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LM Staff

Landscape Management's staff brings together collective experience in journalism, research, writing, and editing. Our team stays tapped into the pulse of the industry, covering a wide range topics with a commitment to delivering compelling stories and high-quality content.

LM150: Fast-growing firms

There were 58 companies with double-digit growth in the 2017 LM150 list. To learn more about the companies in bold, scroll to the bottom of this page. Growth Rank Overall Rank Company % Change Over 2015 1 17 Elite Team Offices 143% 2 35 Clean Scapes 119% 3 74 Baytree Landscape Contractors 60% 4 91 […]

LM150: Top 25 in by mix, profit center

A look at the 2017 LM150 list—sorted for top performers by client mix and profit centers.  Editor’s note: Not all companies report client mix and profit center data. Dollar amounts were calculated by LM from data reported. By Profit Center By Mix By Mix Commercial Residential Government     Commercial 1 TruGreen $171,223,000 2 U.S. Lawns $168,240,000 […]

Editorial Advisory Board: June 2017

Small and midsize landscape companies can outcompete larger firms by________. Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Outsmart, outorganize, outstrategize, outservice. If you can’t do all that, maybe you ought to sell.” Adam Linnemann Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping Columbia, Ill. “…by providing more detail-oriented services and top notch personal customer service.” Jerry McKay […]

illustrations: David Preiss

Step by Step: How to advertise on Facebook

For many business owners, social media, particularly Facebook, is an integral part of their marketing efforts. In addition to staying connected with their current customers, advertising through Facebook can provide a relatively easy and inexpensive way to attract new ones. Any company with a Facebook page can advertise on the site, and rates begin at […]

DLF Pickseed USA restructures

The DLF brand and the Pickseed brand will combine to form one brand: DLF Pickseed. A more efficient experience for the customer is the company’s focus, as the move will provide each customer with one sales representative to service its seed requirements, the company said in a recent press release. Seed Research of Oregon will remain a separate […]

BioSafe’s AXXE herbicide now available for use in Canada

BioSafe Systems‘ AXXE herbicide is now available for use across Canada. AXXE is an organic labeling-compliant, non-selective herbicide that provides rapid burn down to a variety of grasses and weeds, as well as moss, liverwort and algae, within hours of application. The non-residual chemistry breaks down within a few days and provides more than four […]

John Deere adds pallet forks to attachment lineup

John Deere introduced its severe-duty pallet forks, the latest additions to the lineup of Worksite Pro attachments. Two new pallet forks—PF45 and PF60—are optimized to work with John Deere G-Series skid-steers, G- and E-Series compact track loaders (CTLs) and another pallet fork that was specifically designed for use on K-Series compact wheel loaders with the skid-steer-style Quik-Tatch […]

Ditch Witch releases vibratory plow

Ditch Witch unveiled its compact VP30 vibratory plow. The VP30 is powered by a 31-hp Briggs and Stratton engine and features variable flow control. It has a maximum 12-inch plow depth and a 4.1-pound per square inch ground pressure for minimal lawn disruptions and reduced restoration work. “The increasing demand for residential fiber installation puts pressure on operators to […]

Exmark unveils lithium grease

Exmark released its new Lithium Grease, designed to offer protection from wear, rust and temperature extremes. “We developed and tested our Lithium Grease to deliver increased performance for the professionals using our products every day,” said Exmark Marketing Manager Mark Aldendifer. “The same qualities that make it the perfect grease for Exmark machines also make […]

Irrigation Association launches new award program

The Irrigation Association (IA) is launching a new award to recognize innovative irrigation projects. The Vanguard Award will honor a team of individuals, companies, organizations or other group entities that have executed an innovative installation project in the irrigation industry. Winners of this award will be recognized during the general session of the 2017 Irrigation Show and […]

GIE+EXPO taps prominent economist as dealer day keynote speaker

Alan Beaulieu, a senior analyst at ITR Economics, will deliver a keynote address at GIE+EXPO, which will be held Oct. 18-20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Beaulieu has been delivering award-winning workshops and economic analysis seminars helping business owners and executives around the world capitalize on emerging trends for 25 years. He is co-author of “Prosperity in the […]

SafetyWatch: Securing a trailer load

Here are a few guidelines for loading and securing your landscape equipment trailer. Remember to check with your state or province for specific regulations. Load larger and heavier equipment first, and move it to the front of the trailer. Load smaller equipment last. It may be damaged if you load it in front of heavier […]

