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Ep. 130: Becoming a networking genius

Kristen Edens, or Kris the Scribbler, discusses how networking can be the key to business growth. It’s not as hard as you think—and you never know where your lead of the year will come from.

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Step by Step: How to store pesticides

Pesticides require special attention when it comes to storing them. Proper storage helps extend the pesticide’s shelf life and prevent injuries. Here’s where and how to safely store your pesticides. –Location. Store pesticides in a location (locked or latched) that’s cool, dry, well lit and ventilated. They should be kept away from vehicles, potable water, […]

Japanese horticulture company makes first US acquisition

Japanese horticulture company Universal Engeisha Group made Clinton, Md.-based interior and exterior landscape firm Rolling Greens its first U.S. acquisition, reports the Washington Business Journal. Terms were not disclosed. According to the Washington Business Journal, Rolling Greens will retain its name, staff members and management team. In addition, it will continue providing services to existing […]

Aqua Cents receives technology business award

Aqua Cents Water Management, located in Fresno, Calif., was recognized by the SBDC-UC Merced Network as the 2015 Technology Business of the Year. The award, presented during Small Business Week, recognized the company’s innovative water conservation technology, which provided water savings in urban landscapes of up to 50 percent for periods of five to seven […]

PERC receives 1,307 applications for double incentive program

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved 1,307 Propane Mower Incentive Program applications from Oct. 1, 2014 to March 21, 2015, a six-month period in which the organization doubled incentive allotments. During the double incentive period, landscape contractors could receive $2,000 incentives for each new propane mower purchase and $1,000 for every qualified conversion. Over the […]

ANBO Manufacturing launches BR-S Bucket Rake

ANBO Manufacturing released its patent-pending BR-S Bucket Rake, designed for use on tractors, skid-steers and other machines with buckets. According to the company, the bucket rake attaches quickly to most standard buckets to create a tool for raking rocks and other debris. Made from A-572 steel, the bucket features a sturdy breaking bar to spread […]

Bobcat adds 3600 and 3650 UTVs to Model Year 15 lineup

Bobcat expanded its Model Year 15 utility vehicle lineup with its 3600 and 3650 models. The new utility vehicles feature 24 hp Kohler diesel engines, hydrostatic drive and hydrostatic transmission systems. According to Bobcat, the hydrostatic system includes dynamic braking, which makes the vehicles easier to control when under load. In addition, the 3650 has […]

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Irrigation rotors: Which do you prefer and why?

Patrick H. Crais Blue Watchdog Conservation Cardiff, Calif. “I’m a huge fan of the Hunter I-20 rotor due to the way the nozzles are easily installed. I also like its flow stop. It’s great during an installation and it’s a helpful feature when doing inspections and having to change nozzles.” Greg Winchel Winchel Irrigation Grandville, […]

Helena Chemical intros Receptor plant growth regulator

Helena Chemical Co. introduced Receptor, its EPA-registered plant growth regulator. According to the company, this product features a combination of three plant growth regulators: IBA, gibberellic acid and kinetin. Labeled for increased fertilizer uptake and efficiency, Receptor enhances root system development and contributes to a stronger, faster-growing plant, reports Helena Chemical, which results in increased […]

Super Bright LEDs intros LED step lights

Super Bright LEDs, an online retailer for LED lights, introduced two all-weather step lights to its line of LED landscape and deck lights product line. According to the company, the lights are ideal for deck steps but have a number of indoor and outdoor applications, including stairways, hallways and pathways. The LED step lights feature […]

The Bruce Co. dubs four executives

The Bruce Co., headquartered in Middleton, Wis., dubbed four new executive leaders to its team: Seth Nicholson, president; Michael Koeppen, chief financial officer; Thomas Raemisch, vice president of sales and marketing; and Steven Short, senior vice president. Bliss Nicholson, previous president of the company, will continue to serve as CEO and chairman of the board […]

