Tom Vachal, senior product manager, turf, for Kubota Tractor Corp., discusses Kubota's new ZD1611 and F3710 mowers and how they’re designed to deliver more power, reliability and efficiency to end users. Vachal also touches on why trade shows s

The 2023 Women In The Green Industry Award Winner Ana Avalos Shares Her Story

Jun 9th, 2023 22m 21s

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb sits down with Ana Avalos, owner of Colorful Impression Landscapes in Santa Rosa, Calif., and winner of the 2023 Women In The Green Industry Award winner, to discuss how she got her start in the industry, w

Fill Your Bench with These Recruiting Strategies

Feb 23rd, 2023 20m 55s

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb sits down with Jay Worth, marketing manager at SingleOps, to discuss what tactics and strategies landscape companies can implement to recruit and retain more employees.

Making the Most of Attachments

Sep 15th, 2022 11m 10s

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb sits down with Brant Kukak, product manager for compact equipment at Ditch Witch, about how attachments can help green industry pros with tree care, what they should consider before adding them to their ars

Upping Efficiency With Fleet Management Software

Aug 1st, 2022 15m 28s

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb sits down with Ashlee Biggs, head of product marketing at Fleetio, to discuss how fleet management software can help landscape companies become more efficient, what they should consider before landing on a

Overcoming Supply Chain Issues

Jul 14th, 2022 16m 45s

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb sits down with Christin (CJ) Wam, senior director of marketing for Turf & Consumer Products at Briggs & Stratton, to discus how green industry professionals can get ahead of the supply chain issues by perfo

A Conversation with Women in the Green Industry Award Winner Linda Nelson

Jun 17th, 2022 18m 32s

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb chats with Linda Nelson, president of Greenscapes in Naples, Fla., and winner of Green Industry Pros’ inaugural Women in the Green Industry Award. Nelson talks about barriers she’s faced throughout her care

Make The Most Of UTV Attachments

Jun 9th, 2022 12m 11s

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb sat down with John Deere Go-To-Market Manager Maureen McCormack, who breaks down how green industry professionals can implement UTV attachments to streamline their operation and boost their bottom line.

There’s a Different Mower for Everybody

Mar 25th, 2022 23m 21s

Aaron Griffith, National Sales Manager of Professional Products at Cub Cadet, discusses what autonomous mowers can do in the lawn and landscaping industry. Whether it’s following GPS for perfect stripes or cutting down on time at the jobsite, a

Put More Horsepower Into the Ground

Feb 17th, 2022 16m 27s

It seems like everyone in the green industry is struggling with the workforce shortage these days. Brent Kukuk, product manager at Ditch Witch, talks about what machines can do to make lawn and landscape contractors’ lives easier. Jobs that nor

Adding Tech to Your Lawn and Landscaping Jobs

Dec 30th, 2021 12m 28s

Nicole Henry, business development representative at CompanyCam, shares what CompanyCam does, the app features and what’s new with the startup that helps lawn and landscape companies document jobs.

FX Luminaire Sheds Some Light on Design

Oct 14th, 2021 20m 4s

In this episode of Green Industry Pros’ Grass Roots, Editor Ryan Whisner sheds some light on the subject of landscape lighting design. FX Luminaire Web Development Manager Scott Allison highlights the company’s free digital tool called My Desig

A Little About Life-scaping

Sep 30th, 2021 39m 33s

In this episode of Green Industry Pros’ Grass Roots, Editor Ryan Whisner talks to Monique Allen, author of “Stop Landscaping Start Life-Scaping, A Guide to Ending the Rush-rush, Humdrum Approach to Landscape Development and Care,” about some of

The Life Cycle of a Raindrop

Sep 17th, 2021 25m 58s

In this episode of Green Industry Pros’ Grass Roots, Editor Ryan Whisner concludes a three-part series on drainage with ADS product marketing management and marketing executive vice president Brian King to discuss some of the solutions used in

How to Use NDS to Become an Expert in Drainage

Sep 2nd, 2021 33m 45s

In this episode of Green Industry Pros’ Grass Roots, Editor Ryan Whisner dives into the second part of the three-part series on drainage. The series began with episode 58 with a discussion with SiteOne Landscape Supply product marketing manager

Keeping Up With the Drainage Flow

Aug 19th, 2021 24m 22s

In this episode of Green Industry Pros’ Grass Roots, Editor Ryan Whisner begins a three-part series on drainage with Site One irrigation product marketing manager Matt Mikucki to discuss the potential benefits of adding drainage as a service. S

Greenzie Ready to Bring Robotics To Commercial Mowing

Aug 5th, 2021 46m 13s

In this episode of Green Industry Pros’ Grass Roots, Editor Ryan Whisner discusses the latest developments in robotic mowing with Greenzie CEO and co-founder Charles Brian Quinn. The kit developed by the Greenzie team enables commercial mowers

Digging In with Ditch Witch

Jul 22nd, 2021 24m 47s

In this episode of Green Industry Pros’ Grass Roots, Editor Ryan Whisner talks to Brant Kukuk, compact equipment product manager, and Chapman Hancock, product marketing manager, vacuum excavators, from Ditch Witch about the variety of benefits

He Wants to Mow Your Lawn

Jul 8th, 2021 39m 6s

Brian Schwartz was laid off from his job amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. On a whim, he started a free lawn mowing service for seniors age 65 and up. I Want to Mow Your Lawn is now a 501©3 not for profit organization that has built momentum across

Weed Man Takes on Mosquitos With New Sub-Brand

Jun 10th, 2021 24m 45s

Earlier this year, Weed Man officially expanded its service offerings with its own sub-brand Mosquito Hero. On this episode of the Grass Roots podcast, Weed Man CEO Jennifer Lemcke introduces the Mosquito Hero sub brand and its potential benef

Bringing a Backyard Paradise To Your Customers

May 27th, 2021 24m 44s

Research shows simply spending time in nature, which can start in your backyard, is good for reducing stress, boosting heart health, boosting Vitamin D levels, and enhancing memory. Thanks to the family yard, the health and well-being benefits

E 52: Grounded in a Landscaping Franchise

May 13th, 2021 25m 20s

Small business owners across the country were doing everything they could to keep things afloat despite the ongoing pandemic. For Tricia Capps, owner of The Ground Guys of Waco, her business was just starting. Finalizing the investment into the

Proper Maintenance Is Part of Chainsaw Safety

Apr 29th, 2021 33m 16s

Overall, a safety culture within any landscaping or tree care operation is vital, particularly when chainsaws are regularly being utilized. To learn more about the importance of safety in relation to chainsaws, Green industry Pros Editor Ryan W

How to Keep Your Number One Assets Safe While Using Chainsaws

Apr 15th, 2021 24m 58s

Safety, when it comes to chainsaws is a mix of personal protective equipment (PPE), training and proper maintenance. To learn more about the importance of safety in relation to chainsaws, Green industry Pros Editor Ryan Whisner sat down with ST

Protect Your Customers From Ticks and Mosquitos

Apr 1st, 2021 26m 6s

Warmer, humid weather brings out ticks and mosquitos. The most vulnerable months for tick and mosquito bites is April through September. On this edition of the Grass Roots podcast, Green Industry Pros editor Ryan Whisner discusses the addition