Author: LM Staff

LM StaffMay 26, 2015

As water conservation efforts strengthen in California, the landscaping industry, a $25 billion industry in the state, will be forced to adapt. According to the OC Register, by removing 5.4 million square feet of turf in Orange County, 645 million gallons of water could be saved. The removal is likely, as California Gov. Jerry Brown […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

The Vantage S-Series Propane 52-inch, stand-on rider is Exmark’s latest addition to its line of EFI propane commercial mowers. The mower features the new Kohler Command Pro PCV740 EFI propane powerplant, which is designed to deliver significant increases in fuel economy. “Time and again, we hear that fuel is one of our customers’ largest expenses, […]

LM StaffMay 26, 2015

Matt Shooner, co-founder of Focal Point Communications, died in Cincinnati May 21. In 1986, with his wife, Irene, he founded the marketing and advertising firm that specialized in helping lawn and landscape professionals reach their customers. “My father spent 15 years operating a successful lawn care and maintenance business in the 1970s and 1980s, but […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

Helena Chemical Co.’s new On Deck herbicide is intended to maintain turfgrass appearance with broadleaf weed control. The product is designed to control tough broadleaf weeds in a variety of environmental conditions with an advanced, concentrated formulation of dicamba and 2,4-D acids. This dual-acid product features lower volatility and produces fewer odors, allowing it to […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Robin, a provider promising “21st century convenience at a competitive price,” launched in Austin, Houston and Dallas, Texas, after raising $1.2 million from private investors. Robin allows homeowners to find and manage their mowing service online, offering an instant quote, automated payment and guaranteed quality service. “With a smartphone in every pocket, technology has disrupted […]

LM StaffMay 28, 2015

Hortica Insurance entered into an affiliation agreement with Sentry Insurance, a mutual company. Upon completion of the affiliation and approval by the applicable insurance departments, Hortica will become a member of the Sentry Insurance Group. “Our board, management and employees are very excited about the opportunities this affiliation with Sentry will provide to us and […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience, and The Harvest Group are partnering to present The Thrive Seminar Series. The one-day seminar, which will feature the Harvest Group’s “Are You A Fierce Competitor?” program. The seminar will teach proven strategies for building a “fierce competitor” game plan for goal setting, performance milestones and working with […]

LM StaffMay 22, 2015

Corona, a manufacturer of landscaping and gardening tools, made several personnel changes. It promoted Armando Leon to sales manager for its agriculture and green channel and hired Lee Carbone as sales manager for its landscape, irrigation, agriculture and outdoor power equipment channels. Steve Facko, who spent 40 years in the industry and more than 25 […]

LM StaffOct 9, 2015

Rachio’s new program RachioPro offers landscaping companies a way to comprehensively manage all the Rachio Iro controllers they have installed from a computer or smart device. The cloud-based software provides real-time updates and allows irrigation systems to be remotely monitored and controlled by both the professional and homeowners. “The Rachio app allows us to control […]

LM StaffMay 20, 2015

In an effort to restore the diminishing honeybee and monarch butterfly population, a White House task force released its National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators on May 19. The plan calls for the expansion of bee and monarch habitats and increased research into the effects of disease and pesticides […]

LM StaffNov 8, 2022

OmniScapes, a Columbus-based landscape contractor, acquired LandOpt license rights for territory on the southwest side of the city. LandOpt said this move will strengthen its presence in the Central Ohio region. A full-service hardscape and landscape design and installation contractor led by owner Jason Craycraft, OmniScapes serves both residential and commercial property owners. As part […]

LM StaffMay 20, 2015

Hiniker Co. released a stainless steel tailgate spreader, the Hiniker SS600/SS1000. Its “no-dribble” bubble auger, designed for optimum control for material spreading applications, stops flow when the auger stops. The spreader features an in-cab, variable-speed controller with blast control and optional vibrator. Hiniker’s brushed-finish, stainless-steel hoppers are available in 6 and 10 cubic foot capacities. […]

