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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.

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting adds audio system

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting is now offering “Sound by Vista,” an outdoor audio system that contractors can quickly and easily install for customers.

Aquascape builds 2 ponds during training event

Aquascape hosted two concurrent hands-on training events Feb. 4-5 in St. Augustine, Fla., where beginners and certified contractors built two ponds.

Dauer Manufacturing expands landscape lighting line

Dauer Manufacturing, a wholesale supplier in the LED lighting industry, has added to its lighting offering more than 150 new products for 2021.

Z Turf Equipment launches online parts site

Z Turf Equipment released an online parts site to it easier to purchase parts and accessories for the company’s line of professional turf care equipment.

NFL star Zach Ertz and Olympian Julie Ertz join Jobber’s Professional Development Day roster

NFL star Zach Ertz and Olympian Julie Ertz will be featured in Jobber’s Professional Development Day roster.They’ll present “Building a Resilient Mindset.”

SingleOps releases 2021 Green Industry Economic Report

SingleOps published its 2021 Green Industry Economic Report. The report includes data from thousands of green industry professionals in commercial and residential landscaping and tree care businesses in North America who used SingleOps in 2020. A key takeaway from the report is that landscape and tree care businesses persevered in 2020 despite challenges brought on […]

SavATree acquires Big Twigs in Michigan

SavATree has purchased Big Twigs Arboricultural Services of Orion, Mich. This will become SavATree’s second office in Michigan and 51st branch office. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We’re thrilled to join forces with Big Twigs, a reputable company known for outstanding service,” said SavATree CEO Carmine Schiavone. “Building density in Oakland, Macomb and […]

Hunter Industries intros EZ-DT diagnostic tool

Hunter Industries added the handheld EZ-DT diagnostic tool, which uses wireless technology to streamline installation and maintenance of EZ Decoder Systems.

American Augers, Trencor products now sold through Ditch Witch

The American Augers and Trecor product lines have recently been incorporated into Ditch Witch Division’s product portfolio.

Bestselling author joins Jain Irrigation for webinar on water conservation

Jain Irrigation will host author Charles Fishman in a webinar about water conservation on Friday, Feb. 26, at 12 p.m. PT.

Heritage Landscape Supply acquires Watson Supply

Heritage Landscape Supply has acquired Watson Supply, a family-owned distributor of hardscapes, lighting, irrigation and other landscape products. The transaction closed on Feb. 12 and the terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., Watson Supply was founded in 1993 by Jay Watson and his son, Tim. Since 2000, Tim has been […]

Takeuchi intros new attachment program

Takeuchi-U.S. launched the Takeuchi Attachment program. The new program offers a full line of Takeuchi-branded attachments for each of the manufacturer’s product lines: compact excavators, compact track loaders and compact wheel loaders. “Attachments represent a significant sales opportunity for our dealers while also improving their customers’ productivity and return on investment,” said Scott Utzman, manager of […]

Husqvarna unveils dielectric gas-powered pole saw

Husqvarna unveiled a new professional pole saw with the launch of the 525DEPS MADSAW. MAD is a commonly used industry term, an acronym for OSHA’s Minimal Approach Distances. The MADSAW is designed with operator safety in mind, as it’s the first and only dielectric gas-powered pole saw individually tested to meet the OSHA standard for […]

Kubota updates wheel loader lineup

Kubota Tractor Corp. recently updated its wheel loader lineup with the launch of the new R540 and R640 models, available in canopy and cab options.

Animal Kingdom from 1998 LM article (Photo: LM Archives)

A Look Back: Making the magic

In 1998, LM learned how landscape architects, landscape designers and other Disney team members worked together to realize the vision for Animal Kingdom.

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LM EAB: February 2021

Members of Landscape Management’s Editorial Advisory Board lay out what organizational task companies should accomplish this year to improve business.

Schill Grounds Management acquires commercial division of Ohio Valley Group

Schill Grounds Management has purchased the commercial division of The Ohio Valley Group in a carve-out acquisition that expands Schill’s service area to the east side of Cleveland. Schill will take over all of The Ohio Valley Group’s commercial customer accounts for office, retail, mixed-use and industrial properties, while the owners of the family-run business will […]

Isuzu to produce Class 5 gas-powered trucks

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America’s production will begin on its Class 5 gasoline-powered trucks: the 17,950-pound GVWR NQR and the 19,500-pound GVWR NRR.

Green Image joins BrightView

BrightView recently acquired the company Green Image (GTI), based in Las Vegas, Nev. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Target Specialty Products to host mosquito and tick product webinar

On Thursday, Feb. 25 at 1:30 pm EST, Target Specialty Products and partners will present a webinar on “Maximizing Revenue with Mosquito and Tick Products.” In the webinar, manufacturers will discuss the latest advancements, updates and more on their mosquito and tick products. Attendees will have the opportunity to see presentations from and have their […]

Factory Direct Hose adds custom hose sales, $9M in inventory for flood season

At the start of 2021, Factory Direct Hose announced that they will now sell their suction hose, discharge hose and garden hose by the foot. “Many of our customers were coming to us and wanting to be able to customize the length of their hose,” said Zach Evans, CEO of Factory Direct Hose. “They didn’t […]

Kujo Yardwear adds boots designed for landscapers

Kujo Yardwear, a company specializing in footwear for the yard, released a boots specifically designed for landscapers: the X1 Landscape Boot.

Advanced Turf Solutions launches virtual education series

Advanced Turf Solutions is now offering free online courses and live virtual seminars to support continuing education for turfgrass managers.

Enter to win a Turfco T5000 ride-on applicator

Turfco is giving landscape professionals a chance to win an all-new Turfco T5000 Ride-On Applicator as the grand prize in its 2021 landscape pros giveaway. Additionally, six first-place winners will each receive a Yeti Rambler 14-ounce stainless mug. To enter, visit here and fill out the registration form online. Enter early to be included in […]

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