VALLEY VIEW, Ohio – Lawn & Landscape has partnered with Koch Turf & Ornamental to present a free three-part webinar series that will help LCOs improve their businesses. The webinars, which start in March, focus on the three most pressing problems in the lawn care business: how to get more sales, how to find the best…
Green industry advocate Robert “Bob” Wade passed away on Feb.17 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob generously gave many years of service to the Irrigation Association as chair of the Government Affairs Committee. Bob was actively involved in several other affiliate organizations, including the California Landscape Contractors Association and the American Society of…
HERNDON, Va. – PLANET is pleased to announce the newest PLANET Academic Excellence Foundation (PLANET AEF) Ambassadors. Each of the ambassadors recently pledged $25,000 to the Foundation, which awards scholarships to students enrolled in landscape contracting and/or horticulture programs at two-year or four-year colleges and universities: • Designs by Sundown – Mike Hommel, Englewood,…
Hello students and professors, Lawn & Landscape Magazine wants to get a feel for the future of the green industry, and we need your help. We’ve developed a 16 question survey to find out how the next generation of green industry employees perceives a career in the industry. Students – please take a few moments and…
LAYTONSVILLE, Md. – Ruppert Landscape has promoted Charlotte McGehee to the position of branch manager for a new D.C. Landscape Management branch. “The position Charlotte is filling has been the direct result of a new branch opening in the region,” said Doug Halsey, vice president and regional director of the Landscape Management Division. “With…
CLEVELAND, Ohio — According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are more than 3.6 million veterans with a service-related disability and the need for day-to-day household and lifestyle assistance services is a major need area. With that statistic in mind, Project EverGreen is pleased to announce the expansion of its GreenCare for…
HERNDON, Va. – The Principles of Turfgrass Management certification program is now available as an online course. Passing this international turf program will earn you and your crew the Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Manager credential. Previously, this course was only offered as a print-based self-study. The online course allows students to receive access…
Always look for a landscape designer who is a licensed professional, with years of experience. Experienced landscape designers will be very knowledgeable of the various plants that will work within your budget, and ones that will thrive in your climate. They will draw up a plan for your property showing the placement of water features,…
Lawn & Landscape Editor Chuck Bowen sat down with Jason Cupp, former business owner and current growth consultant, to discuss problem employees. Click here to listen to this podcast. If you don’t already subscirbe to the Lawn Care Radio Network, click here to check out what other great podcasts we offer. Article…
Yard-Nique recently acquired Estes Landscape in Sharpsburg Ga., and will mark the company’s third acquisition in five years. Estes posted $3.5 million in revenue in 2014 and employs 35 people. “Rob Estes built an amazing company around his talented team,” said Brian DuMont, owner of the Morrisville, N.C.-based Yard-Nique. “Atlanta was not on our…
