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Teams used a custom-made grid tool to ensure symmetry during the installation process. (Photo: Ruppert Landscape)

Ruppert Landscape helps install flags on National Mall

More than 150 employees from 10 branches helped to bring In America: Remember public art installation featuring 660,000 white flags to commemorate Americans who have died during the pandemic into fruition.

The 2021-2022 RISE governing board members (from left standing) include Bill Culpepper, SePro Corp.; Jose Milan, Bayer; Todd Mason, Sipcam Agro USA; Brian Rowan, SiteOne Landscape Supply; Daryl Allen, Corteva Agriscience; Blaine Pinkerton, Nufarm Americas; Nadia Sinno, FMC Corp.; and Scott Lazarczyk, SBM Life Sciences. Seated from left, Stephanie Jensen, chair, BASF; Megan Provost, RISE president; Karen Larson, treasurer, Clarke; and John Johnson, Prokoz. Not pictured: John Smith, vice chair, Amguard Environmental Technologies; Kathy Bishop, Lebanon Seaboard Corp.; and Scott Reasons, Syngenta. (Photo: RISE)

RISE elects new board members, grants awards

Nearly 500 participants meet in person and virtually for RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) and CropLife America’s joint annual meeting Sept. 12-15.

GIE+EXPO 2019 (Photo by Brian Bohannon)

2021 GIE+EXPO Preview: The Show Goes On

Show regulars share why GIE+EXPO is such an important event and share tips on how to get the most out of Louisville in October.

NALP: Landscape Management Certificate Program

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Technicians and crew members can now train at their own pace online in three areas: Landscape Installation Maintenance Irrigation Take one course or all three! The courses are available in English AND Spanish. A certificate of achievement will be issued upon successful completion of each course. EARN CEUs! Each module, created by experts, provides approximately […]

Toro® Dingo® TX 1000 Narrow Track Compact Utility Loader

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Crush your productivity goals with the Toro® Dingo® TX 1000. With class-leading rated operating capacity and increased reach at full height, it’s your ultimate working advantage. The 81″ (206 cm) hinge pin height allows attachments to easily clear the side of 30-yard dumpsters or one-ton trucks. At just 33.7″ (86 cm) wide, it fits through […]

Growth Summit Spotlight: Quali-Pro

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Quali-Pro® has been a leader in the development of innovative and post-patent formulations, offering professionals the industry’s widest array of active ingredients. Quali-Pro offers a complete line of highly efficient, cost-effective fungicides, insecticides, herbicides & plant growth regulators for superintendents, sports turf managers, and lawn and landscape professionals that are backed by university research and […]

Summit Partner Spotlight: Prime Source

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At Prime Source, our goal is to become a leader in manufacturing solutions for value-conscious consumers in the agricultural and specialty pesticide markets. We will maintain focus and timely growth of our product portfolio, while building valuable, long-lasting relationships with our client/partners — based on family values, faith, trust, and integrity. Learn more here!

Autolite: Iridium XTREME START Spark Plugs

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As a landscape professional, you know better than anyone that getting the job done requires around-the-clock equipment dependability. That means your small-engine spark plugs need to deliver nothing less than fast, reliable starts. From lawnmowers to chainsaws, Autolite® Iridium XTREME START™ spark plugs can give you 26% quicker, more consistent starts and greater fouling protection […]

Hillside Planter added a new biodegradable planter to its product line. (Photo: Hillside Planter)

Hillside Planter releases biodegradable planter

Biodegradable planter is designed to reduce soil erosion and water runoff and will be available in the spring.

Takeuchi US: TB235-2

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The TB235-2 has an operating weight of 7,418 lb, a dig depth of 10’7.8” and a max reach of over 17’ to provide exceptional performance. The TB235-2 comes equipped with a multifunction monitor, triple flange track rollers, heavy duty blade and a spacious automotive interior that provides all day operator comfort. The TB235-2 has all […]

Ruppert Landscape shares update following explosion

CEO Craig Ruppert and President Phil Key share an update on the explosion at Ruppert Landscape’s office and an update on the employee injured in the blast.

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Readers share reasons to or not to participate in EOPs

A look at our 2014 early order program (EOP) survey shows the motivation, or the lack thereof, to participate remains largely unchanged.

PBI-Gordon: Katana® Turf Herbicide

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Katana® Turf Herbicide from PBI-Gordon is specifically formulated to kill Poa annua and more than 50 of the toughest grassy and broadleaf weeds, including kyllingas, sedges, and ryegrasses, plus dandelion, chickweed, and white clover. It offers exceptional cool-weather performance, and is ideal for use on golf courses, professionally managed sports fields, and for spot treatments […]

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LM Gallery: September 2021

Get a snapshot view of the Landscape Management editorial team on the road with this month’s LM Gallery.

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Readers weigh in on the value of early order programs

Readers say cost savings and flexible payment options make EOPs valuable.

FMC and Fame SC

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Get Fame® SC fungicide for less than $200 per acre in both September and October! No minimum volume requirement either – give fluoxastrobin a try and see the difference the most advanced strobiluron makes in your turf! Regardless of which package size you prefer, across the board in September and October all Fame SC SKUs […]

Robin Autopilot’s launches new fleet management platform

Robin Autopilot’s new Fleet Console platform allows lawn care providers to manage robotic mower fleets and integrate in to different platforms.

The Andersons: Fertilizers with HCU™

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After a stressful 2021 growing season, lawns, athletic fields, and parks are ready to be effectively restored using The Andersons line of fertilizers featuring Humic Coated Urea (HCU). These innovative products – 9-12-6 with HCU and 22-0-4 with HCU – enhance nutrient efficiency through the coating of urea with humic acid. 9-12-6 WITH HCU A […]

(Photo: Lawrence Barringer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org)

Quali-Pro’s Bifen I/T approved for spotted lanternfly control

Quali-Pro’s insecticide gets Section 2ee exemption for use in applications to control the invasive spotted lanternfly in select states.

SavATree grows in Pennsylvania with addition of Giroud Tree and Lawn

No. 7 on the 2021 LM150 list expands in Pennsylvania with the opening of a new SavATree branch in Southeastern Pennsylvania from the merger with Giroud Tree and Lawn.

Spring-Green: Stimulus Plan

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Spring-Green creates long-term value for Green Industry business owners and their customers.  When running in conjunction with their current business, a Spring-Green business will help build recession resistant, recurring revenue, provide improved purchasing power, cross-selling opportunities and unparalleled support in marketing, operations and financial management.  Spring-Green’s technology division activates best-in-class industry software with the right […]

Got pests? New tool helps ID turfgrass insect damage

North Carolina State University’s new tool helps lawn care providers with an easy way to diagnose pest damage on turf.

Juniper Landscape Co. serves the San Diego area (Photo: Juniper Landscape Co.)

Investment company buys Juniper Landscape Co., plans more purchases

Investment group Verde Companies has purchased San Diego’s Juniper Landscape Co., a 40-year-old commercial and residential landscaping maintenance company.

WorkWave users conference set for January: registration open

WorkWave plans to hold its annual users meeting in Orlando in January, providing training and support to landscape company operators.

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