Beth GeraciNov 9, 2023
Meet David Frank, president and CEO, David J. Frank Landscape Contracting, Germantown, Wis. Who’s your mentor? I’ve had many mentors at different periods of my…
Sarah PfleddererNov 9, 2023
Tom Delaney, director of government affairs at PLANET, was reappointed to a two-year term with the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC), a federal advisory committee…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) named four new Trailblazers, an honor based on nominations and bestowed for excellence and achievement in the areas of lawn…
PLANET revealed the recipients of this year’s Safety Recognition Awards Program, acknowledging landscape industry professionals who consistently demonstrate commitment to safety. The program is sponsored…
Marisa PalmieriNov 9, 2023
More than 400 leading U.S. businesses and advocacy organizations--including the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), Irrigation Association and the American Nursery & Landscape Association--signed a letter…
More than 400 volunteers from the Green Industry visited Washington D.C. on July 22 to donate time, materials and the use of their equipment to…
Casey PaytonNov 9, 2023
PLANET Community Stewardship Award Winner Category: Supplier American Profit Recovery strives to include employees in its service efforts. Although they’re doing honest work, it’s easy…
Sharon McGuire, the longtime executive director of the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA), retired on June 9. McGuire was an active member of the CLCA…
John Deere is delighted to sponsor this year’s LM150 issue! In addition to providing an overview of the biggest and best Green Industry service providers…
The Professional Landcare Network's (PLANET’s) Come Alive Outside Face-to-Face event series is coming to Wisconsin, Massachusetts and Maryland. PLANET has partnered with JP Horizons to…
Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) says its Design/Build/Installation Specialty Group will hold its Design/Build/Installation Symposium July 28-30 in Chicago, Ill. The educational event, which is limited to…
PLANET Community Stewardship Award Winner Category: State Association Chapter Volunteer efforts are ingrained in ALCC’s culture. In its 50 years, the Associated Landscape Contractors of…
Beth GeraciNov 10, 2023
Nearly 900 college students from around North America descended upon Auburn University’s campus recently for an annual event that always draws crowds—the Professional Landcare Network’s…
Meet Bill Cox, president of Lawn Management Co. (LMC), Houston Who’s your mentor? Dr. Steven Hotze, CEO of Hotze Health & Wellness Center in Houston.…
Stan CraigNov 9, 2023
Why companies are pitching in to support charities and their communities. A full-page ad in a Sunday edition of The New York Times stated boldly…
Dan JacobsNov 9, 2023
Some lawn care pros see a rise in demand for “natural” turf service offerings. Americans still want a lush, green lawn, but today, lawn care…
The industry addresses fertilizer and pesticide regulations at the local, state and national levels. Location, location, location. The oft-cited phrase used to justify the price…
Green Industry marketing experts translate the results of PLANET/Harris Interactive’s consumer survey. In December, Harris Interactive conducted an online survey on behalf of the Professional…
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) has announced its new board of directors for the fiscal year beginning May 1. The 2013/2014 board for the national…
What are consumer’s spending habits when it comes to professional lawn and landscape services? They may open their wallets more often for design/build services in…
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Day of Service took place April 22. This year’s theme was Come Alive Outside to showcase the positive effects green…
Here are some more shots of Hemlock Landscapes and the 135th Company of Ohio National Guard in action during Day of Service yesterday. Nicely done!…
Landscape ManagementAug 15, 2023
What a great morning it's been. Hemlock Landscapes, based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, invited me along as they participated in the Professional Landcare Network's (PLANET's)…
The "Gang of Eight" bipartisan group of senators and representatives introduced a Senate immigration bill April 17. The 844-page bill is divided into four sections: border…
