Author: LM Staff

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

The Irrigation Association’s (IA’s) Smart Irrigation Month Committee named the winners of its 2014 Smart Marketing Contest, recognizing companies that demonstrate outstanding efforts to promote Smart Irrigation Month. This year’s contest winners were selected by a panel of judges based on messaging, quality, creativity and implementation of Smart Irrigation Month messaging in five categories: Small […]

LM StaffNov 4, 2014

Buyers Products Co. rolled out six new spreader stands for full-size hydraulic SaltDogg spreaders. Fitting 10-foot to 15-foot full-size hydraulic SaltDogg spreaders, the stands come with built-in rollers on the rear and sides of the unit and are designed to accommodate spreaders with prewet tanks. The stands have structural steel construction in either black powder-coated […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Vermeer Corp. launched a new mini skid-steer, the S725TX. The S725TX fits in the middle of Vermeer’s product lineup, which also includes the S450TX and S800TX, both available with diesel and gas engines. Powered by a 24.8-hp Kubota Tier 4 Final engine with four cylinders, the S725TX has a 750-pound SAE-rated operating capacity with a […]

LM StaffOct 30, 2014

Dixie Chopper opted to power its Zee 2 zero-turn mower with a 23 gross hp Briggs & Stratton commercial turf engine. The Briggs & Stratton commercial turf engine lineup features a patented integrated cyclonic air filtration system that offers five steps of debris management for dust and particle filtration. The cyclonic air filtration system can […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Following Tom Cromwell’s promotion to group president of Kohler Power, the company promoted Brian Melka to president of Kohler Engines. Melka is responsible for the engines business in the Americas region, establishing strategic direction, managing operational demands, driving growth and profitability objectives and attracting and developing talent. In addition, he will have worldwide responsibility for […]

LM StaffOct 30, 2014

Grass Roots, a 1.3-acre interactive outdoor exhibit at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., held its grand opening Oct. 16. The exhibit is the centerpiece of the Grass Roots Initiative, a four-year a collaborative effort between the Arboretum and the National Turfgrass Federation. The program consists of an outdoor interactive exhibit; turfgrass management information […]

LM StaffOct 30, 2014

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. formed a subsidiary focused on indoor and urban gardening products for younger, more urban consumers: Hawthorne Gardening Co. Chris Hagedorn was named general manager of the Hawthorne team, operating out of New York and reporting to Barry Sanders, president and COO. “All across the country, more and more folks are living […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

George Leventhal, county council VP of Montgomery County, Md., introduced a bill to restrict pesticides used on lawns in the county, according to Bethesda Magazine.  The ban targets pesticides linked to possible health concerns. It requires the county to assemble a pest management plan to assess the damage caused by pests to determine the necessity of using […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

McCrometer promoted Melissa Aquino to president. The appointment comes as prior president, Kerry McCall, moves into the role of chief flow technology executive. McCall served as president of McCrometer for 28 years, growing the business more than 10-fold over that time. In his new role, McCall will be responsible for the continued expansion of McCrometer’s flow […]

LM StaffNov 8, 2022

Ohio Attorney General Mike Dewine filed a civil suit against a landscape contractor who didn’t deliver on paid services after closing his business in March, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Israel Alex Barrett, of Cape Coral, Fla., who the suit is against, operated under a score of company names such as Plain Lawn & Landscape, […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Michelin launched two new versions of its airless radial tire: a 12N16.5 X Tweel SSL All Terrain for a wide range of surfaces and a 12N16.5 X Tweel SSL Hard Surface for pavement use. Two years ago, Michelin Tweel Technologies introduced the first commercially available airless radial tires for skid-steer loaders. “Our newest versions of the 12N16.5 […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

