Author: LM Staff

LM StaffApr 3, 2014

Nearly 60 Davey Tree Expert Co. employees graduated from the Davey Institute of Tree Sciences (DITS). The month-long training program includes classroom and field exercises in climbing and safety procedures, tree and plant care, disease and pest diagnosis, management practices and team building. “Not many companies have departments dedicated to education or college degree programs […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

Charlie Hall and Katy Moss Warner were appointed to two-year terms as president and vice president of America in Bloom (AIB), respectively. Lela Kelly, VP of Dosatron International, and Kurt Becker, executive VP of the Dramm Corp., also will join the board. Hall, Ph.D. of Texas A & M University, has served on the AIB […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

AG Global entered into a distribution agreement with Parry America, a subsidiary of EID Parry India Limited, giving AG Global the rights to deal its neem and its all-natural pesticide solutions made of neem. Parry is the world’s largest manufacturer of Azadirachtin products, which are extracted from neem kernels.  The evergreen neem tree (Azadirachta indica) […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Irrigation Association (IA) Certification Board is soliciting landscape irrigation experts to fill up to four board openings. Applications are accepted until July 1, and selected candidates will serve a three-year term beginning after the 2014 Irrigation Show and Education Conference. The 13-member board establishes policies and processes for IA’s Select Certified program, develops new certifications, updates […]

LM StaffApr 3, 2014

The Irrigation Association (IA) and the American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) released a new version of their Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices (BMP) for system owners, irrigation consultants, irrigation designers, contractors, water managers and irrigation system maintenance personnel. Based on feedback from irrigation designers, consultants, contractors and water managers, the updated BMPs reflect sound engineering […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

The Irrigation Association (IA) expounded on the contrasts and benefits of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design v4 (LEED) rating program and the Green Building Initiative‘s Green Globes rating program, both of which the U.S. General Services Administration approves as standards for green buildings. The IA’s analysis is as follows. Like LEED, […]

LM StaffApr 2, 2014

Takeuchi-US named Durante Rentals its newest dealer in New York. An Inc. 5,000 company, Durante Rentals will carry the full line of Takeuchi compact earthmoving equipment, including compact track loaders, compact excavators, compact wheel loaders and skid-steer loaders. With four locations throughout the New York City and Westchester area, the company provides construction equipment rentals […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Davey Tree Expert Co., located in Kent, Ohio, acquired Wetland Studies and Solutions, a natural and cultural resources consulting company that partners with private sector builders and public works agencies to gain local, state and federal approvals relating to wetlands, streams, forests and cultural resources.  Wetland Studies’ experts include scientists, regulatory specialists, engineers, permit […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Milorganite fertilizer slowly releases 85 percent of its organic nitrogen as turf grows, generating balanced growth. It does not contain salts and will not burn plants, even in hot temperatures and dry conditions. Its iron, which makes up four percent of the fertilizer, delivers a long-lasting green. Unlike iron salts in some synthetic fertilizers, Milorganite’s organically […]

LM StaffApr 22, 2021

AMVAC Chemical Corp., a subsidiary of American Vanguard Corp., became the sole distributor of the granular soil fumigant product Basamid G. Basamid G is labeled for use in golf courses, athletic fields, sod farms, home lawns, ornamental sites, field nurseries, turf sites, greenhouses, hoop houses, soil media, interplanting and nonbearing crops. “By becoming the exclusive […]

LM StaffApr 1, 2014

Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) made sprinkler head check valve testing protocol, version 2.2 available for public comment until April 30. The protocol specifies the performance requirements and test methods for sprinkler head check valves intended for operation in irrigation systems. Industry stakeholders were invited to submit public comments to version 2.1 of the protocol […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Arborjet welcomed two new team members and created urban forest tech teams. New hires Srdjan Acimovic joined the company’s research and development team, where he will support leadership in managing invasive pests and support plant health across the country, particularly focusing in the plant disease and equipment development. A Ph.D. candidate in plant pathology at […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Paul Scholl was deemed division manager of Emak USA, a role that puts him responsible for creating and implementing a new strategic plan for the growth of Emak in North America. “We were looking for someone that would take our company to the next level in North America,” VP Jeff Savage said. “We are fortunate to […]

LM StaffApr 1, 2014

Lawn Army anticipates to license 12 franchise locations in 2014, including the pending opening of one in Miami. Established in 2011, Lawn Army is a brand of HomeTask, a multi-brand franchisor headquartered in Seattle. Lawn Army currently serves areas in Washington, South Carolina and California. “Our hope was to bring a landscape service to the […]

LM StaffMar 28, 2014

Eighteen Ruppert Landscape employees were honored at the company’s annual awards banquet held at the Turf Valley Resort. “These awards spotlight exceptional individuals whose superior efforts and skills have benefited our customers and our employees,” said Phil Key, president of the Laytonsville, Md.-based company. “We are truly proud of each of these individuals and what […]

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 […]