Author: LM Staff

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) extended the timeframe for landscape contractors to receive double the incentive dollars awarded through its Propane Mower Incentive Program. Initially set to expire at the end of the year, program participants now are able to earn $2,000 toward the purchase of a new propane-powered mower and $1,000 toward […]

LM StaffDec 3, 2014

ND Landscape, located in Georgetown, Mass., appointed Billy Butts to business development manager for commercial maintenance and snow. “Billy has a great sense of best practices and brings with him years of networking experience with clients and vendors alike,” ND Landscape President, Nick DiBenedetto said. “We look forward to having him on board. He will help […]

LM StaffDec 4, 2014

Turfgrass professionals have an outlet this winter to learn science-based principles to manage turf for recreation, sport, aesthetics and environmental protection—the 2015 Great Lakes School of Turfgrass Science Online is slated for Jan. 7-March 25. The 12-week, certificate-based program will have training sessions accessible live online on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. […]

LM StaffDec 4, 2014

Water use in the U.S. reached its lowest recorded level in nearly 45 years, according to a report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), “Estimated Use of Water in the United States in 2010.” The report provides there was a 13 percent reduction of water use from 2005, when about 410 billion gallons of water […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

On Nov. 1, Come Alive Outside held its initial board meeting as a nonprofit organization, defining the strategic plan of the organization as it moves forward on its Come Alive Outside initiative. Started by JP Horizons President Jim Paluch in 2011, Come Alive Outside aims to inspire professional landscape companies to play a more active […]

LM StaffDec 2, 2014

Altoz joined forces with Sheffield Financial, a division of Branch Banking & Trust, to offer specialized financing programs for commercial operations. Kicking off the new program, Altoz and Sheffield are offering a special promotional program for commercial landscape professionals that features no interest until June 1 and no payments until July 1. Thereafter, interest is 1.99 percent […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

As part of a strategic focus on digital marketing, Terex Construction revamped its terex.com/construction website with a responsive design, among other enhancements, and rolled out the Terex Construction Distributor Support App. “With access to such a vast array of technology that wasn’t available five or 10 years ago, the face of sales and marketing is […]

LM StaffDec 2, 2014

Bobcat Co. launched a new blog at blog.bobcat.com, providing a forum for equipment experts, Bobcat representatives and occasional guest bloggers to unload their perspectives on Bobcat products, applications, markets and customers’ businesses. “Articles and videos that provide first-person tips and perspectives have always been popular with our customers,” said Kristen Hintermeyer, Bobcat social media manager. […]

LM StaffDec 1, 2014

Mower Man Lawn Service, located in Lakeside, Calif., was named a quarter-finalist for the 2014 Independent We Stand Independent Small Business of the Year Award. Sponsored in part by Stihl, Chrysler Group and Devoe Paint, Independent We Stand gathers independent business owners nationwide to inform communities about the benefits of “buying local.” The Indie Award garnered 302 […]

LM StaffNov 25, 2014

Techo-Bloc is hitting the road again for its 2015 Contractor Showcase. The 38 free hardscape events kick off Jan. 6 in Frederick, Md. “Building on the last nine years of presentations, we evolved the concept into our most engaging theme to date,” said Alec Veilleux, VP of marketing for Techo-Bloc. “This year we will look […]

LM StaffMar 19, 2021

Masterblend International completed a three-month, $500,000 renovation of its water-soluble fertilizer blending room, equipment and processes. The new system decreases start to finish blending time by as much as 75 percent, according to the manufacturer. “The new system allows us to provide a purer product with a longer shelf life to our customers,” said Mark […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Davey Institute hired two new tree science experts to assist in technical support, research and training for The Davey Tree Expert Co.: Christine Balk and Aaron Carpenter. Balk, a plant biologist holds, will work to diagnose and develop treatments for tree diseases, in addition to providing training support for Davey field employees. She is […]

