Author: LM Staff

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 […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Kelly Finnell, president of Executive Financial Services, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) consulting firm, has centered his entire career on ESOPs and succession strategies. With more than 25 years of experience, Finnell has implemented the plan in small- to mid-size businesses nationwide, including setting up one for Michael Hatcher, president of Michael Hatcher & […]

LM StaffApr 7, 2014

Ecologel Solutions expanded its sales team with the hires of two regional sales managers: Seann Correll and Robert Wilson. In this role, Correll and Wilson are responsible for driving sales in their respective territories by supporting local distributors and educating end-users on Ecologel products. They also will play a role in supporting local members of […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

In step with U.S. Lawns’ encouragement to use greener fuels, a Hampton Roads, Va.-based U.S. Lawns franchise recently converted its mower fleet to propane under the supervision of East Coast Equipment, a John Deere dealer, and PAPCO, a Virginia Beach, Va.-based petroleum marketer. “We kicked off our mower fleet conversion with a field day for […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

  Dow AgroSciences welcomed Paul Simons as the new commercial director for its U.S. urban pest management business. Simons replaces Dave Morris, who recently was named U.S. government and public affairs leader for Dow. In his new role, Simons will oversee pest management and turf and ornamental marketing activities nationwide and will lead global business […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

  The Fockele Garden Co., located in Gainesville, Ga., received a grand award for commercial landscape maintenance from the Georgia Urban Ag Council. Presented in the 2013 Professional Landscape Awards Program, Fockele Garden Co. received the award for its work at Magnolia Trace in Huntsville, Ala. The company has managed the 43-acre landscape since 2009, […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

Netafim USA ushered in a new line of intuitive, web-based, smart controllers for the landscape industry: Netafim Landscape Controllers (NLC). Developed exclusively for Netafim by Tucor, the NLC are multi-function landscape controllers that determine the watering needs of specific landscapes by incorporating historical and current weather data and real-time data from soil moisture sensors. The […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

PBI-Gordon Corp. will begin selling Segway Fungicide SC to distributors on May 17 for use on turf and landscape ornamentals. The product, which treats pythium diseases in turf and phytopthora and pythium crown and root rots in landscape ornamentals, is a proprietary product of Japan-based Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha (ISK). PBI-Gordon’s Katana Turf Herbicide is also a […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Laytonsville, Md.-based Ruppert Landscape acquired A R Star Services, also located in Maryland and specializing in commercial landscape management services. The transaction includes the purchase of select commercial landscape management contracts—primarily based in northern Baltimore County, trucks and equipment.  “A R Star has built a reputation as a service oriented company with customers who have […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

The Davey Tree Expert Co. promoted Jed Day to vice president and general manager in the residential and commercial service line, western operations. In this new role, Day will be responsible for all sales and marketing activities for residential western operations. “Jed has a wealth of experience at Davey and within the Green Industry,” COO […]