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Grasshopper: 337G MidMount™

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The Grasshopper model 337G MidMount™ is powered by a 993 cc Vanguard V-twin, electronic-fuel-injected engine. Hydro-Gear® ZT 5400 transmissions deliver smooth response and feature large, 1-3/8-inch axles to handle side loads. Extra-deep 61- or 72-inch DuraMax® decks provide a manicured cut. Enjoy a vibration-free ride thanks to a shock-absorbing footrest and MultiPoint Suspension™. The Premier […]

Nufarm kicks off its summer ornamental rebate program

Nufarm’s Summer Ornamental Program runs through July 16 and offers distributor rebate credits on pest control products.

Heritage Landscape Supply adds two pavers companies as expansion continues

Fresh off the heels of opening six new locations across Texas, McKinney, Texas-based Heritage Landscape Supply purchased two paver and stone companies in North Carolina. Southern Stone Supply in Raleigh distributes pavers, natural and manufactured stone, aggregates and other landscape products. Founders Eric Mullen and Tucker Thorpe will continue to lead the company they founded in […]

Vermeer: CTX160

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Are you a landscape contractor looking for heavy lifting capacities and compact footprint? If so, Vermeer has the machine for you. Meet the Vermeer CTX160 mini skid steer here.  

Landscaping company owes $36K in back wages, $40K in H-2B penalties

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) said Alvarado Landscaping of Lorain, Ohio, must pay $40k in penalties and $36k in back wages following violations of the temporary foreign workers’ visa program. As part of the H-2B temporary worker program, employers that hire temporary foreign workers must pay their international transportation and meal expenses while they […]

Amsoil intros 15W-50 synthetic small-engine oil

Amsoil has introduced a new 15W-50 Synthetic Small-Engine Oil for landscape professionals. The new Amsoil 15W-50 Synthetic Small-Engine Oil joins the 5W-30, 10W-30 and 10W-40 viscosities in this commercial-grade product line. Designed with small-engine dependability in mind, Amsoil said its Synthetic Small-Engine Oil features a shear-stable, high-film-strength formulation that provides wear protection. It is fortified […]

Growth Summit Spotlight: Lytx

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Lytx is a leading provider of machine vision and artificial intelligence-powered video telematics, analytics, safety, and productivity solutions for commercial, public sector, and field service fleets. Our solutions harness the power of video to empower drivers and fleets to be safer and more efficient, productive and profitable so they can thrive in today’s competitive environment. […]

Growth Summit Spotlight: Slingshot

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Slingshot empowers lawn care and landscape management companies to enhance their 24/7 sales and customer support through our omni-channel communication platform and lawn expert team of US based agents. With our team of highly trained customer service representatives we can help manage staffing challenges, peak call times, and new sales by: Answering overflow and after-hours […]

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply: EMPRO

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Take the stress out of summer with EMPRO! The EMPRO line offers consistent quality products at a great value, exclusively at Ewing! Help your turf get the most out of fertilizer with EMPRO DuraArmor, EMPRO Clear Iron 5% and the EMPRO Battery-powered Backpack Sprayer. Treat weeds to keep your turf healthy and beautiful. Check out […]

FBSciences debuts turf product line

FBSciences, a producer of biologicals, including biostimulants, biopesticides and fertilizers, has launched FBS Turf, a new comprehensive climate-smart turf product line built with FBSciences’ proprietary technologies. FBSciences said this product line maximizes plant and soil quality in turf management by building on the company’s comprehensive agriculture and food production products and programs including increased plant […]

NALP appoints new board of directors

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has announced its Board of Directors slate for 2021-2022; terms beginning Oct. 1. “The nominations team executed a very thorough nomination and selection process that brought some to the best minds in the industry before the committee,” said Andrew Ziehler, chair of the nominations committee for NALP.  “It […]

Vexis herbicide granular approved for use in New York

Vexis herbicide granular controls sedges and kyllinga and is labeled for use in commercial sites, sports facilities and more.

