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…
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…
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…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – As part of their yearly “Thank You” campaign, Pro-Tech has launched www.snofighters.com, a website paying tribute to snow and ice management contractors. The “Thank You” campaign is a yearly effort by Pro-Tech to recognize companies and individuals who play a role in clearing snow from commercial properties. This year’s campaign…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Propane Education & Research Council has been granted membership to the National Recreation and Park Association. “We are excited to be joining such an impressive group as the National Recreation and Park Association, which values the environment and the way it is treated at the local level,” said Jeremy Wishart,…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tremron has expanded its operations with the opening of a new manufacturing facility in the Metro Atlanta area. The additional production and distribution provided by the Atlanta plant will be able to meet the growing demand for Tremron’s hardscape products, serving existing clientele in the area while expanding into new regions….
Over the past couple years, California and other Western regions have faced the worst drought experienced by this generation. Last week, Gov. Jerry Brown issued mandatory water restrictions on California residents, businesses and farms in response to the historic drought. How will this announcement affect the turf and landscape irrigation industry? Join the Irrigation Association today …
Bartlett Tree Experts had its best year ever last year and expects this year to be even better. With 282 arborist representatives, the company really ramped up its commercial program last year and now has 21 programs. We visited the company’s laboratories to find out what employees are researching right now. Researchers pollarded this sycamore tree…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Five industry-leading interior plantscape companies have recently formed an executive level Peer Group focused on being “Innovative Green Industry Leaders”. The group, named Pinnacle V, have launched a new logo and website alongside their formation. The five business owners met in Fort Lauderdale, FL earlier this year to discuss the potential…
ROSWELL, Ga. – Turf Masters, a lawn and pest control company, acquired Dorsey Services, a lawn care, tree and shrub, and pest service company, earlier this month. The transaction is the largest investment made by Turf Masters and it expands the company’s quality services throughout central Georgia. With this acquisition, as well as expansion markets…
