Maintenance
Tackle stone and concrete stains the smart way
By Dani Sheehan. Anywhere organic material has had time to settle over winter, this peroxide cleaner by Stain-Proof® helps bring surfaces back to life. As landscapes come back to life, the spring season reveals what snow, moisture and organic debris leave behind. Leaf tannins, algae, mold, mildew and general grime ...
Spring is coming — Is your business ready for the rush?
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the businesses that handle the busy season best are the ones that prepared in advance. For contractors in the outdoor living and pool industry, spring doesn’t ease in slowly. It arrives all at once. The weather breaks, homeowners start thinking about backyard projects and suddenly the ...
GreenCare for Troops celebrates 20 years in 2026 as Project EverGreen expands services to disabled veterans
Over 20 years, thousands of green industry professionals have donated their time and expertise delivering season-long services that allow families to focus on staying connected while a loved one serves. GreenCare for Troops celebrates 20 years in 2026 of mobilizing green industry professionals to provide free lawn, landscape and snow ...
Empower home repairs: Discover ElastoLock® Waterproof Filler/Leveler and Rock Patch™ Concrete Floor Filler Leveler and Resurfacer
By Daich Coatings. Good news: Your next repair project just got easier, stronger and more reliable. Two leading-edge solutions — ElastoLock® Waterproof Filler and Leveler and Rock Patch™ Concrete Floor Filler Leveler and Resurfacer — are designed to tackle a range of repair and renovation tasks across your home. With these products ...
Sunseeker debuts S4, its first LiDAR-equipped robotic mower in the US at Equip Expo 2025
LiDAR 3D vision and 2-minute Drop-to-Go setup deliver precision, safety and ease. At Equip Exposition 2025 (Equip Expo), a leading North American event for outdoor power and landscape professionals, Sunseeker introduced the S4, the brand’s first LiDAR robotic mower in the US market. Designed for wire-free deployment and precise mapping, the ...
Fall hazards in everyday repairs
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. When crews stay alert and respect the hazards that hide in daily work, they reduce injuries, build trust and keep operations moving safely. When most people think of fall hazards, they picture roofs, scaffolds — elevated platforms. But for maintenance technicians, the most dangerous fall risks ...
John Kenney - Legal Landmines: Protecting Profits in 2026
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Cotney Consulting Group legal expert John Kenney to unpack the contract mistakes that are still costing contractors serious money in 2026. From vague scopes of work and poorly written change orders to payment disputes and subcontractor agreements ...
Everything Under the Sun
Where the pool pros thrive. Join us at the Everything Under the Sun Expo, a landmark event celebrating more than 50 years of industry excellence since its inception as the Florida Pool Show. This year, anticipate a transformative experience with enriching classes, a diverse exhibit showcasing the latest in the industry, and ...
2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show breaks all-time seminar record while attendance exceeds 12,000
The Orlando event featured a celebration of the association’s Centennial. The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show celebrated the association’s 100 years of keeping the game on course with a successful return to Orlando from February 2-5. Attendance grew for the fourth year in a row, with 12,824 attendees (up 15% over ...
Jameson Allen - Safety Beyond the Standard: Rethinking Weather Risk
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Jameson Allen of Flash Weather AI to discuss weather-related risks on the jobsite. The conversation unpacks the biggest threats outdoor laborers face and how those risks are currently defined. They examine OSHA’s standards for weather-related safety, questioning ...











