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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.

Kubota rolls out L3560 limited edition utility tractor

Kubota Tractor Corporation recently unveiled its new L3560 limited edition tractor, offering the comfort features of a deluxe factory-installed cab on a compact tractor at an affordable price point. The Kubota L3560LE features a 37-hp diesel engine and easy-to-use electronic HST Plus Transmission for power and productivity, plus a deluxe wide cab for ultimate comfort. […]

Buyers Products unveils new combination dump spreader

Buyers Products revealed a new addition to its line of MDS series combination dump spreaders: the SaltDogg Medium Duty MDS. The spreader is designed for commercial and municipal applications on Class 4-7 trucks such as the Ford F-Series, Freightliner M2 Series, International CV Series, Chevrolet Silverado Chassis Cabs and RAM Chassis Cabs. The SaltDogg Medium-Duty […]

ASV Holdings debuts new posi-track loader, launches new website/brand strategy

ASV Holdings rolled out its new midframe, vertical-lift VT-70 High Output posi-track loader. “Fitting more power into our machines is a never-ending mission at ASV,” said Justin Rupar, ASV Holdings’ vice president of sales and marketing. “The impressively powerful VT-70 High Output will allow our customers to complete tough jobs quickly and efficiently.” The machine […]

SavATree completes Los Angeles County tree canopy assessment

SavATree’s Consulting Group has recently completed a tree canopy and green infrastructure analysis of Los Angeles County. The goal of this project was to give the county actionable intelligence on the state of its tree canopy that can be used to identify areas for improvement and preservation, according to the company. Trees have been shown […]

Inside the National Collegiate Landscape Competition

NC State University’s Lee Ivy offers an inside look at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition and how it helps prepare the next generation of green industry professionals.

PERC survey shows propane mowers create satisfied contractors

More than 85 percent of contractors using propane commercial lawn mowers in their fleets are likely to continue adding propane equipment to their businesses, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Of these contractors, nearly all started their transition to propane by installing a propane conversion […]

Winter Equipment introduces PlowGuard Maxx plow blade guards

Winter Equipment, an established name in the municipal snow and ice management industry, introduces its latest innovation, PlowGuard Maxx, a solid-cast plow guard that increases the life of the municipal plow blade, while promoting even wear from end to end. The new product debuts this week, May 19-22 at the American Public Works Association’s North […]

TreeTown USA makes donation to UC Davis

TreeTown USA made a donation to the University of California, Davis’ California Center for Urban Horticulture (CCUH) to help develop water-conserving landscapes under its SmartLandscape initiative. It is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support the horticulture industry in providing resource conservation and sustainable urban landscapes. The SmartLandscape is designed to: Demonstrate how water […]

Aquascape sets dates of Pondemonium 2019

Aquascape is hosting its business and networking event — Pondemonium — on Aug. 21-25. Distributors, contractors and retailers are invited to register and attend the water feature industry event held at the Q Center in St. Charles, Ill. “The theme for Pondemonium 2019 was an easy and obvious choice,” said Greg Wittstock, founder and CEO […]

Precision Laboratories’ Border 2.0 receives California registration

Professional turf and ornamental applicators in California can now improve the effectiveness of their spray applications while stewarding the environment, with the registration of Border 2.0, from Precision Laboratories. The product helps ensure that more of the spray solution reaches its target and is retained on the leaf surface. “We are excited to introduce Border […]

dweLED by WAC Lighting introduces outdoor pendant

dweLED from WAC Lighting released the new Archetype LED pendant light. The product features a low-profile design that provides a distinctive sophisticated look in any outdoor or indoor application, according to the company. The luminaire features a bold black finish and aluminum construction, and an etched glass diffuser directs light downward for functional or ambient […]

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply named distributor for Baseline Irrigation

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply, a North American wholesale distributor of irrigation and landscape supplies, has been named an authorized distributor of Baseline Irrigation Control Solutions. Central will sell and service Baseline’s products across its 46 locations. Products will include patented soil moisture sensors and two-wire technologies, intelligent-irrigation controllers and central- and remote-control platforms. “Our […]

