Author: LM Staff

LM StaffMar 23, 2016

NaturaLawn, a Maryland-based lawn care company with more than 70 franchises in the U.S., filed a complaint against Naturescape, a Wisconsin full-service landscape company, in the Northern District of Georgia, according to the National Law Review. The complaint alleged trademark infringement, false designation of origin and unfair competition. The dispute comes after Naturescape filed an intent-to-use trademark […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Now through mid-summer, BrightView is rolling out its new brand. This process follows the integration of The Brickman Group and ValleyCrest Cos. The companies merged in mid-2014 and announced the new name and brand in December 2014. “This is a significant day as we take the next step in communicating BrightView and the promise of […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

As part of its updated strategic plan, the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) has refined its mission, vision and core values, which the association said will help the staff and board support its members and the industry. The changes are a result of planning meetings that took place with the 14-member board and SIMA […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

GROW Organization, a public charity in Silicon Valley, will fund a $1,500 JobTrain internship in honor of John Gachina, the founder of Gachina Landscape Management, according to the Mercury News. Gachina died in December. The new GROW internship program will provide one qualified JobTrain applicant the opportunity to work 100 hours in a designated field. To honor John Gachina’s memory, his family asked […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

The propane Mower Incentive Program will end April 30, according to the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) officials. The Mower Incentive Program offers a $1,000 rebate to applicants for each commercial propane mower purchase and $500 for each qualified propane conversion kit. “Since the incentive program was made available again in October of 2015, […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Each year, Davey awards $1,000 merit-based scholarships to students in the green industry. To be eligible for an Arbor Grant scholarship, students must be enrolled in a two- or four-year program that focuses on forestry, urban forestry, arboriculture or another green industry field. The 2015 Arbor Grant winners are: Ted King, Alleghany College of Maryland; Danny […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Pure Solutions, a provider of National Organic Program-Compliant tick and mosquito control, acquired Pure Lawns, based in Newton, Mass. Despite the word “pure” in both companies’ names, they were not previously affiliated. “Mosquito control has always been synonymous with dangerous chemicals and providing a safe alternative is why we started Pure Solutions,” says Pure Solutions […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Gravely expanded its Pro-Turn series with the addition of the 72-inch X-Factor II deck and a 60-inch deck option for the Gravely ZT XL prosumer line of zero-turn mowers. The new X-Factor II 72-inch deck is available on the Gravely Pro-Turn 200 and 400 series of commercial zero-turn mowers. According to the company, the improved […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Classen added the TA18 to its aerator lineup. The 46-inch-long aerator is 27.2 inches wide and can aerate at a speed of up to 4.2 mph. Additionally, this aerator has five banks of tine wheels, tight tine placement and can pull 15 percent more holes, the company said. “We designed the TA18 with productivity and […]

LM StaffMar 15, 2016

Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM), a grounds maintenance company located in Peoria, Ill., joined the LandOpt contractor network. Todd Kollar founded CGM in 1997, when it was known as Green Carpet Lawn Care. In the last 19 years, CGM has grown to include five specific departments: grounds maintenance; shrub and tree trimming; landscaping and projects; fertilizing […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

SavATree, headquartered in Bedford Hills, N.Y., merged with Crosstown Tree Service of Chicago. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “After much consideration, I decided to merge with SavATree because they share our core values and emphasis on quality service,” said Abby White, owner of Crosstown Tree Service. “We know SavATree’s highly trained team cares about […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Wright Manufacturing released two new Velke hydro-powered walk-behind mower series. The HC series is available with 32-, 36- and 48-inch cutting decks. The larger LC series offers a choice between a 52-inch and a 61-inch cutting deck. The HC series is designed for medium size properties and tight spaces, and the LC models offer low […]

LM StaffJan 4, 2017

Chenmark Capital Management, a family investment firm, acquired Seabreeze Property Services in Portland, Maine, in September 2015. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We spent a long time looking for the right company and management to partner with, and couldn’t be more excited about the future of Seabreeze Property Services,” said Palmer Higgins of Chenmark.  “We are eager to […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Rachio launched a new version of its sprinkler controller, which lets homeowners manage their irrigation systems from their smartphones and computers. “By extending the smart home into the yard, we’ve helped people conserve more than 500 million gallons of water since our launch in 2012,” said Chris Klein, CEO and cofounder of Rachio. “With the release of Generation 2, our […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) presented its Lifetime Leadership Award to Phil Allen, Ph.D., and its Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award to Crystal Arlington, owner and president of Affiliated Grounds Maintenance Group, during the NALP Leaders Forum. The event was held Feb. 25-27 in Los Cabos, Mexico. NALP’s Lifetime Leadership Award is presented […]

LM StaffMar 9, 2016

SlatTrax is a ground protection system for skid loaders. Designed to protect driveways and turf from the footprint of heavy equipment, this accessory rolls out and retrieves up to a 100-foot temporary roadway in about 2 minutes, the company said. The system includes a hydraulically powered attachment, which holds two spools of Trax—36 or 42 inches wide—up to 100 feet […]

LM StaffMar 9, 2016

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America unveiled the 2018 Isuzu FTR, a new entry in the class 6, medium-duty truck segment. The F-Series truck is slated to go into production in the United States in mid-2017. “This truck represents our vision of the future of the medium-duty truck industry,” said Shaun Skinner, executive vice president and general […]

LM StaffMar 9, 2016

Ruppert Landscape honored 21 employees at the company’s annual awards banquet at the Hunt Valley Inn in Hunt Valley, Md. “These awards highlight exceptional individuals whose superior efforts and skills have benefited our customers and our employees,” said Phil Key, company president. “We are truly proud of each of these individuals and what they’ve accomplished.” […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

Volunteers installed more than 22,000 square feet of sod at six new residential properties in Houston’s Harrell Park subdivision. Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), Project EverGreen and Houston Habitat for Humanity worked together on the project. “Working with the Houston Habitat for Humanity through TPI affected me more than I anticipated,” said Ronni Zeigler from Ideal Turf in Hanna, Ill. […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

SnowEx released two new SnowEx Bulk Pro spreaders. Offering hopper capacities of 5.25 and 9 cubic feet, respectively, the SP-1575 and SP-1875 two-stage spreaders are designed to handle bulk materials, such as bulk salt, straight sand or sand/salt mixtures. According to the company, a redesigned electrical system with fewer wires makes the control less obtrusive in the cab […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

DeWalt added the 20V MAX 5.0 Ah hedge trimmer to its line of professional-grade, battery-powered outdoor power equipment. Weighing in at 7.8 pounds, this battery-powered trimmer features 22-inch laser-cut, hardened steel blades with 3/4 inch cut capacity. This trimmer also includes a wrap-around auxiliary handle for a comfortable grip, and the switch with lock-off allows for fast, yet controlled actuation, the […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) launched a new website, LoveYourLandscape.org, as part of its national consumer outreach program. The website gives consumers the opportunity to see designs, receive advice and hire a professional in their area. Companies that are members of NALP are included in the search database. “Love Your Landscape looks and feels like […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Text messaging is a preferred form of communication for many customers, but it can be cumbersome for office staff to keep up with and difficult to streamline if clients are texting multiple team members. To solve these problems, Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping in Columbia, Ill., enlisted a land line texting service called Zipwhip, which […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is nearing its goal of adding 1,000 new members in one fiscal year. The NALP board of directors set the goal when the association rebranded last year. With eight weeks left in the fiscal year, it’s grown by 836 members in the past year. NALP’s yearly membership growth typically […]