The Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT) bestowed Holganix the CleanTech Company of the Year award, recognizing the company for the positive environmental impact of its fertilizers. “As a customer-centric and innovative entrepreneurial firm, we are all about creating value for our customers,” said Holganix CEO Barrett Ersek.  “We are grateful and honored […]

Complete Landscaping Systems buyer drops out

Rick Hodge, a Wichita, Kan.-based bankruptcy attorney, renounced his plans to purchase majority assets of Complete Landscaping Systems, also based in Wichita, because the company failed to produce a title free of lien or levy from creditors. At the beginning of September—and on the heels of several lawsuits against Complete—Hodge reportedly was planning to buy […]

IA fills officer positions, reveals 2013 director candidates

The Irrigation Association (IA) elected two individuals to board-appointed, officer positions on its executive committee. Elected to vice president was Jay Robbins, PE, CAIS, CID, TSP, who is COO of Irrigation-Mart in Ruston, La.; and elected to treasurer was Greg Hunter, president of Hunter Industries in San Marcos, Calif. In conjunction with the officer appointments, […]

HindSite offers daily snow removal software license

Operating a snow removal business can be highly profitable if it snows. But, if it doesn’t, the service can slim your wallet. Adding to that, most snow removal software licensing don’t offer flexibility should it fail to snow. Typical licensing agreements either charge an up-front fee and/or monthly license fees snow removal contractors must pay, […]

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