Author: LM Staff

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

John Deere added two skid-steer models, 318E and 320E, and two compact track loader models, 319E and 323E, to its E-Series line introduced earlier this year. The machines include upgrades based on customer feedback aimed at improving operator and machine productivity, uptime and lower daily operating costs. “The introduction of the mid-frame models provides contractors […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Plainfield, Ill.-based Spring-Green Lawn Care has hired Jeff Shufelt as its new director of franchising development. Shufelt will work with all new franchisees that join the Spring-Green family and will also head up efforts to continue franchise expansion and provide information to prospective new franchisees. “Jeff brings decades of experience and expertise with green industry […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Hunter Industries has promoted Barry Pedler, who oversees Hunter Industries’ international sales efforts, to vice president of international sales. “Mr. Pedler and his team lead the industry in producing world-class customer service and sales results,” said Greg Hunter, president of Hunter Industries. “His participation as a vice president will help Hunter stay focused on our […]

LM StaffDec 16, 2013

Bunnell, Fla.-based commercial landscape firm Yellowstone Landscape Group has received financial backing from Brookside Mezzanine Partners, a Stamford, Conn.-based investment firm. Brookside provided subordinated debt to partially refinance Yellowstone’s debt. Yellowstone–which encompasses two subsidiary operations, Austin Outdoor and BIO Landscape & Maintenance–is an existing portfolio company of private-equity firm Gridiron Capital, based in New Canaan, Conn.

LM StaffDec 16, 2013

National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) new Certified Wildlife Habitat program allows landscaping professionals to become a Certified Wildlife Landscaping Professional. The professional must demonstrate a commitment to supporting ecologically sound and wildlife-friendly methods of landscaping in the business. NWF’s new Certified Wildlife Landscaping Professional program certifies landscaping professionals as a complement to its long-standing Certified Wildlife Habitat, Schoolyard Habitats […]

LM StaffDec 19, 2013

Jay’s Landscape has become the newest powered by LandOpt contractor–the third in Texas–by acquiring exclusive LandOpt license rights to the Beaumont territory. Jay’s Landscape, established in 1974 by Jay and Gwen Irving, has grown its leadership team over the past 15 years to include son Brad Irving as general manager. Jay’s offers design/build services focusing […]

LM StaffDec 13, 2013

Kohler Co. created a story-sharing platform to highlight the successes around sustainability achieved by its associates, channel partners and consumers via a new blog, Believing In Better. “Believing In Better is grounded in humility and authenticity that each of us can be better, and that we must continuously improve every day. If we do that, […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

In conjunction with the December issue of Landscape Management, the editors surveyed readers online during October and November to determine what types of mobile devices and what social media platforms landscape professionals favor. The survey garnered 198 complete responses. Here are the results:      Social media: Facebook is the favorite   (Numbers don’t equal […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Dow AgroSciences’ Defendor specialty herbicide received registration in New York and Massachusetts, adding to the 45 other states it’s usable in. The postemergent herbicide provides early season control of dandelion and prevents the dreaded dandelion bloom. It also controls clover, chickweed and other annual and perennial broadleaf. State registrations from Arizona, California and Hawaii are […]

LM StaffDec 12, 2013

As part of a new round of zero-gravity scientific tests, two of LebanonTurf’s soil care and fertilization products will be sent to the International Space Station: ROOTS Healthy Start 3-4-3 and ROOTS PHC BioPak. The space trip is part of Mission 4, an experiment designed to examine how a zero-gravity environment affects bacteria’s ability to decompose […]

LM StaffDec 12, 2013

Chris Elmore was appointed as president of The Grounds Guys, a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group. He is slated to begin his term Jan. 1, after his successor, Ron Madera, retires at the end of December. Mike Bidwell, president and CEO of The Dwyer Group, said Elmore’s appointment reinforces the future growth of the franchise. […]

