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1 week ago | 
turfmagazine.com | Christine Menapace |Jessica Schwartz
Turf Magazine would like to pay tribute to Green Industry veteran, Chuy Medrano of CoCal Landscape, who passed away in March. We were lucky enough to feature Medrano in a February 2023 Yardstick business profile. Revisit his legacy and the feature below:By Christine MenapaceFrom the February 2023 IssueIf you want a real success story, look no further than Chuy Medrano. Though he came from humble beginnings, today he owns a large, full service landscape company.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
turfmagazine.com | Christine Menapace
By Christine Menapace From the April 2023 IssueThis article was originally published as part of the “Creating Charging Infrastructure For OPE” cover story. The transition to battery electric OPE means a whole new realm of charging solutions. For pros who spend their days on the road, the ability to charge in the trailer may be key. While McCoy Horticultural created a custom solar-powered trailer, ready-to-go solutions will likely increasingly enter the market. OptimusMC™ From Greenworks Commercial.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
turfmagazine.com | Christine Menapace
By Christine Menapace From the December 2023 IssueIf your landscaping business is located in an area with deer, this single factor affects plant selection as much as water, sun, and USDA zones. And these days, as human development decreases wooded areas, and natural predators are reduced, deer populations and their common ranges are increasing in some areas despite diseases like CWD and EHD.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
turfmagazine.com | Christine Menapace
By Christine Menapace From the April 2024 Issue Frank Mariani Chairman and Founder Mariani Premier Group Lake Bluff, IL 1. When, why, and how did you start your business? Mariani Landscape was originally founded in 1958 by my father, Vito Mariani — an immigrant from Italy. He purchased a second-hand truck and commenced delivering impeccable landscaping services to Chicago’s North Shore.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
turfmagazine.com | Christine Menapace |Fleetio Go
Fleetio, a leading fleet maintenance management software company, has announced the launch of a Spanish language option in its mobile fleet maintenance app, Fleetio Go. By offering Spanish translation, Fleetio enables native speakers to manage fleet responsibilities more quickly and confidently, ultimately improving overall fleet maintenance outcomes.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
turfmagazine.com | Christine Menapace
Mark Borst Owner Borst Landscape & Design Allendale, NJ1. When, why, and how did you start your business? I launched my business in 1987 at the age of 18. That Fall, while attending college at night, I worked full time for a local landscaper. I then serviced my own eight clients on Saturdays. The following year, I transitioned to full-time studies at Bergen Community College, keeping my business working on Saturdays.
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Jul 28, 2024 | 
turfmagazine.com | Christine Menapace
Takeuchi-US recently installed energy-efficient solar panels at its locations in Pendergrass, GA and Moore, SC. As part of being good global citizens, the company says it is committed to developing and implementing sustainable technologies wherever and whenever possible. Transforming Takeuchi facilities to carbon neutral was part of that plan, first in Japan and then in the U.S.The new solar panels will cover about 85% of the energy needs at the two facilities.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
turfmagazine.com | Christine Menapace
As the 2024 Summer Olympics open today, two Weed Man franchise owners will have a particularly personal perspective on the event. Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing, a dynamic Olympic curling duo and married couple, took over Laing’s family-run Weed Man franchise in Barrie, Ontario, this past April and plan to infuse their business with the same dedication and excellence that propelled them to international sporting success.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
turfmagazine.com | Christine Menapace
DLF is excited to present 4Most Seed Enhancement By DLF, a new seed enhancement solution developed with environmental sustainability in mind, created specifically for turf and forage applications. DLF developed 4Most internally to give the company full control over R&D, product development, and continued efficacy testing. Every component was rigorously tested to ensure high-quality ingredients in optimal ratios.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
turfmagazine.com | Christine Menapace
Summer season is in full swing and so are invasive spotted lanternflies, who are expanding their U.S. presence more and more each year. TruGreen, a leading national lawn care provider whose services include pest control, has announced its annual study identifying the top U.S. areas the invasive spotted lanternfly likes to call home.
