The May issue is live, and this month features our annual Top 100 list, where we name the top 100 landscape companies in North America. Check out some of the stories that highlight some of the companies on the list, and see where your competition ranks. Click here to check out this year’s coverage. …
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Husqvarna has announced that its newest additions to the Automower line are available for purchase. Automower, a robotic lawnmower, was first introduced to the global market by Husqvarna more than 20 years ago. The models – Automower 315, for areas up to 0.37 acres; Automower 430X, for areas up to…
The emerald ash borer, an invasive species of beetle responsible for killing tens of millions of ash trees across the country, has made its way to Texas, federal and state officials confirmed Monday. Earlier this month, the U.S. Forest Service and Texas A&M Forest Service trapped four adult beetles in Harrison County, just south…
Housing has officially opened for the 2016 Irrigation Show and Education Conference, Dec. 5–9. Start planning and book your room today. The Irrigation Association has again partnered with Connections Housing, the official and exclusive housing vendor for the 2016 Irrigation Show. Connections offers discounted rates and complimentary internet at eight hotels located near the…
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — The STIHL Group has acquired a substantial minority share of the Globe Tools Group – a manufacturer of corded and cordless outdoor power tools under its Greenworks brand. “Our stake in Globe Tools means we are systematically consolidating our strategy in the growing market for cordless power tools. We will utilize synergy…
LONDON — Bayer of Germany said on Monday that it had offered $62 billion in cash to acquire Monsanto in a deal that would combine two of the world’s biggest companies in the businesses of crop seeds and pesticides. The transaction, if consummated, would create an industry giant whose products include antibiotics, genetically modified crops…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Toro recently donated 1,000 pounds of canned goods to a local food shelf, as the result of a social media campaign designed to demonstrate the lifting power of the new Dingo TX 1000 compact utility loader, while at the same time giving back to the community. The “What Would You Lift?”…
SAN MARCOS, Calif. – Hunter proudly announces the release of a complete system of micro irrigation products for any application. New to Hunter’s Micro lineup: PLD-LOC fittings which fit ½ inch tubing/dripline between 16-18 mm, commercial-grade IH Risers (flexible PVC), multi-port emitters for commercial PVC systems, Mini Landscape Dripline, ¼ inch polyethylene and vinyl tubing,…
LAYTONSVILLE, Md. – Ruppert Landscape has expanded its landscape construction operations to include a new branch in Houston, Texas. This branch joins 18 existing branch offices that are located in Pennsylvania, Maryland, D.C., Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia, supporting both the landscape construction and landscape management divisions of the company. Bob Jones, president of…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Registration is now open for GIE+EXPO 2016, and with the combination of new features, many exhibitors expanding their booths and travel discounts, it’s shaping up to be even bigger than last year’s record-setting year. The annual tradeshow is set for October 20-21 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville and online registration…
