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LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) named four new Trailblazers, an honor based on nominations and bestowed for excellence and achievement in the areas of lawn care, design/build/installation, interior plantscaping, irrigation & water management and landscape management. The individuals, who will be recognized at PLANET’S  Green Industry Conference, include: Michael Becker with Estate Gardeners in Elkhorn, […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

PLANET revealed the recipients of this year’s Safety Recognition Awards Program, acknowledging landscape industry professionals who consistently demonstrate commitment to safety. The program is sponsored by CNA. “PLANET and CNA work together through this program to help companies maintain the highest safety standards,” said Craig Clark, chair of PLANET’s safety committee. “These awards are an […]

LM StaffAug 19, 2013

Solu-Cal USA, based in West Wareham, Mass., produced new packaging for its flagship product, Solu-Cal Enhanced Calcitic Lime. The new 50-pound bag features improved coverage information, updated application rates and enhanced PHCA organic humic acid technology branding, all while retaining its wrap design. Spanish translation of product information and application rates are included in the […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

More than 200 employee volunteers from Envioronmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience, gathered on Bayer’s 150th anniversary, Aug. 1, to foster a healthier space for people in need at Zuma’s Rescue Ranch. The occasion was part of Bayer’s planned series of events and projects throughout the year to mark its 150th anniversary. Zuma’s is […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Davey Tree Expert Co. appointed Don Winsett to vice president of national business development. Winsett joins the Kent, Ohio, company with about 20 years in the industry, including time spent at ValleyCrest, Brickman and his own Florida-based grounds maintenance company that grew to more than $20 million before it was sold. “Our clients will […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2013

Heron Lawn & Pest Control promoted Chris Caliendo to branch manager of its Sanford, Fla., branch. Caliendo began his career with the Central Florida-based company as a quality manager. He got his start in the lawn and pest control industry more than 14 years ago and has more than 18 years of experience in the […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

With the addition of D&W Group in Ontario, Canada, JCB’s North American dealer network continues to expand. An agricultural equipment provider since 1950, D&W Group will now represent the full agricultural line of JCB equipment and will sell the JCB compact excavator and hydraulic tracked excavator ranges. Within those two new product ranges, D&W Group […]

LM StaffJun 3, 2015

Landscape architecture firms are experiencing sluggish but steady growth as they emerge from the recession, according to the American Society of Landscape Architects’ second quarter 2013 Business Quarterly survey. In the survey, which fielded information from 324 primary firm contacts regarding billable hours, inquiries and hiring plans, more firms reported stable or rising billable hours […]

LM StaffAug 13, 2013

Since acquiring the Boxer Equipment line from Mertz Manufacturing toward the end of last year, Winn, Mich.-based Morbark, a manufacturer of forestry, recycling, tree care, sawmill and biomass equipment, has been working to establish a worldwide distributor network for the compact utility loaders. Boxer Equipment distributors signed in the past seven months are: Abele Tractor […]

LM StaffJul 22, 2019

The Sustainable Sites Initiative certified eight new projects that achieved certification under the nation’s most comprehensive rating system for the sustainable design, construction and maintenance of built landscapes. These projects, as part of a group of 150 projects participating in a two-year pilot program, have applied the 2009 SITES guidelines and met the requirements for […]

LM StaffAug 12, 2013

Twelve workers belonging to Botanica Landscaping, based in West Palm Beach, Fla., were arrested and indicted for using fraudulent Social Security numbers to gain employment with the company. After an investigation by the Florida Department of Financial Services Fraud Division, the suspects were booked into the Palm Beach County Jail and charged with identity theft […]

LM StaffAug 12, 2013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to Pella, Iowa-based Vermeer Corp., a manufacturer of tub and horizontal grinders, horizontal directional drilling systems and agricultural products, recently as she continues her nationwide listening tour. She met with businesses and thought leaders to hear about their priorities, concerns and ideas on how the public and private […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

