Landscape Management articles from May 2000

Landscape Management archives from May 2000

events : WHAT, WHEN & WHERE.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... May 20-24 American Society of Irrigation Consultants' National Conference Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; 925/516-1124 June 16 Turf 2000 / Phoenix, AZ; Sponsored by Pennington Seed and Seeds West; 520/783-2050 ...

Offering a cultural bridge.(Jennifer Thomas offers lawn and landscape companies language and cross-cultural training)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Jennifer Thomas is an independent contractor just like many of you, except she's probably a lot better looking. Okay, so I'm not being politically correct. Give me a break. She just happens to be an attractive young lady with a warm,...

Education: We keep at it -- The key to making continuing education successful is making its goal clear and always making it fun.
May 1, 2000... Off season, in season, middle of the season. How do you keep up with the changing face of the industry? How do you keep your employees motivated, trained and feeling a part of the industry as a whole? One way is through continuing education....

let's hear it : YOUR OPINIONS, COMMENTS, & QUOTES.
May 1, 2000... Answer to labor problem is not H2B but higher wages Will there be a labor shortage in the 2000 growing season? According to the February 2000 edition of Landscape Management, the answer is yes. What's the solution? Well, according to...

CC acquires Bush Hog.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... SELMA, AL -- CC Industries, Chicago, IL, acquired Bush Hog. The new company will operate as Bush Hog, L.L.C. and retain the same management team. "We have been aware of Bush Hog's commitment to its customers for many years," said Bill...

VW&R buys Turf Industries.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... AUSTIN, TX -- Chemical distribution leader Van Waters & Rogers (VW&R), Austin, TX has acquired Turf Industries, Dallas/Houston, TX. Turf Industries will join Van Waters & Rogers' Professional Products & Services business unit, which services...

Simplot, Pursell ink deal.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... POST FALLS, ID -- Simplot Turf and Pursell Technologies (PTI) signed an agreement to market Polyon[R] fertilizers and other products to turfgrass markets in the northeastern, midwestern and southwestern states.

Uniroyal asks for Floramite use increase.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... MIDDLEBURY, CT -- Uniroyal Chemical Co. has asked the EPA to up the maximum number of applications of Floramite miticide per crop to two. Floramite, which received federal registration in 1999, offers outstanding control of a variety of...

SIMA Snow & Ice show ahead.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... ERIE, PA -- The Snow & Ice Management Association, Inc. (SIMA), headquartered here, will hold its 3rd Annual Snow & Ice Symposium at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland, ME, on June 1 to 3. The 2000 symposium will, for the first time,...

Sun Marketing new Swinger rep.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... EAGAN, MN -- Sun Marketing has signed a manufacturer representative agreement with Swinger, a loader division of NMC-Wollard. Sun will represent the Swinger line of articulated wheel loaders in North and South Carolina, Kentucky,...

LESCO broke records in '99.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... ROCKY RIVER, OH -- Green industry supplier LESCO, INC. (Nasdaq: LSCO) reported net income for 1999 increased 98% to a record $11.6 million compared with $5.9 million in 1998. Net sales for the 12 months increased 10.5% to a record $460.4...

Tyler opens Indy delivery operation.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... ELWOOD, IL -- Tyler Enterprises opened a full-service 7,200-sq.-ft. warehouse and delivery operation in Indianapolis. The building will serve as a distribution center for Tyler's custom-blended fertilizer products and speciality chemicals....

Textron hooks up with Daytona.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... RACINE, WI -- Textron Turf Care and Specialty Products announced in March that it will be the official grounds care equipment supplier for Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL, for the next three years. "Daytona International...

Wright Manufacturing moving to expand.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... GAITHERSBURG, MD -- Wright Manufacturing, Inc., is moving its headquarters to a new building in Frederick, MD, 21 miles north of its present headquarters. Construction on the building, which will more than double the capacity of the...

Milliken becomes distributor for Sybron Chemicals.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... SALEM, VA -- Milliken Turf Products, Spartanburg, SC, became Sybron Chemicals' newest distributor for global turf markets. Ted Melnik, vice president of Sybron Biochemicals, says that Milliken will be instrumental in promoting his...

