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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.

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Davey Tree ranks fourth on employee ownership list

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KENT, OH — The Davey Tree Expert Co. has been ranked the fourth-largest 100% employee-owned company in the U.S., according to theNational Center for Employee Ownership. The rankings are based on total number of employees, and Davey’s 7,400 employees throughout North America placed it high on the list. “Employee ownership at Davey has been a tradition for […]

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TurfEx

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This versatile attachment can be converted from a sweeper to a dethatcher without having to purchase additional equipment. Available in 48- and 60-in. widths (models MT480 and MT600, respectively), the attachment uses a universal mount that easily fits the form of most major manufacturers’ zero-turn mowers. It includes two rows of brush sections that can […]

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Tesselaar Plants

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As a newly introduced companion to Tesselaar Plants’ ‘Strawberries and Cream’ lacecap hydrangea, ‘Blueberries and Cream’ offers indigo-saturated blooms surrounding a milky white center. It can be planted outdoors in the garden in USDA Zones 7 and higher, from early summer on for a beautiful show the following year. In Zones 6 and lower, it still can […]

ValleyCrest’s safest employees win trucks

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CALABASAS, CA — ValleyCrest Landscape Cos. has rewarded four of its many safe employees with new trucks. ValleyCrest celebrated its 2012 National Safety Awareness Day by presenting new work trucks to four deserving employees. It was the featured part of safety events the company held across the country, where more than 10,000 employees gathered to […]

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Weed Man recognized as military-friendly franchise

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CLEVELAND — Weed Man USA continues to augment itself as an industry leader in providing support to veterans. As a result of the financial incentives that are offered to veterans who open a Weed Man franchise, as well as the community initiatives that the company implements to support military families, the company was recently recognized as a […]

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Ventrac unveils 4500 Tractor at sales meeting

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ORRVILLE, OH — Ventrac, by Venture Products, Inc. unveiled a new Model 4500 tractor at a recent International Dealer Sales Meeting. The sales meeting was held in Canton, OH, where Ventrac dealerships were invited to get the first look at the new tractor. More than 10 different countries were represented in the dealership attendance, with some […]

Weathermatic offers free smart controllers for SmartLink purchase

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DALLAS — Weathermatic has chosen Smart Irrigation Month to launch a new promotion at FreeControllers.com that will provide two free SmartLine Controllers for every SmartLink purchase now through Sept. 30, 2012. SmartLink is the intelligent, affordable, web-based landscape irrigation solution that allows landscape contractors to manage all their sites from any computer or mobile device and a simple […]

Turftenders Landscaping Services donates service through GreenCare for Troops

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RALEIGH, NC — Many military families face numerous challenges when a spouse or family member is serving overseas on active duty. Maintaining lawns becomes even harder while also managing kids, pets and jobs. That’s why Project EverGreen, a non-profit educational alliance of Green Industry associations, companies and volunteers, created GreenCare for Troops, a nationwide outreach program coordinating […]

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Weathermatic offers free smart controllers for SmartLink purchase

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DALLAS — Weathermatic has chosen Smart Irrigation Month to launch a new promotion atFreeControllers.com that will provide two free SmartLine Controllers for every SmartLink purchase now through Sept. 30, 2012. SmartLink is the intelligent, affordable, web-based landscape irrigation solution that allows landscape contractors to manage all their sites from any computer or mobile device and a simple internet […]

Turftenders Landscaping Services donates service through GreenCare for Troops

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RALEIGH, NC — Many military families face numerous challenges when a spouse or family member is serving overseas on active duty. Maintaining lawns becomes even harder while also managing kids, pets and jobs. That’s why Project EverGreen, a non-profit educational alliance of Green Industry associations, companies and volunteers, created GreenCare for Troops, a nationwide outreach program coordinating […]

Safety saves you money

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By: Andrew Greess A few minutes ensuring safety up front is a lot cheaper than downtime, repairs, chemical spills and lawsuits. Use this Green Industry equipment safety checklist to avoid problems down the road: Is your equipment secured? Check hand sprayers, backpack sprayers, ladders and other equipment to make sure it will not go flying in an […]

Classen Turf Rake Line

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  With all of the performance and features and as Classen’s current turf rake line, the new spring tine reel models TR-20RH (with Honda GX160 engine) and the TR-20RB (with B&S Intek 850 engine) are more forgiving on lawns that have in-ground sprinkler systems or other permanently installed objects in the turf. The models are […]

