Author: LM Staff

LM StaffMar 19, 2021

Arborjet earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for its NutriRoot 2-2-3 Liquid Soil Applied Fertilizer. The USDA Certified Biobased Product Label verifies that the product’s amount of renewable bio-based ingredients meets or exceeds levels set by the USDA. With 86 percent renewable organic carbon, NutriRoot surpasses the minimum required renewable carbon content of 71 […]

LM StaffMar 1, 2016

Efco unveiled its new trimmer line, Powerline. Available in two options, Powerline Round and Powerline Power Twister, the new line is universal to all brands and is available in a variety of sizes. According to Efco, the round trimmer line has a mix of resins and exclusive additives that increase line durability and cutting performance, […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

LMN released 4 o’clock 4, a daily planning app for smartphone users. This new app is available for free at the Google Play Store and the Apple Store. “This latest LMN App is a game-changer in the landscape and snow & ice industry,” said Mark Bradley, CEO of LMN. “Your foreman and crew members will now […]

LM StaffMar 1, 2016

LandOpt awarded the top performers in its network at its annual Principals Meeting and Success Celebration in Savannah, Ga., Feb 9-11. “Certainly each contractor in our network is successful in his or her own right,” said David Gallagher, director of success for LandOpt. “But to be declared ‘the best of the best’ within this realm […]

LM StaffMar 1, 2016

By way of its ad agency Sleek Machine, Lawn Doctor launched a unique advertising campaign just in time for the spring season, Adweek reports. The ads address consumers’ concerns rather than focus on the company’s brand. The magazine reported that the humorous ad campaign contains more than 50 ads that will run through mid-summer. “This […]

LM StaffMar 19, 2021

Round Grove Products released prebuilt and ready-to-finish outdoor fireplaces, pizza ovens, cabinets and wood boxes. The fireplaces, with the option of a hipped shoulder model or squared shoulder model, come in three standard sizes—mini (26 inches by 19 inches), mezze (40 inches by 24 inches) and largo (48 inches by 24 inches). Custom sizes are […]

LM StaffFeb 29, 2016

Jeffrey Scott is partnering with Scott’s Power Equipment and LM magazine to bring his one-day business workshop to St. Louis on March 17. The Grow Your Landscape Business Workshop focuses on helping landscape contractors succeed in three critical areas: better people, proven systems and more profitable sales. This workshop covers Jeffrey Scott’s five-step business-building process. It also […]

LM StaffFeb 29, 2016

The Harvest Group launched a new peer group called The Harvest Leaders’ Group. The peer group will be a “safe, non-threatening environment to test ideas, share new strategies or solve problems,” the Harvest Group said. The group will meet face-to-face two times and on conference calls four times per year. Head harvester and lead facilitator […]

LM StaffFeb 29, 2016

An appellate court affirmed a federal trial court judgment from 2014 stating that Buyer’s Products infringed upon Douglas Dynamics patents, according to Douglas Dynamics. “Our company has always maintained an exceptional commitment to engineering, and we consider our intellectual property a valuable asset which we will diligently defend,” said Chairman, President and CEO Jim Janik. […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

An employee killed three people and injured 14 others today when he opened fire at the Excel Industries plant, which manufactures the Hustler and Big Dog mowing brands, in Hesston, Kan., the Associated Press reports. After receiving fire, a law enforcement officer shot and killed 38-year-old Cedric Ford, an employee at the plant, Harvey County Sheriff T. Walton said in a […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

John Deere kicked off its Small Machine vs. Big Jobs Challenge. This online game gives users a closer look at the new G-Series skid-steers and compact track loader. Players choose from one of the four skid-steer models or the compact track loader to compete in three challenges: construction, landscaping and livestock. Each level involves players swiping their chosen […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

LOCATION: Fairfield County, Conn. COMPANY: The LaurelRock Co., Wilton, Conn. THE DETAILS: The client, an interior designer, asked for a stem-to-stern redesign of her property. Her goals were to create a modern sensibility with a sequence of garden spaces, and to resolve long-standing concerns like a lack of privacy, drainage/grading issues and a steep front walkway. […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Boxer added the 950HD to its compact utility loader lineup. Designed with features typically found on full-size skid-steer models, the 950HD has a tip capacity of 2,734 pounds and 35 percent SAE rated operating capacity of 954 pounds. “We’re redefining customer expectations with our largest and most powerful mini skid-steer, designed to lift more, lift higher and reach […]

LM StaffFeb 23, 2016

The Davey Tree Expert Co. expanded its residential and commercial operations with new branches in Broomfield, Colo., and San Antonio, Texas. The Broomfield office will service the north Denver suburbs. Davey Tree now has four offices serving the Denver/Boulder market. “Denver’s tree care market continues to grow, especially with the added threat of Emerald Ash Borer,” said Andy Ferguson, […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

TurfMutt, an environmental stewardship and education program, added new classroom materials for grades K to 5. In conjunction with Scholastic, TurfMutt created a digital storybook, titled “The West Coast Mission,” an online climate change game and lesson plans for teachers. The program helps students learn about science and the environment from the perspective of the […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Landscape Ontario and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association launched Green Careers Canada, an online resource for green profession educators and students across Canada. Updated regularly, the website presents a comprehensive list of events and information related to the industry. Green Careers Canada is designed to provide easy access to information about landscape and horticulture jobs, […]

LM StaffMar 19, 2021

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) completed its first quarterly review of its Glossary of terms, adding and modifying six terms. Since SIMA launched its Glossary of Terms in September, it has stressed transparency, often referring to the Glossary as “a living document.” The association will hold quarterly reviews to address any questions and concerns regarding the document. The […]

LM StaffFeb 22, 2016

ArborSystems, a chemical manufacturer for tree care, added an Emamectin Benzoate insecticide-miticide for two-year control of Emerald Ash Borer to its direct-inject chemical line. The product is used in its Wedgle Direct-Inject Tree Injection System. Boxer Insecticide-Miticide is available in 120 ml and 1000 ml Quick-Connect Chemical Packs. It is designed for the control of mature and immature […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

JCB unveiled three new compact excavators: the 48Z-1, the 55Z-1 and the 57C-1. The models are available in conventional and zero tail swing configurations. These new compact excavators feature an upgraded hydraulic system and a redesigned digging end. A longer main boom and shorter dipper arm provide up to 5 percent greater dump height, the company said. A new cab design […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Jacobsen released the HR700 wide-area rotary mower. Featuring a 14-foot cutting width, the HR700 can cut up to 25 percent more grass than traditional 11-foot rotary mowers, the company said. “The HR700 is distinctly different than any other wide-area rotary on the market because of its unique size,” said Ben Bruce, product manager for Jacobsen. “It combines the maneuverability […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Ditch Witch unveiled the new OptiCut digging system for its walk-behind trenchers. Ideal for depths up to 36 inches deep and 3.5 inches wide, the OptiCut digging system uses a low-profile tooth design for a smoother cut with less wear on the chain, the company said. “Opticut was designed with a clear focus on (contractors’) needs, uptime, productivity and […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Introducing the Venture series, zero-turn machines with the most capacity and features in our lineup. They are excellent for larger residential and commercial properties. They feature either a 120# or 220# hopper, 24 gallon spray capacity (dual tanks), a variable spinner platter, adjustable maximum ground speed, constant bypass agitation, a foot and hand pump switch […]

LM StaffFeb 17, 2016

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service released its plan for allocating more than $58 million in special Farm Bill funding to protect agriculture and horticulture from plant pests and diseases. The funds come from the 2014 Farm Bill’s Horticulture title, a key legislative priority for AmericanHort. “For many years, the Farm Bill has been about […]