Prime Source to be exclusive distributor of Zelto

Prime Source entered an exclusive distributor agreement with Marrone Bio Innovations, developers of OMRI certified Zelto, Turf Protector. With this agreement, Prime Source will be the exclusive distributor for all states except Arizona, California and Nevada, where it will be able to distribute, but not exclusively. Zelto turf protection promotes turf health by protecting roots […]

NaturaLawn named one of the fastest-growing franchises

Franchise Gator, an online franchise directory, has chosen NaturaLawn of America as one of the fastest-growing franchises for 2019. The company was ranked No. 49 on the list. This is the sixth year the directory has published a fastest-growing franchise ranking, which was created to help prospective franchise owners identify franchises on the rise. The […]

Hunter updates irrigation management platform

Hunter Industries recently updated its Hydrawise irrigation management platform so contractors can set up irrigation schedules exactly how they like: by program or zone. “With this update, we’re the only manufacturer to offer two distinct ways for contractors to create irrigation schedules on Wi-Fi-enabled controllers,” said Anthony Long, product manager. “Our customers asked, and we […]

Target Specialty Products intros Turf Fuel Element 6

Target Specialty Products introduced Turf Fuel Element 6, the flagship product in the Turf Fuel nutritional product line. “Element 6 was designed to be the go-to product for turf managers seeking the highest turf quality in challenging environmental conditions,” said Mark Jull, head of Turf Fuel products’ division, at Target Specialty Products. “Target Specialty Products’ […]

FX Luminaire debuts SL wall light

FX Luminaire debuted its SL wall light, which features a high-lumen output for near-grade installations. With four faceplate designs, a compact profile and minimal glare, the contemporary SL wall light is designed for new and retrofit applications that require the fixture to be mounted near or at grade, according to the company. “The SL offers […]

A Look Back: Play stations

Like “Hardscape Solutions,” but a little more playful. This October 1987 article from Landscape Management featured three different playground projects, one of which was built by an act of Congress. All three playgrounds provide recreation areas for children (or adults, in one case) and use local flora to provide shade and enhance the aesthetics of […]

Modern Forms introduces new LED sconce

Modern Forms unveiled the new Fathom LED indoor/outdoor wall sconce. The product is available in two sizes, features a dramatic art cast glass design and bold black hardware. The wall sconce is ideal for luxurious exteriors and interiors and provides illumination from both above and below, according to the company. The luminaire dims down with […]

Kioti releases new zero-turn mowers

Kioti Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA, Inc., began shipping its inaugural zero-turn radius mower line to dealerships across North America. The new mower line features 12 models across four series — ZXR, ZXR SE, ZXC and ZXC SE — designed and developed from the ground up, for commercial and residential applications. “At Kioti, our priority […]

Landscape contractor publishes ebook

Rick Wilmath, a landscape contractor, released an ebook titled “Bloomjam,” to show landscapers how to create colorful designs using flowering annuals.

Arborjet and Ecologel form new sales division, add to staff

Arborjet and Ecologel formed a new Turf Products Sales Division, with the addition of three new hires: Rebecca Knapp, Eric Steffensen and Carin Prechtl. Knapp has 15 years of industry experience, including prior work with both Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer teams. She was the assistant turf and grounds manager for Houston Dynamo and prior […]

Irrigation Foundation releases annual report

The Irrigation Foundation released its 2018 Annual Report, an overview of the foundation’s programs and accomplishments. The foundation continues to promote careers in irrigation through outreach to students and faculty. Some of its achievements in 2018 include: Sending 29 students and two educators to the 2018 Irrigation Show and Education Conference in Long Beach, Calif., […]

Caterpillar rolls out new land management compact track loader

The Cat 299D2 XHP Land Management compact track loader is purpose-built for demanding vegetation management applications ranging from mulching, brush-cutting, vegetation control and mowing. This machine provides efficiency and economy in specific applications, including site preparation, utility right-of-way clearing, vegetation management for fire prevention, railroad maintenance-of-way, agriculture and forestry. The 299D2 XHP Land Management machine’s […]

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