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Husqvarna introduces new gas-powered hedge trimmers

Husqvarna introduced a new line of gas-powered hedge trimmers that feature higher cutting capacity, efficient air filtration and a well-balanced overall design. The higher cutting capacity is due to a special knife design and gear ration, while the efficient air filtration is because of a two-stage air filter, Husqvarna said. “We are proud to offer […]

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Earth & Turf Products releases new topdresser

Earth & Turf Products, a compact topdresser company, unveiled its Model 60SP, a maneuverable, self-propelled topdresser. Ideal for spreading dry or wet compost, sand and a variety of other materials, it features a 6.7-cubic-foot hopper for easy loading. The machine’s maximum load weight is 650 pounds. Optional loading chutes help increase capacity for lighter materials […]

Conserva Irrigation expands in Florida

Conserva Irrigation signed four franchise agreements that will expand the brand’s presence in the Sunshine State. In 2018, Conserva started its rapid expansion into Florida, and with new franchise locations in West Palm Beach, Orlando, Brevard County, Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the company now has more than 86 territories in the U.S. “While we have […]

ScottsMiracle-Gro sells stake in TruGreen; proceeds to help reduce debt

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, a leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden and hydroponic growing products, has sold its approximate 30 percent stake in TruGreen to the majority owner in a transaction in which Scotts Miracle-Gro received approximately $234 million. In 2016, the company contributed its wholly owned subsidiary, Scotts LawnService, into a joint […]

John Deere awards scholarships at NCLC

John Deere awarded Alyssa Brown from Brigham Young University (BYU) with the 2019 John Deere Landscape Industry Scholarship at the 2019 National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC). The NCLC was hosted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. During the NALP Foundation Scholarship Awards Reception, Alyssa received […]

GSky Plant Systems introduces new exterior green wall system

GSky Plant Systems, a manufacturer of interior and exterior green walls, introduces the Versa Wall XT system, an exterior living wall alternative to pre-grown panels. Each Versa Wall XT features 1-gal. potted plants in lightweight trays, allowing the quick and clean replacement of full-grown plants. This system can be a seasonal alternative in colder climates […]

The Harvest Group unveils 2019 webinar schedule

The Harvest Group has announced its 2019 webinar series schedule. Hosted by the Harvest Group — Bill Arman; Ed Laflamme, CLP; Steve Cesare, Ph.D.; Fred Haskett, Alison Hoffman, Chris Darnell and Cindy Code — the webinars feature proven, easy-to-apply management and growth strategies learned from years managing and growing landscape businesses, according to the organization. The […]

SafetyWatch: Pressure washer safety

Keep the following items in mind before using a pressure washer. Pressure washers are driven by gas engines, which produce potentially toxic and dangerous fumes. Never start or operate the pressure washer in an unventilated or confined space. Additionally, the operator should always wear eye protection when using a pressure washer. Inspect the hoses and […]

A Look Back: Still facing labor challenges

The cover of the March 1995 issue of Landscape Management addressed a problem many landscape companies are still facing 24 years later. The magazine gave five criteria for determining the types of employees you want to hire: the type of work a candidate is looking for, the experience he or she brings to the job, […]

Case Construction names kickstart contest winner

Case Construction Equipment named Daybreaker Landscapes of Union, Ill., as the grand prize winner of the 2019 Kickstart Landscape Business Development contest. The company specializes in full landscape and hardscape installation, lawncare and snow removal in Northern Illinois. Jeff Rausch of Daybreaker Landscapes was selected for his drive, his clear vision for his business’ future, […]

Vectorworks adds 3 new features to its 2019 Service Pack 3

With the release of Vectorworks 2019 Service Pack 3 (SP3), Vectorworks introduced three new features: Lumion Live-Sync Rendering, Linked Panoramas using Vectorworks Cloud feature and My Virtual Rig (MVR) advancements. Lumion Livesync Lumion Livesync is new live-sync rendering connection that allows designers to perform real-time rendering while making design changes in Vectorworks software. The LiveSync […]

NALP launches package insurance program for members

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has partnered with AXIS Insurance and Rancho Mesa to offer NALP members a package insurance program that provides coverage on general liability, commercial auto, property, inland marine and crime. The program also includes: NALP & accreditation premium discounts; direct bill, monthly GL reporting pay plan and monthly pay […]