SiteOne Landscape Supply adds Melrose Irrigation Supply and Sales

SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired Melrose Irrigation Supply and Sales. Melrose has six locations throughout Florida focused on the distribution of irrigation, lighting and drainage products. “Partnering with SiteOne was an obvious choice given our similar approach to serving our customers,” said Dominick Pagano, owner of Melrose Irrigation Supply and Sales. “It became apparent early in […]

NALP to offer behind-the-scenes look at Ruppert Landscape

Frank Mariani and Marty Grunder to host this behind-the-scenes look at Ruppert Landscape in Laytonsville, Md.

RightLine launches Prohex 27.5 WDG plant growth regulator

RightLine enters the turfgrass plant growth regulator market with the launch of Prohex 27.5 WDG. The new product is the first alternative source of the active ingredient prohexadione calcium. Prohexadione calcium has recently earned a significant position in turf markets as a late-state growth inhibitor. With this new active ingredient, RightLine said Prohex 27.5 WDG […]

Fecon introduces environmentally safe hydraulic fluids

Fecon has introduced Fecon Green Hydraulic Fluids, a zinc-free, readily biodegradable formula that the company says is designed to withstand the rigors of land clearing and forestry mulching. This environmentally friendly product meets or exceeds Vickers M-2950-S, Vickers 1-286-5, U.S. Steel 126 and U.S. Steel 127 criteria. According to the company, its low volatility increases […]

GroundWorx launches commercial service platform

GroundWorx launches its GX-1 Platform subscription service for commercial services on its website and on its mobile app. This platform is designed to help turf managers understand the conditions on sports fields, city parks, universities, resorts and more. In February, GroundWorx launched the GX-1 Platform in North America, a machine learning and AI turf management platform that […]

SiteOne launches controller recycling program

SiteOne Landscape Supply has launched a new “Upgrade, Save, Recycle” program, where contractors who bring in an old irrigation controller will receive an immediate 15 percent discount on a smart, Wi-Fi-enabled irrigation controller. SiteOne said the program helps the environment by making it easy to upgrade less efficient units to the current generation of smart […]

FMC: Dismiss NXT Herbicide

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Dismiss NXT herbicide is the industry’s premier Yellow Nutsedge and Green Kyllinga control product.  It is a next generation tuber reduction combination product.  Dismiss NXT combines two active ingredients to provide visual symptoms within 24 hours and long-term control in both cool and warm-season turf.  This formulation is absorbed by the roots and foliage and […]

Outdoor exhibit area of GIE+EXPO 2019 (Photo: Brian Bohannon Photography)

Registration open for GIE+EXPO 2021

GIE+EXPO’s registration is open for the Oct. 20-22 event at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Online registration, which is only $20 through Sept. 9, is available online here. As of April 20, GIE+EXPO said 675 companies had already signed on to exhibit at the expo and the co-located Hardscape North America, which is an 18 percent […]

Blount now Oregon Tool

Blount unveiled a new corporate name that positions the company for growth while honoring its heritage: Oregon Tool. The global manufacturer of professional-grade cutting tools and equipment selected Oregon Tool as its new name to harness the power of its pioneering origin story. The company was founded by Joe Cox in 1947 in the basement […]

Grasshopper: Compact 526V-52 FrontMount™ Mower

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At 8 mph, the 526V-52 FrontMount™ mower is the fastest, most compact out front zero-turn mower on the market. This mower is equipped with an 810cc Vanguard engine. The exclusive PowerFold® Electric Deck Lift rotates the deck nearly vertical for easy cleaning or blade removal. Decks are 5.5 inches deep to handle a high volume […]

Rain Bird: IQ4

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Introducing IQ4—The Future of Central Control The Rain Bird® IQ™4 Central Control Platform offers state-of-the-art monitoring, programming and water management for commercial properties. With an easy-to-use interface, it delivers faster visibility to data and easier runtime adjustments. Explore IQ4 here.

John Deere intros John Deere Protect Service Plan

John Deere unveiled its service program for construction equipment, John Deere Protect Service Plan. With John Deere Protect, required maintenance is performed at every 500-hour interval by an experienced dealer service technician. As a result, customers can decrease their risk and long-term ownership costs, positively impacting their bottom lines according to the company. “Our customers […]

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