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Business

Students gain industry knowledge at FFA Convention

In October, 53,358 FFA students, sponsors and advisors gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana, to represent their schools and states in competitions designed to test their knowledge and skills during the 84th annual National FFA Convention. For the ninth year, Stihl was a sponsor of the Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event (CDE). The National FFA Nursery […]

November 17, 2011

Business

GIE extends partnership with OPEI through 2018

The Green Industry Expo (GIE) announced it has extended its partnership with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) through 2018. The GIE is made up of the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS). The GIE+EXPO is the ninth largest trade show in the United States and offers 500,000 square feet […]

November 7, 2011

Business

Earning Respect & Profit Along the Way

Shayne Newman leads by example with a focus on processes, follow-through and community and industry involvement. Shayne Newman walks purposefully along the cavernous hallways of the Cannon House congressional office building in Washington, D.C., on July 26. He has an appointment to make.

November 1, 2011

Compact equipment

GIE+EXPO 2011 Set to Wow Attendees

A look at the upcoming GIE+EXPO tradeshow plus featured products including snowplows, pavers, replacement rubber track and commercial tanks.

October 8, 2011

Business

PLANET files suit to stop H-2B wage increases

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) filed suit in federal court to stop the implementation of wage increases proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for certain foreign workers. The new regulation specifies a 40 to 50 percent wage increase for all H-2B holders and would take effect Sept. 30. The first goal of this legal […]

September 21, 2011

Business

PLANET Offers New Certification for Landscapers

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) offers a new certification, the landscape industry certified lawn care technician – national exam. The 100-question test reflects what professionals should already know as lawn care practitioners. Those earning this designation will be able to underscore their professionalism and commitment to best practices, while promoting their certified status to coworkers […]

August 10, 2011

Business

Hardscape installation demos to be at GIE+EXPO

Landscapers attending GIE+EXPO 2011 will have the opportunity to upgrade their registration to include eight live hardscape installation demonstrations, as well as a workshop on adding hardscape installation to their line of services. GIE+EXPO, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS), will […]

July 7, 2011

Business

4 marketing strategies to increase your client base and awareness

Increase your client base and awareness of your business by focusing on these 4 strategies. Implementing a successful marketing and public relations plan for your company doesn’t necessarily require major outside help, but it does require strategic thinking.

June 4, 2011

Lawn maintenance

Restrictions Intensify

Pesticide restrictions intensify as more states impose bans on use.

January 6, 2011

Design-Build

Man on a Mission

Larry Cammarata is utterly evangelical about sustainable landscaping. The road to redemption, he says, is paved with three simple commandments. Understanding the complexities of sustainable landscaping can feel like digging a flowerbed with a teaspoon.

January 1, 2011