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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.

John Deere recalls Gator due to crash hazard

John Deere has announced a voluntary recall of its XUV835 Gator utility vehicles. The company says that due to improper routing, the plastic sheathing on the throttle cable can melt, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. About 19,730 units […]

Aspire Software Co. claims spot on Inc. 5000 list

Aspire Software Co. came in at No. 1134 on Inc. magazine’s 5000 list, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing private American companies. Aspire was the 129th fastest-growing software company on the list. “This is quite an honor,” said Aspire Software CEO Mark Tipton. “It reflects how landscaping and snow and ice contractors are adopting technology […]

BrightView’s GROW program celebrates second anniversary

BrightView recently celebrated the second anniversary of its first employee resource group: Growth in Relationships + Opportunities for Women (GROW). GROW’s mission is to attract, promote and retain women within BrightView. Led by a group of women committed to the mission — who volunteer their time to ensure its success — GROW offers networking, professional […]

Vectorworks releases 2020 software

Vectorworks released its 2020 Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Designer and Fundamentals, as well as 2020 versions of Vision and Braceworks. “Data and usability are the cornerstones of this year’s product line enhancements,” said Vectorworks CEO Biplab Sarkar, Ph.D. “When we looked at the future of the industry and what our customers’ needs were, we kept […]

ASV rolls out new compact track loader

ASV Holdings introduced the new compact RT-50 Posi-Track loader. The RT-50 positions itself between the RT-40 and RT-65, completing ASV’s lineup and allowing operators to do more in more places, according to the company. The track loader includes high ground pressure, ground clearance, serviceability and performance. The machine features serious performance for its weight and […]

Meso 4SC Select receives registration in California

Meso 4SC Select from Prime Source received registration in the state of California. Meso 4SC Select is an herbicide used for both pre- and post-emergent control of more than 45 broadleaf weeds and grasses in turfgrass. It can be effectively used for weed control prior to and when seeding of specific types of turfgrasses. “The […]

Sterling Investment Partners makes majority investment in HeartLand

Sterling Investment Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, made a majority equity investment in HeartLand, in partnership with management. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. HeartLand is a provider of commercial landscape and facilities services, currently operating in five markets across the central U.S. The company’s founder, Edward Schatz Jr., backed by a proven […]

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ASV stockholders approve acquisition by Yanmar

ASV stockholders voted to adopt the merger agreement for ASV to be acquired by Yanmar America Corporation, expected to close Sept. 11.

FMC offers loyalty program for turf professionals

FMC Professional Solutions is now offering a loyalty program for the professional turf and ornamental markets. Enrollment for the program begins immediately. The FMC True Champions rewards program is being integrated with the FMC Early Order Program to provide savings for end users with the ability to lock in their rebates all season long. “We […]

Nominations open for Water & Sustainability Innovation Award

Entries are being accepted now through Sept. 13 for the Water & Sustainability Innovation Award, presented by Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply and Audubon International. The award honors innovative projects that address sustainability challenges and water efficiency, while contributing to a healthy environment, quality of life and a vital economy. The award also highlights the positive […]

The Arbor Day Foundation initiates Tree Campus Healthcare program

The Arbor Day Foundation launched its new Tree Campus Healthcare program. The program is made possible through financial support from professional partner Davey Tree and the collaboration of the Professional Grounds Management Society, Practice Greenhealth and the USDA Forest Service. “Healthy trees generate so many benefits for both healthcare campuses and the communities they serve,” […]

SMI Compact offering crushers and screening plants

Screen Machine Industries is now offering SMI compact crushers and screening plants. These machines are significantly smaller than the standard line crushers and screens — about one-fifth the size. “We see huge potential for SMI Compact equipment, especially in urban areas where full-size crushing and screening machines are simply too large,” said Timothy Miller, director […]

BrightView acquires Pro Scapes

BrightView Holdings acquired Pro Scapes, a commercial landscaping company headquartered in Jamesville, N.Y. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Pro Scapes began as a one-man operation in the mid-1970s. Under the leadership of founder Rick Kier and his wife, Karen L. Kier, the company grew to become a leading grounds care provider in […]

