http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/RSS.aspRecent news from Lawn & Landscape.Sun, 11 May 2008 23:50:34 ESTSun, 11 May 2008 23:50:34 ESTen-usCopyright (c) 2008 GIE Media Inc., All Rights Reserved.http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6277http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6277The settlement says Bayer’s Merit Plus turf fertilizer patent is valid and enforceable. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6278http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6278A family in Rhode Island is living in a new home courtesy of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” with help from Malden, Mass.-based Alpine Landscape.Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6279http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6279The Chelmsford Police Department is encouraging local companies to not purchase any landscaping equipment from unauthorized or unknown sellers.Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6276http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6276Audubon Nature Institute's Insectarium opens June 13 in New Orleans. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6273http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6273Municipal contracts and solid relationships have helped Moore Landscapes grow steadily so far in its 60 years in business. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6274http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6274The new chemistry from DuPont was approved for the control of grubs and other turf-damaging pests. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6275http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6275Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) held a hearing titled, Do Federal Programs Ensure that U.S. Workers Are Recruited First Before Employers Hire From Abroad? Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6270http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6270Companies have until June 6 to submit entries that illustrate their commitment to safety.Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6271http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6271The owner of Lawn Boyz on Bluff City Highway in Virginia organized a two-hour gas protest.Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6272http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6272Nissan Motor Co. will build three light commercial trucks in the U.S., following through on a two-year-old plan to expand sales by entering the North American work-vehicle market.Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6266http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6266It's part of the company’s campaign for skid steer users that involves contests between Deere and competitor machines.Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6267http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6267Weak economic conditions, late spring and a reduction of channel inventory are dampening the results, the company says. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6268http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6268The Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association has been working with several other business and agricultural organizations on a coalition to help change the tone of the immigration discussion.Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6269http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6269ArborMAX extended its territory to include 31 states. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6264http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6264Learn how to get the right people in the right positions at your company. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6265http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6265Aquascape and its group of contractors built six water features that highlight current and future landscape trends at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6261http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6261While 20,000 jobs were lost in April, it was a better result than the predicted loss of 75,000.Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6262http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6262Thousands of demonstrators rallied May 1 in several U.S. cities to demand immigration reform, but the showing was smaller than the past two years'.Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6263http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6263Excluding this charge, the company reiterated that per-share profit is still expected to fall as much as 24 percent for the year.Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6251http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6251Six growers were caught illegally propagating and selling Proven Winners ColorChoice plants.Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6252http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6252Akron, Ohio, is the first city selected for Project EverGreen's "EverGreen Zone" initiative. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6255http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6255Landscaping for the largest convention resort on the East Coast features 1,200 trees, 40,000 flowers and an 18,000-square-foot green roof.Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6258http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6258Five years after the mega deals, the winners and losers share what they learned.Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6253http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6253Todd Bachman was named chairman and Randy Tagawa is the new board member.Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6259http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=6259Announcements by LandCare USA and TruGreen-ChemLawn shocked the industry 12 months ago, but the industry has continued its charge forward.Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST