Author: LM Staff

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Effective March 1, John Deere Green Tech, a technology solutions group within John Deere Landscapes, will become an authorized distributor of Rain Bird Corp.’s “Maxicom” and “Site Control” central control products in Florida. “Maxicom is a very robust and feature-rich central control system used on many large, high-profile projects throughout the state of Florida,” said Bill […]

LM StaffJan 29, 2015

Residex hired David Helt to serve as its turf division director. Formerly the U.S. Manager of sales and marketing for Direct Solutions, Helt brings more than a decade of experience in pricing, financial planning, analysis, strategy and sales to Residex. “We are excited and honored to have someone with David’s breadth of experience and knowledge […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Registration is open for landscaping companies to attend Student Career Days (SCD), scheduled for March 12–15 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C. Hosted by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), SCD brings together approximately 850 horticulture and landscape students from more than 65 schools to test their skills in real-world, competitive events and to […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

MTD Products—the parent company of Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt Products, Columbia, Yard Machines, Remington, Arnold and other brands—purchased two companies: Core Outdoor Power and Precise Path Robotics. Acquiring Core gives MTD a greater stake in the electronic power equipment industry. Core’s niche is powering outdoor landscape equipment with gasless motor technology. Precise Path, on the other […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Exmark Manufacturing launched its new responsive website at Exmark.com. “After benchmarking our web services against leaders both inside and outside the green industry, we solicited the feedback of our customers and dealers to learn how and why they are using our site,” said Daryn Walters, Exmark director of marketing. “We worked hard to develop a […]

LM StaffJan 27, 2015

McLaren Industries launched a new website, compatible with desktop computers and mobile devices, for its line of solid cushion tires, over-the-tire tracks and rubber tracks. Among other new features, the website includes a product finder and resources database with video customer testimonials, articles and case studies. The database offers content for industries such as agriculture, […]

LM StaffJan 27, 2015

Stihl is relocating operations for its Mississippi Valley Stihl of Peoria, Ill., and Midwest Stihl of Hayward, Wis., to establish a new single distribution site in the Village of Cottage Grove, Wis. The new operation, known as Midwest Stihl will serve customers throughout the mid-northern region of the U.S. “We are extremely pleased to announce […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Exmark Manufacturing now is sponsoring Mike Iaconelli’s fishing talk show, “Ike Live,” streaming live beginning 7 p.m. EST Jan. 26. A professional bass fisherman, Iaconelli produces and airs “Ike Live” twice a month at MikeIaconelli.com. Guests range from professional fishing stars to national sports and entertainment celebrities who enjoy the outdoors. “Mike’s ‘never give up’ mantra, […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Reinders is returning to the Waukesha County Expo Center in Milwaukee for its 22nd Green Industry Conference, scheduled for March 11-12. The Sussex, Wis.-based supplier has hosted its conference and trade show every other year since 1973. The event features educational sessions, a trade show with more than 80 suppliers and manufacturers, hot homemade donuts […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

ValleyCrest Landscape Cos. purchased Mean Green Mowers for use on Google’s main campus in Mountain View, Calif. The first set of mowers, purchased from Gardenland Power Equipment in Campbell, Calif., arrived Dec. 19. Zach Mersch, inside sales manager for Mean Green Mowers, and Richard Ogawa of Gardenland demonstrated and trained the ValleyCrest crew on how […]

LM StaffJan 22, 2015

GIS Dynamics, the parent company of Go iLawn, launched its Landscape Contractor Success Center, a collection of free tools to help landscape contractors excel different facets of their business. “If you are a contractor seeking success as I was when I was running my company, then take my word (that) benchmarking, training and working on […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience, expanded its team of vegetation management professionals. In addition to a team of 13 other sales professionals, key hires include Daniel Zapotok, vegetation management product manager; Steve Williams, eastern sales manager; and Jason Belcher, eastern regional stewardship manager. “We are committed to bringing our customers innovative solutions to […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

John Deere unveiled its John Deere App Center, an iOS-enabled mobile app for John Deere equipment users. The John Deere App Center essentially acts as a platform for customers to organize all their John Deere apps, providing them the ability to search and find apps most useful to their business or operations. They also will be […]

LM StaffJan 21, 2015

Laguna, a Rolf C. Hagen brand, released a new series of Pressure Flo Filters in 1,000–, 2,000-, 3,000- and 4,000-gallon sizes. The system, comprising Pressure Flo 1000 to 4000 models, is designed to work in tandem with a solids handling pump. During the Pressure Flo’s mechanical filtration stage, water is collected into the filter with […]

LM StaffJan 20, 2015

  The New England Nursery Association (NENA), in cooperation with the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), named Raul Cabrera, Ph.D., the recipient of its Industry Growth Fund grant award for his research project, “Use of Alternative Irrigation Water Sources for Urban Landscapes and Nursery Crops.” Cabrera is the first-ever recipient of the award, which HRI and […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) presented 55 Trophy Awards to landscape contractors this year. “The CLCA is thrilled to recognize outstanding California landscapers and their projects,” said Sandra Giarde, CLCA executive director. “Our association’s core goal is to support our members as they create beautiful, enduring landscapes that improve the quality of life. Winning […]

LM StaffJan 22, 2015

Nearly 300 people gathered at the Montgomery County (Md.) Council chamber for a public hearing on a proposed ban of nonessential pesticides, according to The Gazette. Introduced by Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal, the bill bans the use of nonessential pesticides from lawns and certain public green spaces. “Reactions to the proposal among the first […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

A New York federal court granted final approval on a $1.2 million deal between TruGreen LandCare and former H-2B workers with the company, Law360 reports. The settlement for class members may be worth up to $1,234,750, depending on how many class members file claims. The suit dates back to March 2010, when Otoniel Sosa Teoba, a […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

For yet another year The Grounds Guys made Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list, an annual ranking of the best franchises based on financial and statistical data. The Grounds Guys ranked at No. 216. Data for the list is collected via surveys completed by franchisors across the nation, and all franchises are judged based on identical […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Doosan Corp. and Bobcat Co. helped fund a $4.5 million donation toward a scholarship endowment at North Dakota State University (NDSU), the single largest gift to establish an endowment in NDSU history. The companies donated $3 million to NDSU to create a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) scholarship program. The state of North Dakota […]

LM StaffJan 16, 2015

Software Advice, an advisory resource for field service software buyers and a part of the Gartner brand, released a new study regarding how online reviews impact consumers when selecting lawn care services, alluding to why businesses should prioritize building a positive online profile. The results come from a seven-question online survey of 1,239 U.S. residential service customers, […]

LM StaffJan 15, 2015

LawnStarter secured $1 million in seed round financing, Silicon Hills News reports. The funds came from several angel investors including Rob Taylor, Cotter Cunningham, Pat Matthews and venture fund Vayner RSE, headed up by Gary Vaynerchuk, according to the article. LawnStarter was founded in 2013 as a mobile app to connect homeowners with lawn care companies. […]

LM StaffJan 15, 2015

John Deere is spotlighting its WorkSight technologies in a new video series. John Deere WorkSight is a technology package that includes JDLink machine monitoring system, machine health prognostics, remote diagnostics, payload weighing and grade control. Three years of the JDLink Ultimate machine monitoring system, machine health prognostics and remote diagnostic and programming capability comes standard […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Takeuchi-US welcomed Diamond Tool as its newest dealer in Pennsylvania. Located in Philadelphia, Diamond Tool is contracted to support the Takeuchi skid-steer lineup. It was founded in 1974 and specializes in providing equipment and supplies for safety, welding, maintenance, material handling, power tools, tools and equipment, among others. “We are excited to have Diamond Tool […]