Belgard Hardscapes launched several new products at GIE+EXPO/Hardscape North America (HNA) 2014 October 22-24 in Louisville, Ky. The Old York interlocking concrete pavers provide the look of clay brick with design and performance characteristics that make it suitable for both residential and commercial installations. With a range of face textures and installation patterns, Old York […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) held the fourth annual PLANET Gives Back project on Oct. 22, during the Green Industry Conference in Louisville, Ky. A group of approximately 75 PLANET member volunteers  focused their efforts this year on Meyzeek Middle School, a public school. PLANET Gives Back volunteers spent the afternoon landscaping the school grounds, performing maintenance on perimeter […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Ijamsville, Md.-based TruGreen LandCare appointed Michael Bogan as CEO, effective Nov. 3. Bogan succeeds Vidu Kulkarni, who steps down as CEO following a three-year term. Bogan spent 23 years with The Brickman Group before starting a consulting business in 2013. During his tenure at Brickman, he was involved with both organic and acquisition growth opportunities. […]

LM StaffOct 28, 2014

Graham Spray Equipment has expanded its offerings with a new, enclosed rig design. The enclosed unit allows for complete rig branding. Along with the front and sides of the cab, the rig can now prominently display a company’s name, logo and contact information on the rear and sides of the enclosed bed. “Our spray rigs […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Account Manager Master’s Series comes to five U.S. cities in early 2015. The two-day educational event is hosted by Envisor Consulting and Aspire, a landscape business software platform that launched earlier this month. The cost is $495 per person. Attendees will learn from landscape industry veterans like LM columnist and 3PG Consulting‘s Kevin Kehoe; […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

A team of landscape industry veterans launched Aspire, a new cloud-based software program for green industry companies on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 in Louisville, Ky. The platform’s unique positioning is mobile technology, consulting, training and ongoing support by a team of industry experts, said Kevin Kehoe, Aspire co-founder and co-owner. Capabilities include reporting, sales, […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

On the cusp of and amid GIE+EXPO, LM unveiled a fully redesigned magazine. Here’s how the team rolled out its new look. For more on the redesign, read the Editor’s Note from the October issue.  

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) released a suite of cost calculator tools, including the Propane Irrigation Engine Calculator, Propane Mower Calculator and Propane Autogas Calculator. The calculators estimate potential fuel savings and ROI with propane when compared with conventional fuels like gasoline and diesel. “One of the main reasons fleets, agribusiness operators or commercial […]

LM StaffOct 27, 2014

For its third year, AmericanHort is hosting Next Level. The three-day event will be held Feb. 3-5 at the Hyatt Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. “Next Level brings industry leaders together to participate in business development sessions led by some of the nation’s most admired experts and thought leaders,” said Michael Gear, AmericanHort president […]

LM StaffOct 27, 2014

TaskEasy closed a $7 million Series A funding. The technology startup, headquartered in Salt Lake City, offers online ordering and delivery of exterior home services, including lawn mowing, snow clearing and holiday lighting installation. It also manages all scheduling, invoicing and other administrative tasks for service providers. “Customers continually tell us how amazed they are […]

LM StaffOct 23, 2014

John Deere and Michelin Tweel Technologies debuted the Michelin X Tweel Turf for commercial ZTrak mowers during GIE+EXPO. The new Michelin X Tweel Turf is an airless radial tire sold exclusively for John Deere ZTrak 900 Series models with 54-, 60- and 72-inch deck sizes. The Michelin X Tweel Turf has the same dimensions and […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The engine division of Kawasaki Motors Corp. introduced its first electronic fuel injected (EFI) engine, the FS730V. Listing at 25.5 hp, the unit features an integrated load-sensing speed command, sequential-firing injectors, advanced ECU and instant throttle response. The EFI engine also utilizes Kawasaki’s v-valve technology and hemispherical heads and pistons. In addition, its ECU-controlled automatic […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience, brought Specticle Total to the nonselective herbicide market. The product not only kills weeds but also prevents them from growing for up to six months, according to Bayer. “Landscape managers struggle to maintain effective, season-long control of weeds in landscape and hardscape areas,” said Jeff Michel, herbicides business […]