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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.

SafetyWatch: Understand loading, operating limits

There’s a limit to what machines can lift. These limits are different with every machine and attachment. For example, the limit of pallet forks and small landscape buckets is different because with pallet forks, the load is farther away from the loader itself. A skid-steer loader operates under the same principle. Every skid-steer has a rated operating […]

Husqvarna Group to restructure consumer brands division

Husqvarna Group will dissolve its consumer brands division into the Husqvarna and Gardena divisions. “Exiting noncore segments and brands is a decisive step to reduce complexity in the group which will enable us to put even stronger focus on our high-margin business in Husqvarna and Gardena,” said Kai Wärn, president and CEO of Husqvarna Group. […]

SnowWolf intros FlexFrame option for select plows

SnowWolf added the FlexFrame option for UltraPlow and QuattroPlow A-Frames. “We always want our customers to have the most advanced snow removal equipment on the market,” said SnowWolf President and Product Development Manager Jerry Holman. “We design retrofits like this whenever possible so they can get it without seriously impacting their budgets.” The original A-frame […]

Kioti Tractor adds 8 compact tractors to DK10 product line

Kioti Tractor expanded its DK10 product line with the introduction of eight new compact tractor models in the DK10SE Series, available across North America. “The new SE Series truly lives up to the DK10’s reputation for both power and smooth handling,” said Peter Dong-Kyun Kim, president and CEO of Daedong-USA, Kioti Tractor Division. “We’re excited […]

Boss Snowplow adds new plows and accessories

Boss Snowplow expanded its snow and ice removal arsenal with SK-R rubber edge box plows for skid-steers, V-plow accessories and the stainless steel XT Plow. “Boss listens to our customers’ needs and challenges, and one of the things we’ve learned is that snowstorms and snow customers can be very different,” said Mark Klossner, marketing vice […]

Little Wonder unveils new leaf and debris vacuum

Little Wonder, a registered trademark of Schiller Grounds Care, released its new ProVac SI leaf and debris vacuum. The vacuum features serrated steel impeller blade technology, a 40-gallon bag capacity, foam-gripped handles that angle upwards to match the hand’s natural position and instant height adjustment from the operator’s position. The vacuum’s bag capacity is optimized […]

Altoz adds new commercial zero-turn to its TRX line

Altoz introduced a new 2019 TRX commercial zero-turn mower—the TRX 561. “The amount of interest Altoz received with the original TRX launch in 2016 was incredible,” said Dennis Brazier, Altoz CEO and owner. “The concept of a tracked zero-turn mower resonated with so many people across the world that we wanted to expand the line […]

OSU offers online program designed to integrate Latino/U.S. workers

The Ohio State University (OSU) launched Latinos in the Workforce, an online program designed to helps integrate Latino/U.S. workforce teams. Open to the general public, the program introduces workers, supervisors and business owners to current issues in workplaces where Latino immigrant workers interact with their American counterparts, according to OSU. Program topics include cultural, historical […]

Davey acquires Land Management Group in N.C.

Davey Resource Group (DRG), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Davey Tree Expert Co., acquired the assets of Land Management Group, an environmental consulting firm based in Wilmington, N.C. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Land Management Group provides specialized services in wetlands science, geology, soil science, environmental permitting, marine biology and other facets […]

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Labor Tip: Stay organized

At ASI Landscape Management in Thonotosassa, Fla., the human resources team uses an HR software tool to stay organized when it comes to employee information. The program, Bamboo HR, tracks employee records like benefits and time off, and it has employee onboarding features. “It’s an electronic filing system for each and every employee,” HR Generalist […]

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Recommender: Backpack blowers

What backpack blower do you recommend and why? Chad Jones Owner/operator, C-Jones Lawn & Tree Winter Haven, Fla. “The Echo 770 has incredible power, is very comfortable, always reliable and incredibly light. They help our crews work more efficiently. We have owned every major brand of backpack blower over the past 14 years, and these are […]

Editorial Advisory Board: July 2018

What’s your best advice for working with residential customers? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “I’d rather have 1,000 homeowners than two big commercial accounts, but you’d better have the patience to handle them; otherwise, you’ll be in the loony bin within 10 years.” Bill Bemus Bemus Landscape San Clemente, Calif. Chris Joyce […]

winter pruning. Illustration: David Preiss

Step by Step: How to perform rejuvenation pruning

Deciduous shrubs require maintenance pruning to keep them healthy and in scale with their surroundings. Two techniques—extensive and gradual rejuvenation— are used to restore old, overgrown shrubs that are otherwise healthy. After rejuvenation pruning, a shrub regrows from its roots, becoming a compact, youthful plant with maximum bloom. This method is preferred for many flowering […]

