Tina Grady BarbacciaBusinessFollowing in the Family FootstepsWhen Eric Bruss went to college, his goal was to get as far away from the landscaping business as possible. Growing up surrounded by the industry, he wanted a break. “My family owned and ran a garden center,” Bruss says. “It was seven days a week. When I wasn’t at school, I was working there.”August 15, 2013Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesHomeCan-Am redesigns 2026 Defender UTV: More power, smarter tech, added comfortOverhauled from the ground up, the new UTV packs a 95-horsepower engine, beefed-up suspension, and a tech-loaded cab with class-leading space.HomeOTR debuts Prowler tireHomeCertification Center at Equip Exposition helps landscapers get aheadHomeQuick data: Top-selling mini excavators in 2024-2025HomeHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD offers hefty choice