2/14/20

FNGLA Tampa Chapter Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician Class


The Tampa Chapter of FNGLA is starting a Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician Class starting Feb 18th at 4-6 pm.  It will go be on Tuesdays and Thursdays until March 12th located at ASI Landscape Management 9702 Harney Road, Thonotosassa, FL 33592.  It will culminate in the taking of the FNGLA Exam on March 21st to become certified.  The class costs $300.00.  More about the class and the benefits of being certified can be found on this link. https://www.fngla.org/professional-development/certifications/fngla-certified-landscape-technician   To register or answer questions please call April DeStefano at 352-942-3949.



Fake Felco Pruners Alert

They are fairly ubiquitous in the nursery and landscape business; Felco pruners.  It seems that there is a forgery for this respectable tool and it is tarnishing the brand's image.  So much so that Felco is willing to replace them for free.  Here is a link to an article in the Fruit Grower News describing the issue and providing the remedy.  The article also iluminates how you can spot a fake.   https://fruitgrowersnews.com/article/pruner-maker-points-to-counterfeits-purchased-online/