Bartlett Tree Experts acquires Urban Forestry Services

Bartlett Tree Experts acquired Urban Forestry Services, a horticulture, arboriculture and urban forestry consulting company that has been operating out of Mount Vernon, Wash., since 1990. The new operation will be known as Urban Forestry Services | Bartlett Consulting. This acquisition furthers the expansion of the company’s consulting division, which also includes HortScience | Bartlett […]

Wright to unveil 32-inch and 36-inch Stander B mower models at GIE+EXPO

Wright Manufacturing will show off new 32- and 36-inch Stander B mower models at GIE+EXPO. The new additions to Wright’s “entry commercial” line of stand-on mowers are designed for entry-level and part-time landscapers who mow small city lawns. The 32- and 36-inch sizes are easy to maneuver in tight spaces and fit through most gates, […]

WinField United Pro adds Turf Tech Tool

WinField United Pro unveiled its Turf Tech Tool, a patented turfgrass database that uses data to match turf seed to need. The database can help meet both individual and regional needs. Turf seed decisions are based on objective, vetted data, according to the company. “It takes plant breeders years to get the right genes in […]

Weathermatic creates Weathermatic Foundation

Weathermatic formed the Weathermatic Foundation, a charitable fund whose mission is to enable more individuals, communities and corporations to participate with Weathermatic in the goal of providing clean drinking water to 100,000 people. “The Weathermatic vision is water with purpose,” said Weathermatic CEO and President Mike Mason. “This is a companywide focus and commitment to […]

Innovative Turf Services’ team to join Advanced Turf Solutions

Advanced Turf Solutions, an independent and employee-owned green industry distributor, plans to expand its business into the commonwealth of Virginia this fall. In anticipation of this expansion, the company will be purchasing most of Innovative Turf Services’ operational assets. Additionally, Marc Petrus, president of the Virginia-based distributor, Innovative Turf Services, is joining the Advanced Turf […]

RedTeam Software releases app for subcontractor collaboration

RedTeam Software, a cloud-based construction management software provider unveiled its new app TeamPlayer to make collaborating with subcontractors easier. TeamPlayer facilitates subcontractor collaboration by making it easier for all team members to access and respond to critical documents and transactions, resulting in more efficient communication, reduced risk, greater accountability, increased compliance and an overall improved […]

Automatic Supply adds west Indianapolis branch

Heritage Landscape Supply Group announced that Automatic Supply opened a branch in Indianapolis, to benefit local professional contractors. The location will carry a full line of irrigation and landscape supplies, golf course products, tools and accessories and other complementary products with a focus on servicing professional irrigation and landscaping contractors, golf course superintendents and other […]

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Davey Tree Hosts 4th Biomechanics Week Research Event

Biomechanics researchers from around the world met at the Davey Tree Expert Company’s Shalersville research station in Ohio from Aug. 5-9 for a week of collaboration and scientific inquiry.  Attendees included a dozen research teams with scientists and arborists from the Czech Republic, Croatia, Mexico, the Caribbean and Canada, as well as the U.S. All […]

John Deere unveils augmented reality experience

John Deere unveiled an augmented reality experience that allows Apple iPhone or iPad users to interact with a virtual John Deere Z994R Diesel ZTrak zero-turn mower and explore its physical features. With the new feature, customers can use their iPhone to drop the mower into their surroundings, whether it be their yard or in their […]

Caterpillar rolls out new skid-steer loader, compact track loader models

Caterpillar unveiled 16 new Cat D3 Series skid-steer loader (SSL) and compact track loader (CTL) models. These new machines advance the D and D2 Series’ reputation for quality, comfort and performance and deliver improvements in operator experience and track loader stability, according to the company. Entering and exiting the new D3 Series loaders equipped with […]

Davey adds 2 Canadian companies to its organization

Dominion Tree Service in Windsor, Ontario, and Mountain Maple Garden & Tree Service in Vancouver, British Columbia, have joined Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada. Dominion provides residential and commercial tree care services, operating out of its office in Windsor. Dominion has approximately a dozen employees, who will all remain. Owner Robert Laliberty is also […]

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