Allyson AngleBusinessDeer and rabbit repellent recognized by two major industry groupsHome and garden awarded Plant Pro-Tec deer and rabbit repellent pair of industry accolades. The product, manufactured by Organic Control, received the Hardware Retailing Retailers’ Choice Award as one of the most innovative items displayed at the 2010 National Hardware Show. National Home Gardening Club of America members gave the repellent a 94 percent approval […]June 9, 2010BusinessPink zero-turn mower benefits breast cancer researchGravely’s pink Pro-Turn zero-turn mower, “Pinky,” is helping raise money for the breast cancer foundation. From now through October 23, 2010, consumers are encouraged to buy $10 raffle tickets as the mower travels to Georgia dealers, fairs, trade shows and other locations. One winner will win Pinky at the conclusion of the fundraiser. Pinky was built […]June 9, 2010BusinessPhiladelphia landscaper to appear on A&E’s ‘Drill Team’A&E Network’s “Drill Team” has invited Burkholder Brothers, a landscaping business in the Greater Philadelphia area, to take part in a local homeowner’s outdoor space transformation. The homeowners, Marc and Chrissy Sirianni, will be featured on an episode to be aired on June 19 at 12 p.m. ET. In “Drill Team,” a team of experts […]June 9, 2010BusinessAssociation of Professional Landscape Designers presents annual awardsThe Association of Professional Landscape Designers named James Doyle of James Doyle Design Associates in Greenwich, Connecticut, the 2010 Landscape Designer of the Year. The Association honored Doyle’s Harmony Farm project. The association will present awards at the APLD International Design Conference September 27-October 2, 2010, in Dallas, Texas. Landscape designers were able to submit to […]June 9, 2010BusinessGIE+EXPO concert lineup goin’ countryCountry artists Neal McCoy and Heidi Newfield will perform in downtown Louisville at 4th Street Live! Thursday and Friday, October 28 and 29 to coincide with the GIE+EXPO international tradeshow. McCoy is set to perform Thursday night at 9:00 p.m. McCoy is famous for his hits like “Where Forever Begins,” “No Doubt About It,” “Wink” […]May 27, 2010BusinessGIE+EXPO workshops to include hardscape topicsThe GIE+EXPO workshops at the 2010 GIE+EXPO tradeshow will include hardscaping topics this year. The event will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky with workshops scheduled to run Thursday through Saturday, October 28-30. The full Hardscape North America educational program will include approximately 124 hours of hardscape-specific sessions, starting October 26, […]May 27, 2010BusinessTLC seeking submissions for ScrapbookTotal Landscape Care is now accepting submissions for the “Scrapbook” department. Please submit before-and-after high-resolution photos of your favorite landscaping projects to Jenny Agee-Aldridge at [email protected]. The photos must be at least 300 dpi and 3×5 inches.May 27, 2010BusinessAriens purchases majority of shareholding of CountaxAmerican-owned Ariens Company purchased a majority shareholding of the Oxfordshire, United Kingdom-based ride-on mower manufacturer, Countax Ltd. The UK manufacturer will enhance the company’s European presence. The family-operated Ariens Company currently sells lawn maintenance equipment and snow throwers under the Ariens brand across the European Community, Central Europe and the Nordic countries. Countax will continue […]May 27, 2010BusinessE-Z Connect Landscape Edging displays earn awards from North American Retail Hardware AssociationE-Z Connect Landscape Edging received two Gold Awards in the first-ever North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) Packaging and Merchandising Awards Program. E-Z Connect Landscape Edging’s single grid display and the combination gondola display won best innovation and design. More than 115 manufacturers throughout the United States and Canada submitted their best packaging and merchandising/point […]May 27, 2010BusinessValleyCrest landscape company adds sales leaderKaren Kennedy, a senior-level sales executive, was named to the newly created position of Vice President of Sales at ValleyCrest. Kennedy brings more than 23 years of sales experience, capabilities and success to help meet the challenges of a global services operation that generates nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. Prior to joining ValleyCrest, Kennedy […]May 27, 2010Previous PagePage 2 of 5Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentClub Car's Urban UTV: An alternative to full-size trucks or vans on jobsitesThe utility vehicle combines the durability of a pickup and the efficiency of an electric vehicle for shuttling workers and supplies.EquipmentRanger Design unveils new pickup cap, rack, toolboxes for tradespeopleEquipmentSunseeker unveils the Orion X7ProductsTigerTough expands into UTV seat coversBusinessBoeing's outgoing CEO exits Caterpillar's board
