Successful Year For The Grounds Guys Of Wichita & Neighborly®

Jeff Baker, owner of The Grounds Guys of Wichita, was named the 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Parent company of The Grounds Guys, Neighborly, reports $4 billion+ in systemwide sales and 5,500 franchises globally.
Beth Berry, Vice President, Turf & Ornamental Sales, Advanced Turf Solutions

The Yardstick: Q&A With Beth Berry, Advanced Turf Solutions

Industry icon Beth Berry, Vice President, Turf & Ornamental Sales, Advanced Turf Solutions, just marked 40 years in her career. What's next? Watch out ESPN!
Timberline

Timberline’s Holiday Lighting Service Pays In More Ways Than One

Timberline Landscaping's holiday lighting service not only earns revenue and keep employees working, it builds community relationships with a Christmas Lights Guide on their website.
Mariani

Mariani Premier Group Wins 21 NALP Awards Of Excellence

Landscaping projects from nine companies under the Mariani Premier Group won 21 Awards Of Excellence from the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Here's a peek at a few winners.
Joshua Malik, President, Joshua Tree Experts

The Yardstick: Q&A With Joshua Malik, Joshua Tree Experts

From a start in the garage to creating a franchise, Joshua Malik discusses the entrepreneurial spirit behind Joshua Tree Experts.
Hunter-Welborn

Two Landscape Design Companies Among Hunter-Welborn Award Winners

Two landscape design firms are among the winners of the 2023 Hunter Industries Ann Hunter-Welborn Circle of Excellence Award. Presented to Mark Brotton of Living Water and Pland Collaborative, the award recognizes industry leadership in sustainable practices.

Mission Accomplished: From Senior Airman To “Grounds Guy”

Jeff Baker went from Senior Airman to a "Grounds Guy" landscape business owner. Here's how his military experience helps him achieve success.
Landscape Business Growth

Navigating Landscape Business Growth

Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals transformed a natural slowdown in market growth into a strategic plan for expansion.

The Yardstick: Q&A With Jennifer Lemcke

Jennifer Lemcke grew up in the lawn care business and is taking it in new directions as CEO of Turf Holdings / Weed Man.
9/11

Bartlett Stewards The Oaks Of The 9/11 Memorial

  In honor of 9/11, Turf is rerunning this post from 2020 about the swamp white oak trees planted at the Memorial. Today marks a day...
Vulcan

Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.
salt

Study Reveals Salt Is “Sleeping Giant” Of Environmental Threats

A recent study shows salt is the sleeping giant of environmental threats to water and soil. Follow these tips for more responsible road salting as part of snow management.

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It’s Spring! Get A Jump On Invasive Insects With These USDA Updates

Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.
Milwaukee Shears

Milwaukee Adds M18 Pruning Shears & ROLL-ON™ 2.5kWh Power Supply

Milwaukee Tool has introduced M18™ Brushless Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears and the new ROLL-ON™ 7200W/3600W 2.5kWh Power Supply.

Techo-Bloc Launches 2024 Hardscape Products & Trends

Techo-Bloc's 2024 theme of "Quiet Luxury" seen in new Caffè Crema color, Natural Stone Collection, and Silver Granite color.
McKay Landscape Lighting

Lighting A Lush Landscape

A “Secret Garden” project focuses on plants as highlights.