Friday, January 27, 2012

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USDA unveils new Plant Hardiness Zone Map

The new version of the map includes 13 zones, with the addition for the first time of zones 12 and 13. More

Winter layoffs

By Steve Cesare

In this month's HR House Call, Steve Cesare gives some insight on how to let go of employees during the off-season. More

Building relationships and financial reports

By Lawn & Landscape

ASK THE EXPERTS is presented in partnership with PLANET’s Trailblazers On Call program. Trailblazers are industry leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to give back to the industry. More

The Right Fit

By Daniel S. Gordon, CPA

Which business organizational structure is best suited for your landscape business? More

A leadership nightmare

By Brian Horn

Managing difficult employees was one of the topics at the 2012 Mid-America Horticultural Trade Show in Chicago. More

Product Spotlight

Superbells Grape Punch

Spring 2012 will see another addition to the Superbells Punch series from Proven Winners. Superbells Grape Punch has a large grape-colored flower... More

Latest News

IA accepting award nominations

The annual award program recognizes individuals and organizations that have made substantial contributions to the industry. More

OPEI sets regulation compliance recommendations

A Stewardship Plan for Outdoor Power Equipment was issued to meet Canadian recycling laws. More

Rood Landscape hires Rich Hanzel

He returns to the company as its best practices manager. More

Green industry speakers join bureau

The Speakers Bureau now represents nearly 20 presenters and educators. More

Briggs & Stratton to close plants

A walk-behind mower and snow thrower plant is one of the facilities closing. More

Making CENTS of rain gardens

By Chuck Bowen

Tracks in business and ‘green’ services were standing-room-only as this Ohio show opened. More

Spring-Green to donate $10,000 for trees

The lawn care company and the Arbor Day Foundation will work together to 10,000 trees. More

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New year, new show

Kevin Thompson outlines changes to CENTS for 2012, and gives an update on the Ohio market More

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