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Michelin X Tweel line now available on select Mean Green mowers

Michelin’s X Tweel line is now available on select Mean Green mowers. The X Tweel Turf airless radial tire has a consistent hub height to help ensure an even cut. The full-width poly-resin spokes provide lateral stability for optimal side hill performance, and the spokes’ design helps dampen the ride for enhanced operator comfort, even […]

Project EverGreen’s second annual Band Blitz fundraiser set for Sept. 3

Band Blitz II, a fundraiser benefiting Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops and Delano American Legion, is set for Sept. 8 from 7 to 11 p.m. The benefit will feature live music, food, drink and raffle drawings. It will take place at the Delano American Legion parking lot in Delano, Minn. Dick Jonckowski, long-time PA announcer […]

SafetyWatch: Aerator operating hazards

There are several types of operating hazards that may occur when running an aerator. Personal hazards are hazards that may harm you, the operator. Bystander hazards are hazards that may harm co-workers or other bystanders. Property hazards may harm the equipment or other property. Don’t leave an aerator unattended. Always park it on flat ground […]

Editorial Advisory Board: August 2018

What’s your advice for developing solid owner/general manager relationships? Landscape professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “I promised my general manager a nice stock dividend based on the size of the company upon selling it, then I put it in writing.” Bill Bemus Bemus Landscape San Clemente, Calif. Chris Joyce Joyce Landscaping Cape Cod, […]

Hands dialing 811 (illustration: David Preiss)

Step by Step: How to properly mark utilities before digging

Data shows that an underground utility line is damaged once every six minutes nationwide because someone decides to dig without first calling 811, the number for contractors and homeowners to call before digging to prevent unintentional contact with these lines. Digging without knowing the approximate location of underground utilities can result in damage to gas, […]

Brickell City Centre pool (Photo: ArquitectonicaGEO)

Big Picture: Center of attention

Location: Miami Company: Greensleeves Brickell City Centre transformed a nine-acre tract into an entertainment and shopping district in the heart of Brickell, the main financial district of Miami. The developer sought to incorporate the concept of biophilia in the design, with natural ventilation and native landscaping. The Gold-LEED-certified $1.5-billion, 5-million-square-foot project opened in phases over […]

LIC Technician-Exterior test to be available online in January 2020

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the Landscape Industry Certified (LIC) Technician-Exterior test will be available online, enabling anyone to access it from anywhere. It’s the only one of the seven LIC designations that doesn’t offer online testing. Currently, the LIC Technician-Exterior test is given via a written and […]

Select FX Luminaire fixtures now compliant with wildlife safety regulations

FX Luminaire conformed the outputs of select lighting fixtures to the safety standards set by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Each fixture emits soft amber light within the established safe zone for wildlife (585-595 nm), allowing turtles and other animals to migrate without being disrupted. All fixtures remain compatible with Luxor technology and […]

PBI-Gordon issues Section 2(ee) recommendation for Kabuto Fungicide SC

PBI-Gordon Corp. issued Section 2(ee) recommendations for use of Kabuto Fungicide SC in select states for the treatment of spring dead spot (SDS) in warm-season turfgrass. Labeled for use on golf courses, sports fields and residential and commercial turf, Kabuto is a proprietary formulation that inhibits all stages of development in the fungal life cycle […]

Conserva Irrigation franchise expands, celebrates 1-year mark

Conserva Irrigation celebrated the one-year mark since launching its national franchise with the signing of five new franchise agreements and three expansion contracts, totaling 52 territories across the country. “Our team is thrilled to see the outstanding progress and nationwide growth Conserva Irrigation has experienced throughout the past year,” said Russ Jundt, founder of Conserva […]

Bahco releases new electric secateurs

Bahco introduced two new models of electric secateurs—BCL21 and BCL22—designed for repeated use by professional landscape gardeners and growers. Both models reduce friction and energy consumption, require only weekly lubrication, switch easily between half- and wide-open blades and offer precise control of the progressive opening, according to the company. The tool’s blade is xylan coated […]

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Efficiency Tip: Get paid

U.S. Army veterans Brian and Kristy Boase are in their second season operating Mil-Spec Lawn Care in Clarksville, Tenn. The husband and wife team recognize it’s difficult to add employees, so for now, they’re remaining a two-person show. Yet, they say they’ve been able to grow thanks to the online invoicing platform they’ve selected: Jobber. […]

