Author: LM Staff

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

  John Deere Landscapes (JDL) appointed Doug Black to CEO. Black joins JDL from Atlanta-based Oldcastle, a $12.6 billion building materials manufacturer and distributor and subsidiary of CRH, which is a supplier to JDL. “Doug is a proven leader and a world-class business builder who understands JDL’s business model,” said Paul Pressler, chairman of JDL […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

On April 15, more than 350 Ewing Irrigation employees and partners converged at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School in Dallas to renovate a campus irrigation system and build a football field, community garden and outdoor entertainment area. The undertaking was part of Ewing’s second annual PRIDE Project. “As part of our community outreach efforts, […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

Type #PLANETDOS into your Facebook or Twitter search bar and you’ll see evidence the Green Industry was busy on Earth Day, April 22. Off screen, the evidence was in the form of around 90 projects completed in 24 states at an estimated value of $400,000 as part of the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Day of […]

LM StaffApr 24, 2014

The Ditch Witch of Oklahoma & Arkansas dealership was bestowed the Top Electronics Dealer Xcellence Award. “The Top Electronics Dealer Xcellence Award exemplifies our dealerships’ exceptional efforts to provide customers with expertise, service and products to prevent accidental damage underground,” said Tiffany Sewell-Howard, CEO of The Charles Machine Works (CMW), manufacturer of Ditch Witch products. […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Houzz revealed results from its 2014 Spring Landscaping Trends Study. Conducted in March, the study surveyed more than 4,500 respondents who are Houzz users in the midst of, or are planning, a landscape update. It showed 56 percent of homeowners are making updates to improve their yards for entertaining and 55 percent to solve issues […]

LM StaffApr 22, 2014

ECHO and Shindaiwa ranked at gold level status in the North American Equipment Dealers Association’s (NAEDA) annual Manufacturer Relations Survey. The designation recognizes manufacturers who have achieved exceptionally high dealer ratings in categories such as product quality, technical support, parts availability, marketing and advertising support and others. The level is determined from the results of […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

With National Park Week being celebrated April 19-27, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) highlighted some of its efforts to help the National Park Service (NPS) reduce its carbon footprint. In 2013-2014 alone, PERC donated more than $250,000 worth of clean, fuel-efficient, propane-powered equipment to four national parks. Blue Ridge received a $76,000 equipment donation, […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

A new proposed rule published in the Federal Register April 21 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers could significantly affect homeowners’ and professionals’ ability to treat property near any water with fertilizers and pesticides, according to Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE). Washington, D.C.-based RISE is the national […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Academic Excellence Foundation (AEF) tagged Zachary Johnson as the recipient of its 2014 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award. Developed in cooperation with the PLANET Accreditation Committee the award recognizes professors who have made significant contributions to landscape industry education. Johnson, an associate professor of landscape design and contracting at […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

  The Davey Tree Expert Co. promoted Patrick Covey to president and COO of U.S. operations. Additionally, Covey was nominated by Davey’s board of directors to fill a three-year position on the board, subject to approval by the shareholders at the annual meeting in mid-May. Karl Warnke, Davey’s chairman, president and CEO, said Covey has […]

LM StaffApr 16, 2014

San Diego-based software company Groundskeeper Tech (GT) debuted a new mapping software, SprinklerMaps. GT Founder Mike D’Ascanio began developing SprinklerMaps in response to a pressing need he identified in his years of experience in landscape maintenance.  Working as head groundskeeper at the University of California, D’Ascanio grew frustrated with printed-paper landscape maps, which were routinely […]

LM StaffApr 16, 2014

Proven Winners designated its first Proven Winners Botanical Trail, naming Kentucky’s Rockcastle River Trading Co. the first such property in the nation. A designated Proven Winners Botanical Trail exemplifies a property that successfully integrates Proven Winners plants as a complement to the natural landscape, while respecting local landscape tradition and indigenous plant material. Rockcastle River Trading […]

LM StaffApr 16, 2014

Spring Valley launched two new solutions: Ornamine and Protego. Ornamine is a nutrient-rich granular fertilizer combined with a preemergent weed control for use in ornamentals. The active ingredient in Ornamine controls 30 different weeds by preventing the germination of the weed seeds. Two applications during the season eliminate the need for manual weed pulling or […]

LM StaffApr 21, 2021

Techo-Bloc launched a new website, www.techo-bloc.com.  Remodeled from its former domain, the website allows visitors to access online content, hundreds of images and the option to share photos across major social media networks. “The best thing about the new site is it incorporates unique tools and features for homeowners and landscape professionals while promoting collaboration between the […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Technical paper and presentation abstracts are due April 24 for consideration for the technical sessions at the 2014 Irrigation Show & Education Conference. Interested presenters may submit a 150-word abstract using the online submission form. First-time applicants will need to create an online account to gain access to abstract guidelines, suggested topics, procedures and deadlines. […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

Porch introduced a new layer to the home improvement network for service professionals: Porch Premium. Logo: PorchFor a monthly subscription fee, as low as $50 per month, Porch Premium provides service professionals, Porch users the opportunity to accelerate their business through smart leads, client analytics and profile amplification. The charge pays for the ability to: […]

LM StaffApr 8, 2014

As part of its outreach for National Landscape Architecture Month (NLAM), the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) launched two educational resources to help young people and teachers explore the landscape architecture profession. They are in the form of a newly redesigned Career Discovery website and Tools for Teachers. Career Discovery, aimed at students in […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Exmark published a new propane mower white paper to help landscape maintenance professionals understand the considerations related to a move from gasoline to propane as a mower fuel. Titled Transitioning Mower Fleets to Propane, the white paper offers background on propane-fueled equipment, explores trends and economic factors in the marketplace and details options that exist […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

Arborjet is commemorating National Arbor Day on April 25 with its new, free “Let’s Root for the Trees!” middle school curriculum program, a downloadable lesson on tree health, identification and treatments. Targeting sixth to eight graders, the curriculum adheres to Common Core State Standards and includes: A 45-minute lesson plan for teachers; A nonfiction reading […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Merit Service Solutions acquired SunTerra Landscape Services. Terms were not disclosed. As the transition occurs, the current management at SunTerra, with the exception of outgoing President Chris Carmouche, will remain in place, expanding as needed to accommodate new clientele. A privately owned company headquartered in Austin, Texas, SunTerra delivers landscape maintenance services to more than […]

LM StaffNov 8, 2022

The Andersons’ Dispersible Granule (DG) products Black Gypsum and Humic are now Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) listed for organic use in the United States.  Black Gypsum DG and Humic DG are soil applied amendment solutions designed to enhance soil microbial activity and increase the uptake of applied nutrients. Their patented DG technology provides a […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Due to the complexities of setting up an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), featured in “Ownership pride,” proprietors must enlist the help of several experts to ensure the company has a smooth transition to an ESOP. Kelly Finnell, president of Executive Financial Services, calls these individuals your ESOP team and says it typically consists of: […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

David DuBois, president of Mission Landscape, says the most difficult part of maintaining an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is “educating the (employee) ownership.” Which is why the company created an ESOP newsletter to overcome that hurdle. DuBois, who was featured in this month’s cover story, “Ownership pride,” provided a couple of copies of the […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Prior to implementing an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), S and C corporations must undergo a feasibility analysis to determine whether the company is financially qualified to do so. In hand with this month’s cover story, “Ownership pride,” CCG Advisors provided an example feasibility analysis for a company seeking to implement a leveraged ESOP. In […]