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Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) becomes the National Association of Landscape Professionals

In 1982, Spring-Green founder Bill Fischer helped establish the Professional Lawn Care Association of America (PLCAA), and served as one of its presidents;later, this organization merged with Associated Landscape Contractors of America to form the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the lawn care industry’s first trade association. Spring-Green is a charter member of this group, which today represents 100,000 landscape and lawn care industry professionals. As of April 1, PLANET has officially become the National Association of Landscape Professionals. “Our new name will more accurately reflect our industry and our members, […]

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2014 Lawn Care Summit Recap: Pollinator Decline and More

From the desk of Harold Enger, Spring-Green’s lawn care expert:  I recently attended the Lawn Care Summit from December 3rd until the 5th in Tampa, FL. This program is hosted by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), and has been for the past six years. There are numerous state-sponsored turf education programs that occur throughout the year, but the Lawn Care Summit is the only national meeting that presents topics that may be of interest to anyone and everyone. About 150 professionals from lawn […]

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