ANLA to debut innovation lab.(American Nursery and Landscape Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA -- The American Nursery & Landscape Association (ALNA) is debuting the Green Industry Innovation Lab at its Convention & Executive Learning Retreat here July 13-16. ANLA members will be able to look at, touch, feel...

Toro aiding Audubon program.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... RIVERSIDE, CA -- Design a sprinkler, help wildlife. That's the basic message The Toro Company got across recently when it announced that it was launching a program aimed at helping Audubon International's Cooperative Sanctuary System....

Echo expands offices.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... LAKE ZURICH, IL - Echo Inc. is adding over 155,000 sq. ft. of office and distribution space to its Lake Zurich facility. Joe Rund, vice president of marketing and sales, cited growth and expansion of product lines as reason for the...

IGP acquires Vandenburg Bulb Co.(International Garden Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... BOSTON, MA - International Garden Products (IGP), Boston, MA, recently completed the purchase of Vandenburg Bulb Co., Chester, NY. IGP is a major grower and supplier of ornamental plants and horticultural specialty products to garden...

DTN partners with ESRI.(DTN Kavouras Weather Services, Environmental Systems Research Institute)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DTN Kavouras Weather Services, a subsidiary of Data Transmission Network Corp. (DTN), Omaha, NE, has partnered with the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) to provide real-time weather information in ESRI...

Cad, McNeel form product partnership.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... SEATTLE, WA - Cad Easy Corp., the producers of EasySite, and Robert McNeel & Assoc., the producers of Facade, have formed a product partnership for the latest release of each company's products. EasySite is a site modeling and...

HomeProject.com partners with Horticopia.(to provide plant photographs and hoticultural information on the Web)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... TORONTO - HomeProject.com has partnered with Horticopia to offer homeowners a comprehensive selection of plant photographs and horticultural information which they can use to design their own gardens on the Web. Horticopia publishes...

LCOs seek to recover fuel costs.(survey of lawn care professionals on how they are compensating for increased cost of fuel)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... MARIETTA, GA -- Lawn care pros are showing creativity in recovering the costs of gasoline and diesel prices that are significantly higher this season than last. While some say that they will absorb the extra expense, others, answering a PLCAA...

New facility.(Great Dane Power Equipment's facility in Indiana)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Great Dane Power Equipment's new 70,000-sq. ft. facility in Jeffersonville, IN, is capable of running five production lines and housing the latest in product research and development as well as service parts distribution, warehousing and...

Take a stand at PLCAA's Day on the Hill.(Professional Lawn Care Association of America accepts registrants for day of political action)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- If you've ever wanted to wrap yourself in the United States flag and take a stand on issues you feel strongly about that affect the Green Industry, now's your chance. The Professional Lawn Care Association of America...

Two resign as Eco Soil reorganizes.(Douglas Gloff, Mark Buckner)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... RANCHO BERNARDO, CA -- Eco Soil Systems recently announced the resignations of president Douglas Gloff and CFO Mark Buckner as part of its reorganization efforts. "As we announced last month, the company is reorganizing its corporate...

John Deere has had its 125-hr., 25 cc Ecopower engine certified as compliant with Tier II/Model Year 2000 emission standards by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... John Deere has had its 125-hr., 25 cc Ecopower engine certified as compliant with Tier II/Model Year 2000 emission standards by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The engines will initially be available in California in Homelite[R]...

Irritrol Systems.(appoints Kristina Bergman)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Irritrol Systems appointed Kristina Bergman category manager, fixed sprays and low volume.

The Scotts Company.(names senior scientist to its Oregon Filed Station)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... The Scotts Company named Dr. Eric K. Nelson senior scientist, turfgrass breeder at its Oregon Field Station.

Bayer Corp.(names Heather Flagg market planning manager)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Bayer Corp. named Heather Flagg market planning manager of its Garden & Professional Care unit.

Barenbrug named Bob Richardson supply manager, Walt Pemrick turf seed marketing specialist.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Barenbrug named Bob Richardson supply manager, Walt Pemrick turf seed marketing specialist, Jill Taber territory manager for the South Coast and L.A. area, and Jay Ingham territory manager for the Central Coast and Central Valley of California....

