IA Certified Irrigation Contractor Program Receives NCCA Accreditation
FALLS CHURCH, Va. - The Irrigation Association Certification Board says that the Certified Irrigation Contractor program has officially earned national accreditation, making it the...
SipcamAdvan adds Michael Prudhomme to Specialty Business Group
DURHAM, N.C. - SipcamAdvan hired Michael Prudhomme as a consultant in its Specialty Business division. He will focus on key account management and strategy...
Jacobsen Hires Municipal Channel Manager
Charlotte, N.C. - Jacobsen has hired Art Petrone as municipal channel manager. Petrone comes to Jacobsen with extensive municipal and professional turfgrass management experience....
U.S. Lawns Adds Three New Franchisees
ORLANDO, Fla.-U.S. Lawns announces the addition of three new franchisees to its network of more than 250 landscape management franchises. Three new U.S. Lawns...
PBI/Gordon’s Katana Herbicide Gets California OK
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - PBI/Gordon Corporation announced that its Katana Turf Herbicide received registration with the State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation, allowing Katana...
Little Hope Given for Ontario Pesticide Ban Amendment
TORONTO, Ontario - On Friday, May 11, Ted Chudleigh, Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP for Halton, introduced a Private Members Bill in the Ontario Legislature...
Lush Lawn Announces New Lawn Care Franchise Concept
GRAND BLANC, Mich. - Lush Lawn Franchising, LLC, the franchisor and licensor of Lush Lawn has announced its new franchise concept, Lush Lawn Lawn...
LandOpt Contractor Network Expands to the West Coast
PITTSBURGH, PA - Corion Landscape Management has joined the LandOpt Contractor Network, based here, expanding the Network's reach to the West Coast. Ferndale, Wash.-based Corion...
Phoenix Water Conservation Expo Promotes Rain Bird’s ESP-SMT Controller
PHOENIX, AZ (May 30, 2012) - Rain Bird's ESP-SMT Smart Control System for residential and light commercial irrigation has become known for its ability...
Congress to Celebrate 40 Years of Beautifying Ontario
TORONTO, Ontario - Now celebrating a 40-year history of landscaping and beautifying Ontario, the members of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association and...
DeepRoot Marks Milestone Growth of NYC Urban Forest Trees at Lincoln Center
NEW YORK, NY - DeepRoot, a green infrastructure product manufacturer and service supplier focusing on urban forestry and storm water management, reports a three-year milestone of healthy...
Everris Americas Welcomes Gunter to Ornamental Horticulture Team
David Gunter has joined the Everris Ornamental Horticulture team as a product manager operating out of the Dublin, Ohio, headquarters. Gunter's primary responsibilities...
Toro Announces Record Profits, Stock Split
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - The Toro Company, based here, reported record results in the second quarter of the year, and a two-for-one stock split.Net earnings...
Netafim names Alcantara, Millward, Wood as New District Sales Reps
FRESNO, Calif. - Netafim USA expands its sales and marketing activities in California and the south central region with three new district sales managers, announced...
Future Turf Managers Converge in Charlotte For Annual Jacobsen Event
Last week, Jacobsen, a Textron (NYSE: TXT) Company, hosted over 30 college seniors from top turfgrass programs around the world as part of its...
Go iLawn, Go iPave Enhanced, Now Customizable
CINCINNATI - GIS Dynamics, parent company to Go iLawn and Go iPave Software as a Service (SaaS) recently released its enhanced property measuring tools and...
Facebook, Mobile Enhancement Offer Green Industry Marketing Opportunities
By Chris HeilerAfter months of anticipation, Facebook went public on May 17, making its initial public offering of more than 420 million shares of...
PERC Offers Lawn Service Pros $1,000 Mower Incentives
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is offering $1,000 to qualified buyers of a new propane-fueled mower who agree to...
Bayer Launches Herbicide Tribute Total
RESEARCH PARK TRIANGLE, N.C. - Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, introduces Tribute Total, a novel herbicide that provides golf course superintendents...
Andrew Kerin Named CEO of Brickman
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -The Brickman Group's board of directors has elected Andrew Kerin as chief executive officer and member of the board, effective immediately. Scott...