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Graham Spray Equipment recognized

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. – Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp has recognized Graham Spray Equipment for its contribution to job creation and the positive economic impact it has within and beyond the state. Kemp, accompanied by representatives of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, presented the company with an Outstanding Georgia Business certificate during a tour of Graham’s…

Mustang adds to dealer network

WEST BEND, WISCONSIN –  Mustang has welcomed Pro Power Equipment to the Mustang dealer network.    Pro Power Equipment provides expert sales, service and parts support to Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area for Mustang skid loaders, track loaders, compact excavators and articulated loaders.    “We are proud to have Pro Power Equipment, Inc….

Rick Engineering Company hires architect

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Rick Engineering Company (RICK) announced Patricia Trauth has joined the company as principal landscape architect. She will be responsible for managing landscape architecture staff, business development and project management in its eight offices.   As a licensed landscape architect in California, a certified planner and a LEED accredited professional, she has…

Rock Landscaping

Rock Landscaping

Rock Landscaping is a great way to add dimension to a landscaping project. Create Stone Paths, Low Maintenance Gardens, Rock Borders or Retaining Walls. The Japanese have been creating ‘dry landscapes’ or Zen Gardens for centuries. Even large Center piece style rock features or ‘living sculptures’ have become widely popular. A stone path for places…

Water Landscaping

Water Landscaping

When we hear the word landscape, we think of sprawling expanses of land with mountains, hills and the general countryside. Landscape is actually fairly defined as “all the visible features of an area of land”. This includes bodies of water like lakes, ponds, rivers and seas and the variety of these landscapes is revered by…

Kerns Brothers joins Davey Tree

The Davey Tree Expert Co. has announced the acquisition of Kerns Brothers Tree Service & Landscaping, a residential tree care company based near Wilmington, Delaware. The acquisition is Davey’s 8th in the last year and the second in 2015. Jim Stief, executive vice president, U.S. residential operations, said Davey is committed to future growth –…

Advice for facing water shortages

 HERNDON, Va. – The water crisis facing California is serious and carries imminent environmental, financial and human impacts. Cash incentives are being used in some areas to get homeowners to voluntarily give up their lawns. Before ripping out a customer’s lawn, the National Association of Landscape Professionals offers the following tips to help your customers…

Cut, chop or saw?

Without the right tool, pruning can be dangerous not only for workers, but for plants as well. A pruner that’s too small can lead to fatigue, and dull blades can injure the tree or shrub. Plus, it can do serious damage to the tool itself. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Article Source:…

Master Gardener joins PCS

Scott Richardson joins PCS – Pestguard Commercial Services. Scott, as a leader in multiple industries, comes to PCS with a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, is a Certified Florida Master Gardener and has extensive experience in the grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, irrigation and horticulture industry for community associations. Pestguard Commercial Services (PCS) serves the west…

New York approves Toro contract

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The State of New York has approved a contract for Toro equipment through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) for use by all state agencies and other authorized users. The contract was approved by the State of New York on April 13, and the new agreement provides state agencies competitive pricing for the…