Avant Tecno adds new loaders

Avant Tecno introduced two new loaders, the 423 and 523. The new models replace the existing 420 and 520 models. The new, larger 22-hp Kubota D902 engine brings more power to the Avant 400 and 500 series, the manufacturer said. The engine generates more power at lower rpm (9 kW instead of 6 kW at […]

Dwyer Group acquires Mosquito Joe

Waco, Texas-based Dwyer Group, parent company of The Grounds Guys, acquired Mosquito Joe, a franchisor in the mosquito control services industry, based in Virginia Beach, Va. This event marks the first acquisition for Dwyer Group since announcing Harvest Partners as its new private equity partner. Dwyer Group now boasts nearly 3,300 franchisees and 825 associates […]

NHLA to host seminar for dealers, contractors at GIE+EXPO

The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) will host a seminar program during this year’s GIE+EXPO, with sessions for dealers and contractors. With sessions in English and Spanish, the program is designed for dealers seeking to increase sales to area Hispanic contractors; Hispanic contractors looking for greater success; and non-Hispanics wishing to better engage Hispanic employees, […]

Ryan announces second annual National Aerate your Lawn Day

Ryan, a manufacturer of turf renovation equipment, set its second annual National Aerate your Lawn Day for Sept. 15. The day, which falls on the third Saturday in September, gives lawn care professionals an opportunity to educate customers about adding aeration services to their lawn care plans. Ryan’s goal is for landscapers to take advantage of […]

Ewing opens first New York location

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply opened its first New York location on Long Island, N.Y., earlier this month. “The continued growth and expansion of this company is just one example of the strength a family-owned company can have,” said Phil Kerchner, regional manager for Ewing’s northeast/mid-Atlantic region. “We’re here to serve our customers in New […]

Winter Equipment now selling to contractors

Winter Equipment will expand into the contractor distribution and sales markets. “For almost 30 years, innovation has led the development and direction of this company,” said Kent Winter, founder and CEO, Winter Equipment. “With the recent introduction of our indestructible plow markers and the enormous interest we saw from online and distributor channels, we made […]

LandOpt presents company, individual awards at its 8th annual Operations Field Day

The LandOpt Contractor Network presented company and individual awards at its eighth annual Operations Field Day, held July 31-Aug. 1. This year’s event was hosted by Michael Bellantoni Inc. in White Plains, N.Y. “Giving these awards shows landscape contractors that goals can be made and met successfully,” said Success Coach Mark Borrasso. Company winners included: […]

SGS Hawaii joins LandOpt

SGS Hawaii joined LandOpt, becoming the fifth LandOpt contractor in seven months. “I believe LandOpt can help us refine and redefine our systems to assist us as we begin to scale up again,” said owner Sidney Sparkman. “Being in Hawaii offers us limited training opportunities for our key management team. I am hopeful that LandOpt […]

Greenworks Commercial adds new brushless top handle saw

Greenworks Commercial expanded its product line with the GS 110 10-inch brushless top handle saw. Precision limbing and one-hand cutting tasks are made simple with the GS 110’s compact design and the convenience of lithium-ion battery power technology, according to Greenworks. “Professional arborists who use gas-powered chainsaws have, for years, complained about the lost productivity […]

NALP signs president’s pledge to America’s workers

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) signed President Donald Trump’s Pledge to America’s Workers, committing to enhance career opportunities for 150,000 people in the next five years. “We are honored to be part of the president’s workforce initiative and joined by so many other industries in this pledge to grow the American workforce in the […]

Monster Tree Service adds 11 new franchises between Jan. 1 and June 30

Monster Tree Service, a Fort Washington, Pa.-based tree service franchise, added 11 new franchises and expanded to 26 new territories across the U.S. between Jan. 1 and June 30. The additions increase the number of open locations  by 77 percent, according to the company. “I am very proud of what our team has accomplished, and […]

Dynascape Software joins EverCommerce

Dynascape Software is now part of the EverCommerce family of companies. “We’re excited about the growth and strategic opportunities ahead of us with our new EverCommerce partners,” said Joe Salemi, Dynascape’s manager of sales and marketing. “We have established our place amongst the top in landscape design and business management software solutions, and there’s even […]

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