Operational efficiencies are the keys to success for business owners in the lawn and landscape sector. Without the ability to track the condition and availability of your equipment at any given time, your work may fall short. And when that equipment is managed with a low-tech tool like a spreadsheet, or a page out of a spiral notebook, the margin for error can be enormous. A digital asset tracking solution is the answer to gaining real-time transparency into your business’s property and equipment so you can easily locate, repair, and maintain your inventory. With a reliable and accurate tracki ..read more

RC Mowers’ Autonomous Mowing Robot™ now includes a new split plan feature and a bilingual operator interface. RC Mowers, a manufacturer of robotic mowers, has announced new features to its Autonomous Mowing Robot (AMR)™ including a new split plan feature and a bilingual operator interface that allows landscapers to complete jobs more efficiently and add autonomy to their fleets. The new split plan feature allows operators to set a single mow plan for an area and then deploy multiple autonomous mowers to determine the most efficient way to mow the area. Splitting a plan saves landscapers time b ..read more

LandCare has announced the appointment of Jennifer Burnet as Chief People Officer. In this new role, Burnet will be instrumental in leading LandCare’s mission to attract, engage and develop the most talented teams in the industry. As LandCare’s first CPO, Burnet will lead efforts focused on talent recruitment, training and development, employee services and benefits, and the Tangerine Foundation’s TERF and LEAF initiatives. Her demonstrated history with LandCare as a thought-leader, change-maker and team member advocate has positioned her to serve on its executive team. Jennifer Burnett Since ..read more

Compiled by Turf Editors From the April 2024 Issue Landscape Company: Turfscape Location: John Carroll University Goals: Work Efficiency, Sports Field Maintenance Solution: Two Electric, Autonomous Mowers John Carroll University (JCU) is a 60-acre campus just outside of Cleveland, OH. Like Wash U, as an educational institution, expectations for pristine grounds are high. But at JCU, it’s also about maintaining the school’s baseball, softball, and athletic practice fields at a championship level. Turfscape, a landscape contractor that specializes in creating and maintaining commercial prop ..read more

(Photo: Weed Man) Weed Man, a leading franchised lawn care provider, reports impressive growth and forward momentum in Q1 including four signed agreements, the hiring of several roles – including a new CFO – and a ranking in Entrepreneur’s 2024 Franchise 500. Brandon Burns The signed agreements come from existing franchisees Brandon Burns, Sam Morgan, Richard Thompson, and Epic3 – the largest multi-unit operator in the US. This Q1 growth will bring six new territories to Arlington Heights, IL; two to Lake Norman, NC; three to Coweta-Fayette, GA; and two to Omaha, NE, respectively. “Expand ..read more

Compiled by Turf Editors From the April 2024 Issue Landscape Company: Focal Pointe Location: Washington University Goals: Contribute To Client Sustainability, Quieter Campus Solution: 10 Electric Commercial Mowers Like most universities, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, has a very narrow window to win over a prospective student and often, a student’s first impression is the grounds. When Wash U needed a reliable landscaping partner, they found it in Focal Pointe, a full service landscape company with branches in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma that specializes in university and busi ..read more

Bobcat Company announces its electric ZT6000e commercial zero-turn mower is now commercially available at select Bobcat dealers across the U.S. and Canada. Powered by a 20.4-kWh, lithium-ion battery, the ZT6000e produces zero emissions and delivers productive runtimes in commercial applications. It requires fewer components and less maintenance than gas-powered equivalents, costs less to operate, and leaves behind a high-quality cut—every time. “The ZT6000e is designed for both lawn care professionals and other businesses that want to create their own professional-grade results in a more susta ..read more

Rachio, a leading smart yard brand, marked Earth Day 2024 last week with over 200 billion gallons of water saved through its smart-watering technologies. The company is working toward a goal of saving three trillion gallons by 2030. “This milestone of saving over 200 billion gallons of water reflects the effectiveness of our technology and our users’ dedication to sustainability,” said Kim Sentovich, Rachio CEO. “This Earth Month, we are asking our community to consider small changes that collectively make a significant impact on the planet for generations to come.” Smart Hose Timer Rach ..read more

While a tap-pouring truck is far from necessary equipment for a lawn or landscape company, we couldn’t help but publish this news anyway because it looks like a lot of fun! Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-selling low cab forward trucks, recently announced the development of a new craft beer truck in collaboration with Summit Truck Body. Isuzu’s Ultimate Craft Beer Truck, which originally debuted in 2019, is a dual-purpose vehicle that can serve as a delivery truck during the day and a tap pouring truck at party time. In other words, a weekday workhorse an ..read more

Click the photo for a link to download the full Canopy Report. America’s favorite tree is the maple, followed closely by oaks. • The majority of Americans have climbed a tree (67%), half (51%) have gone leaf-peeping, and just over a third (36%) have hugged a tree. • If trees could talk, most of us would want them to sound like Morgan Freeman, though nearly one in three GenZers would prefer Leonardo DiCaprio’s voice. In honor of Arbor Day 2024, the Arbor Day Foundation just released the “The Canopy Report,” a new consumer report on how America sees trees. And while the stats above represent so ..read more