Welcome to the LGWV News section. Stay on top of the latest news and information in the lawn and garden community. See the latest in industry press releases, environmental topics, industry association news, as well as local , regional, and national events.
12/16/2008 - Professional Landcare Network Launches Web Site For Day Of Service Event
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) has launched a Web site, planetdayofservice.org, to support its new program called PLANET Day of Service, which will take place on April 22, 2009. [view full release] |
12/1/2008 - Planet Holds Crystal Ball Meeting On Sustainability
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) recently held a three-day meeting at Hunter Industries in San Marcos, California, to discuss "Innovating Toward a Sustainable and Profitable Future." [view full release] |
11/20/2008 - Kichler’s Newest Garden Collection™ Offers Divine Outdoor Style
As outdoor living continues to thrive, Kichler announces a new addition to its popular Garden Collections™. The new Cathedral Collection features seven coordinating lighting products with cathedral-inspired detailing to create a high-style, cohesive look throughout the landscape. [view full release] |
11/20/2008 - Kichler Introduces More Than Two Dozen New LED Landscape Solutions
Following the success of its existing LED landscape products, Kichler is proud to add 26 new products to its popular Design Pro LED landscape offerings. [view full release] |
11/20/2008 - Kichler Introduces Revolutionary Low Voltage Lighting Connector
Kichler is proud to introduce the Pro Series Connector, a safer, faster, more reliable connector for the professional contractor. The commercial grade connector eliminates wire stripping with an innovative, snap-around, gel-filled connector that cuts wire with an inside knife edge, saving contractors time while improving safety. [view full release] |
11/20/2008 - Kichler Expands Line Voltage and HID Offerings
Kichler is proud to extend its line-voltage and HID offerings with several new lighting solutions for the large residential and light commercial markets. In addition to a variety of line-voltage in-ground lights, Kichler introduces HID bollards in three designs, as well as a multi-tap ballast. [view full release] |
11/19/2008 - AQUASCAPE, INC. ANNOUNCES APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Aquascape, Inc. is proud to announce its newly formed Aquascape Apprentice Program. The program was created to help contractors who are just getting their feet wet in the water features industry but aren’t quite ready for the more robust Certified Aquascape Contractor (CAC) program.
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11/17/2008 - Watch Hands, Fingers When Operating Snowblowers
Snowblowers help make snow removal much easier than old-fashioned shoveling, but consumers should review all safety instructions and check to make sure all safety features are intact, recommends the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). [view full release] |
11/13/2008 - INTERIORSCAPE INDUSTRY COALITION CONVENES
An interiorscape industry summit was convened last Thursday in Atlanta, Georgia. The meeting was initiated and attended by the Professional Landcare Network's (PLANET's) Interior Specialty Group Chair Chris Raimondi, CLP, and moderated by Terry Anderson, CLP, of the National Interiorscape Network.
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11/7/2008 - GIE+EXPO Provides Another Success for Attendees and Exhibitors
GIE+EXPO 2008 (the Green Industry & Equipment Expo) drew about 19,500 participants for an all-inclusive event in Louisville October 23-25. [view full release] |
10/24/2008 - Kohler Introduces Industry’s First Flex-Fuel EFI Engine
Fuel efficient, cleaner burning engines will soon be the standard – not an option – on all KOHLER Command PRO® and Aegis® twin-cylinder engines. [view full release] |
10/24/2008 - Kohler Brings New Line of Small Horizontal Engines To Power Consumer OPE Applications
Kohler continues to take its performance engineering commitment to new levels as it introduces an entirely new line of small horizontal-shaft engines for the consumer OPE market worldwide. [view full release] |
10/24/2008 - Kohler Command PRO® Small Engines Bring Higher Horsepower and New Technology to Industrial/Commercial Equipment
Kohler continues to advance its leadership position in the small commercial engine market with its new line of horizontal-shaft Command PRO® engines. [view full release] |
10/24/2008 - SmartChokeTM Technology Now Available on Walk-Behind Mower Engines from Kohler
Kohler Co. (www.KohlerEngines.com) announces that its next generation of the Courage XT-Series gasoline engines for the push-mower turf market will provide new features to significantly enhance the end-user experience. [view full release] |
10/22/2008 - Blake Barry Appointed National Sales Manager For Aquascape, Inc.
Blake Barry has been appointed National Sales Manager for Aquascape, Inc. of St. Charles, Illinois. Barry has over 15 years of consumer pet product industry sales experience, having most recently served as National Sales Manager for Prevue Pet Products. [view full release] |
10/8/2008 - Lawn & Garden Media Solutions Launches New Social Networking Site for the Green Industry
It has been just under a year that Lawn & Garden Media Solutions, LLC, (LGMS) based in St. Petersburg, Florida, launched the world’s first IP Channel for the Green Industry, and now they are paving the way once again. Lawn & Garden WebvisionTM (LGWV), found at www.lawnandgardenwv.com, has converted the LGWV website to a social networking platform and is better than ever. [view full release] |
10/1/2008 - Only Three Weeks 'Til The 2008 Green Industry Conference in Louisville, Kentucy
The countdown has begun for the Professional Landcare Network Green Industry Conference (GIC), the country’s premier annual conference for the green industry, October 22–25, 2008, in Louisville, Kentucky. [view full release] |
10/1/2008 - Planet To Launch New Green Industry Publicatiosn and GIC.
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) is pleased to announce the release of several new publications that will premier at its Green Industry Conference (GIC), held in conjunction with the GIC+EXPO, October 22–25, 2008, in Louisville, Kentucky. [view full release] |
9/25/2008 - Aquascape, Inc. Launches Revolutionary RainXchange™ System
Aquascape, Inc. is proud to announce the official launch of its RainXchange™ System for capturing, filtering, and re-using rainwater. The RainXchange™ System combines a recirculating decorative water feature with a sub-surface rainwater harvest storage system. [view full release] |
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