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Video: Turfco presents T3100 riding applicator at GIE+EXPO

Scott Kinkead, executive vice president for Turfco, talks about the company’s T3100 riding applicator at GIE+EXPO 2015.

Video: Toro highlights Z Master with MyRIDE Suspension at GIE+EXPO

Ross Hawley and Chris Hannan, senior marketing managers for Toro, talk about what’s new with the company at GIE+EXPO 2015, including Toro’s Z Master zero-turn mowers with MyRIDE suspension systems.

Video: Quali-Pro presents Strobe product line at GIE+EXPO

Rick Grant, business director for Quali-Pro, talks about the company’s Strobe product line at GIE+EXPO 2015.

Video: Pearl Valley Organix shares Healthy Grow updates at GIE+EXPO

Jeff Leuzinger, sales manager for Pearl Valley Organix, talks about what’s new with Healthy Grow at GIE+EXPO 2015.

Video: LandOpt offers market overview at GIE+EXPO

Tim Smith, CEO of LandOpt, talks about the state of the landscape market at GIE+EXPO 2015.

Video: John Deere showcases Michelin X Tweel Turf Tire at GIE+EXPO

Steve Wilhelmi, manager for GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards for John Deere, talks about the Michelin X Tweet Turf Tires at GIE+EXPO 2015.

Video: Grasshopper debuts two new mowers at GIE+EXPO

Mike Simmon, communications specialist for Grasshopper, talks about Grasshopper’s two new 2016 mowers, the 126V-61 and 125V-61, at GIE+EXPO 2015.

Video: FMC promotes QuickSilver herbicide at GIE+EXPO

  Jay Young, herbicide brand manager for FMC Professional Solutions, discusses the company’s QuickSilver promotion at GIE+EXPO 2015, as well as the current state of the landscape market.

SnowCare for Troops Awareness Week launches

With snowy winter weather coming for many parts of the country, Project EverGreen launches its inaugural National SnowCare for Troops Awareness Week to raise the profile of the program and to spotlight the efforts of the volunteers and the military families and wounded and disabled veterans it serves. The week coincides with the observance of […]

Video: Dow showcases new herbicide at GIE+EXPO

Tom Linnen, portfolio marketing leader for Dow AgroSciences, talks about what new products the company has to offer, as well as the state of the landscape market, at GIE+EXPO 2015.

Live from GIE+EXPO 2015

LM is reporting live from GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., from Oct. 21-23. The trade show includes product demonstrations, press conferences and educational sessions, as well as a 19-acre demonstration area. Stay tuned for news articles, videos and photos from the event. News, product launches from the show John Deere to sell mower with Tweel at […]

PBI/Gordon to introduce new herbicide at GIE+EXPO

PBI/Gordon will introduce its new Avenue South broadleaf herbicide for turfgrass at the 2015 GIE+EXPO. According to the company, the herbicide combines four proven active ingredients to deliver rapid control of more than 90 listed broadleaf weeds in the South’s warm weather and southern grasses, including the Floratam and Bitterblue grasses in St. Augustine, Fla. […]

Ditch Witch intros new skid-steer at GIE+EXPO

Ditch Witch rolled out its SK752 mini skid-steer, which will be showcased at GIE+EXPO. According to the company, the new skid-steer provides operators with nearly 10 percent more operating capacity over similar models. The machine features a 24.8 hp Kubota diesel engine and has an 860 lb. operating capacity. It also includes an ergonomic operator’s […]

PERC revives Propane Mower Incentive Program

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is bringing back its Propane Mower Incentive Program. Through the program, landscape contractors can apply to receive $1,000 toward the purchase of a new propane-powered mower and $500 toward a qualified conversion. “It’s officially the buying season for landscape contractors and, while many already know the value of […]

October 2015: Editorial Advisory Board

The best time to plan for the following year is… Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf, Norcross, Ga. “…in the fall.” Chris Joyce Joyce Landscaping, Cape Cod, Mass. “… constantly. Though you may have your scheduled planning time at some point in the year, the process of  proper planning is a continuous effort.” Adam Linnemann […]

Account Manager Master’s Series course heads to four cities

The Aspire University Account Managers Master’s Program brings its two-day seminar to four U.S. cities in early 2016. The educational event, hosted by Aspire Software Co. and Envisor Consulting, costs $800 per person. The seminar covers client communications and budgeting, upselling, service recovery and more. Envisor’s Ken Thomas and Bend Gandy and Aspire’s Kevin Kehoe lead […]

Landscapes 2015 attendees to volunteer in Louisville

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will hold its annual volunteer service event (formerly known as PLANET Gives Back), on Oct. 21, during this year’s Landscapes 2015 convention in Louisville, Ky. Dozens of NALP member volunteers will focus the majority of their efforts this year on St. Vincent de Paul—one of the oldest social service charities […]

James Martin 
Associates, Vernon Hills, Ill.

Big Picture: Sweet dreams

  LOCATION: Lake Forest, Ill. COMPANY: James Martin 
Associates, Vernon Hills, Ill. THE DETAILS: “We refer to this as the ‘Dream Project’ because of the scale and attention to detail the team and homeowner had during the development of the project,”says James Martin Associates designer Brian Jordison. It started as a clean slate—an empty, landlocked […]

Ep. 142: Do you have peony’s envy?

Kathleen Gagan, owner of Peony’s Envy, discusses how to properly care for your peonies, the best ways to make your peonies grow, and different shapes and sizes of peonies. She also explains common mistakes people make with their peonies.  

Photo: Laura Watilo Blake

SafetyWatch: Identify lighting safety hazards

This photo was staged to show several safety hazards or dangerous work habits. How many can you identify? Click here for a list of potential hazards. Click here for downloadable versions of our September SafetyWatch. Ed. Note: Thanks to Schill Grounds Management in North Ridgeville, Ohio, for participating in our SafetyWatch photo shoots. Schill and […]

Growing Green Truck

Efficiency tip: All in one

To maximize the efficiency of each lawn care technician, Jonathan Rigsbee, president and CEO of GrowinGreen in Kernersville, N.C., reconfigured his trucks to offer 
multiple treatments. Each new truck is designed to carry five different mixes, 
as well as a granular product, to treat 
lawns, trees, shrubs and pests. Rigsbee said it took some additional […]

September 2015: Editorial advisory board

Licensing in the landscape industry: Are you for or against? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf, Norcross, Ga. “I would lean in favor of licensing because it might eliminate or prevent poor operators from entering our industry. That being said, I do hate the idea of more government in our lives, but this would be […]

Download: Lighting safety hazards SafetyWatch

Featured is a downloadable version of the September 2015 SafetyWatch on safety hazards. See how many safety hazards your employees can identify. Click here to identify the safety hazards. Click here to see the list of safety hazards.

SafetyWatch: List of lighting safety hazards

SafetyWatch list of hazards The list of hazards in this photo includes but is not limited to: Reaching; Lights not rated for outdoor use; and 
Dangling lights post a risk. What did we miss? We invite you—as employers and workers in the landscape industry—to share your expertise. Email your responses to LM Editor Marisa Palmieri […]

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