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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.

OPEI board elects 2 new members, discusses 2018 plans

The board of directors for the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) elected two new members at a meeting in Miami, Fla. The two newly elected members are Mark Wagner, president of Club Car and Joseph C. Wright, president and CEO of Excel Industries. Officers for 2017-2018 are: OPEI Chair—Daniel T. Ariens, chairman and CEO, Ariens […]

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Big Picture: Contemporary inspiration

Location: Vienna, Va. Company: Surrounds Landscape Architecture + Construction Prior to construction, this backyard had poor soil conditions, making it a challenge to grow plants, and it lacked hardscape or additional structures. The homeowner’s goal was to have entertaining space for family and large gatherings—a space with a modern and contemporary style. They wanted the […]

The Plant Concierge joins LandOpt network

The Plant Concierge, a landscape company based in Texas, became the newest LandOpt contractor by acquiring exclusive license rights to the Dallas territory. The Plant Concierge started in 2007 as a residential interior plant service. In 2009 it transitioned to a full-service landscape company. Owner Thomas Fancher has more than 20 years of experience in […]

Target Specialty Products releases 2 new fertilizers

Target Specialty Products launched a complete line of professional turf fertilizers under the brand names Turf Fuel G and TS Pro. Both lines will leverage Scotts Pro technology and exclusive co-branding. “Our new Turf Fuel G and TS Pro product lines will offer customers the best solutions tailored for professional turf applications,” said Todd Ferguson, president […]

Bobcat expands its R-series excavator lineup

Bobcat Co. expanded its R-Series excavator lineup with the new E85, the largest machine in the company’s compact excavator family. The 8.5-ton E85 features the same design and other cab upgrades as the E32 and E35 R-Series compact excavators that were introduced in 2017. It shares the same Bobcat, turbo-charged diesel engine technology—that does not […]

National Collegiate Landscape Competition set for next month

The National Association of Landscape Professionals annual collegiate career event and competition, the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, will take place March 14-17, at Alamance Community College in North Carolina. The event was formerly known as Student Career Days. This year, more than 750 horticulture and landscape students from more than 60 schools will test their […]

Exmark RED Technology now available for gas, diesel

Exmark introduced the next generation of its patented RED Technology, which is available in both gasoline- and diesel-powered options for the first time. “RED Technology works with the electronic fuel injection and e-governor technologies to increase engine responsiveness and reduce governor droop, so it can more quickly adapt to changing mowing conditions,” said Jamie Briggs, […]

PBI-Gordon develops new herbicide

PBI-Gordon Corp. has developed a nonphenoxy, “three-way” herbicide, soon to be branded SwitchBlade. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s registration for the herbicide is pending. SwitchBlade will feature three active ingredients: halauxifen-methyl, fluroxypyr and dicamba. Testing has shown that, when combined, these active ingredients will provide extended postemergence control of 34 broadleaf weeds—including clover, dandelion and plantain, […]

ALCC becomes first association to partner with NALP on Industry Growth Initiative

The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) is the first state association to partner with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) in support of the Industry Growth Initiative (IGI), NALP’s program responsible for growing the industry and its workforce. ALCC has committed $15,000 in seed money toward the initiative, with a goal of raising […]

Graham Spray Equipment adds fully enclosed box truck

Graham Spray Equipment expanded its offerings with a new, fully enclosed box truck. The 18-foot truck gives lawn care companies the ability to treat properties up to 10 weeks longer, according to Graham. “When temperatures dip, chemicals often don’t mix up or spray as well, and that determines when a company stops spraying for the […]

Blue Thumb adds new fountain design

Blue Thumb, headquartered in Saginaw, Mich., added to its Artisan Triple Fountain Series with the release of the White Grey Fountain ABART1600. The fountain kit features three polished marble towers with heights of 18, 24 and 30 inches, respectively. The easy-to-install kit comes with an Achelous Basin Reservoir, a  mag-drive pump that features a flow […]

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Words of wisdom from the LM Growth Summit

Words of wisdom from the consultants and association professionals who supported LM Growth Summit attendees as experts. “Exit planning is a key phrase right now. Only about 50 percent of this room is going to leave their business willingly. It doesn’t matter if you think you’re going to retire in six months or in 25 […]

