"The landscaping industry is the last to feel the down economy, but it's also the last to come out of it," said Ben Bolusky, chief executive officer of the Florida Growers and Landscape Association.

Established trees almost always decline and die as a result of a combination of factors. All of the factors cause plant stress.

“The high percentage of FPMA members in the “green industries” makes this Task Force vital addition to the regulatory and legislative functions of the association,” said Florida Pest Management Association President Hulett.

Horizon Landscape Contractors was recognized by PROFIT Magazine as the fastest growing landscape company in Canada in the 20th annual PROFIT 100 ranking of Canada?s Fastest-Growing Companies.

Most landscape architects remained busy last quarter, but 71% of firms won't hire employees this quarter, according to a survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects.

The Grasshopper Co. received a 2008 Best In Business Award on June 19 in conjunction with The Wichita (Kan.) Business Journal?s annual selection of the region?s best managed businesses.

North Carolina officials will have greater powers for mandating water conservation the next time the state experiences a severe drought.

Mitchell was one of ASIC's founding members and continues to consult 38 years after starting his firm.

The Bayer Lawn Care Institute (LCI) is conducting its fourth Healthy Lawns, Healthy Business Summit of 2008 in conjunction with the Lawn Care Association of Pennyslvania’s annual pest walk on Aug. 11.

Prior to joining Ewing, Anthony served as senior vice president of finance (North America and Asia) for Insight Enterprises, a technology solutions provider serving global and local clients in 170 countries.

SIMA has more than 1,200 members across the United States and Canada, but this award is given annually to only one company that has demonstrated success in business practices, customer satisfaction, community relations and accountability.

Bad Boy Mowers has purchased an abandoned industrial site in Batesville, AR, for $475,000.

With over 20 years of experience with Bobcat, Nelson most recently served as president of Bobcat Europe.

The grand prize winner is Gregory Stone of Excavation Details, Rock Stream, NY. Stone will receive a $75,000 Bobcat gift certificate, good for products or attachments of his choice at a designated Bobcat dealership in North America.

Canyon Communications will donate its services to a selected non-profit

FMC Professional Solutions has expanded its lawn and golf sales force in the Mid-Atlantic and the Texas and Oklahoma regions.

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Green Industry speaker, consultant and all-around expert Tom Oyler shares strategies on how to survive (and maybe thrive) in a down economy.

The WIA works with turf and ornamental professionals on the local level, identifying and analyzing water regulatory issues.

Over the past three years, TruGreen has offered to provide free seasonal fertilization and weed control as well as other lawn care services to families in 13 military communities nationwide to help them maintain and enjoy beautiful healthy lawns.

The Professional Landcare Network’s (PLANET) CEO Tanya Tolpegin resigned from the association on Friday, June 27.
