Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing, an Olympic curling duo and married couple, took over the family-run Weed Man franchise this past April ..read more

The numbers prove you can conserve a precious natural resource and save money. Here’s how ..read more

After building and growing Nufarm in North America for the past 9½ years, Brendan Deck will return to Australia in December of 2024. In his new role, Deck will continue to support Nufarm as a strategic advisor to the Group, utilizing his considerable commercial and product experience. Brendan Deck Under Deck’s leadership, Nufarm has achieved important and significant milestones in North America. These achievements include the greenfield development of Nufarm’s state of the art formulation facility in Greenville, MS. The modernization and expansion of Nufarm’s facilities in Chicago Heights and ..read more

Compiled by Turf Staff From the June 2024 Issue   This assortment of six irrigation and water management products will help your landscape company solve the most challenging water distribution problems. DRAMM CE-Line Does your landscape company include a plant nursery? CE-Line from DRAMM is a unique, laboratory quality, nutrient analysis system that automatically samples water from the greenhouse throughout the day. This in-line testing solution provides accurate data within an hour, eliminating the wait for test results from a remote laboratory. Sample results are securely stored in the ..read more

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Makita U.S.A., Inc., a manufacturer professional tools, power equipment, and accessories, has released two kits for the 18V LXT® Couple Shaft Power Head system that include multiple attachments. XUX02SM1X5: Includes the 18V LXT® Brushless Power Head, 13″ String Trimmer Couple Shaft Attachment, 10″ Pole Saw Couple Shaft Attachment, and the 20″ Articulating Hedge Trimmer Couple Shaft Attachment.   XUX02SM1X6: Includes the 18V LXT® Brushless Power Head, 13″ String Trimmer Couple Shaft Attachment, 10″ Pole Saw Couple Shaft Attachment, 20″ Articulating Hedge Trimmer Couple Shaft Atta ..read more

Bobcat Company has launched a nationwide Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest to give one community a $100,000 sports park makeover. Contest Kick-off Chip Gaines and Bobcat help to rebuild the Bell’s Hill Park in Waco, Texas, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Photo by Jenn Ackerman @ackermangruber To kick off the contest, Bobcat teamed up with its brand ambassador and renovation expert Chip Gaines for a baseball field makeover. They hoped to inspire communities to see the potential in their local park and recreation spaces. Bobcat brought equipment and a fleet of volunteers to Gaines’ hometown of Wac ..read more

By John Black, RLA, CPLD From the June 2024 Issue   No matter how large or small the site, irrigation is essential to a landscape’s health and beauty. But too much water can be as bad for plants as too little; and giving any plant more water than it needs wastes resources and money. To create water-efficient landscapes that are also easy to irrigate, start with a strategy known as “hydrozoning.” In simplest terms, hydrozoning means grouping plants according to their irrigation requirements. Most growers simply label their plants as “low,” “average,” or “regular” water users, or with vague ..read more

Graphic from Penn State Extension. Illustrations by Colleen Witkowski. Summer season is in full swing and so are invasive spotted lanternflies, who are expanding their U.S. presence more and more each year. TruGreen, a leading national lawn care provider whose services include pest control, has announced its annual study identifying the top U.S. areas the invasive spotted lanternfly likes to call home. Squish Season is Back: TruGreen Reveals 2024 Hotspots for Spotted Lanternflies (PRNewsfoto/TruGreen) Following an in-depth examination of data compiled during the calendar year from May 202 ..read more

Hilltip now offers its line of SnowStriker™ snowplows in North America. This includes straight blade and v-plow models for half-ton pickups, SUVs, UTVs, tractors, and loaders. Hilltip SnowStriker V-plow SnowStriker plows feature a curved, powder-coated snow blade made of high-strength steel, making them durable, yet lightweight. They also have adjustable two-segment trip edges for superior plow protection. The cutting edges are available with either polyurethane or steel construction. Other standard features include an adjustable attack angle and tilting blade. Hilltip SnowStriker V-plow UTV a ..read more