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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.

Landscape industry is key economic engine for US Latinos

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The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) has released an economic study confirming the vital role that the landscape and lawn care services industry plays in providing entrepreneurial opportunity, jobs and income to U.S. Latinos. “This study clearly shows that the landscape and lawn care industry is a key creator of entrepreneurial opportunity for our […]

‘Nonstop’ begonia series

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Already available in a range of colors, Benary has announced three new varieties of its Begonia tuberhybrida F1 ‘Nonstop’ seris: ‘Deep Rose,’ ‘White’ Improved, and ‘Yellow with Red Back.’ The begonias are said to have early lateral branching that yields a full, mounded plant habit. They feature large, fully double flowers that are about 3.5 in. wide. […]

Scotts plans new production/distribution facility in Missouri

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WRIGHT CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced Dec. 13 that Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, headquartered in Marysville, OH, has chosen Wright City to be the location of its newest production and distribution facility, a capital investment of nearly $8 million that will create 14 new full-time jobs immediately and a total […]

Christmas Day Red poinsettia

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It’s that time of year. Selecta North America’s Christmas Day Red poinsettia features large bracts that are said to retain their rich, dark red color and large centers that do not drop. The poinsettia has a V-shaped growth habit, sturdy stems and branches to deliver an overall appealing shape. Selecta varieties are supplied as unrooted […]

Focal Point Communications

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This Green Industry marketing firm offers newsletter programs, Web site design, direct mailing services and more than 100 semi-custom and ready-to-use marketing aids for lawn and landscape companies. Since 1987, Focal Point has helped thousands of companies look more professional, communicate better and sell more work. Available products include postcards, presentation folders, leave-behind materials and […]

Landscape trends for 2012

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The new year is just around the corner. What can landscape design-build professionals expect? Issues surrounding water are likely to escalate in 2012. “Whether it’s the use of water or the cleaning of water,” says Sharon Coates, co-owner of Zaretsky and Associates, a landscape design-and-build firm in Rochester, NY. In light of recent droughts in […]

Extend the season

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Outdoor rooms built with hardscape materials can be an affordable option. Instead of packing up the patio furniture and putting it away in the shed, tying down the barbeque grill, hanging up the barbeque apron, and saying goodbye to the many facets of backyard family activities, outdoor living aficionados are stretching the creature comforts of […]

PLANET updates training manuals

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The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) has released its updated technician training manuals that focus on installation, irrigation, and maintenance. The manuals can be used as study materials for the Landscape Industry Certified Technician — Exterior  (formerly CLT-E) exam. These publications debuted at PLANET’s recent Green Industry Conference held in conjunction with the GIE+EXPO and can […]

U.S. Conference of Mayors and Scotts Miracle-Gro announce multi-year partnership

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National program focuses on garden and greenscape development WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) today announced a multi-year partnership focused on improving our nation’s cities through garden and green space development. “Our mayors have specifically called for cities to develop, grow and maintain edible gardens […]

Little Darling hosta

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  Monrovia’s new dwarf Hosta hybrid ‘MonChard’ Little Darling P.P.A.F. is hardy in USDA Zones 3 to 7. It has a mounding habit, with leaves featuring a bright green and yellow center with a stable variegation. Dainty lavender-white flower spikes appear in July. Reaching 10 in. tall and 14 in. wide, it prefers consistently moist, […]

Japanese pagoda tree

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Sophora japonica is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that usually reaches a maximum height of 40 ft. It blooms in early summer with cream-colored, pea-like flowers that are mildly fragrant. Its yellow seed pods hang on the tree through the fall and may persist through winter. It has few insect or disease issues, and grows well […]

Corona

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Featuring a high-carbon steel construction and a built-in sprinkler head adjuster, the Corona Landscape-Irrigation Pruner, model BP 3670, comes with a durable resharpenable and replaceable steel blade for longer service life, as well as a narrow profile hook with a self-cleaning sap groove. Its ergonomic angled pruning head produces less hand stress and fatigue for […]

Reddick Equipment

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Since 1965, Reddick Equipment has been manufacturing sprayers for the lawn care, turf, deicing and agricultural industries, and provides parts for all major brands of spray equipment. Its lawn care skids are available as aluminum skid frames with poly tanks or as seamless fiberglass tanks with safety cross baffles, with capacity from 30 to 500 […]

R&K Pump & Equipment

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Located in Pompano Beach, FL, since 1980, R&K is proud to be an American manufacturer. All welding, fabrication and assembly is completed in-house to ensure quality control and on-time deliveries. The company manufactures for some of the largest fleets in the Green Industry, and provides maintenance for more than 1,500 commercial spray units. RandKpump.com CONTACT INFO […]

Kohler Co.

