Tag: John Deere Landscapes

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John Deere Landscapes becomes SiteOne Landscape Supply

John Deere Landscapes is changing its name to SiteOne Landscape Supply. The change takes effect Oct. 19. The new brand represents the next step for SiteOne as an independent company after its acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in December 2013. With more than 460 locations in the United States and Canada, SiteOne is the […]

August 14, 2015

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ONLA, John Deere Landscapes Partner to Offer Two Green Industry Programs

The Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association has partnered with John Deere Landscapes to offer two green industry programs on Jan. 6, 2015.

October 7, 2014

Business

John Deere Landscapes Acquires The Stockyard Horticultural Supply

John Deere Landscapes has acquired The Stockyard Horticultural Supply in Arlington, Tennessee. The Stockyard is a retail and wholesale nursery.

September 25, 2014

Business

Why Testing Soil pH is Important

Not all soil should be treated the same. Before plants should even enter the ground, landscapers should be testing and checking to make sure the soil is fertile for plants to survive.

May 7, 2014

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John Deere Landscapes Appoints New CEO

John Deere Landscapes has appointed Doug Black as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

April 28, 2014

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John Deere Landscapes Acquires Eljay Irrigation

John Deere Landscapes has purchased Eljay Irrigation. The companies have signed an agreement and plan for an immediate integration.

April 15, 2014

Business

Sale of Majority Interest in John Deere Landscapes Complete

John Deere recently announced that a private equity firm was interested in purchasing majority interest of John Deere Landscapes.

December 31, 2013

Business

IA Adds Three Members to 2013-16 Board of Directors

The Irrigation Association has elected three new members to serve on its 2013-16 board of directors.

November 29, 2013

Business

Private Equity Firm to Purchase Majority Interest of John Deere Landscapes

Deere & Company has agreed to sell a majority interest of John Deere Landscapes to the private equity investment firm of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC.

October 31, 2013

Business

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting names district sales manager

Vista 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, 2011

Business

Women in Landscaping

For some, gender is no longer an issue, but for others, challenges remain. The number of women working in landscaping has grown significantly in recent years, with women filling roles in every facet of the industry. Once a male-dominated profession, the playing field has been leveled as more women graduate with degrees in horticulture and landscape architecture and with technology advances.

March 1, 2011