Author: LM Staff

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) revealed its 2018 regional education lineup to help companies with staff development in key positions. The lineup, which features new courses designed with input from NALP’s Education Advisory Council, includes the following: Account Manager Excellence, presented by Ken Thomas and Ben Gandy Feb. 7-8 in Las Vegas March 1-2 in […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply has restructured its education program to run during a regular calendar year. In addition, Ewing will offer more classes and include custom training options for organizations in 2018. Jeffrey Knight, Ewing’s director of learning and development, said the changes will provide more options year-round for contractors who are trying to […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Bobcat introduced a new pallet fork frame featuring an integrated walk-through design for easier operator entry and exit to and from the loader cab. It’s approved for use with all Bobcat skid-steer and compact track loaders, Toolcat utility work machines and the V519 VersaHandler telescopic tool carrier. Loader and Toolcat machine operators can easily connect […]

LM StaffDec 4, 2017

DynaScape will hold two consecutive workshops in February 2018 in Savannah, Ga., at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Downtown Savannah. The first workshop, taking place on Feb. 5-6, will cover DynaScape’s landscape design software, such as DynaScape Design and DynaScape Color. It will be instructed by Patrick DuChene of DuChene Design Solutions. DuChene, who has more than […]

LM StaffDec 1, 2017

Milwaukee Tool updated its M18 Fuel Blower. Compatible with more than 125 solutions on the M18 system, the new model is up to 4 pounds lighter and has the power to clear debris from 15 feet away. The updated model also generates up to 30 percent less noise than a gas blower, the company said. […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Caterpillar introduced its Cat utility vehicles—the gasoline-powered CUV82 and diesel-powered CUV102D. The new Cat UTVs can efficiently complete hauling tasks and quickly maneuver over rugged terrain reaching 45 mph, depending on model, said the company. The CUV82 and CUV102D feature a rugged steel cargo bed and offer a 1,000-lb. total rear cargo capacity and a […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Americans appear to believe it’s important to make the investment to take care of their yards, with 40 percent of those with a lawn or landscape hiring a professional in the last year. According to an online survey commissioned by the National Association of Landscape Professional’s (NALP’s) Industry Growth Initiative and conducted by Harris Poll […]

LM StaffNov 30, 2017

Spring-Green Lawn Care welcomed a new franchise owner, Steve Ward of SJ Ward Landscapes in Longmont, Colo. Ward said his diversification with Spring-Green is a long-term commitment that will provide stability for the future. “Spring-Green expands our opportunity to provide fertilization and weed control services to commercial and residential properties,” he said. “At scale this […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

At the 2017 Irrigation Show & Education Conference, Rain Bird introduced several new products. Controllers The ESP-9V, a battery-operated controller is designed to tolerate harsh conditions. “We wanted to provide contractors with a tougher, longer-lasting and easier-to-use battery-operated controller than the models currently on the market,” said James Harris, Rain Bird’s product manager for contractor […]

LM StaffAug 13, 2018

BrightView has been selected to care for landscapes in Virginia’s Colonial Williamsburg. “We are honored to bring our expertise to this great attraction,” said Andrew Masterman, president and CEO of BrightView Cos. “When an organization makes the decision to source a service like landscaping to an outside company, they must have every confidence that work […]

LM StaffNov 30, 2017

Shaun Kanary, vp of demand generation at Kuno Creative, walks us through setting up a campaign with Google AdWords. To learn more tips and tricks of getting the most from Google AdWords, register for our upcoming webinar by going to our webinars page.

