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LM Staff

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.

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Luminis unveils a refreshed brand identity

Its refreshed identity is an evolution of the brand and reflects the company’s commitment to creating modern lighting that merges aesthetic design with cutting-edge technology.

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Bobcat to feature new machines and products at Equip Expo 2024

Bobcat will showcase several recently introduced grounds maintenance and turf renovation machines at Equip Expo.

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Hamilton Caster introduces an updated Super Endurance Caster series

The new series replaces Hamilton’s legacy SEC series, setting a new benchmark for kingpinless caster design in extra heavy-duty applications.

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Department of Labor recovers $103K in back wages for Texas landscapers

The Wage and Hour Division determined J.P. Above & Beyond Landscaping’s violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act included failing to pay overtime at time and one-half an employee’s rate of pay for hours over 40 in a workweek.

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Equip Expo early-bird registration ends on Sept. 5

Equip Exposition registration prices double from $30 to $60 at midnight on Sept. 5

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Moasure 2 and Moasure 2 PRO now available for order

Replacing Moasure ONE, Moasure 2 is equipped with the X2 Inertial Sensor Engine and provides users with similar accuracy to the first-generation product but benefits from increased precision, which improves measurement repeatability.

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Develon to feature three new mini excavators and a CTL at 2024 Equip Expo

Making it’s first appearance at the Equip Exposition, Oct. 15-18, 2024 in Louisville, Ky., Develon will showcase three mini excavators and the DTL35 compact track loader.

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PBI-Gordon launches Green Dividends Early Order Program

The PBI-Gordon Green Dividends Early Order Program plans to ensure a successful 2025 for turfgrass professionals by offering low prices on qualifying products until Dec. 2, 2024.  

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SiteRecon and TrueWinds Consulting introduce a new AI-driven tool

It aims to provide contractors with takeoffs, estimating and pricing to improve the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of the estimating process.

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California city enhances safety with the addition of remote-controlled robotic mowers

Vallejo, Calif., added three more remote-controlled robotic units from RC Mowers to its fleet this mowing season in an effort to keep maintenance workers safe.

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Kioti debuts RX40 Series utility tractor

The RX40 features a spacious five-pillar cab designed for operator comfort. It provides good visibility, ample space and a suspension seat to reduce fatigue. The cab includes climate control and an optional instructor seat.

Aspire and FieldRoutes kick off 2024 Ignite user conference

Ignite 2024 features more than 90 breakout sessions and interactive workshops led by industry experts, providing attendees with insights and hands-on learning opportunities.

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Buyers Products adds new truck-mounted salt spreader

The 8-cubic-yard spreader works on dump trucks and flatbeds with a minimum 10-foot bed and 33,000 lb. gross vehicle weight (GVW). It is available with electric, hydraulic, auger and chain drivelines.

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This Old House contractor Roger Cook dies at 70

Cook’s time with “This Old House” spanned nearly 40 years, from his first involvement in 1982 — the show’s second season — to his decision to step down in 2020 because of health issues.

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Department of Labor recovers more than $133K in damages for 56 landscapers

The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division found that Turf Paradise Inc. failed to pay 56 workers overtime when the company improperly claimed an exemption for seasonal recreational and amusement workers.

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RedMax unveils new backpack blower

The products offer a new standard for leaf-clearing efficiency as the blower with the industry’s highest blow force.

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The go-to app on your phone to help get the job done

Industry pros share their go-to app on their phone and how it helps to get the job done.

Keesen Landscape expands its services to Colorado Springs

This move is part of the company’s ongoing growth strategy to bring its grounds management solutions to more commercial clients across Colorado.

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Case releases first electric backhoe loader

The expanded Case EV offering matches the performance and power of its diesel counterparts while delivering unique advantages like lower fuel costs and less maintenance.

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WAC Landscape Lighting introduces new 12-volt dimmer

Other dimmers may also work with WAC products, but this one is specifically designed to give the user the broadest range of brightness and dimming.

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Polaris unveils its 2025 UTV lineup

The 2025 lineup enhancements include an expanded warranty offering across the Ranger lineup, new trim offerings, refreshed style, and updated colors and graphics on select models.

An after-treatment photo shows the beech tree showing signs of improved health. (Photo Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County/Bartlett Tree Experts)

How Bartlett Tree Experts safeguards historic beech trees from disease

Bartlett utilized an integrated pest management program to return the beech trees to a healthy state.

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Harrell’s releases ProtectMax Southside Herbicide for warm-season turf

Harrell’s ProtectMax Southside is designed for broad-spectrum control of key sedges and 110 other grassy and broadleaf weeds. This product can be used alone or in tank mixes and is safe on warm-season grasses, including bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, St. Augustinegrass and Centipedegrass.

Professor Dr. Kevin Kenworthy on a Brazos plot (Photo: Brazos Zoysia)

Sod Solutions and University of Florida debut Brazos zoysiagrass

Brazos is a medium-fine bladed zoysia featuring drought resistance, early spring green-up and fall color retention.

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