The pre-cut artificial turf infill option matches the company's Drivable Grass system.

San Diego-Soil conservation products launched Drivable Turf, a pre-cut artificial turf solution suitable for its permeable and flexible concrete pavement system Drivable Grass.

Drivable Grass is a soil conservation system developed in 2007. The system can be filled with seeds, turf, or several dry filling options, depending on the application and preferences. It can replace poured concrete, asphalt and traditional pavers.

The Drivable Turf has a 4 ft x 4 ft section, which fits the void space of Drivable Grass. The pre-cut artificial turf is installed in combination with Drivable Grass, eliminating the need for measurement, cutting and space, thereby reducing man-hours and costs. The drivable lawn can be used as a filling option for sidewalk lawn replacement and daily driving applications.

"Drivable Turf provides solutions to many design challenges," said Julia Schmid, Marketing Manager of Soil Retention. "It breaks the traditional hardscape by giving it a green appearance without the need for irrigation. The product is architecturally attractive because of its simple appearance and straight lines, and low maintenance costs."

Visit the company website for more details.

Part of the T-shirt proceeds will be used to support the army's green care.

Cleveland-The EverGreen Project and Nufarm released a special edition "Greener Call of Duty" T-shirt. A part of the T-shirt proceeds will be used to support the army's green care plan.

These shirts will go on sale on November 22, retail for $20 and can be ordered here. Orders received before November 15 are guaranteed to be delivered on time for Christmas before December 20.

"Special T-shirts are a great way to support the GreenCare for Troops program and equip your employees with T-shirts that can increase the value of green space," said Cindy Code, executive director of the EverGreen project. "Whether you have time to volunteer for the program, buying T-shirts for you and your staff will help support Project EverGreen's efforts to provide free lawn and landscape services to our military heroes."

Participants of GIE+EXPO chose the winning T-shirt design. 

EverGreen's GreenCare for Troops provides free lawn and landscape services for currently deployed military personnel and families of disabled veterans after 9/11. Both Nufarm and Toro are major corporate supporters of the GreenCare for Troops program.

Lou Schager will help simplify the operating strategy of the franchise.

Virginia Beach, Virginia — Mosquito Joe hired Lou Schager as its new chief operating officer to help streamline processes, maximize efficiency, and expand growth opportunities. The company continues to grow and expand. In 2017, it added 67 new stores in the region, with a total of 234 in operation.

Schager joined the Mosquito Joe team after serving in the US Navy for more than 26 years. He left San Diego in F-14 fighter jets and then moved to Virginia Beach, where he was the command office of the 34th Strike Fighter Squadron. As a commander, he served on two deployments. Before becoming the commander of Oceana Naval Air Station in 2014, he supported Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and was responsible for overseeing the operations, logistics, safety and security of more than 16,000 personnel at three independent bases. every aspect.

“It emphasizes both building relationships and making smart strategic decisions, which will bring high levels of operational performance,” said Shag. "When I transitioned from the military, I wanted to find an organization that I could connect with on a personal level. Mosquito Joe was a great fit for me for both, because our brand helps families enjoy the outdoors while also allowing our Franchisees realize their entrepreneurial dreams."

With the addition of Schager, the company plans to seek more growth opportunities in major markets across the country, initially focusing on markets such as Chicago, Denver and the Northeast. The brand also plans to open its first store in California in 2018.

Jeff Kolbe and Joe Leimbach will serve the lawn and landscape markets in Chicago and Cincinnati.

FISHERS, Indiana – Advanced Turf Solutions recently added two new sales representatives to its lawn and landscape team. Jeff Kolbe and Joe Leimbach will serve the Chicago and Cincinnati areas

Jeff Kolbe is from the greater Chicago area and is an external sales representative with 30 years of experience in the industry. Kolbe graduated from Waubonsee Community College. His professional background includes landscaping, customer service, sales and business development.

Joe Leimbach joined the Advanced Turf Solutions sales team and has more than 15 years of experience in golf course management, product distribution and sales. Lembach holds a Bachelor of Science degree in golf course management from Morehead State University and holds a license for the commercial application of pesticides in Ohio.

The event will feature Eric Chester and Bryce Lane as keynote speakers.

The online registration for Green & Growin' 2018 (G&G'18) was held in Greensboro, North Carolina from January 15th to 19th. The program includes a three-day CEU injection into G&G education (January 15-17) and G&G market (January 18-19). Click here for more details about registration.

The G&G'18 plan includes more than 50 conferences hosted by green industry and business experts. At the top of the list are keynote speeches by Eric Chester and Bryce Lane. On January 16, Chester published the title "Fire at Work-How Great Leaders Ignite the Enthusiasm of Employees", which will provide insight into how top companies can participate and inspire excellence.

"We are very pleased that Eric Chester delivered a keynote speech for Green & Growin' 18," said Corey Conners, executive vice president of the North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association (NCNLA). "The significant increase in the number of our educated people in the past two years has allowed us to bring in top domestic experts to solve the most timely and challenging topic in our industry: how to find, retain and hire excellent employees."

On January 17, G&G participants were invited to have breakfast with Bryce Lane, a green industry leader from North Carolina State University. Lane is the former host of the UNC-TV public television show "In the Garden of Bryce Lane." He plans to discuss the changes he has seen and the insights he has gained in his career.

G&G'18 is equipped with a mobile application with a new registration system and badge scanning technology, which can automatically track the CEUs already obtained). The application made its debut last year. The North Carolina contractor license review course will also be offered for the first time at G&G'18. It is one of six professional and certification courses that started on January 15. In addition, nine new educational courses will be offered from January 16-17, including a new course called the University of Landscape Architecture. The complete education plan is posted here. 

Nearly 60% of G&G exhibitors are plant producers. Landscape and garden material suppliers, tool and equipment suppliers, and green business service suppliers have completed the combination. The full list of exhibitors can be found here.