Chuck Bowen

The lead author is editor of Lawn & Landscape magazine, PCT’s sister publication for the green industry. Also contributing to this story was Lawn & Landscape Managing Editor Brian Horn and PCT Internet Editor and Managing Editor Brad Harbison.

H-2B visa cap reached

USCIS says it will reject any applications received after March 13.

TruGreen will buy Scotts LawnService

The purchase will create a $1 billion lawn care company.

DOL can temporarily process H-2B applications

The department is allowed to operate the H-2B program until April15.

Kerin: Brickman will remain a landscape company

Executives from Brickman and ValleyCrest open up about the deal and the future of the new company.

Brickman-ValleyCrest deal moves forward

The largest transaction in landscape industry history is a few steps closer to closing.

KKR in talks to buy ValleyCrest

The merger would create an industry giant with revenues of nearly $2 billion and more than 22,000 employees.

Express yourself

Communications consultant Margie Holly gives insight on how to speak to your employees, and what you should avoid during conversations with them.

Leading Indicators

Cut through the noise and get a grip on a rocky economy with one of the country’s top economists.

What consumers want

Here's what to expect from your landscape design/build clients in 2011.

Diversified by Design

A move into the world of retail garden centers helps Dennis’ 7 Dees stay stable in an uncertain world.