LM StaffNov 8, 2022

The Andersons, a plant nutrient company based in Maumee, Ohio, purchased Kay Flo Industries, a manufacturer of premium liquid starter fertilizers and plant nutrients. Based in North Sioux City, S.D., Kay Flo’s Nutra-Flo division serves hundreds of growers, ranchers and agriculture businesses throughout the Western Corn Belt. The Andersons said it expects the acquisition to […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Briggs & Stratton Corp. acquired Billy Goat Industries, a Missouri-based manufacturer of specialty turf equipment. Its products include aerators, sod cutters, overseeders, power rakes, brush cutters, walk behind blowers, lawn vacuums and debris loaders. “Billy Goat Industries helps us to further our strategic initiative of focusing on higher margin commercial products,” said Todd Teske, chairman, […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

One Rock Capital Partners, a New York-based investment firm, formed Monarch Landscape Holdings to pursue a regional consolidation of landscape services companies in the Western U.S. Signature Landscape Services, based in Redmond, Wash., was the first company to join Monarch. Monarch, in partnership with Monarch CEO Brian Helgoe and Signature General Manager William Bailey, acquired […]

LM StaffApr 17, 2019

The Fockele Garden Co., based in Gainesville, Ga., designed and built a sensory garden at the Northeast Georgia Speech Center in Gainesville. The garden stimulates each of the five senses: sound, smell, site, touch and taste. The sensory garden is designed to give the Speech Center another way of assisting students with speech and hearing […]

LM StaffApr 25, 2024

Americans still love their yards. In May, a study conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) found that a majority of people, 90 percent, value having a well-maintained yard. Furthermore, the study found that 83 percent of people think it’s important to have a yard, and 75 percent […]

LM StaffMay 18, 2015

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), formerly PLANET, is rebranding its annual education convention from the Green Industry Conference to LANDSCAPES. The Green Industry Conference is held in Louisville, Ky., each October in partnership with GIE+EXPO and Hardscapes North America. The change is part of the larger NALP rebranding. “Our convention has been called […]

LM StaffMay 18, 2015

Landscape Workshop (LW) acquired Vision Landscapes’ Montgomery, Ala., branch and landscape maintenance contracts in the Birmingham, Ala., area. Operations in the region will be led by Vision alum Brandon Smith, who will serve as district manager, and Ryan Cofer, branch manager of LW’s Montgomery/Auburn location. LW said it looks forward to expanding its presence in […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The Toro Co. presented Reinders, based in Sussex, Wis., with its 2014 Partner in Excellence award for best in parts operations. Reinders has won the award three of the last four years. The award’s criteria include overall fill rate, inventory turns, distributor quarterly evaluations and an on-site visit by Toro personnel. Reinders was recognized for […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Kubota Tractor Corp. (KTC) and Kubota Credit Corp. will relocate their headquarters to Grapevine, Texas. The move will affect about 180 employees and is expected to happen within the next 18 months. “This restructuring and relocation to Texas aligns with our strategic business objectives to strengthen Kubota’s brand in the U.S. marketplace, enter new industry […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

GIE+EXPO released its workshop and hardscape demonstration schedules for lawn and landscape professionals. The show will be held Oct. 22-23 in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Sessions will cover operations, as well as diversification opportunities and management strategies. Hardscape North America’s co-location with GIE+EXPO also will provide the opportunity to learn about expanding […]

LM StaffMay 18, 2015

As a part of its “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” initiative, Project EverGreen designated May 17-23 as National “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” Awareness Week. The mission is to raise awareness of the program and spotlight its efforts to provide safe recreational and playing fields for America’s children. “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” is Project EverGreen’s nationwide initiative […]

LM StaffMay 15, 2015

Porous Pave, based in Grant, Mich., introduced eight custom colors for Porous Pave, a porous, flexible and durable pour-in-place surfacing material. The custom colors are gray-black, tan-black, brown-black, cypress-black, red-black, brown-tan, green-brown and blue-grey. Porous Pave colors are permanent and fade resistant, according to the company. “Our custom colors offer the eight combinations proven best […]