Marty Grunder The more things change, the more they remain the same. Recently, at my annual event for landscapers, GROW!, we had the pleasure of listening to my friend, New York Times best-selling author and award-winning speaker Mark Sanborn. Mark is the author of several books, including the smash hit, “The Fred Factor.” The wisdom…
MIAMISBURG, Ohio – The GROW! 2016 conference will take place in February in Dallas, Texas, offering attendees no shortage of education and motivation. The annual event, organized by L&L columnist Marty Grunder, brings more than 200 landscapers from across the country to network, learn and tour a local contractor’s facility. You can read coverage from…
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Opportunities abound at the 2015 GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo) for lawn and landscape professionals interested in improving profitability. The show is set for Oct. 22-23 in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center, and registration is now open at www.gie-expo.com. Contractor sessions will not only cover professional knowledge, but also…
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – John Deere Landscapes announced today the acquisition of AMC Industries. AMC Industries has nine locations in Texas and Oklahoma. “The acquisition of AMC Industries allows John Deere Landscapes to increase our presence in the Texas and Oklahoma markets. AMC has been providing high quality irrigation and domestic water systems to contractors…
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Studies have shown that children who exercise and play outdoors regularly are more confident, do better in school and develop healthier lifestyle habits. Additionally, communities with healthy green spaces instill pride in its residents. With more than a million and half acres of parkland in the U.S. you would assume that playing…
MOLINE, Ill. – The 210L EP and 210L are the newest members of the John Deere L-Series lineup, which also includes seven backhoe loader models, introduced last month. “These machines aren’t just modified backhoes. The 210L EP and 210L are purpose built for tractor loader owners and their unique applications,” said Brian Hennings, product…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republicans on Tuesday voted to block government rules that would clarify which streams, tributaries and wetlands should be protected from pollution and development under the Clean Water Act. The rules proposed last year by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have fueled political anger in…
Aquatrols Corporation of America is pleased to announce a new Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Dr. Matt Madsen and the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service. The objective of the new CRADA is to further refine and evaluate surfactant seed coating technologies for use in wildfire rehabilitation, turf and pasture grasses, restoration species and…
WEST BEND, Wis. – Manitou Americas is pleased to welcome Modern Equipment & Supply to its dealer network servicing the Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey territories. Modern Equipment & Supply will represent the Mustang line of compact dirt and mini-excavation equipment, covering a wide assortment of application types and includes the largest capacity, true…
Jim Huston It was 3:08 a.m. and a few degrees below zero when I drove out of Jackson, Wyo., in late January. The day before, I had just wrapped up facilitating a brainstorming meeting for 18 landscape companies from all parts of the U.S. It was a diverse group comprised of commercial installation and maintenance,…
