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Smart Rain acquires Irrisoft, Weather Reach brands

Smart Rain purchased all assets of the Irrisoft and Weather Reach brands from Campbell Scientific. Irrisoft started in 2001 and developed technology to use weather conditions to automate landscape irrigation. The company’s most successful product was the Rain Bird ET Manager, a private-labeled product sold by Rain Bird for about a decade. Irrisoft’s follow-up to […]

Owner of landscape company sent to prison, fined for role in fraud

The U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Ohio reports Doug Evans, owner of Evans Landscaping in Newtown, Ohio, was sentenced to 21 months in prison and fined $25,000 for wire fraud. Evans and Jim Bailey, vice president of operations for Evans Landscaping, were convicted following a jury trial in December 2018. Evans Landscaping […]

Kichler releases new 12V integrated hardscapes kit

Kichler Lighting introduced the 12V integrated LED hardscapes. This new design boasts 180 degrees of pivot rotation for direct to surface install and can pivot 270 degrees when installed with mounting bracket. The new line is suited for illuminating retaining walls and lighting outdoor kitchens and steps and can be installed as a traditional downlight, […]

FX Luminaire adds transformer, 3,000K lamp to offerings

FX Luminaire offers a 150-watt stainless steel EX transformer model, which provides a power and control option for harsh environments and coastal regions that require additional corrosion resistance. “The stainless steel EX transformer combines the high quality of FX Luminaire products with the convenience of a lower price option,” said James Cervantes, product marketing manager. […]

Growmark purchases Solu-Cal USA

Growmark FS has purchased Solu-Cal USA, a supplier of enhanced calcium products in the turf care industry. Solu-Cal will continue to operate as an independent brand within the Growmark System, as part of the Growmark FS agronomy subsidiary based in Delaware. The company’s operations will be managed from the new parent company’s turf operations center in […]

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SafetyWatch: Morning prep advice

Many costly mistakes can be avoided if your morning prep is done correctly and consistently. Profit margins are often thin on landscaping jobs. It’s been estimated that an hour of wasted time on the job can ruin a project’s daily budget. Where are those profits recovered? Perhaps in wages, bonuses or even layoffs. If landscape […]

Grunder Landscaping, Ruppert Landscape win NALP community partnership awards

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) named its 2019 Community Partnership award recipients. The Community Partnership award is presented to companies that are actively engaged in community outreach and demonstrate leadership in helping restore or revive communities, according to NALP. The two honorees this year include Grunder Landscaping Co., Miamisburg, Ohio, and Ruppert Landscape, […]

ASLA adds Urban Design category for 2020 awards

The American Society of Landscape Architects added urban design as a new 2020 award category for students and professionals in landscape architecture.

Applications open for Irrigation Association’s SWAT awards

Applications for the Irrigation Association’s (IA’s) 2020 Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) awards are now open. These awards are intended to recognize water providers that are moving the needle on outdoor water conservation through stakeholder engagement, education and programs that promote efficiencies in outdoor water use. Cities, counties and utilities involved in programs that promote […]

Toro updates mower line with new push mowers and zero-turn mower

The Toro Co. released two new push mowers in the TurfMaster HDX line. These mowers boast a 30-inch, 13-gauge steel deck, MV702 transmission and 1-gallon gas tank. These mowers have rubber tires with co-polymer wheels and precision ball bearings. They also quickly change from rear bagging, to side-discharge, to mulching. Other features include a two-bail […]

Editorial Advisory Board: November 2019

What’s your best advice for landscape company owners looking to exit their businesses? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “If I were trying to sell my business, I would call one of the knowledgeable brokers that specializes in these types of sales and get him busy smiling and dialing!” Paul Fraynd Sun Valley […]

PBI-Gordon Corp. announces EPA approval of new fungicide

PBI-Gordon Corporation announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved Union Fungicide SC (pending state registration). It will be available for sale in early 2020. Testing has shown that Union is effective in the preventative and curative treatment of Pythium diseases (blight, damping-off, root dysfunction, root rot), brown patch, anthracnose, cool-weather brown patch, […]

Scepter introduces SmartControl fuel containers

Scepter debuted its newest fuel container recently at the 2019 GIE+EXPO, the Scepter SmartControl fuel container. The spout design of SmartControl makes it easier to fuel equipment with a clean and fast pour. The user-controlled flow valve with flame mitigation device makes it easy and safe to direct the amount of fuel dispensed. The container […]

Toro adds power to snow blower line

The Toro Co. updated its line of Power Clear single-stage snow blowers. These models can throw snow up to 40 feet with 252-cc 4-cycle OHV engines. The units come with Toro’s Power Propel self-propel system and curved rotor and inverted funnel housing to efficiently remove snow while reducing clogging. The Power Clear single-stage snow blower […]

Briggs & Stratton launches new products at GIE+EXPO

Briggs & Stratton Corp.’s family of brands, including Billy Goat, Ferris, Snapper Pro and Vanguard, introduced new products in power and electrification including: Vanguard Commercial Battery: The battery pack with battery management system, vehicle control unit and charger are designed to work seamlessly with each other. The new 48-v lithium-ion Vanguard Commercial Battery system will […]

New hydraulic mini excavator highlighted by Caterpillar

Caterpillar enters the 6-ton class market with the new Cat 306 CR mini hydraulic excavator. It comes equipped with standard features like stick steer and new LCD monitor. The new mini excavator features heavy-duty main structures, a fuel-efficient engine, load-sensing hydraulics, spacious cab and exclusive Cat Stick Steer system. It shares a similar controls layout and […]

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Husqvarna adds to handheld and battery-powered lines

Husqvarna introduced several new products designed for lawn and tree care professionals at the 2019 GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky. These include zero-turns, sever handheld battery-powered products and commercial robotics. Battery-powered options Husqvarna announced several new additions to the portfolio of battery-operated products. The new 520iHT4 (MSRP: $449.99) hedge trimmer offers a telescoping arm with a […]

Cub Cadet PRO Z 972 SDL self leveling seat (Photo: LM Staff)

Cub Cadet’s new self-leveling seat turns heads at GIE+EXPO

At the 2019 GIE+EXPO, Cub Cadet unveiled an addition to its PRO Z Series of commercial zero-turn lawn mowers. The new PRO Z 972 SDL can mow up to a 25-degree hillside, or 46 percent grade, and comes equipped with a self-leveling air-ride seat. The seat, which automatically levels 15 degrees in each direction side […]

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting modifies 5006 Up and Accent fixture

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting has modified its 5006 Up and Accent fixture by eliminating the shroud’s set screw, making lamp installation faster and easier while also enhancing the fixture’s durability, said the company. “The 5006 Up & Accent is one of our most popular fixtures,” said Cruz Pérez, vice president of sales and marketing for […]

Don’t miss the top 5 giveaways at GIE+EXPO

It’s expected to be another record-breaking attendance year at GIE+EXPO this week in Louisville, Ky., and while there’s a lot to see and do during the show, here’s a rundown of some of the big giveaways from cash prizes to equipment:   Mercedes-Benz Vans $20,000 giveaway Details: Mercedes-Benz will give away $20,000 to one lucky winner […]

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ANSI Standard issued for robotic mowers

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) issued the first-ever standard for robotic, battery-powered and electrical lawn mowers.

Editorial Advisory Board: September 2019

Landscape professionals and industry consultants share their opinions on what it means to them to be an effective networker.

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A Look Back: GIE+EXPO

The Landscape Management staff takes a look back at how far GIE+EXPO has come in the past 15 years as the industry’s largest trade show.

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