Industry News

New Study Suggests Some Annual Varieties Support Pollinators Better Than Others

A new study suggests some annuals support pollinators much better than others. Here are the popular winners.

Volvo CE Launches Updated L30 & L35 Compact Wheel Loaders

Customers looking for 1.3–1.6 yd3(1.0–1.2 m3) bucket capacity or 2.4- to 2.6-ton fork payload will experience faster work cycles, improved maneuverability, tractive force and performance.
split plan feature

RC Mowers Announces Split Plan Feature & Bilingual Interface

RC Mowers has announced new features to its Autonomous Mowing Robot (AMR)™ including a new split plan feature and a bilingual operator interface.
LandCare Jennifer Burnett

LandCare Announces Jennifer Burnett as CPO

Jennifer Burnett will bring 9+ years of experience under the LandCare brand to her new position as Chief People Officer.
Turfgrass maintenance

Weed Man Reports Growth in Q1

Weed Man announced four signed agreements, the hiring of several roles – including a new CFO – and a ranking in Entrepreneur’s 2024 Franchise 500 for Q1 2024.
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Bobcat’s First Electric Zero Turn, The ZT6000e, Now Available

Bobcat announces its electric ZT6000e commercial zero-turn mower is now available at select Bobcat dealers across the U.S. and Canada.
Rachio

Rachio Marks 200 Billion Gallons Of Water Saved Through Smart Irrigation

Rachio marked Earth Day 2024 with over 200 billion gallons of water saved through its smart-watering tech. The company is working toward saving three trillion gallons by 2030.
Takeuchi 2024 Dealer

Takeuchi Recognizes Top Dealers At 2024 Dealer Summit

Takeuchi announced its Dealer of the Year, Dealer Salesperson of the Year and recipients of its 2023 Dealer 360° awards in San Antonio.
STIHL

STIHL Increases Share Of Battery Tools Sold By 4%

STIHL increased the share of sales from battery-operated tools by 4%. This and other news were announced at the 2024 annual financial press conference held yesterday.
KRESS

The Kress Commercial Platform Is Now AGZA Certified

The full suite of Kress 60V handheld equipment and the Kress Commercial CyberSystem is now AGZA Field Tested Certified (AFTC).
PERC Hires

PERC Hires Director Of Autogas Business Development

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) hires David Walters as Director of Autogas Business Development.

Earth Day: Join The Initiative To Reduce Plastic Plant Pots

An astounding 95-98% of plastic horticultural pots end up in landfills. The Healthy Pots, Healthy Plants initiative is trying to change that.

Glendale, CA Becomes Largest AGZA Green Zone® Municipality

Glendale, CA is now the nation's largest municipal AGZA Green Zone. The Certification is a structured program of education, training, certification, and data reporting to achieve cleaner, quieter, more sustainable landscape maintenance.

Protecting Landscapes From Destructive Iguanas

Invasive iguanas can wreak havoc on landscapes. Imagine deer that burrow and climb! Here are some deterrents.
Fairway Florida

Fairway Expands In Central Florida

Fairway has recently expanded their lawn care and pest control operation in Central Florida to include Dr. Jack's.
John Deere Brock Purdy

John Deere & Brock Purdy Team Up To Find Chief Tractor Officer

From now until April 29, 2024, John Deere & Brock Purdy will be on the lookout for JD's first ever Chief Tractor Officer.
Crowther Lehr Quinlan

Crowther, Lehr, and Quinlan Join PBI-Gordon Corporation

Crowther, Lehr, and Quinlan join the employee-owned PBI-Gordon Corporation, team as sales representatives across the US.
WAC Lighting Promotes Becky

WAC Lighting Promotes Becky Li To President

In her new position as WAC Lighting President, Becky Li will oversee all facets of operations, encompassing sales, marketing, product development, human resources, supply chain, and IoT.
NALP Elite Partner

NALP Announces Elite Partner Program With Industry Brands

NALP has begun a new Elite Partner Program with landscape industry brands. The first Elite Partners include Aspire, Caterpillar, Stanley Black & Decker, and STIHL.
October Industry News

Recent Green Industry Acquisition News

Green Industry pro Schill has acquired Strauser Nature's Helper while Landscape Workshop has gained Liberty Land Management Group, Inc.
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

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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.