Nufarm insecticide receives 24(c) label in New York

Safari 20 SG from Nufarm has received a 24(c) label for controlling the spotted lanternfly in New York. This follows 2(ee) approval to control the spotted lanternfly in 15 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Main, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. The spotted lanternfly is […]

Nufarm’s spring herbicide program now available

Nufarm Americas’ spring herbicide program for lawn and landscape professionals is now available. The program offers distributor credit for qualifying purchases that bundle Sure Power Selective Herbicide with a choice of rotation partners, Escalade 2 and Cool Power herbicides. The program purchasing period runs from March 15 to June 30. It provides distributor credit on purchases […]

Coyote Products introduces steel landscape edging

Coyote Landscape Products unveiled the PerfEdge steel landscape edging, which has a perforated design that allows surface water to drain from unwanted locations, keeping areas dry and usable. PerfEdge is available in 10-foot by 4-inch pieces in either 20- or 16-gauge thickness. Finishes include raw steel, galvanized or one of Coyote’s three EcoCoat colors: black, brown […]

Bayer creates new sales region, promotes Doug McCullen to lead it

The Turf & Ornamentals business of Bayer, within the company’s Crop Science division, has created a new western sales region and promoted Doug McCullen to western regional sales manager of the newly established region, which serves customers from California through west Texas and northward into Wisconsin. “In our quickly evolving green industry, turf management professionals […]

Milwaukee Tool intros M18 & M12 Super Charger

Milwaukee Tool extended its range of M18 RedLithium High Output batteries by introducing the first M18 & M12 Super Charger. The M18 Red Lithium High Output XC8.0 and CP3.0 battery packs will join the company’s current High Output HD12.0 and XC6.0 offerings. All M18 RedLithium High Output batteries provide 50 percent more power, run 50 […]

Harrell’s explains its move to discontinue distribution of glyphosate products

Jack Harrell Jr., CEO of Harrell’s, wrote a letter regarding the company’s recent decision to discontinue distribution of glyphosate products. There has obviously been some discussion and concern about our decision to stop selling glyphosate products. I apologize for any confusion about this, and I would like to explain why we made this decision. First, […]

Ewing Irrigation opens fifth location in Northeast

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply opened a fifth location in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region. Ewing Franklin Lakes is located in Franklin Lakes, N.J. This store’s opening comes a year after Ewing opened four other Northeast locations back to back in Gaithersburg, Md.; West Berlin and Tinton Falls, N.J.; and Ronkonkoma, N.Y. The store will carry […]

Landscape Workshop acquires Bayou Lawn & Landscape

Landscape Workshop acquired certain assets of Bayou Lawn & Landscape Services in Valparaiso, Fla. Landscape Workshop will now have 10 branch locations throughout the Southeast. The company, based in Vestavia Hills, Ala., ranked No. 53 on the 2018 LM150 list. Bayou Lawn & Landscape was founded in 1995 by Matt Schwab. Jim Allen purchased the […]

Fuso introduces gasoline-powered cabover truck

Fuso unveiled the Fuso FE180 gasoline-powered cabover truck during the NTEA Work Truck Show, held in Indianapolis Mar. 5-8. The extension of gasoline-powered trucks offered by FUSO is exclusively for North American markets and marks the FE Gas Series as the new standard in work trucks, the company says. The truck’s design allows for increased […]

Meyer reveals its new Super-V3 plow

Meyer unveiled its Super-V3 plow, which provides high ground clearance so professionals don’t need to worry about bottoming out. The wings can be controlled independently giving users configuration control, while Meyer’s Nite Saber LED lights offer safer nighttime plowing with less draw on the electrical system, according to the company. According to Meyer, features of […]

Fisher Engineering launches 2 new pusher plows

Fisher Engineering, manufacturer of Fisher snow removal and ice control equipment, launched two new Storm Boxx pusher plow models. These two new heavy-duty pusher plows are 8 and 10 feet wide and now come with a steel trip edge for better scraping performance, said the company. “Our customers asked, and we most certainly answered with […]

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