Author: LM Staff

LM StaffMar 24, 2015

John Deere manufactured the 500,000th unit at its Turf Care factory in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. The unit, a John Deere ZTrak Mower, was celebrated by the entire factory and will be on display at several upcoming local events. “Producing the 500,000th machine is a significant milestone for John Deere and our whole Turf Care team,” said […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) is bestowing two prestigious awards at its annual conference April 25-27 in Minneapolis. Stephen Smith, Ph.D., will receive the ASIC Roy Williams Memorial Award, and Linda Davis will be awarded the ASIC 2015 Sam Tobey Lifetime Achievement Award. Owner of Wade Water Photography and Buena Vida Farm in […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

BeeSafe Organic Lawn Care is offering a more budget friendly version of its organic lawn care service. The new program, called “Optimized Organics,” is the result of several years of advanced product development and a redefinition of standards when it comes to what is acceptable in an organic approach. “Homeowners want fewer chemicals used around their […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Turf Masters made its largest acquisition to date, purchasing Dorsey Services. With this acquisition, Turf Masters now has nine operations in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. Founded by Larry Dorsey in 1985, Dorsey Services was a sound purchase for Turf Masters because of its established customer base, proven ability to retain customers and growth […]

LM StaffMar 23, 2015

In step with the New Jersey Senate passing legislation that designates the third full week of March as “Horticultural Therapy Week” in New Jersey, the New Jersey Nursery & Landscape Association (NJNLA) donated plants and shrubs to create a display that ran from March 16 to March 20 at Goldfinch Square in the New Jersey […]

LM StaffMar 23, 2015

Heads Up Landscape Contractors held its seventh annual Equipment Rodeo on March 13 at the company’s headquarters in Albuquerque, N.M. Around 200 Heads Up staff spent the day learning to stretch properly to prepare for work and how to safely use various equipment required in their jobs, including edgers, lawnmowers, trucks and trailers. The event […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience, welcomed Zachary Reicher, Ph.D., as the newest member of the Bayer Green Solutions Team. A team of technical service specialists serving the turf and ornamentals (T&O) market, the Green Solutions Team provides customers with scientific expertise to address their business goals and challenges, while also providing scientific thought leadership, […]

LM StaffMar 20, 2015

Ruppert Landscape promoted Joshua Araujo and Mike Lopes in its Alexandria, Va., landscape management branch. Araujo was promoted to area manager. With more than nine years of industry experience, he has been with Ruppert Landscape as an enhancement manager a little over a year ago. In his current role, Araujo will be responsible for the sale, renewal […]

LM StaffFeb 3, 2024

With the mowing season soon in full force, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) outlined some safety procedures to keep in mind when mowing on slopes and inclines. “If you are using your lawn mower on a slope, it is very important that you pay attention to the terrain, be vigilant of risks and know […]

LM StaffMar 20, 2015

LebanonTurf named Robert Brown its new landscape marketing manager. Brown joins LebanonTurf with nearly 22 years of landscaping and marketing experience. He will be responsible for LebanonTurf’s Lebanon Pro, Woodace, PHC and ROOTS product lines as well as various granular control products. “Rob has a proven record of driving profitability and performance in the landscape […]

LM StaffMar 19, 2015

Echo launched its PB-580 backpack blower, featuring a 58.2 cc professional-grade, two-stroke engine that delivers air volume of 510 cubic feet per minute and air speed of 215 mph. In addition, to keep noise down, the PB-580 was designed with a 70 dBa. The blower weighs as little as 22.6 pounds in tube throttle configuration […]

LM StaffMar 19, 2015

John Deere made some notable updates to its 3032E and 3038E compact utility tractors. The units are part of the John Deere’s emerging E Series tractor lineup. With more than 20 configurations, the E Series compact/utility tractors comprise a family machines ranging from 22 to 100 horsepower. The 3032E and 3038E, specifically, are equipped with […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