Jacklin Seed Co.(supervisor appointed, Steve Rusconi)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Jacklin Seed Co. named Steve Rusconi grower services supervisor.

Growth Partners, a marketing services firm for the Green Industry, changed its name to Green Advice.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Growth Partners, a marketing services firm for the Green Industry, changed its name to Green Advice. The change was made to reflect the company's service of partnering with companies for long term, profitable growth.

Valley Crest, a wholly owned subsidiary of Environmental Industries, promoted John Cable to vice president and regional manager of Valley Crest.(Valley Crest Landscape Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Valley Crest, a wholly owned subsidiary of Environmental Industries, promoted John Cable to vice president and regional manager of Valley Crest's southwestern operations and Jeffrey Hinners to branch manager at Valley Crest Colorado.

American Granby.(selects vice president, Joseph Brown)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... American Granby appointed Joseph Brown vice president of sales and marketing.

The ANLA.(regulatory affairs director selected,Geoff Galster)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... The ANLA named Geoff Galster director of regulatory affairs.

Karl Schaeff & Co. opened its U.S. headquarters in February.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Karl Schaeff & Co. opened its U.S. headquarters in February. The company named Gibert Herr president, Derek Wilcox controller, William Stenberg vice president of product support and Michael Lewis regional sales manager. Schaeff of North America...

Hunter Industries named Dan Reeves district sales manager for Georgia.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Hunter Industries named Dan Reeves district sales manager for Georgia, South Carolina and eastern Tennessee; and John Pons district sales manager for Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle.

Hino Diesel Trucks.(service manager appointed, Steve Roswold)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Hino Diesel Trucks named Steve Roswold service manager. with photo

Encore Power Equipment recently added Chas. J. Smith and Co. of Jersey City as a distributor for its commercial mower line.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Encore Power Equipment recently added Chas. J. Smith and Co. of Jersey City as a distributor for its commercial mower line. The territory covered by Chas. J. Smith includes New York, Long Island and New Jersey.

The Green Industry Expo Board elected Kevin O'Donnell of Villanova University as president.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... The Green Industry Expo Board elected Kevin O'Donnell of Villanova University as president, Rick Doesburg of Thornton Landscape Services as vice president and Jon Cundiff of Turf's Up Lawn Service as secretary and treasurer.

Solo Inc. named North Coast Distributing Inc. as a distributor for its Solor line of outdoor power equipment.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Solo Inc. named North Coast Distributing Inc. as a distributor for its Solor line of outdoor power equipment. North Coast will be responsible for dealer sales in Kentucky and Ohio.

The American Society of Landscape Architects awarded its highest honor of Fellow to Chris Dimond.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... The American Society of Landscape Architects awarded its highest honor of Fellow to Chris Dimond, vice president and national director of urban design and planning for HNTB Corporation. photo #505

FertiGator formed an alliance with Down To Earth Distribution.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... FertiGator formed an alliance with Down To Earth Distribution. The company now offers Down To Earth's natural, organically-based fertilizers to users of the FertiGator[TM], a system that provides lawns with continuous fertilization through...

Riverdale Chemical Co. named Lendel Schutzman regional sales manager.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Riverdale Chemical Co. named Lendel Schutzman regional sales manager, Mark Phipps northeast regional sales manager, Jeff Ziehmer western regional sales manager and David Champion sales representative.

Yanmar Diesel America.(Certified by EPA)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Yanmar Diesel America announced the certification of its compact air-cooled diesel engines by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Tyler Enterprises expanded its product marketing efforts into municipal and independent athletic fields and grounds.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Tyler Enterprises expanded its product marketing efforts into municipal and independent athletic fields and grounds. Brian McGuffin was hired to head the effort. It also opened a full-service warehouse and delivery operation in Indianapolis, IN...

Nichimen America received organic status approval for its contact fungicide, Kaligreen.(Nichimen America Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Nichimen America received organic status approval for its contact fungicide, Kaligreen. Also, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation approved a major label expansion for Kaligreen - more than 50 agricultural and horticultural crops.

