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California city enhances safety with the addition of remote-controlled robotic mowers

Vallejo, Calif., added three more remote-controlled robotic units from RC Mowers to its fleet this mowing season in an effort to keep maintenance workers safe.

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Renovating your landscape and irrigation for future compliance

California is facing an increase in water scarcity challenges, and Max Moreno explains why it's crucial to renovate your landscape and irrigation systems.

Private equity firm Verde Equity Partners adds Coast Landscaping

Verde Property Services, the operating arm of San Diego-based private equity firm Verde Equity Partners, completed the acquisition of Coast Landscaping. 

Private equity firm Verde Equity Partners acquires LaBahn’s Landscaping

Verde Property Services, a provider of commercial landscaping solutions, completed the acquisition of LaBahn's Landscaping, a commercial landscape and property maintenance provider in Southern California.

The new raised-bed garden area — named Founders Farm — produces romaine lettuce, green butter crunch lettuce, red sails lettuce and Swiss chard. (Photo: Second Harvest Food Bank)

Behind the scenes of an irrigation passion project

Max Moreno describes the behind the scenes of a passion project he helped to complete, with a little help from his friends.

Enhanced Landscape Management grows with addition of Holmes Landscape

Enhanced Landscape Management (ELM), a subsidiary of Landscape Development, completed the purchase of Holmes Landscape in Oceanside, Calif.

Plant certification course offered by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden to begin in February 2024

The hybrid online and hands-on vocational training is designed for working and aspiring landscape professionals to manage native plants and California-friendly landscapes.

California governor signs bill that bans watering of nonfunctional turf

The bill will prohibit the watering of nonfunctional turf or grass at commercial, industrial or government sites. The law does not apply to residential lawns, apartment complexes, sports fields or cemeteries.

Heritage Landscape Supply Group expands in California and Hawaii

Heritage Landscape Supply Group expands in California and Hawaii following the acquisition of The Urban Farmer Store, a full-service distributor of irrigation, lighting and other landscaping products.

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McCullough Landscape Architecture opens a new office in California

McCullough Landscape Architecture expands its presence in the San Francisco Bay Area with the opening of a new office located in Downtown Oakland.

ICYMI: Man gets 7 years in prison for posing as a landscape contractor, stealing funds from clients

Adan Contreras Rivas of Modesto, Calif., posed as a licensed landscaper and stole thousands of dollars from consumers.

California landscapers could face prison time after insurance fraud charges

Co-owners of Green View Landscape & Tree Service in Escondido, Calif., and two of their wives face charges of underreporting wages to save on workers’ compensation insurance premiums.

Crystal Springs Landscape joins Bayscape Landscape Management

Bayscape Landscape Management added Crystal Springs Landscaping of San Jose, which will expand the services the company can provide to Bay Area customers.

Locked in a drought California takes drastic measures to slash water use

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California ordered communities to cut water use and implement one-day-a-week watering restrictions.

About 2,200 ServiceTitan software users attended Pantheon 2022 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. (Photo: LM Staff)

ServiceTitan launches artificial intelligence platform

ServiceTitan, a cloud-based software platform that recently acquired both Aspire Software and FieldRoutes, announced the launch of Titan Intelligence AI.

Work trailer, supplies stolen from California landscaper

California authorities are seeking those involved with the March theft of a Sacramento landscaper's work trailer and supplies.

NALP, American Green Zone Alliance promote responsible zero-emission equipment transition

National Association of Landscape Professionals and American Green Zone Alliance join forces to promote a responsible transition to zero-emission equipment.

California moves to ban watering of “nonfunctional” turf

California Gov. Gavin Newsom orders the State Water Resources Control Board to evaluate the adoption of regulations banning irrigation of “nonfunctional” turf or grass such as decorative green areas adjacent to buildings.

Apelinc Landscape Services adds Lucena Landscape and Maintenance

Apelinc Landscape Services will expand into the San Diego area with the acquisition of Lucena Landscape and Maintenance of Escondido, Calif.

PBI-Gordon’s SpeedZone herbicide registered for use in California

PBI-Gordon's SpeedZone EW Broadleaf Herbicide for Turf is available for use in California to control more than 90 broadleaf weeds.

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A look at California’s ban on gas-powered equipment

Many OEM manufacturers of battery-powered equipment say they see the adversity in California as an opportunity for the green industry nationwide.

Sperber returns to Southern California with Bemus Landscape partnership

Sperber Landscape Companies recently announced a partnership with Bemus Landscape which marks Sperber’s return to Southern California.

California to phase out new gas-powered small engines

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to phase out the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines found in outdoor power equipment.

Horizon adds sales centers in California, Florida

Horizon Distributors Inc. opened sales centers in Visalia, Calif., and Melbourne, Fla., extending Horizon’s presence in two of the largest irrigation and landscape product markets.…

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