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(Left-right): Scott Bills, Sports Field Solutions LLC/Project EverGreen Board President; Alpha Jones, SFMA President-Elect; Cindy Code, Project EverGreen and Nicholas Gonzalez, Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Palm Springs. (Photo: Project EverGreen)

Project EverGreen renovates Palm Springs baseball fields

The park is one of over a dozen that the city of Palm Springs manages for this city of 45,000 residents.  

There was plenty of new technology on display at the 2024 Irrigation Show. To get a snippet of what we saw, visit LandscapeManagement.net (Photo: LM staff).

What the irrigation industry can expect in 2025

Irrigation trends and tips as we start the new year.

Industry media got a sneak peek at the autonomous solutions unveiled at CES 2025 during an event in November at Blue River Technology’s (a John Deere company) test facility in Gilroy, Calif. (Photo: Scott Hollister)

John Deere unveils autonomous mower at CES 2025 

Company dives headfirst into robotics with the prototype of a battery-powered stand-on unit, along with two tractors and an articulated dump truck.

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John Deere’s Jahmy Hindman talks autonomous mowing

Landscape Management Editor-in-Chief Scott Hollister met with John Deere Senior VP and Chief Technology Officer Jahmy Hindman in Gilroy, Calif. Hindman discussed what's behind the…

The building is covered in large, dark windows that the company says absorb and reflect heat, amplifying the struggles many plant species would have at the property. (Photo: Gachina Landscape Management)

The Big One: California dreamin’

Gachina won a bronze award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

Photo: K&D Landscaping

K&D Landscaping wins multiple NALP and CLCA awards for 2024

These accolades affirm K&D Landscaping's craftsmanship and environmental stewardship across a variety of projects, according to the company.

(Photo: K&D Landscaping)

K&D Landscaping honored as Business of the Year by Aptos Chamber of Commerce

The honor shows K&D’s impact as a leader in the landscaping industry and its efforts to enhance the Central Coast region through eco-friendly practices and community outreach. 

Photo: Irrigation Association

Innovation, instruction in the spotlight at 2024 Irrigation Show

The annual event hits Long Beach, Calif., Nov. 4-7, offering attendees a blend of education, exhibits and networking.

Photo: LM Staff

What you missed at the 2024 Irrigation Show

The 2024 Irrigation Show was the hub for innovation, new products and even community for the irrigation industry.

Photo: FMC

FMC’s Durentis insecticide now registered for use in California

Durentis is a highly concentrated formulation that requires a single application for season-long control.

(Photo: RC Mowers)

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.

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