LM StaffNov 24, 2014

Trade Show Network News (TSNN) named New England Grows as one of the Top 25 Fastest Growing Trade Shows in the country. The recognition came at an awards ceremony held Nov. 14 – 16 in Cleveland. The TSNN Top 25 Awards observe the fastest-growing shows—association-led and for-profit events—using net square footage and attendance growth as […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

With winter quickly approaching, John Deere compiled a list of preparation pointers for landscape professionals to power through the cold. They are as follows: 1. Machine care Keep machines ready for next year by cleaning the machine and deck, repairing chipped or scratched paint and lubricating grease points. 2. Properly store Follow proper storage steps as […]

LM StaffMar 19, 2021

Spring Valley welcomed Dana Wilson as its new director of sales and marketing. Wilson draws on 20 years of experience in a number of leadership positions within the lawn care and golf industries. In his role as director of sales at Turf Care Supply Corp., he was responsible for growing and expanding its distributor and […]

LM StaffNov 23, 2014

Nemetschek Vectorworks rolled out the Spanish version of Vectorworks 2015 on Nov. 24. The release is part of a worldwide rollout that includes other European-language versions earlier this month and Japanese and Chinese versions in 2015. “Vectorworks 2015 is a powerful release that encompasses design without limitation,” said Jeremy Powell, director of product marketing at […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Michelin opened a manufacturing plant in Piedmont, S.C., exclusively to produce Michelin X Tweel airless radial tires. The new 135,000 square-foot facility, with a $50 million price tag, is Michelin’s 10th manufacturing facility in South Carolina and the 16th in the U.S. “The Tweel being built here in South Carolina is yet another dramatic example of […]

LM StaffNov 21, 2014

John Deere built its 1 millionth tractor, a 5100M model, at its Augusta factory in Grovetown, Ga. “Producing 1 million tractors is a significant milestone for John Deere and for the whole Augusta team,” said Mary Pat Tubb, factory manager, John Deere—Augusta. “We are proud of the legacy we’ve built as a company and of the […]

LM StaffNov 21, 2014

In the thick of the 2014 Irrigation Show & Education Conference, held Nov. 19-20 in Phoenix, The Toro Co. donated $20,000 to the Irrigation Foundation in support of the Irrigation E3 Program. Founded in 2012, the Irrigation E3 Program aims to engage next generation of irrigators through three E’s: exposure, experience and education. Academics nominate […]

LM StaffNov 7, 2023

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) might have met its maker. A team of international researchers created female EAB beetle decoys that electrocute male EAB beetles when they attempt to mate. “We coated a dead female beetle with a vapor of nickel, and used the ‘nickelized’ shell to fabricate two matching molds in the shape of […]

LM StaffNov 20, 2014

Dixie Chopper Marketing Manager Eli Kean set the Guinness World Record for the largest area of grass mowed by a single-deck, ride-on lawn mower in 24 hours. Kean set the record at the 2,000-acre Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio, when from noon, Aug.19, to noon, Aug. 20, he continuously mowed 106.14 acres using […]

LM StaffNov 20, 2014

With a background in the green industry, Cameron Cantrelle identified a need for landscape professionals to cut down their time on vetting plant vendors. The result: Cantrelle founded Plantbid. Headquartered in Madisonville, La., Plantbid is a horticulture tool that allows plant buyers, such as landscape professionals, to purchase their whole plant list at one time from growers […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Manufacturers Munro Cos. and Baseline teamed up to provide control and customized integration between Munro’s pump stations and Baseline’s BaseStation 3200 irrigation controllers. Irrigators can combine a Munro Systems standalone pump station and a BaseStation 3200 without the need for extra hardware, proprietary programming or add-on services or fees. The products work together, right out of […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Thirty-four lawn care professionals traveled to Orlando, Fla., for the third annual Landscape Management Lawn Care Forum, Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, at Reunion Resort. Attendees, sponsors and experts met for the two-day event, which focuses on peer networking, education and one-on-one supplier meetings. Sponsors included Bayer, FMC Professional Solutions, Healthy Grow, Holganix, PermaGreen, Quali-Pro […]