The month of April is designated as National Lawn Care Month and The Lawn Institute and the National Association of Landscape Professionals want to heighten public awareness regarding the many environmental and health benefits of natural grass. The Lawn Institute has estimated there is more than 31 million acres of managed grass in the…
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Hlavinka Equipment Company, headquartered in East Bernard, Texas, will be opening a new division, Hlavinka JCB, in Victoria, Texas. Founded in 1939 as Boettcher-Hlavinka Co., the company currently has 156 employees spread throughout eight locations on the Texas coastal plains, including East Bernard, Rosenberg, Nome, El Campo, Bay City, Taft, Victoria…
Q: I have new employees starting this spring and I need them to hit the ground running. How can I make sure they know how to do their job safely? It can be a real challenge to get new employees up to speed at the same time you’re gearing up for the busiest time of…
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…
A landscape designer can create any type of garden design you are looking for from the simple to the complex; and one that will work within your budget and be visually appealing. Depending on the terrain, soil condition and climate your professional landscaper will implement the right plants that will flourish in your climate. A…
