Author: LM Staff

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) recognized four recipients of its 2014 Volunteer Service Awards. Glen Ellison, of Ceres Landcare in Eagle, Colo., won the Bob Cannon Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors loyal, dedicated service to the Green Industry and is bestowed to individuals who contribute ideas, programs and efforts that benefit ALCC members […]

LM StaffMar 24, 2014

Houzz introduced Site Designer, a free website design and publishing tool that enables professionals with a Houzz profile to create a website that displays on phones, tablets and desktops. The tool automatically pulls content, including project photos, business description, client reviews and Best of Houzz awards, directly from a professional’s Houzz profile, creating a high-quality, […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Ewing upgraded to the highest level of membership within the Irrigation Association (IA)—the platinum level, making it the first irrigation distributor to hold the designation. Moreover, it also is the second company to achieve platinum membership, joining Hunter Industries on the tier. “Having joined IA over 40 years ago, Ewing has been a long-time supporter […]

LM StaffFeb 6, 2014

PBI/Gordon Corp. rolled out a new mobile app, WeedAlert, as a supplement to WeedAlert.com, the company’s online weed identification and control resource. The app is free to downloadable from the website using a mobile device. The WeedAlert app features detailed color photos of more than 100 weeds, allowing turf professionals to search and identify weeds […]

LM StaffFeb 3, 2014

Arborjet is sponsoring a $50,000 grant program to be managed by the Tree Research & Education Endowment (TREE) Fund, which aims to sustain urban forests through funding for scientific research, education programs and scholarships related to arboriculture and urban forestry. The company also appointed Don Grosman, Ph.D., Arborjet’s technology advancement manager, to serve as liaison […]

LM StaffFeb 3, 2014

Pesticide manufacturer PBI/Gordon Corp. launched its new Gordon’s Professional page on Facebook. The company said it joined the social network to create a “source for lawn and landscape professionals, turf managers, golf course superintendents and other green industry professionals to stay connected and get the latest news, tips and information on PBI/Gordon’s line of professional […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

While Ewing’s specialty may be selling sprinklers, it’s also earning a reputation for running. Ewing employees finished the 2014 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon on Jan. 19. Team Ewing had more than 700 participants from 25 states, earning the team first place in the Rock Corporate Challenge Corporate Large Division, […]

LM StaffFeb 3, 2014

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting, based in Simi Valley, Calif., celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Dan Cuñado, president and founder of Vista, grew up in Cuba, and said it was there that he developed an appreciation for American-made products. “When my family and I founded the company three decades ago, we took pride in creating […]

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care, located in Denver, promoted Michael Masters to landscape care consultant for the Greeley, Colo.-area. Performing in a sales role, Masters will provide expert lawn and tree care advice for Swingle customers as he works to build the relationship with current customers and create awareness of Swingle’s services among the […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Syngenta Turf and Landscape launched Twitter and YouTube accounts to engage with professionals in the turf industry. “Twitter and YouTube allow us an opportunity to have a conversation digitally with our customers and to quickly share information with them online,” said Bob Goglia, head of marketing for Syngenta Turf and Landscape in North America. “We’re […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Davey Tree Expert Co. entered the New Year with the acquisitions of Maier Forest and Tree in Rochester, Minn., and Superior NW Tree & Shrub Care in Seattle. “We are excited to welcome these companies and their talented teams into the Davey family,” said Pat Covey, COO for U.S. operations.  “We have no doubt […]

LM StaffJan 29, 2014

The Irrigation Association (IA) is hosting a free webinar, which allows professionals to earn one IA CEU: “Green Infrastructure: The Role of Irrigation in Stormwater Management.” Held Jan. 30 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST, the webinar is the first installment in the landscape track of the association’s Smart Irrigation Month: Bringing Water to […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Valent U.S.A. Corp. and Nufarm Americas entered a distribution agreement that appoints Nufarm the exclusive distributor of Valent-branded products for professional turf, ornamental and aquatic uses in the United States, effective Feb.16. As part of the agreement, Valent and Nufarm will combine product portfolios of the two companies into one broad portfolio that will be sold […]

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

Heads Up Landscape Contractors, located in Albuquerque, N.M., promoted three team members: Daniel Reeves, Bo Fleming and Gary Fears. Promoted to director of maintenance, Reeves started with Heads Up in February of 2009 as field supervisor. From there, he worked his way up to site manager, west side branch manager and then east side branch […]

LM StaffJul 30, 2018

The Toro Co. rolled out a new equipment discount program to recognize those who serve in the United States military and their communities across the country. Under the American Hero Program current or former members of the military as well as current or former firefighters and police officers are eligible for an 18 percent discount […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) created a supplier advisory council, which will provide guidance to the PLANET board of directors about important issues facing the Green Industry. Comprised of nine supplier members from diverse market segments of the industry, council members were appointed by the PLANET president to serve a three-year term. The council replaces […]

LM StaffJan 28, 2014

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) released findings on its investigation into bumblebee deaths at multiple sites in Oregon last spring. In June, the ODA issued a temporary rule restricting the use of products containing the active ingredients dinotefuran and imidacloprid in the wake of four separate incidents. One of these incidents involved a foliar […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

On July 10, The Toro Co. will celebrate its milestone of completing 100 years in business. And as part of its centennial celebration, the company is highlighting its innovation and achievements over the years in the form of a timeline available at www.toro.com/100. Toro’s yearlong celebration of its 100th anniversary provides an opportunity to look […]

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

Laytonsville, Md.-based Ruppert Landscape promoted Jim Tuzzolino to branch manager of its Gainesville, Va., branch. As branch manager, Tuzzolino will be responsible for the overall development and health of the branch including strategic planning, budgeting, training and higher education and all day-to-day operations. He has more than 15 years of industry experience, eight of which […]

LM StaffNov 8, 2022

The Andersons, located in Maumee, Ohio, added Ferti Technologies, based in Saint-Michel, Canada, to a patent infringement suit initiated in December. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, involves three patents related to dispersible granular fertilizer technology. Ferti Technologies is the fourth party cited in the suit along […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Tierra Verde Landscape, located in Orange County, Calif., was awarded a Trophy Award from the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) for excellence in maintaining a large HOA community, the Waterfront Community Association in Huntington Beach, Calif. “Our team is proud to be honored again with a CLCA statewide award,” said Steve Beckstrom, vice president at […]

LM StaffJan 30, 2014

Landscape Leadership, and inbound marketing agency for Green Industry clients, named Paige Worthy its full-time client services director. Founder and President Chris Heiler made the announcement in a blog post on the company’s website. Worthy has served previously as the managing editor of Scranton Gillette Communications’ Lawn & Garden Retailer, GPN and Big Grower magazines, in addition to experience as […]

LM StaffJan 24, 2014

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) honored Stihl, based in Virginia Beach, Va., with a 2013 Manufacturing Excellence Award. “Recognizing organizations that are implementing lean manufacturing and management processes is one of the highlights of our conference,” said Paul Kuchuris, AME president. “It allows us to highlight businesses that improve their bottom lines and customer […]

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

Agri-Turf Distributing, Santa Fe Springs, Calif., opened for business as a supplier to professional pest, turf/ornamental and vegetation management professionals in Southern and Central California. Rich Records, a former executive at Target Specialty Products, is president of the newly formed Agri-Turf Distributing and a 35-year veteran in the California specialty market. He is joined by […]