JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES EXPANDS IN
FLORIDA WITH NEW BRANCH IN OXFORD
August 2004

John Deere Landscapes, the nation's leading wholesale distributor of irrigation, lighting, nursery and landscape supplies, announces the opening of a new branch in Oxford at 13494 US Hwy 301, telephone: 352-748-6555.

“With our expanding network of 40 branches throughout Florida, landscape contractors now have ready access to our extensive product lines and professional services,” reported Mike Stein, regional vice president for John Deere Landscapes.

“More professionals rely on John Deere Landscapes to provide all the supplies and equipment they need for a complete landscape installation,” he said. “Additionally, contractors can now take advantage of homeowner financing programs like John Deere Credit.”

The Oxford, Florida, branch has an on-site wholesale nursery center open to landscape professionals. Specimen trees, shrubs, bedding plants and ground covers are available, along with technical assistance.

Product lines featured at John Deere Landscapes include: Hunter Industries, Rain Bird and Irritrol irrigation equipment; Kichler and Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting; and landscape supplies, including fertilizers, soil amendments and tools. Direct sales of nursery stock is an additional service offered to landscape professionals.

John Deere Landscapes is a division of Deere & Company, based in Moline, Illinois. For more information on John Deere Landscapes, call 800-347-4272 or visit the Web site at www.JohnDeereLandscapes.com.