NALP launches program to promote career paths in the green industry

The National Association of Landscape Professionals is rolling out Landscape Career Day, a nationwide program to bring attention to the careers that exist within the lawn and landscape profession. As part of the initiative, NALP is encouraging industry companies to host events at their company and within their communities that showcase industry careers and highlight the many […]

Registration opens for 2018 Irrigation Association’s Fly-in event

The Irrigation Association (IA) opened registration for the 2018 Irrigation Association Washington, D.C., Fly-in on March 6-7. The event, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on March 6 and ending at 5:00 p.m. on March 7, will be held in conjunction with the National Ground Water Association and the Water Quality Association during the Water Resources Congressional […]

Briggs & Stratton reveals new Vanguard engine

Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power unveiled the 6.5-gross hp Vanguard 200 engine, the first in a complete line of single-cylinder, horizontal-shaft commercial gasoline engines, spanning from 5 to 13 gross hp. The engines are capable of powering equipment such as aerators, sod cutters and small trenchers. “For decades, manufacturers have been modifying old designs,” said Jim Cross, marketing […]

Exmark presents Lazer Z Diesel mower

Exmark unveiled its 2018 Lazer Z Diesel commercial zero-turn riding mower. “The Lazer Z Diesel is the right tool to make quick work of the largest, toughest jobs,” said Daryn Walters, director of marketing for Exmark. “Capable of mowing in excess of 10 acres per hour, the 96-inch model is the most productive diesel mower Exmark […]

Kubota intros 2 new compact excavators

Kubota Tractor Corp. introduced the new KX033-4 compact excavator with an extendable dipper arm and the U27-4 tight tail swing compact excavator. KX033-4 compact excavator with extendable dipper arm Kubota’s new KX033-4 compact excavator with an extendable dipper arm is a new configuration to the existing KX033-4 compact excavator within Kubota’s popular KX Series. “The extendable dipper […]

NALP predicts top 5 landscape trends for 2018

The National Association of Landscape Professionals released its official list of the top landscape trends for 2018. “The top 2018 landscape trends reflect an evolution of the outdoor living trend we’ve seen grow in popularity over the past few years,” said Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs at NALP. “Stimulated by a healthy economy, […]

NALP presents Lifetime Leadership and Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) presented the Lifetime Leadership Award and Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award at its Leaders Forum Conference in Punta Cana on Jan. 26. Frank Mariani, CEO of Mariani Landscape in Lake Bluff, Ill., received the Lifetime Leadership Award, which is given annually to a member of the association […]

Father Nature Landscapes launches franchise program

Father Nature Landscapes, a Birmingham, Ala.-based landscape design, construction and consulting firm, launched its nationwide franchise program. The program, initially being set in motion across the southeastern U.S., will help qualified professionals create a dynamic customer experience in the landscape design and construction industry, said Father Nature Landscapes. “For the past 10 years, we’ve worked to […]

John Deere debuts new equipment, launches contest

John Deere added a new compact wheel loader, compact track loader (CTL) and skid-steers to its lineup. It also launched its “Small Machines, Big Impact” contest. 344L compact wheel loader John Deere introduced the 344L compact wheel loader with Articulation Plus. The 344L offers a travel speed up to 25 mph with smooth auto-shift technology, […]

AmericanHort webinar to focus on new tax law

AmericanHort is teaming up with K-Coe Isom, agriculture accounting and business advisory firm, to co-host a free, one-hour webinar, “Comprehending the New Tax Law,” on Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. “We have received multiple calls about the new tax law, and we knew it was time to pull in top industry experts to provide our […]

Arborjet updates Phospho-jet label  

Arborjet updated the label of Phospho-jet, a systemic fungicide and plant resistance activator for the suppression of various plant diseases. The updated Phospho-jet label allows for additional application methods, such as bark sprays, foliar sprays, drenches, root dips and offers new instructions for use in hydroponic systems. The formulation of the product remains the same. “We […]

Ewing opens 2 new Florida locations

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply recently opened two new Florida locations in St. Petersburg and Naples. The St. Petersburg store’s product selection includes lawn and ornamental, irrigation, hardscapes, sports fields, golf course, landscape and tree supplies and safety products. It’s one of 13 full-service Ewing locations in Florida. “The opening of Ewing St. Petersburg allows […]

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