In northern Florida, this summer’s excessive rains have caused fire ant populations to explode. At one school, the fire ant problem was so bad that Trad’s Pest Control, a Jacksonville-based pest control and lawn care firm, stepped up to help for free. The company donated a fast-acting fire ant treatment to the grounds of San […]

LM StaffAug 1, 2018

The Irrigation Association (IA) is asking companies that promoted Smart Irrigation Month throughout July to enter its Smart Marketing Contest. Companies of all sizes and from across the full industry spectrum—from agriculture dealers to landscape irrigation contractors—that supported this year’s initiative are encouraged to enter. Campaigns ranged from in-store specials and sales to contests and […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Integrated landscape services firm ValleyCrest Landscape Cos. celebrated its 2013 National Safety Awareness Day by rewarding four of its many safe employees with new trucks. The presentation of the trucks was a featured part of safety events held across the country, where more than 10,500 employees gathered to recognize superior performance in workplace safety. Over […]

LM Sponsor and LM StaffJul 30, 2018

U.S. Lawns has been making dreams come true since 1986. Its more than 200 franchisees have started with just two things in common: a business mind and the desire to succeed. You won’t be cutting grass, you’ll be leading and managing a team that makes a difference in your community; a difference that will affect […]

LM StaffAug 1, 2013

OnPoint EcoSystems launched the WaterPoint 1000 series of irrigation controllers that connect to a WiFi router for access from anywhere using a smart phone, tablet or computer. The device operates from 0 to 140 degrees F, has built-in valve diagnostic testing, provides automatic alerts and features a single interface for smart phones, tablets and computers. […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Bartlett Tree Experts, Stamford, Conn.-based scientific tree and shrub care company, has acquired Collier Arbor Care, a Tree Care Industry Association accredited company serving the Portland area out of Clackamas, Ore. since 1937. This is the company’s first office in Oregon, making it the 27th U.S. state that Bartlett serves. “Working with Collier Arbor Care […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Maintain the integrity of this historically significant site as its visitors center relocates elsewhere on the premises. The Gettysburg battlefield is a reminder of three fateful days in July 1863, when the tide of the American Civil War shifted from Confederate to Union advantage. Commemorating this historic battle and its significance was originally undertaken in […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Turf managers can tell what type of larvae are invading their turf by the unique physical characteristics of the damage caused. Sometimes larvae damage can be mistaken for disease or distress, so it’s important to know the differences between types of larvae for effective detection and control. One common larvae, sod webworms, typically attack Kentucky […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The second annual Bionutritional Summit, hosted and sponsored by Holganix, has released its schedule for the 2013 event, which will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Seelbach Hilton hotel in Louisville, Ky. The event takes place one day before the GIE+EXPO trade show. The event’s keynote speaker is Judy […]

LM StaffJul 22, 2013

Quali-Pro has announced that studies performed by researchers at four universities show that its ENCLAVE fungicide applied in conjunction with Foursome outperforms other fungicides and consistently improves disease control. Multiple trials from Michigan State University; North Carolina State University; University of Tennessee, Knoxville and University of Connecticut have found ENCLAVE fungicide provides broad-spectrum control that […]

LM StaffApr 29, 2021

Clintar Landscape Management has expanded with recent additions in Calgary, Alberta and in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company now has 24 franchises in operation from New Brunswick to British Columbia and New Jersey to Florida. President Bob Wilton started the property maintenance company in 1973 as a small weed control service, adding grass-cutting and landscaping […]

LM StaffJul 18, 2013

Orange, Calif.-based Village Nurseries Wholesale, a specialty grower for landscape professionals, purchased Miramar Wholesale Nurseries in San Diego for an undisclosed amount. The deal is expected to add $11 million to $12 million to Village Nurseries’ sales in 2014. “This acquisition is important for two reasons,” said , CEO of Village Nurseries. “First, it allows […]