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SafetyWatch: List of string trimming safety hazards

SafetyWatch list of hazards The list of hazards in this photo includes, but is not limited to: -Lack of safety vests. -Lack of hearing protection. -Lack of eye protection. -Lack of cones or traffic control devices. What did we miss? We invite you—as employers and workers in the landscape industry—to share your expertise. Email your […]

Download: String trimming hazards SafetyWatch

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

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Efficiency tip: Sleep tight

Leaders at Case Snow Management have peace of mind knowing their shoveling crews have access to a place to rest and recharge during long, cold shifts. A few years ago Case, a $28 million snow-only firm based in Attleboro Falls, Mass., began providing hotel rooms for laborers during weather events that net 8 inches to […]

Download: How to store pesticides

Featured is a PDF version of the May 2015 Step by Step on “How to store pesticides” for use in company training efforts. Click here to download.

Ep. 129: A design/build client’s perspective

Have you ever wondered what your clients experience during a construction project? In this episode, Jody Shilan of From Design 2 Build talks to his clients about their current backyard renovation project. They share their perspective on the design/build process, including what they like about it and what scares them. In addition, his clients discuss […]

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May 2015: Editorial advisory board

Any predictions on how technology will influence the management of landscapes in the next decade? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf, Norcross, Ga. “At the end of the decade we may have self driving trucks, mowers, spreaders, sprayers, etc. Everyone will have gone paperless and battery-driven unless there’s a giant failure of the power grid […]

Heron Lawn & Pest Control launches new brand

Heron Lawn & Pest Control launched as a new brand called Heron Home & Outdoor, reflecting its transition to become more than a lawn care and pest control company, reports the Orlando Business Journal. “With the growing number of services we now provide, our name and identity should reflect who we are,” said Greg Clendenin, […]

AirSpade launches HT144 Shrub Gun

AirSpade released its HT144 Shrub Gun, a compressed soil excavation tool designed to provide users with enhanced safety and productivity. According to the company, the shrub gun uses compressed air to quickly and efficiently excavate soil covering roots and other underground objects without damage. Weighing less than 5 pounds, the HT144 features an AirSpade supersonic […]

Efco adds MTI-Canada as new distributor

Efco welcomed MTI-Canada as a new distributor of its power equipment. Located in Levis, Quebec, MTI-Canada serves customers in the Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic provinces. “We are excited to have MTI-Canada joining the Efco team and know that their years of experience in the industry will be a great asset to our company,” said Jeff […]

IA addresses stance on California water restrictions

The Irrigation Association (IA) addressed its stance on California’s mandatory water restrictions in a letter to California Gov. Jerry Brown. On April 1, Brown issued mandatory water restrictions for the state, ordering cities and towns to cut potable water use by 25 percent. According to IA, this directive came less than two weeks after the […]

Mean Green Mowers adds new equipment dealer

Mean Green Mowers, located in Hamilton, Ohio, added Russo Power Equipment as its new equipment dealer in the Chicagoland area. Russo Power Equipment has six locations in Frankford, Ill.; Schiller Park, Ill.; Naperville, Ill.; Hainesville, Ill.; Chicago, Ill.; and Lemont, Ill. It will now carry Mean Green’s line of lithium electric commercial mowers.

NALP tags board president, VP of sales

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) elected Scott Jamieson president of the board of directors and Scott Lindley vice president of sales and marketing. Jamieson is the vice president of Bartlett Tree Experts, where he leads the company’s national recruiting and corporate partnership efforts. In addition, he heads the Bartlett Inventory Solutions team and […]

Cool Planet releases CoolTerra soil amendment

Cool Planet released its CoolTerra soil amendment, which helps reduce water by up to 50 percent, says the company. According to Cool Planet, CoolTerra retains water and nutrients at a plant’s roots, resulting in increased density, more resilient health and decreased nitrate runoff. A highly porous product, CoolTerra has a half-life of more than 450 […]

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