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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.

Horizon Distributors acquires Turf & Garden

Louisiana-based Horizon Distributors, a full-service distributor of irrigation and landscape products, acquired Turf & Garden, a wholesale supplier of landscape products, irrigation, lighting and power equipment with four stores in southeastern Virginia and the Outer Banks, N.C. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Turf & Garden has been a strong presence in the Virginia […]

Kubota recalls select mowers and compact tractors

Kubota recalls select mowers and compact tractors due to burn hazard. Hot coolant can spray out onto operators from the overheated and pressurized coolant reservoir tank, posing a burn hazard. Kubota has received three reports of burn injuries from coolant ejecting, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves Kubota diesel and gasoline-powered […]

Natural Paving USA debuts new jumbo pavers

Natural Paving USA unveiled its new Jumbo Pavers. The pavers come in two sizes: 6- by 3-foot and 4- by 3-foot options, both with a thickness of 2 inches. The 6- by 3-foot pavers are available in Harvest and Promenade, and the 4- by 3-foot pavers are available in Harvest. Ideal for pool decks, patios […]

Corteva Agriscience launches 2018-2019 incentive program

Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture division of DowDuPont, launched its 2018-2019 The Power of More Reward Club with early order incentives for lawn and landscape professionals, nursery managers and golf course superintendents. Through the program, customers can save on qualifying products purchased between Oct. 1, 2018, and Sept. 30, 2019. Qualifying customers will also receive additional […]

J.R. Simplot Co. to expand to Southeast

The J.R. Simplot Co., a diversified, global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, is expanding its turf, horticulture and specialty plant nutrition business to the southeastern U.S. “We’re excited to establish a presence here,” said Jeff Higgins, manager of business development for Simplot’s southeast locations. “We’re a 90-year-old, family-owned company that operates in […]

John Deere intros new scrap and rock grapple buckets

John Deere added the GS66B, GS72B, GS78B and GS84B scrap grapple buckets and GR72B and GR84B rock grapple buckets to its line of Worksite Pro Attachments. The scrap grapple buckets are ideal for scrap handling, recycling center use, disaster cleanup and job site cleanup applications where grappling power is needed to handle material, and the […]

NALP’s 2019 Leaders Forum heads to Aruba, Jan. 24-26

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced that the Leaders Forum, its executive-level education and networking event, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & in Aruba, Jan. 24-26. “Leaders Forum offers CEOs, executives and emerging leaders the time to network and dive deep into business strategies and insights—that’s why people […]

Project EverGreen celebrates National SnowCare for Troops Awareness week, launches Heroes Helping Heroes initiative

Project EverGreen, in partnership with Boss Snowplow, is encouraging snow management professionals to register to become a Project EverGreen SnowCare for Troops volunteer through its National SnowCare for Troops Awareness Week Nov. 11-17. “SnowCare for Troops provides military families in need with peace of mind and lifts a significant burden from their plates,” said Cindy […]

Hunter Industries unveils I-80 commercial rotor

Hunter Industries released its new I-80 commercial rotor. Designed for sports turf and large park applications, the I-80 is built with a dirt-tolerant gear drive that offers a high torque output and a radius range up to 97 feet, according to Hunter Industries. “The I-80 continues Hunter’s legacy of developing products on the forefront of […]

Irrigation Foundation announces 2018 E3 winners

The Irrigation Foundation selected 32 winners for the 2018 Irrigation E3 program. This year’s class of 30 students and two educators will receive an education and travel award to the 2018 Irrigation Show and Education Conference, Dec. 3-7, in Long Beach, Calif. Founded in 2012, the E3 program provides students and educators with exposure, experience […]

Blue Thumb acquires Bacti-Twist

Blue Thumb, a water feature supplier headquartered in Saginaw, Mich., acquired Bacti-Twist, a manufacturer of filtration media supplying the water garden and aquaculture industries in Frankfort, Ky. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bacti-Twist introduced its products more than 25 years ago. “We’ve been purchasing Bacti-Twist products for many years now, and when Rick […]

HNA welcomes 50 new exhibitors, sees increased participation

Hardscape North America (HNA), held in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 17-19, welcomed 50 new exhibitors in 2018. The co-location with GIE+EXPO added up to an additional 1,000 exhibits and provided HNA exhibitors exposure to more than 12,000 landscape and hardscape professionals. The total participation in HNA and GIE+EXPO was 24,796—a 3 percent increase over 2017. “In […]

