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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.

Lotus Gardenscapes gives back to COVID-19 relief efforts

Due to COVID-19, the state of Michigan has banned the majority of businesses from operations, including lawn care, tree care and landscaping companies. Lotus Gardenscapes in Dexter, Mich., found a way to help its customers get the help they need while benefiting the community. Lotus Gardenscapes quickly responded by revamping its website to include a […]

Vectorworks responds to COVID-19

In light of the COVID-19 epidemic, Vectorworks canceled its Design Summit, which was to take place April 22-24 in San Diego. “We’ve put so much into planning our Design Summit, which had a lineup of fantastic training events, inspiring keynotes, top-of-the-line guest speakers and first-class partners who were all set to invigorate the wonderful Vectorworks […]

FMC donates masks to Philadelphia medical staff

FMC Professional Solutions recently donated nearly 165,000 masks to five major health systems in the greater Philadelphia region to assist frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company says in a LinkedIn post that it began to source additional personal protective equipment (PPE), which is used in its laboratories, greenhouses and production facilities, […]

NCLC goes virtual

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will host a virtual NCLC event on April 7-8 from 1-4 p.m. EST each day. The National Collegiate Landscape Competition was originally scheduled to take place March 18-21 at Michigan State University, with 850 students from 65 schools expected to attend the competition and career fair. The COVID-19 […]

SnowEx introduces V-plow for half-ton trucks

SnowEx’s released the RDV V-plow, which includes many of the features found on heavy-duty plows, but it’s specifically designed for half-ton trucks. Constructed of high-strength, low-alloy steel, the RDV V-plow is strong and light and configures to varying vehicle heights for optimum performance on popular truck models, including GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford […]

Heritage Landscape adds brand in Upper Midwest: HLS Outdoor

Heritage Landscape Supply Group debuted a new brand and platform in the Upper Midwest region, HLS Outdoor. HLS Outdoor has opened its first branch in Brooklyn Park, Minn. This new location will carry a full line of irrigation and landscape supplies, outdoor lighting, agronomics, sports field materials, tools accessories and other complementary products. “It is […]

National Hispanic Landscape Alliance joins NALP

The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) will join forces with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), effective April 2020. “We were delighted that the leadership at NALP embraced our suggestion to join forces so enthusiastically,” said NHLA President Mari Medrano. “We look forward, as we become part of NALP, to expanding our reach, doing […]

Vectorworks unveils 2020 Service Pack 3

Vectorworks released its Vectorworks 2020 Service Pack 3 (SP3) with quality and performance improvements as the central theme of the update. As part of the SP3 release, Vectorworks is introducing additional partner integrations with Enscape and NBS Chorus and is providing key updates for users of its BIM, landscape and entertainment design product line. “Our […]

Fecon releases new Blackhawk mulcher head

Fecon introduced the Blackhawk knife-tool mulching head, which quickly and efficiently shreds standing vegetation and processes material on the ground. It was designed specifically as a knife tool mulcher. Every aspect of the Blackhawk, including rotor diameter and size, ratio of knives to rotor, cutting chamber and the hydraulic lines, contribute to maximizing its production […]

Virginia Green Lawn Care begins service in Northern Virginia

Virginia Green Lawn Care has expanded its reach to the Loudoun, Fairfax, and Prince William County areas. The Richmond-based company — which is the largest locally owned lawn care provider in Virginia — will expand to northern Virginia with a branch opening at 44970 Falcon Place, Sterling, Va. 20166. Virginia Green will offer both residential and […]

Jain Irrigation to host lunch and learn

Andy Belingheri, national sales manager at Jain Irrigation, will be hosting a webinar for landscape industry professionals on the topic of “Point Source or In-line Irrigation: Which one is right for my landscape?” on Friday, March 27 at 12 p.m. PST. This class is a review of the fundamentals, system components, similarities, differences, design variables […]

Hunter Industries releases new controller

Hunter Industries unveiled its new X2 controller, requiring 14 zones or fewer. The new X2 controller builds upon its predecessor, the X-Core, with the option to add Wi-Fi for remote management powered by Hydrawise software. X2 allows you to keep familiar A, B, C style programming and install a WAND module to enable Wi-Fi control […]

Kut Kwick debuts SlopeMaster mower

Kut Kwick Corp., manufacturer of industrial, heavy-duty slope mowers and forestry clearing machinery in Brunswick, Ga., introduced its new SlopeMaster (SM-T4E) that will be available in spring of 2020. The new SM-T4E, which comes equipped with a 60-inch cutting deck; a true zero-turn-radius operation that transversely cuts slopes up to 40 degrees; a tilting operator’s […]

