The emerald ash borer, an invasive species of beetle responsible for killing tens of millions of ash trees across the country, has made its way to Texas, federal and state officials confirmed Monday. Earlier this month, the U.S. Forest Service and Texas A&M Forest Service trapped four adult beetles in Harrison County, just south…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Husqvarna has announced that its newest additions to the Automower line are available for purchase. Automower, a robotic lawnmower, was first introduced to the global market by Husqvarna more than 20 years ago. The models – Automower 315, for areas up to 0.37 acres; Automower 430X, for areas up to…
The May issue is live, and this month features our annual Top 100 list, where we name the top 100 landscape companies in North America. Check out some of the stories that highlight some of the companies on the list, and see where your competition ranks. Click here to check out this year’s coverage. …
LAYTONSVILLE, Md. – Ruppert Landscape has announced the promotion of Dave Wakeling to the position of assistant branch manager in the King of Prussia landscape management branch. “The position of assistant branch manager is a new position within our company. We are committed to growing from within and believe that this new position will further…
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has new suite of materials, called the Root of Happiness, was developed by NALP’s Public Affairs Advisory Council to promote the value of healthy lawns and landscapes and the pros that take care of them. All the materials are available to everyone in the industry – not just…
MOLINE, Ill. – With the recent launch of the new small frame G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders, John Deere has extended the machine warranty on all commercial worksite products, including compact track loaders, skid steer loaders, compact wheel loaders and compact excavators. The factory warranty on these machines will now consist of a…
KENT, Ohio – The Davey Tree Expert Company has announced the promotion of Scott Carlin to vice president of asset management services for Davey Resource Group. Davey Resource Group, a division of Davey Tree, provides a full range of natural resource and utility consulting services to commercial, residential, municipal and governmental markets. Twelve years…
James Martin Associates has awarded more than $24,000 in scholarships to students who have expressed a strong interest in pursuing careers in the landscape and horticulture industry. As a member of The National Association of Landscape Professionals, James Martin Associates has always enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate with the foundation and help enrich the…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – PBI-Gordon Corporation is pleased to announce Dave Loecke has accepted the position of market development manager, turf and ornamental products. In his 15-year career with PBI-Gordon, Loecke has served in a wide variety of roles. His most recent position was as herbicide product manager, where he was integral in the development…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Jason Dorsey, a bestselling author, world-renowned speaker and researcher, will deliver a keynote address at the Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO) and Hardscape North America, held October 19-21 at the Kentucky Expo Center. Billed as The Gen Y Guy, Dorsey’s engaging keynote will give dealers insights on how to sell to…
