Industry News

ELEVATE 2024

Register By This Date For The Lowest Price On ELEVATE 2024

ELEVATE 2024, the conference and expo of the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), will be held Nov. 3-6 in Charlotte, NC. Register now for the lowest prices.

Mosquitoes Dominate Homeowners’ Yard Worries, With Ticks Close Behind

Have you added mosquito control services? 71% of American homeowners say they have avoided going to or left an event early because of bugs, according to a survey by NaturaLawn.

Box Tree Moth Quarantine Areas Expanding

The latest Federal Order establishes quarantine areas for box tree moth in four states. It was first reported in the U.S. in 2021.
NutriRoot

Arborjet | Ecologel Introduces NutriRoot Granular 3-3-3 Plant Fertilizer

Arborjet | Ecologel Introduces NutriRoot Granular 3-3-3, offering the same benefits as the liquid formulation in an easy application.
Nutrient Recovery Systems

New Sustainable Fertilizers From Building Waste, Rain & Solar Energy

Nutrient Recovery Services is closing the loop with sustainable fertilizer production from the PAE Living Building in Portland, OR.

BuyFin Payment Processing & Client Financing Now Available For Lawn & Landscape Businesses

The new BuyFin platform is designed to offer a streamlined process for payment and financing for contractors and customers.

The Yardstick: Q&A With Frank Mariani, Mariani Premier Group

Mariani Premier Group Chairman and Founder Frank Mariani discusses how this multigenerational landscape company is building success upon success.

Greenzie Finds Autonomous Mower Market In College Campuses

Greenzie autonomous tech frees up time for facility professionals to focus on the other details of maintaining beautiful grounds.
Dauer Spanish

Dauer Launches Spanish-Language Product Brochure

With 500,000+ Hispanic-Americans employed in the landscape industry in the U.S, Dauer has launched a Spanish version of it's product brochure.
Mariani Michigan

Mariani Continues Expansion Into Northern Michigan

Mariani Premier Group continues it's expansion into northern Michigan with the acquisition of Drost Landscape.
Bartlett Canada

Bartlett Tree Experts Expands in Ottawa

Bartlett TreeExperts has expanded in the Ottawa, Ontario region with the acquisition of Campbell TreeExperts, Inc.

Survey Reveals Outdoor Workers Have Double The Rate Of Severe Sunburns

An American Academy of Dermatology survey revealed one in 10 outdoor workers had sunburns severe enough to cause blisters last year.
Massey Florida

Massey Services Continues Expansion In Florida

Massey Services continues their expansion throughout Florida with the acquisition of Ridd Pest Control of Miami.
Stellar Exports

Stellar Receives President’s “E” Award for Exports

Stellar Industries received the President's "E" Award to recognize its significant contributions to an increase in US exports.
Backyard Makeover

Attractive Accessibility: Bobcat’s Backyard Makeover

Julie Rummer of Turlock, CA now has her wheelchair-accessible dream backyard thanks to the Bobcat backyard makeover contest!
Bartlett Dossett

Bartlett Announces New Leadership of Operations in Florida

Bartlett Tree Experts has announced that Jim Dossett has been promoted to Division Manager, overseeing the Company's operations in Florida.
You Move

“You Move, We Mow” Challenge Benefits Military Families

Can you walk 18,000 steps June 23-29 for Greencare for Troops? The You Move, We Mow challenge helps provide free lawn services to military families.

Scythe Introduces Latest Generation Of M.52 Electric, Autonomous Commercial Mower

Upgrades on the latest generation Scythe M.52 mower include a 25% increase in battery capacity, a redesigned control panel, and field-tested durability.

Harper Turf Diversifies With Toro Product Acquisition

Harper has announced the strategic acquisition of the Toro Rake-O-Vac®, Versa-Vac™, and Pro Sweep® product lines.
Ruppert Anderson

Ruppert Promotes Anderson to Director of Talent Acquisition

With over 20 years of experience, Melanie Anderson has been hired by Ruppert Landscape as Director of Talent Acquisition.
Firewise Landscaping

Firewise Landscaping

Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
Unilock Scholarship

Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry

Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.

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Capital One Center, Ruppert Landscape

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Desert Foothills Landscape

Desert Decadence In An Arizona Landscape Design

Even in the extreme heat conditions of Southern Arizona, Desert Foothills Landscape designed and installed a stunning, functional landscape while also being water and climate conscious.
snow removal, insurance coverage

Is Your Insurance Snow Blind?

Unique risks involved with snow and ice removal mean that adequate insurance coverage is critical to protecting your business.
snowstorms

Compact Cleanup Solutions

In the wake of snowstorms and natural disasters, it's essential to be prepared with versatile equipment to support restoration efforts.