Author: LM Staff

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Syngenta will kick off its GreenTrust 365 Lawn and Landscape program Oct. 1. The annual program offers lawn and landscape professionals rebates, the Barricade herbicide brand bonus, a pallet solution, product assurances, multipaks and GreenTrust rewards—a new offering for 2017. For every dollar spent on qualifying products during the early order period, Oct. 1 to Feb. 28, […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

My Service Depot, the developer of the Smart Service software, launched its Smart Service Scholarship Fund. Administered by the Delaware County Foundation, the Smart Service Scholarship Fund awards $1,000 twice a year—spring and fall semesters—to students entering into, or continuing their education in, skilled trades education and training programs, such as landscape design. Interested students […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) partnered with the National Association of Realtors on the “2016 Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features,” a study to determine why homeowners complete outdoor remodeling projects and the value, both financially and emotionally, the finished projects bring to the homeowner. According to the report, not only can outdoor remodeling projects add […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Oregon expanded its lineup of log splitters with the addition of the Kinetic Log Splitter. The new log splitter features two, precision-balanced, 70-pound flywheels spinning at 325 rpm to create and store kinetic energy. A pinion gear system applies that stored energy from the flywheels and drives the log through the wedge in roughly 2-3 seconds with minimal to […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Former NFL running back Earnest Byner will deliver the keynote address at the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation (OTF) conference and trade show Dec. 6 in Columbus, Ohio. The event runs from Dec. 5 to Dec. 8. Byner was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1984 and also played for the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens during his 14 […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

LHD Machinery released its new line of mini skid-steers. The new lineup includes the LHD 2000, 2000D and 2000X. Each mini skid-steer includes joystick control for arm and attachment movements, rubber tracks, double hydraulic arm rams and a triple-hydraulic pump. The machines are 42.7 inches wide for increased stability and are light enough for a single axle trailer, […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

John Deere expanded its lineup of Worksite Pro attachments with the addition of the new grading-heel buckets. Designed for the new Small-Frame G-Series skid-steers (312GR, 314G, 316GR, 318G) and compact track loader (317G), the grading-heel bucket attachments are ideal for customers performing final grading applications, the company said. The grading-heel buckets are similar in style […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

As NaturaLawn of America prepares to start training the newest group of franchise owners Sept. 26, the company is also gearing up for another big event: celebrating 30 years of “environmentally responsible lawn care,” Benzinga reports. Since 1987, NaturaLawn of America has strived to take an environmentally friendly approach to lawn care by using a customized formula, which […]

LM StaffSep 21, 2016

Typically, crosstown rivalries don’t leave the sports fields, but two Batesville, Ark.-based mower manufacturers are headed to court to settle a spat, Arkansas Business reports. Bad Boy Mowers filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Batesville accusing Spartan Mowers of infringing on a Bad Boy patent. But, there’s a twist. Spartan Mowers, which was incorporated in […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care merged with LawnAmerica, an Oklahoma-based lawn care company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The merger results in Denver-based Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care owning the majority of LawnAmerica’s assets. LawnAmerica has been in business since 1999. It employs approximately 60 people and is active in Tulsa, Okla.; Oklahoma City; and portions […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Evatech released the Robotic Trimmer Attachment (RTA). The light commercial trimmer attachment for the Hybrid Goat 22T series allows operators to reach small or hard to reach spots, Evatech said. The 22T is a tracked remote control slope mower. It features Evatech’s hybrid technology and generates its own electric power, which is used to power […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Cub Cadet will launch its newest commercial zero-turn mower lineup, the PRO Z Series, at the 2016 GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 20-21. The lineup consists of the PRO Z 100, PRO Z 500, PRO Z 700 and PRO Z 900 Series. The industry’s only Triple 7-gauge deck features three layers of 7-gauge steel, plus ¼-inch leading edge and 5/16-inch […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

John Deere released its new hydraulic coupler (16GE23) for compact excavators. The hydraulic coupler is designed for 35G, 50G and 60G excavators. It’s compatible with the full lineup of John Deere Worksite Pro attachments. Operators are no longer required to exit the cab to switch buckets. Site clearing can continue with high productivity and minimal […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

FX Luminaire released its new LP Underwater Puck Light and QT Down Light fixture. “The LP Puck Light is a low-profile light fixture for underwater applications,” said Ryan Williams, FX Luminaire product marketing manager. “Designed specifically for small spaces in residential and small-scale commercial markets, the LP adds a unique architectural element to any water feature.” A sturdy […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Pro-Tech Manufacturing & Distribution released Sno Blade, a hydraulic powered straight blade designed for use on skid-steers. The Sno Blade is built using the same heavy gauge materials and structural steel that can be found in Pro-Tech’s Sno Pusher product line. The Sno Blade’s A-frame assembly allows for angling the blade 30 degrees left or right for […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Senninger, a manufacturer and designer of irrigation products, unveiled its new Pressure Regulator Ultra (PRU), a high-flow, 2-inch pressure regulator. The PRU is designed to maintain a preset outlet pressure with flows of 20 to 100 gallons per minute (4542 to 22713 liters per hour). The inlet/outlet is offered in either a 2-inch FNPT or 2-inch […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

A fertilizer spreader, which is used to apply fertilizer and other granular products to surfaces, poses several personal and bystander hazard risks. Fertilizer is typically labeled as a possible dust inhalation hazard. Certain types of fertilizer or opening bags indoors may create dusty conditions, and you may need a dust mask. Fertilizers mixed with pesticides […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Levi Duckett President and owner, Sunshine Landscape, Meridian, Idaho “We’ve found the Hunter X Core to be a great controller for new residential construction. They are small, easy to install, inexpensive, reliable and very easy to use, which is nice for training homeowners. We use the Hunter Pro C on smaller commercial sites for most of the […]

LM StaffNov 7, 2023

What operating cost metric is most important to track to ensure a landscape company’s success? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Cost of sales, which includes direct labor and cost of materials. Those are huge variable costs.” Adam Linnemann Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping Columbia, Ill. “Tracking your budgeted hours versus actual hours […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Vectorworks released its 2017 product line, which includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Designer and Fundamentals. The English version is now available with 10 additional language releases planned. “Vectorworks software is unique compared to other competing products because of our company’s dedication to pushing the programming of the products to maintain flexibility while offering state-of-the art technology,” […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE), an organization that promotes the safe use of pesticides to control pests and invasive species, held its 2016 conference in Williamsburg, Va., Aug. 29-Sept 1. RISE added 15 members in 2016, making the total number of members about 200 member companies. RISE leaders spent part of the meeting […]

LM StaffSep 14, 2016

Online registration for the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) is now open. MANTS will hold its 2017 show from Jan. 11-13 at the Baltimore Convention Center. MANTS brings together close to a thousand U.S. and international vendors. MANTS anticipates about 100 new exhibitors this year. In 2016, MANTS welcomed over 11,039 registrants to the […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Greenmark Consulting Group will host a free, two-part webinar on how to build and manage a better snow & ice control company. The first session, “Finding the Business & Financial Balance for Snow Business Success” takes place on Sept. 21 from 2-3 p.m. Eastern. It will offer a broad overview of snow market segments, contract types and strategies […]