Residential & Commercial
John Kenney - Outdoor Operations and Strategies for Success
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman welcomes John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group for an insightful conversation on the future of outdoor living construction. Together, they unpack the trends shaping contractor success—from operational excellence and workforce challenges to rising customer expectations. John shares practical, experience-driven strategies ...
Smartec Hybrid – The industry’s most powerful ZT commercial system
The system combines the power and reliability of an electric machine with the proven technology of traditional gas machines. At Equip Exposition, Hydro-Gear again showed it understands landscapers’ needs for productivity, reliability and performance. With those needs in mind, the Smartec Hybrid Commercial ZT system was born. The system combines the ...
Toro unveils new equipment for landscape contractors at Equip Expo 2025
The powerful GrandStand® MULTI FORCE® EVO and autonomous PROLINE™ AMI help crews maximize productivity. Toro is empowering landscape crews to take on more with the introduction of the redesigned GrandStand® MULTI FORCE® EVO and autonomous PROLINE™ AMI at Equip Expo, October 21-24, in Louisville, Kentucky. Both solutions deliver serious results and ...
Segway Navimow heads to Equip Expo 2025
The company will give attendees a first-hand look at its cutting-edge robotic lawn mowers, including a sneak peek of its upcoming models. Segway Navimow, the innovative robotic lawn mower division of Segway, today announced that it will exhibit at Equip Expo 2025. During the event,Segway Navimow will showcase its current best-selling ...
Marketing Insights for Exterior Pros
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Rob Murray of Intrigue Media to discuss insights from 2025’s shifting digital marketing landscape, from the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT to trends in sustainability and the evolving role of Google Ads. Home improvement pros will love ...
Growing Greener Communities
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Cindy Code, a leading voice in the green industry, to explore their journey, from early beginnings to becoming a trusted advocate for healthier outdoor spaces. The conversation dives into the evolution of the green industry, the founding of ...
American Ladder Institute prepares for 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month
Sponsorships are available to advance preventing falls and saving lives. The American Ladder Institute (ALI) is gearing up to celebrate 10 Years of Safer Climbing with the coming 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month in 2026. The only program in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to promoting safe ladder use both ...
Contracts, Safety and Compliance: What Contractors Face Today
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to dive into some of the biggest issues shaping today’s contracting businesses. From navigating vegetation and plant management contracts to staying compliant with OSHA heat illness regulations, the conversation covers real challenges ...
New ExxonMobil Signature Polymer lifts standards for toughness, versatility
Vistamaxx™ Tough T1600 — the new premium grade of Vistamax — joins the line of ExxonMobil Signature Polymers. Our latest Vistamax product offers advantages in waterproof membranes, such as in the roofing industry, and other products such as artificial leather and medical tubing. ExxonMobil Signature Polymers today announced the introduction of ...
TracSafe® Anti-Slip Color Kit
By Daich Coatings. These products offer aggressive anti-slip performance with all-weather durability, making them ideal solutions for both residential and commercial settings. Transforming ugly, slippery surfaces around a home into beautiful and safe areas just got easier with the TracSafe® Anti-Slip Color Kit. The all-inclusive kit includes two gallons of TracSafe® Anti-Slip ...
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