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting adds LED RGBW WiFi Smart Lamp

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting unveiled its new LED RGBW WiFi Smart Lamp, now in the line of Ryton R4 composite fixtures. “With Vista’s LED RGBW Smart Lamp, users can change the color of a single lamp’s light output to suit a particular holiday season or any aesthetic they want at any time,” said Cruz Pérez, […]

Honda to recall EB2200i and EU2200i generators in US

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Honda will recall approximately 340,000 Honda EB2200i and EU2200i generators in the U.S. to inspect and repair or replace inverter units within these generators. Free recall inspections and repairs will begin on March 23 as repair parts become available. In affected EB2200i and EU2200i […]

Ram Truck introduces snow plow prep package

Ram Truck introduced a new Snow Plow Prep package for the 2021 Ram 1500 at National Truck Equipment Association’s Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The new Ram 1500 Snow Plow Prep option is available for $195 and includes a 220-amp alternator, truckside plow wiring harness and a rear power sliding window with defroster. The active […]

Lastec debuts large zero-turn mower

Lastec introduces the company’s proclaimed world’s biggest zero-turn mower with the new WZ1000 flex deck commercial mower. Starting at $48,900 USD, the WZ1000 can cover up to 8.73 acres an hour. The mower features a 120-inch cutting width and five 25-inch flex decks. Lastec says the WZ1000 cuts with the accuracy of five small push […]

BrightView acquires GA landscape company

BrightView has acquired 4 Seasons Landscape Group, a commercial landscaping company headquartered in Norcross, Ga. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 4 Seasons provides landscape maintenance, hardscapes, irrigation, enhancement, installation, arbor care and other facility support services to clients across the Atlanta metropolitan area, serving the commercial, multifamily, hospitality, municipal and HOA market segments. […]

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Rob “Cujo” Teschner, LM Publisher Bill Roddy, Amy Tipton, Mark Tipton, CEO, The Aspire Co., and Ashly Neneman, GM, Sun Valley Landscaping at Aspire users conference. (Photo: LM Staff)

LM Gallery: March 2020

How’s the weather down there? Our friends at Weathermatic were holding down the center booth at Grow! 2020, with (left to right) Lex Mason, David Buchner and Mike Mason all giving people the proper forecast. Aspirations of a good time Lt. Col. (Ret.) Rob “Cujo” Teschner, LM Publisher Bill Roddy, Amy Tipton, Mark Tipton, CEO, […]

Editorial Advisory Board: March 2020

What tips do you have for making employee incentive programs successful? Landscape Professionals Paul Fraynd Sun Valley Landscaping Omaha, Neb. “Successful employee incentive programs start with the ‘why’ goals are important to the team and bring to life the ‘how’ each person plays a role in the team’s success. They are team focused, create an […]

Belgard reveals new paver product

Belgard unveiled its newest paver product – the Travertino Overlay. Available in select markets, this 30-millimeter paver mimics the textures and colors of travertine while being slip-resistant and durable, said the company. This overlay falls into Belgard’s Natural Collection, which embraces the casual spirit of life with the rugged elegance and organic warmth of natural […]

Case rolls out new electric backhoe loader, compact dozer loader

Case Construction Equipment unveiled “Project Zeus” — the 580 EV (electric vehicle), a fully electric backhoe loader. “The 580 EV is a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainability, the evolution of earthmoving equipment and truly practical innovation that drives real savings and competitive advantages for backhoe owners,” said Leandro Lecheta, head of construction […]

Video still: Marty Grunder

Grow with Grunder: How do you exceed expectations?

Learn more about Vermeer mini skid-steers here. In 36 years of business for Grunder Landscaping Co., how does the company keep exceeding expectations? President of the company, Marty Grunder, shares how simple it can be for anyone in the landscaping industry to exceed expectations. Learn more in the video above. (Video still: Marty Grunder) Transcription […]

Dollar spot (Photo: Kevin Mathias, Bugwood.org)

Recommender: Tips to prevent and treat dollar spot

What practices do you employ to prevent or treat dollar spot? Jim Nietubicz Co-Owner at Paramount Turf Co. Middleton, Del. Dollar spot is common in nitrogen-deficient soils. Although you can’t collect data on nitrogen through a standard soil test, samples should be done every year to determine what is truly going on underneath. A balanced […]

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