SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. – Burglars broke into Real Green Nursery June 4 and stole approximately $100,000 worth of machinery. Authorities said the thieves jumped the fence before cutting the padlocks, taking a Ford F-350, skid-steer, trailer, Kubota and tools. Business owner Kendly Pierre, 42, said he has never had a setback like this.He said they…
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. – Kohler has signed on to be the title sponsor for the Verizon IndyCar Series event at Road America, and the race will be known as the Kohler Grand Prix. The green-flag will fly on the event at approximately 12:15 p.m. CST on June 26. “Kohler Company is pleased to serve…
ATLANTA, Ga. – Oldcastle Architectural has been granted a North American license from Pacific Interlock Pavingstone of Hollister, California, for the Hydro-Flo Technology, an advanced formula for the manufacture of permeable pavers. Pacific Interlock Pavingstone’s dedication to delivering quality paver products for over 30 years with modern functionality, innovation and concern for the environment fueled…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Professionals get gas-powered performance from their STIHL battery products with the 36-volt, 1148 watt-hour AR 3000 backpack battery. Interchangeable with all handheld tools in the STIHL Battery Line, this sleek, high-performance battery has 25 percent more capacity than the STIHL AR 900, running for up to 13 hours* and eliminating exhaust…
Brady Smikles isn’t exaggerating when he says that winter takes up half the year at his firm. Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Smikles Enterprises faces long winters and short landscaping seasons. “Between getting ready for winter, waiting for snow to melt and doing snow removal, our winters are six months,” Smikles says. “Typically, we don’t start…
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Green industry contractors can take a chance on winning a top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series – worth more than $14,000 – and help maintain healthier, safer recreational and athletic green spaces when you purchase a ticket for the Project EverGreen Mower Giveaway Raffle. With support from Exmark, Project EverGreen is seeking…
TORONTO, Canada – If you are looking for a business ownership opportunity in the green industry that doesn’t require a seven-figure investment and comes with a pre-made business model and good training, marketing and management support, then you may want to look into a Weed Man franchise. Weed Man was recently listed on CNBC.com…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Toro today announced a new partnership with Florida-based Southern Drill Supply, which will now offer a full line of Toro underground equipment, including directional drills, trenchers, vibratory plows, compact utility loaders and attachments, compactors, rammers and trench rollers. Southern Drill Supply was founded in 2009 in Pensacola, Florida, and primarily serves…
Each month, our Good Works feature highlights a service project done to benefit an individual or the community. For May, we looked at Sustainable Heroes, a nationwide landscape service group that started with a chance project in Florida. When Ahmed Hassan agreed to help with Daniella’s Wish, he had no idea the group he assembled…
ZELLWOOD, Fla. – Anuvia Plant Nutrients is expanding its team of professionals. Anuvia uses a new technology to manufacture enhanced efficiency slow-release plant nutrient products for turf and agricultural markets. “We are growing our team with individuals with strong industry experience who will assist our efforts as we develop markets and our products,” said…
