Author: LM Staff

LM StaffApr 27, 2021

In support of Project EverGreen, Control Solutions Inc. committed $10,000 to a nationwide initiative to restore green spaces in urban areas across the U.S.

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Professional tree, shrub and lawn care company SavATree has acquired Branches Tree Experts of Kensington, Md. Terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. Branches Tree Experts is a full-service arboriculture and forestry consulting company that has been serving customers since 1988. Michael Guercin, Branches Tree Experts founder, will be joining the existing SavATree team in the […]

LM StaffApr 27, 2021

Compact construction equipment manufacturer and distributor Mecalac has released a new option available for its 6MCR skid excavators and 7MWR wheeled excavator models. The new hydraulic thumb option makes it easy to pick up, maintain and move large or long objects, transforming material handling capabilities for applications such as truck loading or pipe laying. “Mecalac […]

LM StaffApr 26, 2021

Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) revealed new public opinion research about specialty pesticide regulation during the association’s annual CropLife America/RISE/Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology 2021 Regulatory Conference. According to the research, those surveyed show strong support for the current federal and state pesticide regulatory framework. Key findings include: 80 percent of consumers […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Grow Group partnered up with FMC Professional Solutions on industry interviews and virtual call-in-days for the FMC True Champions program.

LM StaffApr 20, 2021

FX Luminaire released My Design, a free digital tool for lighting designers and installers that simplifies the lighting design process.

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Robotic mowing technology company, Robin Autopilot, has acquired Mowbot, a robotic lawn care franchise business with 16 locations throughout the U.S The deal will also launch an expanded partnership with Husqvarna, a major investor in Mowbot and a current equity partner of Robin. Following the deal, Mowbot will become known as “Mowbot Powered by Robin.” […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

SavATree expanded in the North shore region of Michigan. The company has acquired Advanced Arboriculture by Arbor-Olin of Rochester, Mich. Advanced Arboriculture is a full-service tree care company that has been serving customers for more than forty years. Advanced Arboriculture founder, Terry Jenkinson, will be joining the SavATree team along with members of his staff, […]

LM StaffApr 19, 2021

Arborjet released a new soil injector, the AccuFlo Soil Injector ISD. The patent-pending device is lighter, faster and more accurate than other devices, the company said. The flexible system offers a solution for applicators to precisely apply plant growth regulators, fertilizers and more as a soil injection, but also as a soil drench or spray. […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Schill Grounds Management will be expanding into the Cincinnati market with the purchase of two full-service landscaping companies. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Schill has acquired Ward + Thornton Landscapes, which was founded more than 50 years ago and is based in Maineville, Ohio. Ward + Thornton provides full-service landscape, maintenance, snow management […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service has acquired Community Landscape, based in Wolfeboro, N.H. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. All 12 employees from Community Landscape will be joining Piscataqua’s 100-plus staff. The employees will help assist with the transition and will allow the company to keep the teams in place for the existing clientele […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

ASV Holdings introduced new maintenance kits for ASV machine parts purchasing and maintenance. The kits include replacement filters for service intervals. All parts included are original equipment manufacturer. “We want our customers to have the best performance from their machines,” said Buck Storlie, ASV product line manager. “These kits make it easy and convenient for them […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Nonprofit organization, I Want To Mow Your Lawn, has made various improvements to its website. The company, which offers no-cost, tip-free and socially distanced lawn mowing and other yard care services for seniors, military veterans, disabled persons and those in underprivileged communities, said the updated site will make it easier for individuals looking to contribute […]

LM StaffApr 20, 2021

Sperber Landscape is expanding into the Northern California marketplace as it will be joining forces with commercial landscaping services company, Cagwin & Dorward. Transaction terms were facilitated by Bill Arman of Harvest the Green Partners. Headquartered in Petaluma, Calif., Cagwin & Dorward was founded in 1955 and is a full-service commercial landscape management provider. The […]

LM StaffApr 13, 2021

Kubota Tractor has released its new SZ Series commercial stand-on mowers.   The four new models include the SZ19NC-36-2 with a 36-inch cutting deck, SZ22NC-48-2 with a 48-inch cutting deck, SZ26NC-52-2 with a 52-in cutting deck and the SZ26NC-61-2 with a 61-inch cutting deck. Improvements to the SZ Series deliver adjustable cutting deck baffles, enhanced […]

LM StaffApr 14, 2021

Vectorworks will host its first open house for all users on Wednesday, April 21. The virtual event will provide customers in the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment design industries the opportunity to meet the minds behind the software. Users will be able to ask questions of product experts and dive into new and improved software […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired Arizona Stone & Architectural Products and Solstice Stone (collectively, “AZ Stone and Solstice”) at the start of April. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. AZ Stone and Solstice operates seven locations throughout Arizona and two locations in the Las Vegas, Nev., market. “We are very excited to welcome AZ Stone […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Professional tree, shrub and lawn care provider, SavATree, has acquired Glynn Tree Experts. Terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.  Glynn Tree Experts has been providing tree care primarily to residential customers throughout the south shore of Massachusetts. Glynn Tree Experts offers services including tree pruning, removal and stump grinding to keep properties beautiful, safe and […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

NALP kicks off National Lawn Care Month with a video that educates the public about how healthy lawns and landscapes help fight climate change.

LM StaffApr 6, 2021

Isuzu North America Corp. and Gatik have agreed to collaborate on a project to develop and evaluate fully autonomous medium-duty trucks.

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

The Irrigation Association will hold a webinar entitled “Water Conservation Approaches in Turfgrass Systems” on Tuesday, April 6 from 2-3 p.m. ET.

LM StaffApr 6, 2021

Technology and irrigation products manufacturer Hydro-Rain has released a new smartphone app. The B-hyve pro app provides professionals an easy way to manage and operate B-hyve pro controllers from anywhere. B-hyve is an ecosystem of smart technology products developed by Hydro-Rain and Orbit. The first version was introduced in 2016 to give contractors a built […]

LM StaffApr 6, 2021

Conserva Irrigation has opened a new franchise location in the Delaware Valley area in Pennsylvania, headed by Bob Foote.