Lewis Seed.(Lewis Seed and Feed Co. hires Michael Thomas)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Lewis Seed named Michael Thomas as its new manager.

Labor Finders International.(new branches)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Labor Finders International announced the opening of nine new branches in the second half of 1999, giving a total of 20 openings for the year.

The Mid-America Horticultural Trade Show named Rand Baldwin managing director.
May 1, 2000... The Mid-America Horticultural Trade Show named Rand Baldwin managing director. Donn W. Sandford retired after 25 years at the position in January.

Reemay.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Reemay has changed the name of one of its gardening products from The Germinator to Reemay Lawn and Garden Blankets.

Lawn Doctor president and chief executive officer Russell Frith.
May 1, 2000... Lawn Doctor president and chief executive officer Russell Frith was elected secretary and treasurer of the International Franchise Association.

McCrometer acquired Water Specialties.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... McCrometer acquired Water Specialties, adding Water Specialties' flowmeters designed for water and wastewater management applications to its list of flow measurement products.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Distributors Association.
May 1, 2000... The Outdoor Power Equipment Distributors Association (OPEDA) named William Parsley president, Chris Saxton vice president and Mike Medart secretary/treasurer.

ServiScape.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... ServiScape has been contracted by New Lenox Community Park District, New Lenox, IL to manage all operations and long range planning at The Sanctuary Golf Course.

TruGreen-LandCare named Miramar Wholesale Nurseries of Southern California its Region of the Year.
May 1, 2000... TruGreen-LandCare named Miramar Wholesale Nurseries of Southern California its Region of the Year. Miramar was also named the "top performing service branch" in the nation.

Simplot Turf & Horticulture was awarded two patents, one for seashore zoysiagrass and Idaho bentgrass.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Simplot Turf & Horticulture was awarded two patents, one for seashore zoysiagrass and Idaho bentgrass, two obscure grasses that had never been used for turf purposes before.

Profile Products LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL.(acquires Conwed Fibers)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Profile Products LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL, which specializes in inorganic soil amendments and hydraulically applied mulches, bought Conwed Fibers, Conover, NC, a wood-based hydraulic mulch products manufacturer.

Bayer Corp. named Dan Carrothers head of marketing for the company's Garden & Professional Care unit.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Bayer Corp. named Dan Carrothers head of marketing for the company's Garden & Professional Care unit. The company also named Phil McNally, Ph.D. field research and development representative for the western U.S. and Chuck Silcox, Ph.D. field...

Contech Construction Products.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Contech Construction Products, Middletown, OH named Steve Spanagel vice president of its Keystone Retaining Wall Systems division.

Exmark.(names Power Trim Co. as its 1999 Distributor of the Year)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Exmark named Power Trim Company, La Palma, CA its 1999 Distributor of the Year.

Dana Corp.(opens Spicer Outdoor Power Equipment Components Division)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Dana Corp., Toledo, OH opened its new Spicer Outdoor Power Equipment Components Division in Frederickstown, OH.

Milorganite.(names Mike Archer as marketing development and research coordinator)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Milorganite, makers of Milorganite natural organic fertilizer, named Mike Archer marketing development and research coordinator.

Bush Hog.(names Roudebush Equipment as its number one dealer of zero turn mowers)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Bush Hog named Roudebush Equipment Company its number one dealer in the nation in sales volume of zero turn mowers.

Stens Power Equipment Parts named five new territory managers.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Stens Power Equipment Parts named five new territory managers: Chris Burchard, Arizona and southern California, Dale Sprik, Michigan, Gary Goode, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and portions of Iowa and western Illinois, Doug Puckett, Kentucky,...

Scag Power Equipment promoted John Crowson to vice president of sales and marketing.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Scag Power Equipment promoted John Crowson to vice president of sales and marketing, David Sugden to vice president of product development, Todd Warnie to manager of research and development, and Chris Frame to manager of marketing and...

The Association of Professional Landscape Designers voted in its 2000 officers.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... The Association of Professional Landscape Designers voted in its 2000 officers. They are: Myrna Dowsett, president, Deanna Pillarelli, president elect, Gerry Crouch, treasurer, Judy DePue, secretary, Timothy Thoelecke, Jr., immediate past...

