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SiteOne acquires 2 California distributors
SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired California-based All Around Landscape Supply and Santa Ynez Stone & Topsoil. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “All Around and Santa Ynez Stone are a great fit with SiteOne as they expand our geographical presence in California to Santa Barbara County,” said Doug Black, chairman and CEO of SiteOne Landscape... read more
SiteOne launches e-commerce website for quick ordering
SiteOne Landscape Supply launched a mobile-friendly e-commerce website that allows customers to place orders from anywhere, any time. read more
NALP names newest class of Trailblazers
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) named six industry professionals as its newest Trailblazers. These individuals were nominated by their peers for making significant and long-term contributions to the landscape industry and are committed to giving back to the industry through mentoring other industry professionals. The following are the new 2018 Trailblazers: Barry Schneider,... read more
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Weed control with turf safety
LCOs can eliminate grassy weeds without hurting turf any time during the season to maintain customer satisfaction – and business – into the new year. Finding an herbicide to use for postemergent grassy weed control can be a challenge for lawn care operators (LCOs). Lane Tredway, technical services manager for Syngenta, says the new Manuscript... read more
Grow with Grunder: Becoming a small giant
Marty Grunder reflects on the idea of small giants and why some companies choose to be great instead of big. Learn more about Vermeer here. Video shot by: Matthew Allen read more
Marty Grunder reflects on the idea of small giants and why some companies choose to be great instead of big.
Learn more about Vermeer here.
Video shot by: Matthew Allen
Quali-Pro: Negate 37WG
FACT: Negate 37WG combats poa annua for residential turf! Make it simple, make it Negate 37WG. Negate 37WG is a unique dual powered post-emergent Sulfonylurea herbicide for grassy and tough broadleaf weed control in established warm season turfgrass. Contains Rimsulfuron 16.67 percent, Metsulfuron methyl 20 percent. Available in 1.5 ounce bottle. This winter, combat Poa annua with Quali-Pro’s Negate 37WG (newly labeled... read more
Compete by engaging your employees
They say competition brings out the best in people. Is that true? In my experience, it’s not. There are other factors at play. If you want to compete to win, you should understand these factors. First and foremost, it’s important to recognize that people who are highly engaged in their employment situations are more likely to be interested or motivated... read more
Web Extra: Marty Grunder on building a board
“If I had a popcorn stand on Courthouse Square, I would have a board,” said Marty Grunder, quoting one of his mentors, Clay Mathile, former CEO and owner of The Iams Co. His point? You don’t need to be a large company or wait until “you have your act together” before you create a board. Grunder, president and CEO of... read more