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The Kohler Command PRO Small Horizontal engine features patented Quad-Clean technology is the industry’s only four-stage, all-season cyclonic air filtration system, ideal for harsh weather and work conditions, the company says. In addition, the engines are backed by a three-year commercial warranty. KohlerEngines.com CONTACT INFO Company : Kohler Co. Country : United States (USA)

H-2B vote might take place soon

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BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OHIO — The following is a H-2B news bulletin released Nov. 11 by the Ohio Landscape Association: Legislation has been proposed that would provide temporary protection for a few job categories from the H-2B wage rule, but will ultimately allow it to go into effect and will serve as a tool to potentially undermine […]

Go iLawn

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Green Industry, combining property photos, measuring tools and proposal building logic in one easy-to-use application. This web-based program can be used to measure commercial and residential properties in a matter of minutes. Go iLawn recently introduced proposal building tools. Proposal Builders allow users to convert property measurements into proposal numbers for lawn and landscape, and […]

Walker Manufacturing

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Model MT26 features a powerful, air-cooled engine from Kohler with electronic fuel injection (EFI) technology that delivers responsive, fuel-efficient performance. Its clamshell style body and chassis accommodate the higher horsepower engine. Other features include a splined power take-off drive shaft with Quick-Disconnect Coupler, a 5-gal. fuel tank and ground speed of 5 mph. WalkerMowers.com CONTACT INFO […]

America In Bloom unveils new evaluation format

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Also offers a Community Action Kit to help recruit participants.   Celebrating its tenth anniversary, America in Bloom (AIB) announced the adoption of a new, streamlined, and simplified evaluation form for cities participating in its annual community improvement competition. America in Bloom says it is the only national awards program that offers onsite consultation with participants and […]

SoilWrap certified as USDA Biobased Product

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Ball’s plantable and soil biodegradable container also qualifies for the Federal Procurement Preference. Ball Horticultural Company’s plantable, bio-based container SoilWrap has been awarded USDA BioPreferred designation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, falling within the USDA BioPreferred Landscaping and Agriculture — Plant and Flower Pots category. In addition, SoilWrap is also identified for Federal Procurement Preference by federal […]

Horizon, Serpico Landscaping, Inc. slash irrigation costs

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Upgrades controllers with HermitCrab accessory to save water.   Horizon and Serpico Landscaping, Inc. are teaming up to bring the ET Water Systems HermitCrab controller accessory to landscapes across Northern California, cutting customers’ water bills while increasing irrigation efficiency. “Water’s always been at a premium in California, and now it’s an even bigger issue,” said Brad Barroso, chief operating officer […]

1,570-sq.-ft. living wall installed

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Drexel University home to huge biofilter installed by NEDLAW Living Walls. NEDLAW Living Walls has completed the installation of what it says is the largest known active living wall in the United States. The 1,570-plus-sq.-ft. structure is located at Drexel University in Philadelphia, and was designed and installed as part of the new Papadakis Integrated Sciences […]

Lady of Shalott Rose

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David Austin Roses’ Rosa ‘Lady of Shalott’ blooms throughout the season. Buds begin as an orange-red color and form apricot-hued blooms filled with about 60 loosely arranged petals. Each petal has a pink upper side that contrasts a yellow reverse side. The rose forms a large, bushy shrub with slightly arching stems. It grows to approximately […]

Lady of Shalott Rose

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David Austin Roses’ Rosa ‘Lady of Shalott’ blooms throughout the season. Buds begin as an orange-red color and form apricot-hued blooms filled with about 60 loosely arranged petals. Each petal has a pink upper side that contrasts a yellow reverse side. The rose forms a large, bushy shrub with slightly arching stems. It grows to approximately […]

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