Category Archives: Lawn & Landscape News
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…
After much discussion, the American Lighting Association (ALA) Board of Governors and the ALA staff have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2016 ALA Conference due to the elevated health risks associated with the Zika virus. This decision was based on the health risks outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
VISTA, Calif. – Heaviland Landscape Management projects it will save the Palomar Tech Center 2.3 million gallons of potable water annually, through landscape design renovation and a recycled water irrigation system conversion. Additionally, the project has reduced maintenance costs while enhancing the property’s overall beauty. Located at 2443 Impala Dr. in Carlsbad, this commercial property…
If you were in business 10 years ago, you might remember a new customer calling to find out more about your company because you did her neighbor’s patio a few years back. Perhaps you remember walking away from a local home and garden show with enough leads to keep you busy for the next three+…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Jason Dorsey, a bestselling author, world-renowned speaker and researcher, will deliver a keynote address at the Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO) and Hardscape North America, held October 19-21 at the Kentucky Expo Center. Billed as The Gen Y Guy, Dorsey’s engaging keynote will give dealers insights on how to sell to…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – PBI-Gordon Corporation is pleased to announce Dave Loecke has accepted the position of market development manager, turf and ornamental products. In his 15-year career with PBI-Gordon, Loecke has served in a wide variety of roles. His most recent position was as herbicide product manager, where he was integral in the development…
James Martin Associates has awarded more than $24,000 in scholarships to students who have expressed a strong interest in pursuing careers in the landscape and horticulture industry. As a member of The National Association of Landscape Professionals, James Martin Associates has always enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate with the foundation and help enrich the…
KENT, Ohio – The Davey Tree Expert Company has announced the promotion of Scott Carlin to vice president of asset management services for Davey Resource Group. Davey Resource Group, a division of Davey Tree, provides a full range of natural resource and utility consulting services to commercial, residential, municipal and governmental markets. Twelve years…