LM StaffNov 21, 2017

Jeffrey Scott will host a one-day workshop, “Effective CEO/COO Partnerships: The Power of Collaborative Leadership,” in Chicago on Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Owners who attend will learn how to hand off responsibilities and grow into the role of visionary and hyper-effective CEO, while key leaders who attend will learn where to improve […]

LM StaffAug 13, 2018

The Harvest Group introduced a new peer group called the Harvesters’ Virtual Peer Group. The group, meeting monthly via phone, provides business owners the opportunity to talk with peers in similar-sized companies about the everyday challenges of running a company. Lead by Fred Haskett, The Harvesters’ Virtual Peer Group brings together groups of eight to 12 […]

LM StaffAug 13, 2018

Green industry professional, Adam Linnemann, initiated The Green Executive, a landscape industry peer group and consulting firm located in Columbia, Ill. The Green Executive’s mission is to run intimate, close-knit landscape industry peer groups and consulting services with a personal touch. It also provides one-on-one and group coaching through accountability, strategic planning and financial budgeting. Peer groups will […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) launched a campaign to encourage landscape professionals to proclaim their pride in being “green collared.” “It’s time to celebrate landscape industry professionals across the country,” said Pam Berrios, president of NHLA.  “They combine a passion for the outdoors, a commitment to environmental stewardship, an eye for natural beauty and […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Makita launched three new cordless battery-powered solutions, four new tools powered by its MM4 four-stroke engine lineup and a new two-stroke chainsaw. 18-V X2 LXT cordless battery-powered solutions Makita launched three new tools powered by its 18-V X2 (36-V) LXT battery: LXT Brushless Multi-Function Power Head (XUX01Z): The brushless motor has a quick-release couple-shaft attachment […]

LM StaffAug 13, 2018

Project EverGreen, in collaboration with local business partners, community groups and the city of Detroit, began transforming Detroit’s Pingree Park by planting trees, improving grass play areas and painting backdrops. “This is the boost we needed to help return Pingree to its former glory. Our kids and grandkids grew up here. I’m just so happy,” […]

LM StaffAug 13, 2018

Scotts partnered with Target Specialty Products, a national wholesale distributor of turf & ornamental and pest control products, to develop a complete line of professional turf products backed by Scotts Pro technology. “Scotts is a leader in the lawn and turf care industries, and we’re thrilled about the opportunity to partner with them,” said Todd […]

LM StaffNov 27, 2017

Specifix launched its new augmented reality (AR) app for flooring and pavers. “We are excited to make this technology available to the paver industry,” said Jerry Freeman, president of Specifix. “We believe that this will simplify the way products are promoted, sold and purchased and elevate each experience.” The AR app uses Specifix technology to […]

LM StaffAug 13, 2018

CSP, a customs plastics extruder of polyolefin materials, debuted PolyWeed Shield, a high-density polyethylene weed barrier. “The journey in developing the PolyWeed shield has been very organic,” said Steve Fleming, vice president of CSP. “We’ve been producing our HDPE StaCon for years, and we started to see demand for our product in the growing industry, […]

LM StaffAug 13, 2018

Stihl rolled out the RB 600 and RB 800 gasoline-powered pressure washers for commercial and industrial cleaning jobs. “These commercial-grade, high-powered pressure washers are equipped with the durability and technology our customers have come to count on from Stihl,” said Brian Manke, product manager at Stihl. “They both also feature an easy start pump system which […]

LM StaffNov 13, 2017

Kohler made several updates for landscape contractors, which it announced last month at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky. Kohler integrated an Electronic Throttle Body into its Command PRO EFI 999cc engine. The new technology electronically controls intake airflow to optimize power and load response. The Electronic Throttle Body is combined with Kohler’s Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Honda Engines exhibited the GX Series V-Twin engines at the 2017 GIE+EXPO. The engines are designed to offer more power and adaptability with greater fuel efficiency in a more compact package, according to Honda. Six V-Twin models (GX630, GXV630, GX660, GXV660, GX690 and GXV660) are available in both horizontal and vertical shaft configurations. The engines are […]

LM StaffAug 13, 2018

The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA) hosted 250 high school students from across Ohio for the second annual Ohio High School Landscape Olympics on Nov. 2 and 3, at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (OSU ATI) in Wooster, Ohio. Ohio high schools and career centers with horticulture programs were invited to participate in […]