Entryway and fountain (Photo by Dan DeGrush/Lifescape Colorado)

Big Picture: Southern Revival

Location: Denver Company: Lifescape Colorado Maintaining the style of this 1920s home and finding materials to blend with its architecture was a must for this project. The client’s wish list included a dining patio with a fireplace and pergola; a full outdoor kitchen; a spa; removing the tree hedge along the back of the property, while […]

Toro kicks off new initiative to promote water efficiency

The Toro Co. is launching its Land. Water. Thrive. initiative, a new campaign designed to help improve water use efficiency, enhance outdoor environments and green spaces and educate on sustainable agricultural practices. Over a two-year period, The Toro Foundation will contribute up to $1 million in grants to nonprofits in the global communities with the […]

Hardscape North America reveals schedule, discount offer for conference sessions

Show organizers for Hardscape North America released the schedule of Conference Sessions to be held during the 2018 Hardscape North America (HNA). A new VIP PASS will give attendees access to all conference sessions, as well as the six hardscape demonstrations, for a 50 percent discount. Each conference session lasts an hour and 15 minutes […]

McKay Lighting Summit dates unveiled for 2019 event

Jerry McKay, founder of McKay Landscape Lighting, will host the 6th annual Lighting Summit for landscape lighting professionals Jan. 16-17 at the Marriott Downtown in Omaha, Neb. During the business development conference, attendees can expect a content focused agenda with topics geared toward improving business efficiencies, a tour of the McKay Landscape Lighting facilities, an […]

Backyard active and passive recreation at a Pellettieri Associates project in Amherst, N.H. Photo: Jeff Dachowski, Dachowski Photography

Big Picture: Entertaining in the great outdoors

Location: Amherst, N.H. Company: Pellettieri Associates The design intent was to create a series of outdoor multipurpose rooms on the property, located on a northern slope in a densely wooded area. As such, the house lot was quite dark and received a substantial amount of groundwater/runoff. Due to poor soil conditions, the potential locations for […]

Landscapes 2018 debuts new technical track and specialty education

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) unveiled the schedule for Landscapes 2018, which will include a new technical track and education opportunities for every team member. “We are truly excited to debut a reimagined conference in our brand-new headquarters hotel—the spectacular Omni Louisville Hotel,” said NALP CEO Sabeena Hickman. “We encourage people to bring more of […]

NALP and AmericanHort join forces to promote Love Your Landscape

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and AmericanHort have partnered up to promote LoveYourLandscape.org. LoveYourLandscape.org encourages readers to consult with a landscape or lawn care professional or with a nursery or garden center expert for horticulture advice. “NALP launched Love Your Landscape two years ago as a platform to inspire homeowners to invest in […]

United Turf Alliance launches three new products

United Turf Alliance added three new product additions to its ArmorTech portfolio: ArmorTech Tetra, ArmorTech Gold Standard 45 and ArmorTech ZOXY-PG. “Introducing one new product is a task these days,” said George Furrer, CEO of United Turf Alliance. “The launch of three products simultaneously confirms our owners’ ongoing commitment to be the supplier of choice to […]

SavATree acquires Brooks and Barber Tree Management

SavATree—No. 16 on the 2018 LM150 list—acquired Brooks and Barber Tree Management in Bedminster, Pa. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal expands the reach of SavATree’s existing Bucks County branch, allowing it to better serve landscapers throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. “We’re really excited to have Brooks and Barber joining our team,” said Daniel […]

Rotolo Consultants acquires GPL Landscaping

Rotolo Consultants, Inc. (RCI) acquired GPL Landscaping, a commercial landscape and maintenance company based in Miramar Beach, Fla. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. RCI ranked No. 32 on the 2018 LM150 list, and GPL has provided landscape maintenance services to premier properties in northwest Florida since 2006. “We are very excited about the acquisition […]

Pro-Tech reveals new containment plow

Pro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution unveiled its Fusion Edge Sno Pusher, a containment snow plow with a steel-infused rubber cutting edge. “The product development of the Fusion was rigorous and included a tremendous amount of customer feedback and testing,” said Pro-Tech President Michael Guggino. “The majority of plowing professionals we spoke with said they want improved […]

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