Tag: Michigan

Kubota Awards $600,000 In Kubota Hometown Proud® Grants

Kubota Tractor's Hometown Proud Grant program has awarded $600,000 in grants to 20 deserving community-based nonprofit organizations in 2024.

Bryan Furnace Crowned First National Equipment League Champion

Bryan Furnace crowned first National Equipment League champion after four events showcasing heavy equipment operation.
Kubota Hometown Proud

Kubota Announces 20 Hometown Proud Grant Recipients

Kubota's Hometown Proud grant projects with the most votes in each of it's 10 operating districts will turn $10,000 grant into $50,000 grant.
Mariani Michigan

Mariani Continues Expansion Into Northern Michigan

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

Transforming Turf

TruNorth Landscape earned Gold in Residential Lawn Care from NALP for bringing the green back to this grass.
Lawn Striping Contest Winner, Orlando Chavez

Turf’s Lawn Striping Contest Winner: Orlando Chávez!

Hard work, creativity, and 532 votes combined to make Detroit resident Orlando Chávez the winner of the inaugural Turf Lawn Striping Contest!
Lawn Striping Contest Winner, Orlando Chavez

Ganador del concurso de rayado de césped de Turf: ¡Orlando Chávez!

El trabajo duro, la creatividad y los 532 votos le dan reconocimiento a este residente de Detroit.
minimum wage

Will You Be Affected By New Minimum Wage Increases?

Almost half of U.S. states increased their minimum wage requirements for employers as of January 1. Here are the numbers.
spongy moth

The Spongy Moth…It’s Back And Spreading. Find Out Where.

Destructive spongy moths have been found in almost half of U.S. states, and can cause damage to more than 300 tree species.
Detroit, Antonio McDuffy Park Makeover

Antonio McDuffy Park’s Extreme Makeover Completed

Earlier this month, the dedication of Antonio McDuffy Park at the corner of W. Philadelphia St. and 3rd Ave. in Detroit marked the culmination...
PPP

Applications Reopen For New PPP Funding/Michigan Allows Lawn Work

Applications are being accepted again today for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) after the initial $349 billion of funding was exhausted in less than...
Michigan

Updated April 24: Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association Files Suit Against State’s Stay-In-Place Order

Update: On April 24, Michigan's Gov. Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-59 (COVID-19), which allows for lawn care and landscapers to get back to work...
"essential business"

Is Landscaping An “Essential Business” In Your Region? Updated March 31

Updated: March 31, 2020 In this time of COVID-19 crisis, can you still be operating your lawn or landscape business? This seemingly simple question has...
Western Michigan University

Safety On A Snowy Campus

At the 1,200-acre Western Michigan University campus in Kalamazoo, MI, a significant task for the Landscape Services team, a unit of the WMU Facilities...
Planterra Conservatory

Planterra Expansion Includes Outdoor Garden, Building Addition

Construction plans have been approved in West Bloomfield, MI for an anticipated expansion at Planterra Conservatory. The project expands the botanical garden venue with...
toro company

The Toro Company Launches Land. Water. Thrive. Initiative

With a commitment to helping its customers and communities worldwide enhance the beauty, productivity, and sustainability of the land, The Toro Company has introduced...
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.

Featured Videos

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Looking for uniform solutions for your large team? An unmatched inventory and versatile looks are just a few reasons why companies trust Dickies®.
Capital One Center, Ruppert Landscape

A Capital Idea

Ruppert Landscape meets multiple challenges to transform a live-work-play idea into reality at the Capital One Center.
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.