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One Landscape Company Gives a Client's Yard a Natural Look
When Hogue Landscape Service’s client originally met with a landscape architect from a different company, Carl Walsh, landscape consultant at Hogue Landscape Services, could tell she was not on board with the plan. “As we’re walking around, (the architect) had a plan of how he wanted to do things,...
This Old House Host Talks About Upcoming Equip Appearance
In preparation for Equip Expo 2024, Green Industry Pros spoke with this year's keynote speaker, Kevin O'Connor, host of This Old House, about the current market, his advice for landscape contractors and much more. Green Industry Pros: Can you give any insight on what you’ll be discussing at Equip Expo?...
Mean Green Expands Lineup With Evo 96 Electric Zero-Turn
Mean Green, a Generac Power Systems company, added to its commercial-grade electric mower lineup with its all-new Evo 96, a large electric zero-turn mower. “The golf and landscape markets are ready for the next massive advancement in a heavy-duty electric-powered mower,” said Michael Hoban, vice president Chore Retails Sales & Distribution at Generac. “We understand the preference for our electric mowers and we’re proud to bring the world’s largest electric zero-turn mover, the Mean Green EVO 96, to market this season.”
Yanmar CE Releases 3 New Electric Machines
Yanmar Compact Equipment released a trio of new equipment, including a fully electric wheel loader, a mini excavator and a tracked carrier. The zero emission and cordless-in-use V8e, SV17e and C08e are tailored to meet the diverse demands of modern and sustainable construction projects and indoor work environments. The new...
Scythe Robotics Updates Scythe M.52
Scythe Robotics rolled out the latest generation of Scythe M.52, its all-electric, fully autonomous commercial mower. Notable upgrades include a 25% increase in battery capacity, a completely redesigned control panel and field-tested durability. "This generation of M.52 is the result of our most extensive testing and development, tailored specifically to...
Durentis Now Part of SiteOne's Offerings
SiteOne Landscape Supply added to its turf maintenance and pest management product offerings with FMC Corporation’s newest insecticide, Durentis, a formulation that provides contractors, golf course superintendents and pest management professionals with above- and below-ground protection from chewing pests in lawns and golf courses. “Adding Durentis to SiteOne’s offerings...
Project EverGreen to Kick Off GreenCare for Troops You Move We Move Challenge
Project EverGreen is launching a new fundraiser, dubbed the GreenCare for Troops You Move, We Mow Challenge. Taking place during GreenCare for Troops Awareness Week June 23-June 29, participants can support military families and promote a greener, healthier, cooler Earth. In celebration of the program’s 18th anniversary, the challenge is simple: record 18,000 steps during the awareness week through an activity of your choice such as walking, running, biking or hiking.
Soil Testing for Effective Lawn Fertilization
If you want your customers to have great lawn, you’ve got to have great soil. Working from the ground up by soil testing is the best way to make sure your customers' yards are growing in the best environment as this directly influences how well the grass itself grows. Don’t be one of the many contractors that skip the step of soil testing. This oversight leads to spending on unnecessary fertilizers, contributing to ineffective nutrient application and potential environmental harm due to runoff into water systems.
Xplor Technologies Unveils Xplor Capital
Xplor Technologies, a platform combining SaaS solutions, embedded payments, and Commerce Accelerating Technologies for "everyday life" businesses, launched Xplor Capital, a streamlined fintech experience designed to increase access to capital for small businesses. "Over the past two years, businesses have battled rising inflation and increased operating costs that have stifled...
Case CE Adds Mini Excavator, Wheel Loader, Updates CWLs, Forklifts
To support the landscape industry, Case Construction Equipment released an upsized 5-metric ton mini excavator and a new, full-sized wheel loader and upgraded its compact wheel loaders and rough-terrain forklifts. “Many landscaping companies today are experiencing significant growth, but they also have a lot of challenges to navigate, like labor...
Rotary Corp. Showcases Copperhead Vortex Trimmer Line
Rotary is offering a wide assortment of Copperhead Trimmer Line including the Vortex brand plus diamond cut, quad-tex, premium quad and precut varieties that are guaranteed for quality and performance. Rotary’s Vortex Trimmer Line is a twisted, aerodynamic line that produces more cutting power at impact with less drag and...
Colorado Enacts Bill to Ban `Nonfunctional Turf' Installation
Colorado has instituted Senate Bill 24-005, prohibiting the installation, planting or placement of “nonfunctional turf,” artificial turf or invasive species on commercial, institutional or industrial property. According to the text of the bill, this action is one piece of a larger push to promote water-wise landscaping principals due...
Picking the Best Snow Plow For Your Operation
The best way for snow professionals to maximize their return on investment for a plow is to pick the right tool for all or most of their planned applications, according to Darin Gronwold, product specialist, Ignite Attachments. “Whether it’s your application or your carrier, mismatching plows and other snow tools...
Best Practices When Raising Rates
With the lawn care and landscape industry being faced with major price increases on materials across the board (and rising every day), you may be thinking it’s time to evaluate costs and start implementing a price increase, but how do you go about raising prices without losing customers?. Rising...
Green Industry Roll Call: Updates from Takeuchi, Massey Services and More
David Caldwell, formerly Takeuchi’s national product manager, has transitioned to become Takeuchi's Southeast regional product manager. In his new role, Caldwell will be responsible for all dealer and national rental account support activity within a multistate area spanning Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi. Caldwell will support dealer sales teams and their customers to demonstrate, promote and support the Takeuchi compact equipment product line. He will also work cross-functionally to complete new product road maps and discover new opportunities within the construction equipment market segment throughout the Southeast.
Editor's Note: Ready, Set, Go!
NOTE TO WILL: Please ensure my headshot is included (instruction from Marina) Spring is certainly in the air—or at least it is where I’m located. Birds are chirping. Flowers and trees are blooming. Colder temps have given way to balmier ones. Sounds idyllic, right?. For those in the...
FieldBin Adds Digital Marketing Services
FieldBin, a field service management software provider, is providing digital marketing services designed specifically for roofing, HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, fencing and other field service businesses. “Because contractors and other trade professionals spend most of their time on service jobs and doing the day-to-day admin work required to run a business,...
OTR Engineered Solutions Adds Reaper Tire for Zero-Turns, Tractors
OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has rolled out its Reaper tire for multiple brands of zero-turn mowers and tractors. “The Reaper is a tire OTR’s formerly named Hoosier Wheel unit originated as a highly engineered turf tire that delivers more value for the money," said Brian Walter, vice president, OEM sales. "It not only performs exceptionally well in virtually any turf environment—smooth or rough—but it looks good, too. We’re confident this tire will make our OEM customers’ equipment more effective and appealing.”
Makita Adds New 40V String Trimmer and Brush Cutter
Makita introduced the new 40V max XGT 18-Inch Dual Rotation, High Torque String Trimmer (GRU07) and 40V max XGT Brush Cutter (GRU06) to its lineup. 40V max XGT 18-Inch Dual Rotation, High Torque String Trimmer (GRU07) The 40V max XGT 18-Inch Dual Rotation, High Torque String Trimmer (GRU07) is engineered...
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