Author: LM Staff

LM StaffApr 6, 2016

Green Paradise Landscaping in Shrewsbury, Mass., will pay more than $31,000 in restitution and penalties to resolve violations of the state’s wage and hour laws. “This business failed to pay its employees the appropriate wages they earned,” said Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. “Our office will continue to work to address wage theft in all of its […]

LM StaffApr 7, 2016

Syngenta extended its SecureChoice Mosquito Assurance Program until November. Unlike other services that offer 21-day or 30-day mosquito control, the SecureChoice Mosquito Assurance Program provides control for up to 60 days, Syngenta said. With the combination of Demand CS insecticide and Archer insect growth regulator, this treatment can help reduce mosquito populations around customers’ properties for […]

LM StaffApr 6, 2016

PrimeraTurf added Superior Angran as an owner-distributor. Headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Superior Angran is a distributor of specialty turf and ornamental products serving the Caribbean specialties market since 1977. Superior Angran is also the Caribbean’s leading pest control distributor, the company said. “With the addition of Superior Angran to Primera, we continue to gain momentum […]

LM StaffApr 5, 2016

Classen released the new Pro HTS20 Hydro-Drive Overseeder. The self-propelled machine provides 13 seed rows in a 20-inch swath. “We designed the Pro Hydro-Drive Overseeder to offer a fast return on investment,” said Bruno Quanquin, Classen vice president of sales and marketing. “We incorporated features into the overseeder that contribute to quality results and exceptional efficiency. […]

LM StaffApr 5, 2016

Applications are now open for the Syngenta Agricultural Scholarship program. Applicants are asked to share how they have been inspired by someone to be rooted in agriculture, how this inspiration has motivated them to pursue a degree and ultimately a career in the industry and how they plan to pay it forward and encourage others […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Cat released the 304.5E2 XTC mini hydraulic excavator, the first model in the Xtra Tool Carrier (XTC) lineup. Built on the E2 platform, the machine includes a skid-steer coupler interface. This manual coupler allows for use of compact loader tools including: general purpose bucket, multi-purpose bucket, forks, dozer blade, brooms, power box rakes and trenchers. Due […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

SnowEx unveiled its new lineup of HDV V-plows. Available in either powder-coated mild steel or stainless steel, with blade widths of 8 foot 6 inches or 9 foot 6 inches, the HDV plows boast flared moldboards that are reinforced by two angled power ribs. The tall flared wings throw snow at a high and wide […]

LM StaffApr 5, 2016

Expanding its reach in the Texas market, Horizon acquired Metro Irrigation Supply Co. Metro is a regional irrigation products distributor with eight sales centers in North and South Texas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Metro has a reputation for superior customer service and offers a comprehensive range of irrigation, drainage and landscape lighting products,” […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

After 31 years, Litzenburger Landscape shut its doors due to delays in the H-2B guest-worker visa process, the Petoskey News reported. The Harbor Springs, Mich.-based landscape company notified customers of its closing in a March 14 letter. The letter cited significant delays this year in processing the federal H-2B visas for guest workers from Mexico. The […]

LM StaffApr 1, 2016

Northern Tool + Equipment, a supplier of tool and equipment, released a new line of aerators and dehatchers under its Strongway brand. “With spring right around the corner, lawn care is on the minds of homeowners and businesses,” said John Bakke, vice president of merchandising at Northern Tool + Equipment. “Our new line of aerators […]

LM StaffMar 30, 2016

According to the Census Bureau, only 23 percent of new home constructions feature a deck. The majority of homes in the U.S., 56 percent, have a patio. Belgard, which offers a collection of paver and wall products for outdoor living spaces, forecasts a continuation of this trend. As such, the company shared the following tips, inspired […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

An upcoming episode of DIY Network’s “I Want That” will feature the GIE+EXPO 2015. This one-hour special will air April 9 at noon EST. The episode was taped in October from the GIE+EXPO 2015 show floor. The DIY Network crew walked the aisles with their cameras, talked with exhibitors and taped the newest trends, products and […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The newest addition to the Cat lineup, the Cat 415F2 industrial loader tractor combines the basic design of the Cat 415F2 backhoe-loader—including most of the frame, engine, transmission and axles—with components designed for industrial-loader applications, such as new pilot controls, three-point hitch and an available box blade scraper developed for the skip-loader market. The new model is […]

LM StaffMar 30, 2016

Classen introduced its Classen Pro line of landscaping equipment for commercial landscape contractors. The product line includes five products: a new stand-on aerator, a walk-behind aerator, an overseeder, a sod cutter and a turf rake. The line offers hydrostatic transmissions, anti-vibration grips and power steering. The overseeder, turf rake and sod cutter feature hydrostatic drives. The Classen Pro […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

  The National Association of Landscape Professionals released the results of a new consumer survey that takes the pulse of Americans’ lawn care knowledge. The results of the survey, conducted online by Harris Poll in February suggest the majority of Americans lack basic knowledge about how to properly care for and maintain their lawns. The survey, […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

The National Association of Landscape Professional’s (NALP) National Collegiate Landscape Competition, held at Mississippi State University March 16-19, wasn’t only about recognizing the student competitors. The association also named the 2016 Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Outstanding Educator of the Year. Rudy Larsen, owner and CEO of Lawn Butler in Utah, received the Young Entrepreneur […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

In the March 2016 edition, Phil Harwood discussed how to make your strategy relevant. In doing so, Harwood reference best-selling author Patrick Lencioni and his outstanding model for strategy implementation in his book, “The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business.” According to Lencioni, “What leaders must do to give employees the clarity they need is […]

LM StaffMar 29, 2016

In the March 2016 Editor’s Note, Editor Marisa Palmieri highlighted an approach LM columnist Mel Kleiman recommends for recruiting new employees: the recruiting card. Potential employees are all around you, he says. Owners and managers struggling to find good workers should create these cards and hand them out whenever they receive good service. Recruiting cards […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Super Bright LEDs, an online retailer for LED lights, added a 8-­inch retaining wall light to its line of LED hardscape lighting products. Designed to last 30,000 hours, this LED light could be used for patio lighting, outdoor step lighting, deck lighting, retaining wall lighting, stonewall lighting and under rail lighting, the company said. Using […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Drafix Software released Version 22 of its Pro Landscape design software. This new version gives users the tools to create the highest quality photo imaging designs, accurate site plans in any size or scale and complete, professional proposals, the company said. Pro Landscape Version 22 adds more than a thousand new images to the library, […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Cat’s 308E2 mini hydraulic excavator is now available in a variable-angle-boom (VAB) configuration. Providing a maximum dig depth of 169 inches, the VAB extends the 308E2’s maximum reach by 30 inches to a total of 306 inches—compared with the standard boom-and-stick configuration. The dump clearance is extended by 56 inches to 239 inches. Using a […]

LM StaffMar 25, 2016

Master Manufacturing, a brand of Valley Industries, released the free Spraying Simple app, available for download on iPhone & Android phones. The Spraying Simple app helps applicators determine how much liquid they need for a particular spray job. The app also features a speedometer function to monitor speed for proper application rate. To start, walk or […]

LM StaffMar 25, 2016

OmniEarth, an analytics and information company, released Yardographics. Powered by the OmniParcels database, Yardographics identify, categorize and analyze property attributes and landscape features within geographic areas. “Anyone marketing or delivering green industry products and services can now zero in on their potential customers with greater precision,” said Jonathan Fentkze, co-founder and COO of OmniEarth. “If you […]