Morbark debuts brush chippers, Rayco mulcher and aerial trimmer

Morbark debuted its line of Eeger Beever brush chippers, as well as the Rayco C120R Forestry Mulcher and AT75 Aerial Trimmer. “At Morbark, we are focused on the customers’ needs and feedback and working that feedback into continuous improvement of our equipment,” said Casey Gross, Morbark’s director of tree care products. “Therefore, we’re always looking […]

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Labor Tip: Language liaison

Candice Bún of MetroGreenscape is more than the everyday human resources coordinator—she’s also bilingual in English and Spanish, serving as a touch point for Spanish-speaking workers. Of MetroGreenscape’s 25 employees, several have limited English skills, Bún says. “To have someone who understands their question, can communicate it to the right people and help with the […]

Editorial Advisory Board: November 2018

What popular business authors, speakers or influencers do you recommend landscape professionals follow and why? Landscape professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “No. 1 would be ‘The E-Myth Revisited’ by Michael Gerber—a great business bible for new entrepreneurs and a necessary read for people just getting into our industry. Even better, Tony Bass co-authored […]

Vince Torchia, Seth Jones, Marty Grunder, Bill Roddy (Photo: LM Staff)

LM Gallery: November 2018

Check out a few of the places where the LM team made its rounds last month. 1. LM Publisher Bill Roddy (right) and incoming Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones (second from left) took a peek behind the curtain at Grunder Landscaping Co. for its Fall Field Trip in Miamisburg, Ohio. Here they are with new LM columnist […]

SafetyWatch: Safely transport trees

Large shrubs and trees present a challenge. A large tree with a root ball is heavy. Moving it is not a one-person job or even a two-person job. Often, you can roll a large tree by the root ball to get it into a planting position, depending on the weight of the root ball. Be […]

International Truck launches new class 4/5 truck

International Truck, a subsidiary of Navistar, launched its International CV Series, a Class 4/5 truck that is designed, distributed and supported by a manufacturer specializing in commercial vehicles. “When a startup business moves to the scale-up stage, the International CV Series provides a truck that will take their business to the next level,” said Michael […]

John Deere adds new diesel zero-turn mower

John Deere introduced the new diesel Z994R Commercial ZTrak zero-turn mower. “Our customers wanted more options when it came to diesel ZTRs, so we expanded our line-up of diesel mowers to better meet their needs,” said Natalie Haller, product manager, John Deere. “The Z994R Diesel ZTrak mower offers a powerful diesel engine and maximizes comfort, […]

Lehigh Lawns & Landscaping joins LandOpt

Lehigh Lawns & Landscaping joined LandOpt, becoming the second LandOpt contractor in New York. Based in Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Lehigh Lawn & Landscaping was founded in 1987 by Alan Lehigh. It’s a full-service professional landscape design, maintenance and snow firm, providing property solutions for residential and commercial customers throughout the Hudson Valley. Owner Alan Lehigh […]

FX Luminaire reveals new Luxor controller

FX Luminaire unveiled its new Luxor controller. In addition to incorporating zoning, dimming and color into a single controller, Luxor can now create up to 40 distinct themes and comes preset with calendar-based programming, timed sunrise and sunset offsets and dual 15-volt outputs. “Luxor is the most advanced and flexible low-voltage landscape lighting controller on […]

SiteOne launches new GPS-guided precision spray system

SiteOne Landscape Supply released its new LESCO Smart Guided precision spray system, a GPS-guided system. Designed for turf spaces where a commercial spreader would be used—such as large estates, municipalities and public areas—the Smart Guided System can connect with most common sprayers. “The LESCO Smart Guided system is about working more efficiently,” said John Gertz, […]

GIE+EXPO boasts another record-breaking year

The 2018 GIE+EXPO, held Oct. 17-19 in Louisville, Ky., topped the last four years’ events in both attendance and exhibitors. More than 24,700 people from around the world attended, representing a 3 percent increase over 2017, and the indoor show floor and outdoor demonstration area boasted 1,000 exhibits, making the 2018 GIE+EXPO the largest ever […]

LDI acquires NewTex in Las Vegas

Enhanced Landscape Management (ELM), the maintenance division of Landscape Development Inc. (LDI), based in Valencia, Calif., acquired NewTex Landscape in Las Vegas. LDI ranked No. 18 on the 2018 LM150 list with $79.5 million in 2017 revenue. Current annual revenue is now more than $110 million, according to the company. LDI/ELM acquired Chateau Landscape and Quality […]

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