Author: LM Staff

LM StaffJul 6, 2016

The Irrigation Association (IA) has once again named July Smart Irrigation Month. First launched in 2005, the Smart Irrigation Month initiative was designed to increase public awareness about the value of water-use efficiency. “The Irrigation Association is doing more this year to promote efficient irrigation during Smart Irrigation Month than ever before,” said IA’s CEO Deborah Hamlin. “Through efforts ranging from advocacy, […]

LM StaffJul 6, 2016

Jeff Korhan launched the Landscape Digital Institute, an online digital marketing training community for green industry professionals. Korhan is a former landscape business owner, author, speaker and small business digital marketing consultant. “The green industry has been the soul of my entrepreneurial career, so I decided it was time to bring my expertise and experience […]

LM StaffJul 1, 2016

John Deere updated its crossover utility vehicle lineup with the addition of the Gator XUV560 and XUV560 S4. The midsize model is outfitted with a V-twin engine, independent four-wheel suspension, four-wheel drive and availability of more than 75 attachments. “This update to our Gator family provides even more options for our customers to choose from,” […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Cub Cadet expanded its lineup of utility vehicles with the launch of the Challenger 400. Powered by a 404 cc Subaru engine, it can reach speeds up to 25 mph and tow up to 500 pounds. The 27-inch by 37-inch, 350-pound bed capacity provides the power and versatility to haul firewood, tools and camping/hunting equipment, […]

LM StaffJun 29, 2016

One landscape company recently created a video to promote its capabilities. Check out this behind-the-scenes look at Landscape Concepts Management‘s facility, its day-to-day maintenance and how the company has benefited from creating its own inventory. The Grayslake, Ill.-based company ranks No. 56 on the 2016 LM150 list of largest landscape companies with $27.4 million in […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

TaskEasy is offering three $1,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate an exceptional entrepreneurial spirit. Scholarships are available to all full-time students registered at an accredited university in the U.S. who aspire to change the future. One of three scholarships will be reserved for a student or family member associated with the landscape/lawn care industry. There are […]

LM StaffJun 29, 2016

NDS, a manufacturer of drainage and stormwater management, landscape irrigation and flow management products and solutions, released a list of environmental and financial benefits of drip irrigation to celebrate the upcoming Smart Irrigation Month in July. “By utilizing drip irrigation methods in their gardens, flower beds and landscapes, home gardeners can deliver the exact amount of […]

LM StaffJun 29, 2016

The 4th annual Lighting Summit will be held Jan. 18-19, 2017 in Omaha, Neb. Hosted by Jerry McKay, founder and president of McKay Landscape Lighting, the Lighting Summit is an annual, two-day event for landscape lighting professionals to learn and collaborate in a non-competitive environment. This event was designed to provide an avenue to promote business growth, improvement […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

HindSite Software released the results from its 2016 Snow Industry Benchmark Report. The report is the culmination of a month-long surveying effort and reflects the challenges and outlooks expressed by more than 100 survey respondents whom provide snow removal services. According to the report, the 2015-2016 snow season showed nearly 40 percent of survey respondents experienced a […]

LM StaffJun 28, 2016

Gravely unveiled its new snow blower head attachment for its Pro-QXT Tractor. This attachment will be available in authorized Gravely dealerships only beginning in October. The new two-stage snow blower attachment has a 32-inch clearing width, a 21-inch housing height and a throwing distance of up to 60 feet. The Pro-QXT’s snow blower attachment has a cast iron gear case and commercial […]

LM StaffJun 27, 2016

PrimeraTurf has changed its name to Primera, effective immediately.  The 16-year-old business cooperative has changed their name to reflect the depth of their market expansion. “The new name, Primera, allows us to emphasize our wide-ranging market growth and expansion beyond servicing just the turf industry,” says John Gertz, CEO of Primera. “Our name change truly represents […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Doug McIntosh, owner of McIntosh Grounds Maintenance in Milan, Mich., was running out of space in his shop and considered upgrading to a larger one. One day he looked around and realized his trailers, which were parked inside, were taking up all the space. He had his solution: enclosed trailers that could be parked outside. […]

LM StaffJun 23, 2016

Wright Manufacturing released its compact Stander Intensity, Stander I. The stand-on mower is equipped with the first 36-inch deck to incorporate Wright’s revolutionary Aero Core technology. The floating deck on the Stander I tilts side-to-side and front-to-back, allowing the mower deck to better follow the terrain contours, the company said. The deck height can be adjusted “on […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

New for 2016, Boss Snowplow expanded its half-ton and light-duty truck line with the HTX V-plow. The HTX line is perfect for handling winter’s toughest storms with a lighter-duty truck, Boss said. The Boss HTX V-plow is available in mild steel and features a full moldboard trip design to minimize plow and truck damage when […]

LM StaffJun 23, 2016

Driven Landscapes Franchising, located in South Walpole, Mass., launched a new franchise program for the green industry. The franchise system—which will provide business start-up assistance, a confidential operations manual, marketing guidance and ongoing support—will operate under the Driven Landscapes brand. “We’ve been developing our set of specialized and professional landscaping services over the years,” said Jonathan Orcutt, […]

LM StaffJun 23, 2016

Husqvarna launched two new initiatives for landscape professionals and arborists: Husqvarna Crown Commitment and the Arborist Fleet Program. Effective June 1 under the Husqvarna Crown Commitment, tree care and commercial lawn and garden professionals who are unsatisfied with their purchase of a qualified chainsaw may return their product to a dealer within the first seven […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Caterpillar added the model 300.9D Versatile Power System (VPS) to its lineup of mini-hydraulic excavators. The 300.9D VPS, with its separate hydraulic power unit, works either with a diesel engine or from a remote electrical power source and has a net power of 13 hp, a digging depth of 68 inches and dump height of 80 […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Volt Lighting unveiled a new line of low voltage landscape lights, Decorative LED Bollards. The Decorative LED Bollards come in two heights, 26-in. and 42-in., and two finishes, black and bronze. An exclusive feature of the lights, as well as all Volt bollards, is that they project patterns upward. “Projecting patterns upward as well as […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Stihl ramped up its lithium-ion battery line with the addition of its AP 100 and 300 batteries. “Stihl research and development continues to advance power capacity and battery technology,” said Brian Manke, product manager at Stihl. “The latest batteries in the lineup provide professionals with the power they need without weighing them down.” At 1.8 pounds, […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Dennis Brazier, CEO and founder of mower manufacturer Altoz,  was named one of the winners of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 Upper Midwest Award. These entrepreneurs were selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous winners of the award, leading CEOs, private capital investors and other regional business leaders. Regional award […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Western Products and Pro-Tech will donate custom, military-themed snow removal equipment to be raffled off to support the nonprofit arm of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT). AVTT is a nationally recognized, veteran-owned and -operated business that specializes in supporting the recognition and remembrance of fallen service members by assisting with travel to war memorials and providing […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

GIE+EXPO released its workshop and hardscape demonstration schedules for lawn and landscape professionals. The show will be held Oct. 19-21 in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky Exposition Center. “This year’s show is a must-attend event for lawn and landscape pros who are looking to move their businesses to the next level,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

With landscape professionals on the cusp of summer, John Deere offered a refresher on how to keep tabs on key mower service intervals. The breakdown, per hour intervals, is as follows. Zero hours (brand new machine): Check and tighten wheel hardware. Also, change the engine oil and filter. Every 50 hours: Take a 10-minute break […]