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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.

OPEI’s TurfMutt program awards $10,750 in prizes to students, teachers and schools

OPEI’s Research and Education Foundation and Scholastic announced the winners of TurfMutt’s national “The (Really) Great Outdoors” contest.

A Look Back: Happy anniversary

Can you believe this is the 10th anniversary of the first LM150? Back in 2009, the LM150 was wrapped into the State of the Industry report and only took up about 10 pages of the magazine. We’ve certainly grown since then, giving the list its own supplement and incorporating more company profiles. One thing that […]

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LM earns awards for writing, design

Landscape Management magazine earned a total of 15 awards for work in 2018 from the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association and the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

Ewing Irrigation opens new location in Utah

Ewing opened a new location in Lehi, Utah, which will provide irrigation supplies, chemicals and fertilizers, tools, accessories and more.

Rose Pest Solutions protects pollinators, supports apiaries

Rose Pest Solutions, a pest management company, supported enterprises in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio that preserve pollinators during National Pollinator Week, which was held June 17-23. Throughout the year, Rose is proud to partner with local organizations and apiaries, like Gaiser Bee Co. of Cincinnati to help spread the word about the importance of preserving […]

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Jeffrey Scott announces Design Build contest

Jeffrey Scott is holding The Design Build Contest for emerging landscape business owners. “We love this industry; it has been good to us and we want give back,” said Jeffrey Scott, founder of The Design Build Growth Summit. “If we can share the tools and a vision of professionalism with the next generation, then we […]

ICPI joins forces with NALP to address workforce crisis

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) announced their intent to collaborate in addressing the green industry’s workforce crisis. ICPI is the first nationally focused association in the green industry to join with NALP, through its Industry Growth Initiative, to provide the leadership to impact change for the most significant […]

Sipcam Agro announces registration of Coastal herbicide

Sipcam Agro USA announced federal registration of Coastal herbicide, a complete pre- and postemergent for broadleaf and grassy weed control for all of the four major southern turfgrasses. With three active ingredients combined, broad-spectrum Coastal herbicide can be used without the need to tank mix. This makes Coastal a smart, efficient solution for turfgrass managers […]

Vectorworks announces Design Summit in April 2020

Global design and BIM software solutions provider Vectorworks will host the Vectorworks Design Summit in San Diego at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa April 22-25, 2020. Design professionals, educators and students in the architecture, landscape and entertainment industries will attend industry workshops, product training for all levels of expertise, inspiring keynotes, networking opportunities […]

AGZA and Stihl partner on battery electric equipment advocacy campaign

American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) is proud to announce a unique collaboration with Stihl to support our independent nationwide campaign promoting the benefits of battery-electric equipment in professional applications. The new effort pairs commercial-grade Stihl battery tools with AGZA’s groundbreaking AGZA Green Zone education and certification programs for sustainable grounds maintenance. For a decade as […]

Munro acquires FloWater Irrigation

Munro, a manufacturer of pumps, pump controls and pump stations for the turf irrigation market, acquired FloWater Irrigation. Engineered specifically for the turf irrigation industry, FloWater’s basket strainer and self-cleaning strainer offerings are a natural fit for Munro’s product line. Strainers and filtration are a crucial component of any irrigation pumping system that is drawing […]

Ewing opens first location in Virginia

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply opened its first location in Virginia in the city of Sterling on June 1. This new location will serve a variety of green industry professionals, including irrigation and landscaping contractors, golf course superintendents and sports field managers. Ewing Sterling will carry a wide variety of products including irrigation supplies, fertilizer […]

Nufarm introduces Q-Ball herbicide for crabgrass and other summer weeds

Nufarm Americas introduces new Q-Ball herbicide to control crabgrass and other summer weed escapes, including clover, dandelion, dollarweed, foxtail, kikuyugrass, signalgrass, speedwell and torpedo grass. New Q-Ball works quickly to eliminate some of the most unsightly and troublesome turfgrass weeds. Q-Ball’s water-based formula delivers maximum stability and tank mixing compatibility with most surfactants and postemergent […]

John Deere launches heavy-duty compact utility tractors

The new John Deere 3D Series compact utility tractors, including the 3025D, 3035D and 3043D models, offer a powerful, affordable and easy-to-use solution for a wide range of jobs. Equipped with a gear-drive transmission and available in three horsepower offerings, the 3D Series tractors are designed to tackle everything from pulling and hauling to cutting […]

Case donates wheel loader, mini excavator to Pittsburg State University

Case Construction Equipment donated a 521F wheel loader and CX17C mini excavator to Pittsburg State University‘s (Kansas) diesel and heavy equipment bachelor’s of applied sciences program. The donated equipment gives students hands-on training for careers including off-road diesel engine technicians and engineers at major global manufacturers. Pittsburg State’s program — one of about 10 in […]

The Davey Tree Expert Co. announces 6 promotions, appointments

The Davey Tree Expert Co. announced six promotions and appointments. Denise Danois-Triche was promoted to regional recruiting manager, Midwest. In her new role, Danois-Triche will provide recruiting leadership in the Great Lakes and Chicago regions. Danois-Triche started with Davey in 2017 as a client experience coordinator in the West Chicago Residential/Commercial (R/C) office. She transferred […]

LM150 preview: How to get those big accounts

Seth Jones talks with John Deere’s Ken Taylor to brainstorm ideas to help you get that big account and grow your business.

Hobbs announces resignation from RISE

Aaron Hobbs, who has served as president of Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) for the last 10 years, announced his resignation. Hobbs served as president of the organization since 2010 and during that time, created a strategic plan that guided the organization’s tactical investments for the past five years. “Aaron helped lead the […]

PERC study finds dealers favor propane-powered commercial mowers over electric mowers

A new study by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) found that outdoor power equipment dealers find propane-powered commercial mowers more favorable than comparable electric mowers. “We know how important the relationship is between a landscape contractor and dealer and how much influence dealers can have,” said Jeremy Wishart, PERC’s director of off-road business […]

Project EverGreen celebrates National GreenCare for Troops Awareness Week June 9-15

In recognition of National GreenCare for Troops Awareness Week, which will take place June 9-15, Project Evergreen’s GreenCare for Troops issued a call for volunteers to register to help meet the growing number of military families requesting services. It hopes to raise awareness with military families, and encourages eligible personnel to register to receive services. […]

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EPA announces year-round sales of E15 gasoline, OPEI responds

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15) will expand to year-round. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing small engine, utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment manufacturers and suppliers, issued the following statement in response to the EPA’s announcement. “We will continue to advise […]

Bobcat Co. unveils 2 new UTVs

Bobcat Co. introduced the UV34 and UV34XL utility vehicles (UTVs) with a new chassis for increased durability, an enhanced suspension system, increased towing capacity and more integrated accessories, according to the company. The UV34 and UV34XL feature diesel engines are designed to excel in harsh and challenging working conditions. The Bobcat UV34 features a hp […]

Irrigation Association implements new smart water technology awards

The Irrigation Association announced two new Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) awards aimed to recognize water providers for spearheading efforts to conserve water through stakeholder engagement, education and programs that promote efficiencies in outdoor water use. The SWAT awards will annually recognize water providers with two awards: Outstanding Industry Partnership Award, which recognizes efforts to […]

Irrigation Foundation now accepting Irrigation E3 applications

The Irrigation Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2019 Irrigation E3 program. Students and faculty are encouraged to apply and take advantage of the unique opportunities available only at the annual Irrigation Show and Education Week. The program provides students and educators with exposure, experience and education in the irrigation industry. Winners receive an […]

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