Author: LM Staff

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Home improvement professionals’ spirits are high in terms of expected revenue growth in 2014, according to the Houzz inaugural Residential Design & Renovation Outlook report. Conducted in February, the report drew 6,680 respondents and showed 90 percent of North American home builders, architects, remodelers, landscape professionals and interior designers expect revenue to grow in 2014.  […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

HydroPoint Data Systems received the Best Savings Impact vendor award from the Irvine Co. WeatherTRAK Pro smart controllers, with supporting WeatherTRAK Central cloud-based central management software, are installed at 151 of the Irvine Co.’s office properties, 11 of its apartment communities and at The Resort at Pelican Hill. In 2013 alone, WeatherTRAK helped its subscribers […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

With a 13-inch turf root, Indianapolis–based Total Lawn Care (TLC) won Holganix’s Roots for You competition. As the winner, TLC received a $500 cash prize as well as a $500 cash donation made in its name to the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). Holganix put the contest in place to discover some of the deepest, hence […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

With the snow removal season drawing to a close, SnowEx provided professionals some last-minute reminders in regard to salt and sand spreading to ensure they don’t slip up on safety as they’re preventing others from slipping. They are as follows. Installation The first rule of spreader safety is to ensure the equipment is installed securely. […]

LM StaffApr 21, 2021

QuantumFlo enlisted Gordon Van Dyke as its new turf and landscape sales manager. Van Dyke is expected to lead planned growth for QuantumFlo in the turf and landscape market. He brings more than 15 years of experience in sales and product development, which includes the designation of global sales manager at Rain Bird. Before working at […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Proven Winners added a new name to its Signature Garden roster: Kentucky’s Governor’s Mansion. Making it the sixth location of a Proven Winners Signature Garden, Kentucky’s Governor’s Mansion holds the designation with Hotel Iroquois in Mackinac Island, Mich.; The Duke Mansion in Charlotte, N.C.; Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens in San Diego; Meadow Brook Hall […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Nature’s Perspective Landscaping, based in Evanston, Ill., was honored by the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) as the recipient of the Charlotte Omohundro Award. The award is annually presented to a person or organization that exemplifies the late Charlotte Omohundro’s dedication to community service in the area of the environment. Charlotte was an early promoter of […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Officials broke ground on The Bucks County Global War on Terror Memorial, the latest EP Henry HeroScaping project, located at the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown, Pa. Sponsored by Doylestown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 175, the memorial will honor the lives of the armed forces lost in the war on terrorism. EP Henry is donating […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

American Honda Power Equipment appointed Dan Wahn to national sales manager for Honda Engines. Wahn will be responsible for all Honda general-purpose engine sales in the United States, including those to distributors and original equipment manufacturers.  He brings a wealth of Honda-specific and industry experience to his new assignment, serving 22 years at the company […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

In accordance with National Lawn Care Month, held in April, the Professional Landcare Network made available resources for landscape professionals to promote the celebration to clients and educate them on the benefits of a healthy lawn. It created a National Lawn Care Month web page, which includes facts, resources, an infographic, photos and a logo […]

LM StaffMar 25, 2014

National Landscape Architecture Month (NLAM) will be celebrated in April with a 2014 theme of “Career Discovery.” The commemoration provides an opportunity to show students what landscape architects do, said to Mark Focht, president of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). In accordance with the outreach, a newly redesigned career discovery page for students […]

LM StaffMar 25, 2014

In a lawsuit filed by the Ohio attorney general’s office, David Rose of All-Star Powerhouse Disciples Landscaping and Tree Service was charged with violations of Ohio’s consumer laws, according to Dayton Daily News. A total of 15 consumers filed complaints saying they paid the Springfield, Ohio-based firm for work that was not completed. Filed in […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) launched a Facebook sweepstakes as part of its Look Before You Pump campaign. Running through April 6, the sweepstakes is open to legal U.S. residents, ages 16 and older. Participants watch a 30-second, public service announcement explaining the importance of putting the right fuel—E10 or less—in outdoor power equipment. After […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

PRO Group will now distribute BuffaLoam brand compost-based soil amendments and plant food products. Created at Diamond Tail Ranch in Glendevey, Colo., BuffaLoam will be distributed through PRO Group’s wholesale outlets, which include: Becknell Wholesale Co., Lubbock, Texas; Cascade Wholesale Hardware, Hillsboro, Ore.; Castle Wholesalers, Cottage City, Md.; and Reiss Wholesale Hardware, Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.; BuffaLoam […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Wendell Codner, business manager of consumer solutions for FMC Professional Solutions, received the Committee Chairman’s Service Award from the Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE), honoring his eight-year tenure as a member for the programs and membership committee, including two years as the committee’s chair. “Volunteering is vital to our association and Wendell has been […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

After more than 30 years with Dow AgroSciences (DAS), a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Co., President and CEO Antonio Galindez is set to retire from the company, effective May 1. Tim Hassinger, global commercial leader for DAS and global leader of the company’s crop protection global business unit, has been named as Galindez’ successor.

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LM StaffMar 21, 2014

For its fourth consecutive year, ValleyCrest Landscape Cos. was selected as one of top 125 best companies in the nation for training by Training magazine. The 2014 Training honorees were recognized at a black-tie gala awards event in San Diego. ValleyCrest ranked No. 100 on the list and is the only landscape services firm ever […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

In a move to strengthen its sustainability initiatives, Ewing promoted Warren Gorowitz to vice president of sustainability. “The concept of helping our customers create and manage successful, sustainable businesses is one of the core values on which we operate,” said President Douglas York. “Expanding our focus on sustainable product solutions is the most logical and […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

  Central Turf & Irrigation Supply appointed Alan Edwards to senior executive vice president and CFO, where he will focus on long-range planning, processes and infrastructure for the Elmsford, N.Y.-based distributor. “I am pleased to have Alan join our team on a full-time basis,” said President Bernardo Luciano. “Alan will complement the management team by helping […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

The Irrigation Association (IA) is accepting proposals for technical sessions at the 2014 Irrigation Show and Education Conference, which takes place Nov. 17 through Nov. 21, in Phoenix. Applicants must submit a 150-word abstract by April 15, using an online submission form. First-time users will need to create an account to gain access to abstract […]

LM StaffMar 19, 2014

A Better Way 2 Learn Financials released a free e-book for landscape professionals, The Landscaper’s Guide to Integrated Financial Management, authored by Frank Ross, the creator of A Better Way 2 Learn. The 15-page guide hits on five processes to foster sustainable growth within a landscape company. Those five processes include the following. 1. Lead tracking […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

Jesus  “Chuy” Medrano, founding member and immediate past president of the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), was selected as one of 20 winners of the 2014 Hispanicize Positive Impact Award, putting him in the running to be named Positive Impact Person of the Year. The award will be presented during the Positive Impact Awards Gala, held April 3 at […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

For a neat, clean look around a home or building – or any area where you don’t want vegetation – Pronto Vegetation Killer delivers all season. Pronto, a non-selective herbicide, is ideal for use along fences, paved areas, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and recreational areas – anywhere that you don’t want anything to grow. pbigordon.com

LM StaffMar 19, 2021

In hand with its newly formed pest control division, Lawn Dawg is offering mosquito control services in 2014. “Some of the biggest nuisances to enjoying outdoor spaces during the spring and summer are mosquitoes,” said Jim Campanella, Lawn Dawg founder. “But they also pose a serious health risk. There are more than 200 different kinds […]