Author: LM Staff

LM StaffMay 29, 2015

Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care, based in Denver, promoted Fort Collins Branch Manager Tom Lynch to the newly created position of Northern Colorado regional manager. Lynch will assume responsibility of overseeing the management of operations for both the Fort Collins and the Northwest Denver Boulder Branch, as well as business development for Northern Colorado. […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

John Deere Landscapes (JDL) acquired AMC Industries, an irrigation and water products distributor headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Terms were not disclosed. AMC, founded in 1924, has nine locations in Texas and Oklahoma. “AMC has been providing high quality irrigation and domestic water systems to contractors for 90 years,” said Doug Black, CEO of JDL. […]

LM StaffMay 13, 2015

Helena Chemical Co., based in Collierville, Tenn., introduced a new granular micronutrient mix called MicroMerge 55441SP. According to the company, the product enhances soil fertility programs, and its blends are formulated to prevent or correct micronutrient deficiencies. The new 55441SP formulation is designed for turf applications. It provides a combination of five micronutrients—iron, magnesium, manganese, […]

LM StaffMay 4, 2015

Primera Turf added the Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) as an owner distributor to their cooperative. IFA, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a retailer of specialty turf and ornamental products with 28 locations in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. “Primera is pleased that we are IFA’s chosen partner to support their continued growth,” […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) resumed processing certifications for the H-2B program, following an April 15 court order permitting it to do so, according to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. The federal district court in the Northern District of Florida said DOL could continue issuing temporary labor certifications under the […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Missy Henriksen will join the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP, formerly the Professional Landcare Network) on July 1 as vice president of public affairs, a newly created position. Henriksen, who will oversee the expansion of the advocacy efforts at NALP, has served in a similar role at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) since […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Project EverGreen completed its first 2015 “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” project, renovating the entranceway to Wallace Park in Mableton, Ga. Working in partnership with the Cobb County (Ga.) Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA), Project EverGreen and volunteers, led by Ruppert Landscape, designed and delivered a facelift to restore and renew the landscape at […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) named a new ASIC Fellow (FASIC)—Doug Macdonald, vice president of Aqua Engineering in Fort Collins, Colo. Since the ASIC’s formation in 1970, only 11 individuals have been designated FASIC, including Macdonald. The honor is bestowed to ASIC members in recognition of their contributions to the profession of irrigation consulting. […]

LM StaffApr 14, 2015

Ruppert Landscape promoted Brian Kinsella to enhancement manager in its King of Prussia, Pa., landscape management branch. With seven years of industry experience, Kinsella has been with Ruppert Landscape since 2008 and served in a multitude of positions including crewman, assistant field manager and field manager. As enhancement manager, he will be responsible for producing […]

LM StaffApr 14, 2015

Residex promoted Jud Hudnut to program manager. In this new role, Hudnut will be responsible for building relationships with Residex’s vendors and national accounts, driving product strategies and program management. He will report to David Helt, turf director, and will support Tom Algeo, pest director. Hudnut brings with him a wealth of industry experience. In […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

FMC Professional Solutions is offering lawn care professionals a $15 per bottle instant rebate on QuickSilver herbicide from April 15 to June 15 via the “2015 QuickSilver Enhance Your Performance Promotion.” “Good things happen when QuickSilver is in the mix, so we want to encourage turf managers to use QuickSilver during the critical spring use-season,” said Jay […]

LM StaffApr 13, 2015

Horizon Distributors opened its first location in Maryland, conveniently set five minutes from the Wright Manufacturing commercial lawn mower facility in Frederick. The 10,000-square-foot store will focus on serving commercial and residential landscape contractors, municipalities and grounds maintenance people. Wright has been Horizon’s lead mower line in the Mid-Atlantic zone since the middle of last year, […]

LM StaffApr 13, 2015

Prime Source’s Triad Select herbicide received registration for use on golf courses, sports turf and residential turf, among other application areas. A combination of three selective herbicides, Triad Select controls clover, dandelion, plantain and other broadleaf weeds. “We are excited about launching this unique formulation, which includes MCPA, Dicamba and 2,4-D,” said Keith Montgomery, business […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Wrapping up its first fiscal quarter of 2015, Mosquito Joe opened 11 franchises and signed 16 agreements to expand in 30 territories—a 100 percent increase from 2014. “Mosquito Joe has continued to outperform previous growth numbers, which demonstrates that our franchisees and infrastructure can drive record results,” said Mosquito Joe CEO Kevin Wilson. “In the […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Members of the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) voluntarily spruced up the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter in Live Oak, Calif., according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel. About 10 landscaping companies split up the project to upgrade the irrigation system, install rocks and drainage systems and native plants near the parking lot. For more on […]

LM StaffApr 13, 2015

BioSafe Systems expanded Jeff Rich’s sales territory into Texas, tagging him as a turf and ornamental (T&O) technical representative there. Rich has been with BioSafe since 2012, working in Florida and other Gulf states. In Texas, he will be involved in establishing a position in the commercial greenhouse and nursery industry, as well as manning […]

LM StaffApr 9, 2015

University of Georgia (UGA) is set to debut a new bermudagrass variety at the Southeastern Turfgrass Conference, according to The Tifton Gazette. The 69th annual conference is scheduled for April 28 at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. DT-1, the bermudagrass, has been under research for more than 20 years, with turfgrass breeder Wayne Hanna […]

LM StaffApr 9, 2015

All-America Selections (AAS) and Perennial Plant Association (PPA) are conducting an herbaceous perennial trial. “National perennial trials are important for both the industry and the consumer,” said Leslie Halleck, southern regional director at PPA. “Rather than have both organizations (PPA and AAS) develop competing perennial trail programs, it seemed the perfect solution was to team […]

LM StaffApr 9, 2015

In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Industry Task Force II on 2,4-D Research Data unveiled the 2,4-D Research Portal. The portal is designed to meet the needs of researchers in government, academia and the green industry, acting as a source for peer-reviewed publications and regulatory decisions on 2,4-D. Multitudes of research studies have been conducted in […]

LM StaffMar 19, 2021

A peer group focused on turf and ornamental care companies seeks five companies to join its ranks. The group is managed by Dan Gordon, a CPA and owner of Turfbooks, an accounting and financial consulting firm for companies in the landscape and lawn care industry. “We run several of these groups, which we find are […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) is accepting applications for the 2015 Landscape Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF) Scholarship awards online through April 15. Since 1972, the CLCA has offered scholarships to college and university students majoring in landscape-related programs. In 1988, LEAF was formed to carry on the tradition of awarding financial aid to deserving […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Featured in “Leveling the playing field,” Montreal-based Strathmore Landscape added two zero-emission teams to its maintenance division in 2011 to satisfy more environmentally conscious customers looking to become LEED certified. The two-man crews drive electric trucks equipped with all nongas handheld products and electric mowers. “We’re in Canada, so the environmental push is a bit stronger […]

LM StaffApr 7, 2015

As landscape professionals start fulfilling their spring contracts, Kristen Gramigna shed light on the importance of the tools that support your customer experience and internal operations, namely mobile payments. To that end, the chief marketing officer for BluePay, a credit card processing firm, provided three advantages mobile payments can offer landscape business owners. They are […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Davey Tree Expert Co. made its sixth acquisition in the last year, purchasing Nature First, a tree care company near Santa Cruz, Calif. Terms were not disclosed. Nature First has approximately a dozen employees providing tree pruning and removal, planting, diagnosis and garden renovation to its clients in the San Jose/Santa Cruz area. Dick […]