Kichler launches new line of landscape lights

Kichler launched its C-Series Landscape line, which includes accent lights and floodlights. Kichler’s C-Series Landscape Accents feature small (425 and 750 lumens) and large (1200 and 1800 lumens) options. Both can accommodate a variety of accessory lenses and louvers and are available in 3000 and 4000 kelvins color temperatures. These accents are offered in spot, […]

Midwest Green Industry Experience grows for 2018 event

The Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association (KNLA) will welcome its members to the 2018 Midwest Green Industry Experience in Columbus, Ohio, in lieu of holding the annual KNLA Spring Training and Showplace. The Midwest Green Industry Experience began in 2017 as a rebranded version of Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association’s (ONLA) annual conference. The 2017 convention welcomed […]

Video courtesy of LS Training System

Toro adds Shrub & Slope Kit to Precision Rotating Nozzle line

Toro is expanding its Precision Rotating Nozzle (PRN) line with the addition of the Shrub & Slope Kit. The PRN Shrub & Slope kit includes a preassembled nozzle, shrub riser and check valve. The pre-installed PRN nozzle, which is available with a full or adjustable arc pattern, delivers multiple wind-resistant, low-trajectory streams at a matched precipitation […]

Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Big Picture: City retreat

Location: Chicago Company: Mariani Landscape, Lake Bluff, Ill. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan The clients wanted to update the rooftop, to act as an extension of the interior living space. The landscape architect developed a series of outdoor rooms, each with their own purpose that all tie together visually. This concept was accomplished by creating […]

Now accepting applications for the 2017 Irrigation E3 program

The Irrigation Foundation is now accepting applications from students and faculty for the 2017 Irrigation E3 program. Winners will be able to participate in educational classes, technical sessions, irrigation seminars, networking events and the exhibit hall during the 2017 Irrigation Show and Education Conference to be held in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 6-10. Students will be […]

Briggs & Stratton opens engine testing facility

Briggs & Stratton Corp. opened its new Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Lab, an engine testing facility designed to help engineers create and test new features. The NVH Lab incorporates automotive-grade technology to accelerate testing and create high-performing, long-lasting engines, the manufacturer said. The lab allows Briggs & Stratton engineers to test noise and vibration levels in […]

AmericanHort to host advocacy, policy summit

AmericanHort will host Impact Washington, an advocacy and policy summit, in Washington D.C.. Sept. 12-13. The two-day summit will feature elected leaders, their staff and other policy experts on topics like immigration, farm bill programs affecting horticulture, tax reform and more. “At AmericanHort, advocacy and representation in Washington D.C. are part of our legacy,” said […]

FX Luminaire releases LF wall light

FX Luminaire released its new LF LED wall light, featuring ZDC Technology. With this technology, users can add up to 30,000 colors to the LED wall light. The low profile, soft color and muted tone of the LF allow it to accent hardscapes without drawing attention to the fixture. The proximity of the fixture to […]

Dynamax unveils multi-depth soil moisture probe

Dynamax released its PR2 multi-depth soil moisture probe. Users install an access tube into the soil, insert the PR2 Profile Probe and press the HH2 button to display an instantaneous reading. Users also can connect the PR2 to a data logger and leave the system to record soil moisture changes over time. Built to work in […]

John Deere unveils new high-capacity bucket

John Deere is expanding its lineup of Worksite Pro attachments with the addition of its new 90-inch Light Material High-Capacity Bucket. Designed for use with the G-Series skid-steers and compact track loaders (CTLs), the bucket features a high back for maximum capacity to cut through piles of snow, mulch or other light materials in large […]

GIE+EXPO, HNA release concert series lineup

GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America revealed the lineup for this year’s concert series. Performers for the 2017 event include Uncle Kracker, The Crashers, Alaska and Madi and V-Groove. Mercedes-Benz will sponsor the concert stage. “We’re excited to have Mercedes-Benz on board this year as the concert stage sponsor,” said Warren Sellers, show director. “With their […]

BrightView completes relocation of a 700,000-pound tree

BrightView Tree Co. completed a massive tree relocation project, moving a 700,000-pound Quercus agrifolia (California live oak) to its new home in Orange County, Calif. At 50 feet tall with branches spanning double its height and weighing about the same as a Boeing 747, the oak is the largest tree BrightView has ever moved. “It […]

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