Author: LM Staff

LM StaffNov 8, 2022

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office upheld the validity of three dispersible granule technology patents owned by The Andersons. The Andersons introduced its dispersible granular technology in 2004 under the brand name Contec DG. The patents were challenged in response to a patent infringement lawsuit filed by The […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

CIVC Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, acquired Yellowstone Landscape Group in partnership with management. Gridiron Capital retains a minority stake in the company. Terms were not disclosed. CIVC is a former investor in the Brickman Group, first acquiring it in 1998, recapitalizing it in 2002 and exiting in 2007 when Leonard Green & Partners […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The Professional Landcare Network’s (PLANET’s) Great Escape event will be held at Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas, Feb. 26-28. Early-bird registration pricing is in effect until Feb. 6. Great Escape brings together landscape industry company owners and upper-level management for a few days of networking and leadership education from national speakers who focus on corporate development. […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience, named Max McGee Southwest Florida area sales manager for the turf and ornamentals (T&O) business in North America. “We are excited about the diverse industry knowledge Max brings to support our customers, and we are pleased to welcome him to our Bayer team,” said Jose Milan, head of the […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

, a business unit of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., completed its acquisition of Action Pest Control, a residential pest control company based in Louisville, Ky., with operations in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed. “We are excited to complete the acquisition of Action Pest and see it as an important step forward in executing our […]

LM StaffJan 12, 2015

Volt Lighting created a new support team for professional landscape lighting designers. “Since its inception, Volt recognized the need to provide real-time live support to their customers,” said Steve Parrott, communications director. “Purchasing a landscape lighting system can seem complicated and first-time buyers have a lot of questions, so Volt created a phone support line […]

LM StaffJan 12, 2015

BASF promoted Paul Rea to senior vice president, crop protection, North America. Rea joined BASF Australia in 2001, moving to the U.S. in 2004. He has held a number of positions with BASF in the U.S., including director of the professional and specialty solutions division and VP, U.S. crop operations. Most recently, Rea was senior VP, […]

LM StaffJan 9, 2015

Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) is hosting its 2015 International Education Conference & Field Day in San Diego Feb. 16–19. The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa will serve as the host hotel. In additional to turfgrass professionals, also in attendance will be manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, products, supplies and services. As part of the […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

Gayle Souter-Brown, managing director at Greenstone Design UK, with locations in London and New Zealand, published a book, “Landscape and Urban Design for Health and Well-Being.” In the tome, Souter-Brown examines the evidence behind the positive effects of designed landscapes, and explains effective methods and approaches that can be put into practice by those seeking […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Spring Valley hired Bob Raley as a new sales representative for the East Coast region. Raley joins Spring Valley from Agrium Advanced Technologies (AAT), where he worked as an agronomist for the past three years, managing research programs and providing agronomic support for wholesale and retail sales. Prior to AAT, he spent six years in […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Efco launched a new promotion in 2015. Under the PowerSharp promotion, with every purchase of an Efco MT 3500, MT 3750 and MT 4100 consumers receive the free PowerSharp system, comprising a chain, bar and sharpener. With the PowerSharp system, users attach the sharpener and press the tip to a solid surface for 3 to […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) is partnering with Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) and The Lawn Institute to promote National Lawn Care Month in April. PLANET has increased the reach of National Lawn Care Month by creating a toolkit, which includes a logo, infographic, photos, a press release, facts and resources and promotion suggestions that professionals […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, The Toro Co. bestowed a Toro Z Master Professional 6000 Series zero-turn mower to Mark Pfeifer as part of a giveaway at 2014 GIE+EXPO, held Oct. 22-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. “When the folks at Toro contacted me to let me know that I had […]

LM StaffJan 6, 2015

Formally launched one year ago on Jan. 1, 2014 through the consolidation of the American Nursery & Landscape Association and OFA—The Association of Horticulture Professionals, AmericanHort recently celebrated its first birthday. “On our first birthday, we continue to recognize the legacy of the founding organizations, and we are celebrating the commitment, loyalty and dedication of […]

LM StaffMar 19, 2021

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.  is accepting applications for its GRO1000 Grassroots Grants award program through Feb. 13. GRO1000 rewards communities and nonprofit civic organizations seeking to develop sustainable community gardens and green spaces. Grants, ranging from $500 to $1,500, are awarded based on community impact, youth involvement, harvest donation and sustainability, among other factors. Winners will be […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Shemin Landscape Supply is opening a second site in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, projecting to open the doors by March. Located at 1901 Holford Road in Garland, Texas, the second site spans 9.3 acres and will offer trees, shrubs and other live goods, irrigation, drainage, water features, lighting, turf products and stone. In addition, it […]

LM StaffJan 25, 2023

Massey Services promoted Maurice “Moe” Jenkins to regional manager of the Florida Southeast Region, making him responsible for managing service centers from Cocoa and throughout the east coast of Florida to Boca Raton. Jenkins joined Massey Services in June 2009 as a manager trainee and, over the past six years, has managed different service centers […]

LM StaffJan 5, 2015

Silvis Group renewed its LandOpt license agreement for an additional six-year term, extending its license rights to the Westmoreland County (Pa.) territory through 2020. Located in Mount Pleasant, Pa., Silvis Group is a full-service landscape company specializing in design/build and maintenance services. A LandOpt contractor since 2008, Silvis is one of the earliest adopters of […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Munro Pump Co. hired Kevin Johnson as its new national sales manager. Johnson brings more than 25 years of experience in the irrigation industry to his new position. He has worked as a contractor, in distribution, as an irrigation consultant and in various sales and marketing positions with a major irrigation equipment manufacturer. “We are […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Jason Vahle, owner of Green Thumb Lawncare N’ Landscape in St. Charles, Mo., joined the Spring-Green Lawn Care franchise system. Vahle entered the green industry directly out of college, working as an operations manager for TruGreen Lawn Care, supervising 21 lawn account managers and servicing around 5,500 homes. Approaching a decade in business, Vahle has grown Green […]

LM StaffDec 22, 2014

TruGreen donated more than $125,000 to local and national charities through the company’s Lawn Stars program. Each quarter, the TruGreen Lawn Stars program recognizes 21 local sales and service teams that lead their respective regions in customers growth. Each winning branch was supported in making a $2,000 donation to their chosen charity. The following organizations […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Massey Services promoted Jonathan Goetz to regional manager of the Atlanta region. “This region, under Jonathan’s leadership, has been one of the top performing regions in the entire organization, thus making this promotion to the Atlanta region most deserving,” said Tony Massey, president and COO of Massey Services. Goetz joined Massey Services in March 2003, and over […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

Project EverGreen selected its officers and board of directors for 2015. Officers include: President Bill Vogel, Spring Valley; President-Elect Dave Ravel, Syngenta Crop Protection; Secretary/Treasurer Mike Dauer, Real Green Systems; and Immediate Past President Mike Sisti, Weed Man USA. Serving on the board of directors are: Linda Beattie, Schiller GroundS Care; Dan Carrothers, Weed Man […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) completed industry and member research to develop a new name and brand platform, which will be announced in late February at the association’s Great Escape executive conference and retreat in the Bahamas. The PLANET brand is nearly a decade old. It launched in 2005 when the Associated Landscape Contractors of […]