Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)Compact equipmentEditor’s PicksFrom innovative electric-powered equipment to an artful chair, these are the newest products for landscapers.May 5, 2011BusinessVertical Gardens“There are a variety of reasons a client will request a green wall. Mainly it’s the ‘wow’ factor and the return on the investment from the eco-marketing capabilities of our walls,” George Irwin says. Irwin is founder and CEO of Green Living Technologies International of Rochester, New York. The company has been manufacturing, designing and […]May 4, 2011BusinessProQual Landscaping, Horizon create efficient irrigationWorking with their local Horizon Distributors rep and more than 4,000 new sprinkler nozzles, ProQual Landscaping of Tempe, Arizona, completed a large-scale irrigation upgrade at a Phoenix-area apartment complex that translated into a water savings of more than 20 percent. “Our irrigation team went in to assess the situation, and we found a mismatched system,” […]May 3, 2011BusinessThank you for support after tornado in TuscaloosaAs we resume our normal business hours today, we cannot thank our friends and customers enough for the outpouring of love and support in the aftermath of the massive tornado that ravaged Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on April 27. Please understand that if we fail to respond quickly to your notes of concern, it is because our […]May 2, 2011BusinessBulbrite names new director of residential salesBulbrite appointed Brian Creeley as their director of residential sales. Creeley previously served as national sales manager. In his new position, Creeley will oversee the direction and growth of Bulbrite’s residential lighting business. He will also guide and support the company’s team of sales agencies throughout the United States and Canada. Before joining Bulbrite, he […]April 28, 2011BusinessQuali-Pro launches newly formatted websiteQuali-Pro re-launched their website, quail-pro.com, this month. The newly formatted site gives users an easy-to-navigate format for product search, market segment information and trial data supporting product performance. The new site also offers headings for each market segment that will allow users to drill down to products by market or the opportunity to go directly […]April 27, 2011BusinessAPLD to Showcase Gardens at International Design ConferenceThe Association of Professional Landscape Designers will host the 16th Annual International Design Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, from June 13-17 and showcase some of the finest area gardens throughout the week. From top-notch gardens to informative workshops, the APLD is planning a conference focused on the latest developments in landscape design. The APLD will also […]April 26, 2011HomeFull details on prize package coming soonFull details on prize package coming soonApril 25, 2011BusinessVista Professional Outdoor Lighting names district sales managerVista Professional Outdoor Lighting appointed Jason Radake as their district sales manager of the Southeast region. Radake will support the sales of Vista products in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and North Florida. His duties will include collaborating with Vista’s distributors in the development and implentation of annual marketing plans and providing customer support to landscape lighting […]April 25, 2011BusinessKioti Tractor appoints director of product supportKioti Tractor appointed Eugene Medeiros as director of product support. Medeiros will be responsible for overseeing Kioti’s entire North American after-sale support operation, including parts, service, training, warranties and feature assembly operations. In his new post at the Wendell, North Carolina, tractor and UTV manufacturer, Medeiros’ main goal will be to drive Kioti’s product support […]April 21, 2011Previous PagePage 80 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHomeNext-gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ mile range but no longer all-electricThe all-electric truck ends with the 2026 model year to make way for the F-150 Lightning EREV with range-extending gas generator.HomePebble Technology International introduces PebbleTec glass tileHomeBobcat unveils "RogueX3" autonomous, electric compact loaderHomeThe TurfMutt Foundation’s tips to keep pets safe this winterHomeConducting a great client property walkthrough