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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.

EPA plans specs for soil moisture-based controls

WaterSense, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) water-efficiency program, has issued a formal notice of intent to develop a specification for soil moisture-based irrigation control technologies. Most irrigation systems use clock timers that must be manually programmed by homeowners or irrigation professionals. Soil moisture sensors and controls adjust irrigation watering schedules based on plants’ actual […]

PLANET design/build event set for Chicago

Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) says its Design/Build/Installation Specialty Group will hold its Design/Build/Installation Symposium July 28-30 in Chicago, Ill. The educational event, which is limited to 200 attendees, will feature practical applications and how-to sessions conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Sessions will include: The Draw to Small Spaces, Jon Carloftis; Enhancements: Outdoor Furniture, Lori Anthony; […]

Breckenridge Landscaping acquires Prairie Tree

Breckenridge Landscaping–a landscaping design, construction and maintenance company in New Berlin, Wis.–has acquired Prairie Tree Landscaping, a residential and commercial landscaping company located in Elkhorn, Wis. Prairie Tree was established in 1984 and expanded to include a Garden Center and trucking, excavation and concrete services. It will remain at its current location although Breckenridge said […]

R.I.G. Construction sale finalized

The sale of R.I.G. Construction Inc. has been finalized in an all-stock deal with WindPower Innovations Inc., a firm that acquires and operates environmentally friendly technology and energy companies. R.I.G. Construction, a Mesa, Ariz.-based firm that has two subsidiaries–Cameo Pools and Cameo Landscaping–and operates a division of Cameo Pools under the name Cameo Solar, is […]

Spring Valley names general manager

Spring Valley, provider of premium turf fertilizers and ice melters for Green Industry professionals and the retail market, has promoted Dave Wacker to general manager. Wacker, who previously served as sales manager, will continue with those duties in addition to new responsibilities that include developing and executing strategic plans and objectives; communicating company goals and […]

Green Lawn Fertilizing earns BBB accreditation

Green Lawn Fertilizing— a lawn, tree and pest service company–has received accreditation by the Better Business Bureaus (BBB) of Washington D.C. and Eastern Pa. As a BBB accredited business, Green Lawn Fertilizing is dedicated to promoting trust in the marketplace and its accreditation will help people understand who the organization is and the core values […]

Landscape architecture design contest names winners

Iron Age Designs–provider of standard and custom decorative drain grates, tree grates, and other architectural castings for public and residential use—asked landscape architecture designers to create one of its newest product offerings as part of an inaugural design challenge. The company turned to the members of Land8— a global forum that allows those in the […]

Water quality protection training aimed at landscapers

The Western Integrated Pest Management Center has developed hands-on training materials to help professional landscapers and grounds managers, as well as agricultural applicators and home gardeners, keep pesticides out of water sources. “When the U.S. Geological Survey conducted a 10-year study of pesticides in surface and groundwater, it collected water, sediment and fish samples from […]

STIHL appoints sales director

STIHL Inc., manufacturer of gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment, has named Steve Meriam director of sales. Meriam, who previously served as the company’s manager of national sales and product development, will manage the continued growth of the STIHL brand and improvements in U.S. product sales and distribution. “Steve has played an integral role in our […]

Pacific Landscape Management receives business award

Pacific Landscape Management has received the Business of the Year award from the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. The landscape management company is based in Hillsboro, Ore., and services 350 commercial properties in the Portland metro area. Founded in 2001 with three employees, Pacific Landscape Management now includes to 110 workers and has offices in Hillsboro, […]

Toro expands EFI Z Master mower line

The Toro Co. has expanded its line of electronic fuel injected (EFI) mowers with additions to its Z Master Professional 6000 Series and Z Master commercial 3000 Series. The company says all of its EFI mowers are equipped with Kohler Command Pro closed-loop EFI engines that automatically adapt to load, weather, fuel and altitude changes […]

IA gets ready for Smart Irrigation Month

The Irrigation Association (IA) is gearing up for Smart Irrigation Month, an initiative designed to increase the public’s awareness of the value of water-use efficiency as well as water-saving products, practices and services. Smart Irrigation Month, which first launched in 2005, will take place in July, when water demand in North America typically is highest. […]