LM StaffDec 12, 2013

Rain Bird Services put in place dates and locations for the Rain Bird Academy Boot Camp in more than 30 U.S. locations from December 2013 to April 2014. The four-and-a-half-day boot camp is a review for the Irrigation Association’s (IA) Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) exam. At the end of each event, Rain Bird hosts the […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Glenn Jacobsen, LIC, president of the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), were among a group that met in Washington, D.C., to sign a new five-year agreement to continue the OSHA/PLANET Alliance, which provides workplace safety education to members of the landscape industry. […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Ecological Concerns (ECI) and Central Coast Wilds Nursery, in Santa Cruz, Calif., welcomed landscape architect Bobby Markowitz, ASLA. Since 1990, Markowitz ‘s firm Earthcraft Landscape Design has designed landscapes using water-wise design and rainwater catchment systems. Incorporating his skills and expertise, ECI expects to be better able to address design issues critical to the important […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Exmark Manufacturing Co., efco and The Toro Co. recalled commercial walk-behind mowers, gas trimmers and TurfMaster lawn mowers, respectively, due to injury and fire hazards. Consumers should stop using the product unless otherwise instructed, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Moreover, it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer […]

LM StaffJan 6, 2014

Aquascape  opened two new educational portals: Aquascape Academy Online, which launches Jan. 1; and Aquascape Academy Hands-On, an instructor-led classroom and training sessions held at the company headquarters in St. Charles, Ill  beginning Jan. 21. “Aquascape is embracing the digital frontier by providing free online training for anyone wishing to learn about installing, maintaining, marketing […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

5 we thought you might like Bubble Level This app allows users to hold any of the phone’s four sides against an object to test it for level or plumb or lay it down on a flat surface for a 360-degree level. iOS, Android // Free Leafsnap Leafsnap is the first in a series of electronic field […]

LM StaffDec 10, 2013

Terex Corp. agreed to sell its truck business to Volvo Construction Equipment for $160 million. The truck business manufactures and sells off-highway rigid and articulated haul trucks. Included in the transaction is the manufacturing facility in Motherwell, Scotland. The sale, which is subject to government regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, is targeted to […]

LM StaffDec 10, 2013

For their ninth year, Simi Valley, Calif.-based Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting’s Dan Cuñado and his wife Martha donated lighting and decorations to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). “This annual event is very meaningful to our family,” said Dan Cuñado, founder of Vista. “It’s an opportunity to give back to an amazing organization where everyone […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Smithers Quality Assessments (SQA), based in Akron, Ohio, became the first certification body to be accredited by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to certify professional snow and ice management companies to the SN 9001 Quality Management Systems standard. “As snow removal contractors prepare for the winter season in North America, we are ready to […]

LM StaffDec 9, 2013

Westwood, N.J.-based Lawns by Yorkshire CEO Steven Jomides and his wife Andrea chipped into the New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia and his wife Amber’s nonprofit organization PitCCh In Foundation, which supports academic and athletic programs in the New York City tri-state area in an effort to raise self-esteems of inner-city youth. The Jomides and […]

LM StaffDec 5, 2013

The Irrigation Association (IA) developed three new spreadsheets designed to assist irrigation designers and/or irrigation auditors. The tools are available for free download to all IA members. Pipe sizing calculator The IA pipe sizing calculator is a spreadsheet that assists landscape designers in sizing pipe in small systems as well as assists instructors in demonstrating […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Md., promoted Matthew Davidson to branch manager of its Forestville, Md., location. Davidson, who has been with the company for three years, brings with him more than 20 years of industry experience, including positions as an area manager and branch manager. He also spent eight years in the National Guard […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Bayer Environmental Science received an Agrow Award in the Best New Crop Protection Product category for Indaziflam, the herbicidal active ingredient in Specticle herbicide. “We are incredibly honored to receive this prestigious award,” said Hermann Stübler, Ph.D., head of weed control research at Bayer, attending the award ceremony in Amsterdam on Oct. 28. “The need […]