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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.

Kevin Heverin, director of marketing at ETWater; Rebecca Pollen, landscape manager at Rossmoor; and Gregg Black, manager at ETWater. (Photo: LM Staff)

LM Gallery: April 2020

A few of the faces and places that the Landscape Management editorial and sales teams encountered within the past couple of months.

Editorial Advisory Board: April 2020

Editorial Advisory Board members answer the question, what benefits can landscape pros gain from being involved in associations, local or otherwise?

March 1994 article (Source: LM Archives)

A Look Back: More than summer help

The March 1994 issue of Landscape Management offered tips for landscape pros to show students they’re more than just summer help.

Rain Bird offers live streaming irrigation classes

Rain Bird Services, a division of Rain Bird Corporation, has introduced Rain Bird Live Streaming: live online irrigation training conducted by professional trainers. These prescheduled, in-depth technical training sessions cover relevant irrigation topics and allow contractors to ask questions and get personalized answers in real time. “While the popularity of live-streamed training has increased over […]

Bill Hildebolt, former head of Nature’s Select Premium Turf Services, dies at 76

William Hildebolt, founder and owner of Nature’s Select Premium Turf Services, died on March 28, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C., after a long battle against lung cancer. He was 76. According to his bio on Nature Select’s website, Hildebolt was a Certified Landscape Technician (CLT), a Certified Turfgrass Professional (CTP) and proud member of the industry […]

Attention green industry contractors: Take our fuel survey for a chance to win

We need your help! As landscape company pros, we want your expertise on fueling outdoor power equipment — and you could win one of five $100 Home Depot gift cards. Take our quick fuel survey for the chance to win. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LMFuel

Purdue University and EnP release study on amino acid uptake in turfgrass

A study conducted by Purdue University and EnP Investments provides evidence that amino acids exogenously applied to turfgrass foliage can be rapidly absorbed and serve as stable sources of precursor molecules to be integrated into the metabolism of the plant. The data also suggests that intact amino acids are taken up by turfgrass foliage rather […]

SIMA Symposium rescheduled for August

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) has postponed the annual Snow & Ice Symposium to Aug. 25-28. The SIMA board of directors made the decision to move the 23rd annual event, originally scheduled for June. The event will be held at the Hartford Connecticut Convention Center. “This was a difficult but prudent decision,” said […]

Kichler Lighting introduces customizable RLM solutions

Kichler Lighting added the Kichler Customizable RLM and the new Online RLM Configurator, which allows users to build their own virtual product fixtures. Designed to withstand the elements and backed by a five-year warranty, the weather-tested, thick-gauge, rust-resistant aluminum fixtures may be installed both inside and outside throughout commercial and residential projects. To begin the […]

Conserva Irrigation’s CareerTech Academy helps unemployed during COVID-19

Conserva Irrigation completed the company’s second CareerTech Academy. Led by Conserva’s Jay Gray, an Irrigation Association-certified and 30-year accredited member, the CareerTech Academy helps people with little or no irrigation experience immediately find technician jobs upon course completion with a Conserva Irrigation franchised location. “This is one of the most challenging times in our nation’s history, and […]

Altoz unveils several new commercial zero-turn mowers

Altoz, a subsidiary of Central Boiler Companies, Inc., released its 2020 line of zero-turn mowers. These include several series of commercial-grade mowers: the XP HD series, XE series, XC series and the TRX series. XP HD series The XP HD series boasts three, V-twin cylinder, carbureted versions of the Kawasaki FX — the 852cc with […]

Aspire and The Herring Group present COVID-19 financial strategies webinar

COVID-19 has created uncertainty for most businesses regarding sales forecasts and future demand. Landscapers are no exception. Aspire‘s co-founder Kevin Kehoe and The Herring Group‘s founder and CEO Greg Herring present a new webinar, “Key Financial Strategies to Implement Now” to help green industry companies ensure a positive cash flow during this uncertain time. You’ll […]

Fattmerchant partners with HindSite Software

Fattmerchant, an integrated payment technology provider, teamed up with HindSite Software, a business management software for the field service industry. As a result of this collaboration, HindSite now has a payment processing feature that allows its clients to utilize Fattmerchant’s fully integrated API solution. HindSite is a field service management software that allows businesses to manage […]

NIP Group launches COVID-19 resource center

NIP Group, a specialty insurance provider, has developed a COVID-19 resource center for green industry professionals as well as other small and medium businesses. The COVID-19 resource center is broken down into four distinct tabs each focused on assisting landscapers and tree care professionals in various ways: Emergency funding, outlining the Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury […]

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting issues COVID-19 statement, offers shipping special

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting issued a statement to its customers and business partners that says the company is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), as well as local, state and federal government recommendations as they are updated. “Our top priority is the health and safety of our […]

The Toro Co. releases COVID-19 action plan

The Toro Co. provided a business update on the actions it is taking as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Richard M. Olson, The Toro Co.’s chairman and CEO said, “As the events surrounding the coronavirus continue to unfold, we are focused first and foremost on the health, safety and wellbeing of our […]

Webinar from The Herring Group: CARES Act & Landscape Companies: Actions to Take

Greg Herring, CEO of The Herring Group, will host a webinar on Friday, April 3, 2020, at 9 a.m. central time to summarize how the CARES Act will benefit (and possibly hurt) the landscape industry. Webinar Title: CARES Act & Landscape Companies: Actions to Take Date: Friday, April 3 Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT Audience: […]

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 […]

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