Maryland turf gets new digs.
May 1, 2000... COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Turfgrass experts at the University of Maryland are expecting a big turnout for their Turfgrass Research Field Day & Open House on July 12, 2000. That's the date for the dedication of the new Paint Branch Turfgrass...

Surfin' Turf.(www.greentrac.com from CEC Properties)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2000... Greentrac.com www.greentrac.com If you've been wondering what all the buzz concerning e-business to business on the internet is about, check out this Web site targeted specifically at the professional Green Industry. Its electronic...

BUBCO'S SPRAYER PRODUCTS BROCHURE.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... BUBCO'S SPRAYER PRODUCTS BROCHURE... highlights the Environmist line of covered spray-system products, the Micromax controlled droplet applicator for boom mounting and the Micron Herbi and Herbaflex lightweight hand-held sprayers. It also...

IRRIGATION PRODUCTS GALORE.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... IRRIGATION PRODUCTS GALORE... can be found in Irritrol Systems' new irrigation products guide for 2000. Anyone in the market for controllers, sprayheads, valves, rotors or microirrigation products will find this catalogue as hard to put down as...

SEED, SEED, EVERYWHERE.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... SEED, SEED, EVERYWHERE... in Lofts Seed's catalog, which highlights wildflower and native grasses. Read about Selmer Loft who, in 1923, set out to sell turfgrass seed and eventually passed his knowledge down to sons Peter and Jon, who...

THE LATEST FROM HUSQVARNA.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... THE LATEST FROM HUSQVARNA... can be found in the new 2000 product catalog. Mower and blowers, pole saws, power cutters and protective gear grab the attention of anyone interested in tough equipment. There's even snippets on Husqvarna's...

V & B'S GARDEN TOOLS CATALOG.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... V & B'S GARDEN TOOLS CATALOG... features an expanded line of 15 garden/landscaping tools and includes a chart comparing the Groundbreakers high-tech design to existing tools. For a copy, call V & B Mfg. Co. at 800/443-1987.

PLANTHEALTHCARE.COM ONLINE MAGAZINE.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... PLANTHEALTHCARE.COM ONLINE MAGAZINE... subscriptions are now available free through registration online. The magazine provides in-depth information about mycorrhizal fungi, rhizobacteria, biopesticides and water management technologies as well...

DRIP IRRIGATION MADE EASY.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... DRIP IRRIGATION MADE EASY... by Drip Rite Irrigation Products' Drip Irrigation Products Catalog and Design Manual. This catalog has hundreds of drip irrigation products from major manufacturers worldwide and is packed with information about...

Class is in session.
May 1, 2000... Class is in session... especially now that the ACRT Institute of Arboriculture and Urban Forestry has issued a new catalog featuring 44 pages of information on all of ACRT's training opportunities for skills building, home study, training...

Professional pond kits.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Professional pond kits... are featured in Aquascape Designs' latest catalog and watergardening video. Learn how to make water features a profitable part of your business with tips, insights and trade secrets from Aquascape Designs' construction...

Bobcat products.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Bobcat products... are featured in Worksaver, the 2000 Bobcatalog featuring big color photos of loaders, excavators and various attachments. For a free copy contact the Melroe Co. at 701/241-8700.

Tree, turf and ornamental pesticides.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Tree, turf and ornamental pesticides... are listed in the Tree, Turf & Ornamental Pesticide Guide. Divided into four sections, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and growth regulators, each species is listed in alphabetical order from Abelias...

Visualize night lighting.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Visualize night lighting... with "Vista Night Vision," Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting's new CD-ROM designed to allow landscape contractors and architects to see projects under different light conditions ranging from daylight to complete...

2000 T & O chemical reference guides.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... 2000 T & O chemical reference guides... are now available at the PLCAA office with special pricing for PLCAA members. Members save over $85 on the ninth edition, which includes over 300 top selling products from 24 companies, full text labels...

Labonville Inc.'s new products guide.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2000... Labonville Inc.'s new products guide... features everything a landscape company might need for its daily operations. You name it, Labonville's got it: outdoor, work and safety clothing, chainsaw supplies, arborist supplies, hand tools,...