Toms Creek Nursery & Landscaping started in the 1930s when young widow Ovie Henson saved enough money to finance her dream to own a farm. There, she raised her son, Joey, along with sheep, pigs, chickens and cows. Clearing land to plant cuttings—and discovering a true green thumb—resulted in gradually dedicating more land to nursery…
Agricultural Solutions has announced that Turf Asset will market their plant nutrition products, BioRend and RootGuard, for the golf and grounds markets. “We’re delighted for the opportunity to help Agricultural Solutions sell a product line that offers turfgrass distribution such differentiation and economic value,” said Ned Herod of Turf Asset. “Agricultural Solutions’ products are exactly…
PIQUA, Ohio – A.M. Leonard (www.amleo.com) has announced a major expansion of their poly greenhouse film capabilities in their Piqua, Ohio headquarters. This expansion is a partnership with their manufacturing partner Ginegar Plastic Products. Company president Greg Stephens said, “As Horticultural professionals ourselves, we know that grow and overwintering films represent a tremendous point…
Jim Huston Spring is finally upon us and another season is under way. As green industry contractors are gearing up, especially those in the northern climes, I’m beginning to wind down from my winter consulting season when I visit the offices of 50 to 60 contractors. During these visits we prepare budgets, review pricing, implement…
FREDERICK, Md. – In its hometown of Frederick, Md., Wright Manufacturing’s commercial lawn mowers can now be purchased just five minutes from where they are manufactured. Horizon, a national landscape equipment dealer, has just opened a 10,000 square foot facility at 1569 Tilco Drive in Frederick. Geoffrey Conway, Horizon’s Mid-Atlantic zone manager, says the…
The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation has selected Dr. Matthew Elmore, assistant professor and extension turfgrass specialist at Texas A&M University, and Dr. Joseph Roberts, assistant professor of turfgrass pathology at University of Maryland, as the 2015 Award of Excellence recipients. The prestigious award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who, in the final phase of…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Mosquito Joe wrapped up quarter one, celebrating 11 newly-opened units and signing 16 additional agreements to expand in 30 territories – a 100 percent increase from 2014. “Mosquito Joe has continued to outperform previous growth numbers, which demonstrates that our franchisees and infrastructure can drive record results,” said Mosquito Joe…
SAVANNAH, Ga. – On April 1, JCB Finance began partnering with Bank of the West as a branded virtual joint venture (VJV) captive finance company. With this agreement, Bank of the West will handle all retail and leasing transactions for JCB’s U.S. based dealerships and their customers. This partnership will help JCB Finance customers enjoy…
CHICAGO, Ill. – ECHO is introducing two new products to its lineup: the CS-490 saw and the GT-225L curved shaft trimmer. The ECHO CS-490 is available in 16 inch, 18 inch and 20 inch bar lengths. It features a 50.2cc two-stroke engine and a dual-post chain brake handle. The G-Force Engine Air Pre-cleaner reduces…
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Hlavinka Equipment Company, headquartered in East Bernard, Texas, will be opening a new division, Hlavinka JCB, in Victoria, Texas. Founded in 1939 as Boettcher-Hlavinka Co., the company currently has 156 employees spread throughout eight locations on the Texas coastal plains, including East Bernard, Rosenberg, Nome, El Campo, Bay City, Taft, Victoria…