California issued heavier emergency drought regulations Tuesday, the LA Times reports, mainly regarding the number of days residents can water their yards. Under Tuesday’s decision, water agencies have 45 days to further limit water restrictions or they’ll be faced with a two-day-a-week restriction. Cities such as Los Angeles, which currently enforces a three-day-a-week restriction, may merely maintain those […]

LM StaffMar 18, 2015

Arborjet introduced NutriRoot, a blend of essential minerals, seaweed extract, humates, surfactants and humectants to increase root development and reduce water stress in plants, trees, shrubs and lawns. Best used at initial installation to aid in establishing a strong root system for young plantings, NutriRoot can be applied monthly throughout the growing season, particularly in […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will resume reviewing H-2B guest-worker visa applications, the agency announced March 17. Its premium processing service remains suspended. Earlier in the week, the Department of Labor (DOL) filed an unopposed motion to freeze the March 4 order of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida in […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Case Construction Equipment released its 570N EP tractor loader. Weighing in at 11,134 pounds and rated at 74 horsepower, the 570N EP is Tier 4 final, as it’s equipped with a particulate matter catalyst. The 570N EP’s Ride Control feature effectively dampens the movement of the loader arms while roading, helping to reduce spillage and […]

LM StaffNov 7, 2023

Professors in the department of entomology at Purdue University released two new resources regarding emerald ash borer (EAB) and pollinator safety. The resources include EAB self-study courses and a neonicotinoid pollinator website. Each self-study course—with options targeted toward green industry professionals, master gardeners and/or mangers of outdoor recreation areas—is made up of 100 slides to […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

Walker Manufacturing designed a new website to highlight the productivity benefits of Walker mowers—TheWalkerAdvantage.com. Plus, it created a dealer credit giveaway as part of the site launch. The website bases its productivity calculations on seven advantages that include compact, agile, steering, balance, trimming, reach and view. In addition, its Walker Productivity Calculator feature is based […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

Scott Jamieson, VP of Bartlett Tree Experts, was recognized with a Certificate of Distinction from the Purdue University Agricultural Alumni Association. The award, bestowed to six recipients this year, recognizes “contributions to agriculture—and society in general—that go far beyond the requirements of a job or profession.” As VP of Bartlett, Jamieson is responsible for corporate […]

LM StaffMar 17, 2015

Ruppert Landscape’s landscape construction branch in Virginia hired Mike Ryan and promoted Angela Howes, Kelly McGuire and April Rose. Ryan, a resident of Haymarket, Va., joins Ruppert Landscape as a production manager, bringing more than 17 years of industry experience to the company. As production manager, he will be responsible for all aspects of the […]

LM StaffMar 19, 2015

Deere & Co. tagged Michelin its “Supplier of the Year” and bestowed it the “Innovation of the Year” award. The Michelin Group’s agricultural and earthmover operating units received the “Supplier of the Year” title and were named Partner-level Supplier for 2014, Deere’s highest rating for suppliers under its ongoing “Achieving Excellence” initiative. Under Deere’s Achieving […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Hustler Turf Equipment, Hesston, Kan., released the new FasTrak SDX commercial zero-turn mower. Equipped with a Kawasaki FX engine, the FasTrak SDX also features a commercial clutch, a Hydro-Gear ZT 3400 drive system, an upgraded custom seat with operator isolation, large 23-inch tires and a top speed of 9 mph. The FasTrak SDX is backed […]

LM StaffMar 12, 2015

The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) bestowed its inaugural ELITE award to Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care for its “Beecause We Care” campaign. The ELITE awards, which stand for Elevating the Landscape Industry Through Excellence, is given to a company that offers a creative solution to a problem facing Colorado landscapes. Via its Beecause […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

NaturaLawn of America welcomed Blaine Young as its new franchise and development manager. Young brings more than seven years of small business ownership in the transportation industry to his new position, which he will serve in alongside Director of Operations John Steiner to oversee franchise sales and development. Young also worked in the broadcast media industry with Clear […]