Melanie Krawczyk (TLC)BusinessHispanic Landscape Alliance announces 2015-2016 boardThe National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), the only trade association for the professional development of Hispanics in the U.S. landscaping industry, has announced its new Board of Directors for 2015-2016. “The board reflects the diversity of the landscape industry, including Hispanic and non-Hispanic members,” an NHLA news release says. This year’s board includes: President – […]June 24, 2015BusinessPaladin Attachments keeps pushing growth in South AmericaFollowing up on its move into Brazil last year, Paladin Attachments, a manufacturer of couplers and attachments for the landscaping, construction, aggregate and other industries, is looking to boost its business in South America with the introduction of a new Portuguese-language website. The company says its new site features a modern design with improved functionality […]June 24, 2015BusinessProper pesticide storage maintains effectiveness, ensures safetyStoring pesticides properly is imperative to ensure safety, but did you know proper storage also helps maintain the effectiveness of the product? Extending the shelf life of pesticides through recommended storage methods can save your landscaping business money while helping protect the health and safety of children, animals and the environment. Here are some tips […]June 23, 2015BusinessFMC touts higher application efficiency of new herbicide formulationFMC has introduced a new water-soluble liquid herbicide formulation, Solitare WSL, which the company says increases application efficiency while controlling more than 40 weeds. The new Solitare formulation contains a surfactant for faster plant penetration and does not settle out or separate when mixed with water. Designed to combat crabgrass, sedges and broadleaf weeds in a […]June 23, 2015BusinessNHLA expands ‘Latino Link’ seminar agenda for GIE+EXPOAttendees at GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo) will have the opportunity to attend “Latino Link,” a series of workshops presented by the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA). GIE+EXPO is scheduled for October 21-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The number of Hispanic Americans working in the landscape industry is growing. NHLA has […]June 23, 2015BusinessPlantscape Institute of America merging with AmericanHortOrganization also announces HortScholars winners for 2015 Plantscape Institute of America (PIA) is becoming part of AmericanHort, bringing hundreds of plantscape firms and product suppliers along with it. Founded in 1990 by the consolidation of four California associations, PIA currently serves members throughout the United States and Canada. A merger with AmericanHort has been in […]June 19, 2015BusinessHow-To: Help non-English-speaking employees help you succeedAmong the 66,000 people a year coming to the United States from foreign countries to do temporary work with an H-2B visa, it’s a good bet only a handful will be proficient in English. Some of the workers, of course, will have a limited command of a small number of often-used English words, while many […]June 17, 2015BusinessExpo sponsors say mix of floriculture, fresh produce was big hitHaving just wrapped up their combined conference in Chicago, representatives of the International Floriculture Expo (IFE) and the United Fresh Produce Association say their collaboration on this year’s event was a huge success. “Exhibitors and visitors are truly excited and impressed with the value of combining produce and floral,” says Christine Salmon, event manager with […]June 16, 2015BusinessWith few exceptions, keep invasive species out of landscapeGrowing up in Northern Illinois, I watched my Dad walk into the woods on our property several times a year to spray the garlic mustard. Originally from Europe, this invasive species was once used for medicinal purposes. For my Dad, however, garlic mustard was nothing but a headache. With no natural enemies, it grows rapidly, […]June 16, 2015BusinessEven professional landscapers need mowing safety remindersThose mowing safety tips that get pushed out every summer in a variety of popular media aren’t just for amateurs. Landscaping professionals would do well to review the fundamentals of mowing safety regularly, if only to ensure you’re ready to pass them along to employees or crew members you supervise. According to Consumer Reports, more […]June 12, 2015Previous PagePage 2 of 4Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentRanger Design unveils new pickup cap, rack, toolboxes for tradespeopleThe new accessories are designed to be an all-in-one solution for tradespeople who work from their pickups.EquipmentSunseeker unveils the Orion X7ProductsTigerTough expands into UTV seat coversBusinessBoeing's outgoing CEO exits Caterpillar's boardDesign-BuildHardscape North America 2024 registration opens