Landscape Architects group opens meeting registration

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), a national professional association for landscape architects founded in 1899 that represents more than 15,000 members in 49 professional chapters and 76 student chapters, has opened registration for it upcoming meeting and exposition. The 2013 ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO, which will take place November 15-18 in Boston, attracts […]

U.S. Lawns trains 6 new franchisees

U.S. Lawns held training sessions for its six newest franchisees, which are from five locations across the country. The week-long new franchise training took place at the company’s home office in Orlando, Fla. It immersed the entrepreneurs in the system and familiarized them with the processes and tools they will use to build their business […]

Hunter recognizes irrigation professionals

Hunter Industries has recognized those who have made significant contributions to the irrigation industry. Its Trailblazer Award showcases professionals whose innovation, leadership, and forward thinking not only benefit the company, but also the irrigation industry as a whole. The global manufacturer of products for the irrigation, landscape lighting, and custom molding sectors gave recipients a […]

Toro recalls Z Master riding mowers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of Toro 2012 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers because the idler pulley can rub against the mower’s fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. The Toro Co. said it has received six reports of incidents and no reports of […]

SipcamAdvan boosts fungicide portfolio

SipcamAdvan said it has added four new products to its ETQ fungicide portfolio. Echo Dyad ETQ contains chlorothalonil, E-Scape ETQ contains chlorothalonil and tebuconazole, Eclipse ETQ contains iprodione and Sipcam Clearscape ETQ contains tebuconazole. Each product incorporates the company’s ETQ technology to optimize turfgrass color, strength, density and consistency by protecting turf from UVA and […]

LandOpt expands into Mississippi

The LandOpt Contractor Network has expanded into Mississippi with the addition of SGK Landscapes Inc. The company, which is based in Starkville, is a full-service design, construction and maintenance provider for residential and commercial customers. Owner Michael Everett established SGK in 2002 and has transformed it into one of the leading landscape service providers in […]

TOCA names top communicator

The Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) has named Phil Fogarty, Weed Man sub-master franchisor, its 2013 Environmental Communicator of the Year. Fogarty, who also is owner of Crowley’s Vegetation Management, Cleveland, Ohio, is active in environmental issues through such associations as Project EverGreen and Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). The awards program, which is sponsored […]

Underhill appoints brand, specifications manager

Underhill International has named Greg Parker brand and specifications manager for its 2Wire and Mirage Series product lines. He will oversee research and development of 2Wire and Mirage irrigation systems, and provide technical training and marketing support. “Bringing Greg on board will help us fast-track the development of new 2Wire and Mirage products,” said Ed […]

May 2013 Web Extra: LMC customer philosophy

Bill Cox, president of Lawn Management Co. (LMC), Houston, says he and his employees live by the principles of its customer philosophy every day, whether it’s focusing on customer service, helping clients problem solve or listening to them.  Lawn Management Co.’s customer philosophy To “listen” to our customers. To continuously improve the processes serving our […]

ServiceMaster first quarter revenue dips

The ServiceMaster Co. has released its preliminary unaudited first-quarter 2013 results. Unlike last year, this spring’s cool, wet weather did not bode well for the company’s TruGreen and Terminix brands. ServiceMaster reported operating revenue of $608 million, a decrease of 7.1 percent compared with the same period in 2012. It had first-quarter 2013 operating income […]

Bobcat breaks ground on testing, technology center

Bobcat Co. said it has broken ground on a $20 million testing and technology center in Bismarck, N.D. The Acceleration Center project includes expansion of an existing building to include a two-story office building and provide a total of 160,000 square feet of open workspace, construction of a 35,000-square-foot indoor testing arena and development of […]

Rain Bird to host training courses

Rain Bird Services, part of Rain Bird International Inc.‘s Services Division, will host irrigation training courses at more than 20 locations across the country this summer in an effort to help new and experienced irrigation professionals enhance their skills. Two core irrigation training programs focused on professional level irrigation training with no product or sales […]

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