The heat is on

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The U.S. is baking during the warmest 12-months on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and those records go back to 1895. June was also the tenth driest on record for the country as a whole, leading to drought conditions.   More of the United States is in moderate drought or worse […]

Landscape Leadership expands to offer full spectrum of agency services

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AUSTIN, TX — With more potential customers online than ever before, it’s important for Green Industry businesses to be where they are and talk to them like people, not prospects, according to Chris Heiler, founder and president of Landscape Leadership. With that in mind, Heiler has shifted the focus of his business from simply consulting to […]

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Edmisten joins Excel Industries

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HESSTON, KS — Excel Industries, Inc., manufacturer of Hustler Turf Equipment and BigDog Mowers, has named Brent Edmisten as vice president of global supply chain, effective July 16, 2012. Edmisten will provide leadership in managing the extensive growth of the company as international sales and the Hustler and BigDog product lines continue to increase. Fiscal year […]

Syngenta Flowers/Goldsmith Seeds

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The Pelargonium interspecfic ‘Caliente’ series from Syngenta Flowers/Goldsmith Seeds features dark foliage and free flowering qualities. This new class of geraniums is an ivy and zonal geranium cross, bred to have better heat tolerance. Colors include orange (pictured), pink and Hot Coral. SyngentaFlowersInc.com CONTACT INFO Company : Goldsmith Seeds Country : United States (USA) URL : http://www.GoldsmithSeeds.com

Are sweeping pesticide bans justified for youth sports fields?

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By: Ron Hall There’s growing public concern about the use of pesticides on youth sports fields. This concern focuses on the alleged negative health affects that pesticides pose to young athletes. As a result, Connecticut and New York have passed laws severely restricting the use of synthetic pesticides on school grounds. New Jersey will likely soon […]

Artificial turf maintenance can be an unexpected surprise

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By: Kirk Hunter Advertising and promotional claims for any number of products can sometimes be misleading. Often, the problem doesn’t have to do so much with what is said or written, but rather, what information has been omitted. While promises that no watering, mowing or chemicals required may sometimes be true, consumers and key decision-makers may […]

Legacy Building Solutions opens new fabric plant

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OUTH HAVEN, MN — Legacy Building Solutions, a designer, manufacturer and installer of tension fabric buildings, has opened a new fabric manufacturing plant at its headquarters in South Haven, MN. The new facility will allow the company to produce higher-quality fabric panels while also increasing capacity. The new plant is a hybrid fabric-steel structure that incorporates […]

Fresh Lawn Mowing Service becomes EasyTurf dealer

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VISTA, CA — EasyTurf, a leading supplier of synthetic turf for commercial and residential landscape applications, announces the addition ofFresh Lawn Mowing Service to its dealer network, serving all areas of the Houston market. This appointment enables EasyTurf, a division of FieldTurf, to bring quality synthetic grass to a growing market with a reputable, locally based dealer for […]

Rugby Mfg. launches interactive website

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RUGBY, ND — Rugby Mfg. recently launched a new interactive website featuring its complete line of Class 3–7 dump truck bodies, landscape bodies, platform bodies, truck and trailer hoists, related truck equipment and accessories. The new site is designed to maximize interactive experience for end users and distributors. The refined navigation system, including an intuitive drop-down product […]

Turfco

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The new T3000i series of spreader sprayers is still small enough to fit through a 36-in. gate, yet productive enough for large commercial properties. New features include a patent-pending, hands-free speed control system, trim-speed lock and Santoprene pump. A speed-control pedal allows the operator to keep one hand free at all times to run the […]

David Austin Roses

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Hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 9, David Austin Roses’ repeat-flowering English Rose Rosa ‘Kew Gardens’ offers 2.5-in. flowers with five petals. Abundant single flowers are clustered in large heads, similar to a hydrangea. The young buds are soft apricot, opening to white with a hint of soft lemon behind the stamens. The flowers are followed by […]

U. of South Carolina selects Jake electric mowers

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COLUMBIA, SC — When it came to maintaining their new baseball facility, the University of South Carolina made a decision to be as green as possible and selected some of the very latest mowers available to the industry from Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company. Purchased through Jacobsen’s local authorized dealer, Tri-State Pump & […]

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