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LM Staff

LM Staff

Landscape Management's staff brings together collective experience in journalism, research, writing, and editing. Our team stays tapped into the pulse of the industry, covering a wide range topics with a commitment to delivering compelling stories and high-quality content.

Aquascape unveils Aquascape University

Aquascape has created Aquascape University, an all-new online training curriculum set to launch Jan. 1, 2021. The training content is designed for water feature professionals of all skill levels ranging from the inexperienced novice to the seasoned veteran. The offering of free and paid courses can be purchased in bundles or individually, allowing business owners […]

Reading Truck Group acquires Rayside Truck & Trailer

Reading Truck Group has acquired Rayside Truck & Trailer (Rayside), based in West Palm Beach, Fla. Rayside is a regional work truck body, equipment, accessory and trailer upfitter and dealership. With the addition of Rayside, the number of Reading’s sites increases to 16 facilities nationwide. “We are excited to welcome the Rayside team to the […]

John Deere debuts single-motor, high-flow snow blowers

John Deere unveiled three new single-motor, high-flow snow blower models. Compatible with the John Deere compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders and skid-steers, the SB72D, SB78D and SB84D snow blowers incorporate features such as hydraulically operated poly-lined chutes and deflectors, reinforced wrappers, adjustable skid shoes and two auger options for improved performance and durability. “We […]

Trump press conference brings Four Seasons Total Landscaping into the news

President Donald Trump’s legal team decided to host its late Saturday morning press conference at Four Seasons Total Landscaping — a landscape company located near a cremation center, as reported by The Marketplace. The company also garnered notoriety from this event on Saturday Night Live, where it was name-checked by Kate McKinnon playing Trump lawyer […]

Editorial Advisory Board graphic (Graphic: LM Staff)

LM EAB: November 2020

Landscape Management’s Editorial Advisory Board explains how landscape professionals can lay the groundwork for a successful 2021.

Jeffrey Scott to host Financial Masterclass

Jeffrey Scott will host a Financial Masterclass Jan. 6-7, 2021. Attendees will learn to master their numbers, grow their business and improve profitability.

Space-aged technology (Photo: Nongkran_ch / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

A Look Back: Space-aged technology

An August 1977 feature on “Space-age technology for irrigation controls” from Weeds, Trees and Turf (the former name of LM).

Tenbarge Seed partners with W.S. Connelly & Co.

W.S. Connelly & Co. (WSC) and Tenbarge Seed (TBS), providers of seed, fertilizer, erosion control and plant protection solutions, merged.

John Deere to debut digital experience for professional landscape contractors

On Monday, Nov. 9, John Deere will debut a digital experience for professional landscapers through its John Deere Virtual Pavilion. With features such as a 360-degree interactive product gallery, the John Deere Virtual Auditorium and live chat capability, the Virtual Pavilion offers an immersive experience to connect professional landscape professionals with the brand and explore […]

LMN releases 20.11 with updates to customer portal, estimating

LMN rolled out new product releases and technology updates, including proposal e-signatures, custom work requests and estimate dashboards.

Chapin International expands operations in Kentucky

Chapin International is expanding operations to Kentucky with the purchase of the former Eagle Manufacturing facility in Mount Vernon, a municipality in Rockcastle County. The 175,000 square foot facility in the Rockcastle Business Park will provide greatly needed production and warehouse capacity to position the company for further growth. With this facility, Chapin’s USA manufacturing […]

Beth Berry of Real Green Systems among Software Report’s top 50 women leaders in SaaS of 2020

Beth Berry, vp of business development and engagement at Real Green Systems, ranked at No. 42 on the Software Report’s Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS of 2020.

Aquascape offers pond care products for winter

Aquascape recently added a pond deicer, pond aeration kits and the Smart Pond Thermometer (coming in 2021) to its portfolio.

Irrigators Supply joined Heritage Landscape Supply Group

Heritage Landscape Supply Group acquired Irrigators Supply, a family-owned distributor of irrigation, power equipment and other landscape products.

Steel Green kicks off early order program for spreader-sprayers and parts

Steel Green Manufacturing launched its early order programs for this year. Customers can save up to 7 percent off 2021 model machines purchased by Nov. 30.

Briggs & Stratton assumes new beginning after restructuring

After emerging from Chapter 11 restructuring as a new company with a new owner and a new CEO, Briggs & Stratton, embarks on a new beginning.

Lytx launches new AI-powered features

Lytx, a provider of machine vision- and artificial intelligence-powered video telematics and analytics, added new technology capabilities.

Service Autopilot Summit to be virtual

Service Autopilot will replace its annual in-person conference with its 2020 Virtual Summit, to be held on Nov.12-Nov. 13.

FMC launches the “More Time, More Control” Early Order Program

FMC Professional Solutions has begun the FMC 2020 Early Order Program (EOP). Built with 2020’s environment in mind, this year’s “More Time, More Control” theme gives customers more time to purchase and more control over their costs. With an extended timeframe (October 2020 through Feb. 15, 2021), expanded product offerings, the new Rayora fungicide, as […]

LM EAB: October 2020

Landscape Management’s Editorial Advisory Board shares what landscape pros do to make up for not being able to attend GIE+EXPO this year.

Toro unveils new mowers, attachments, software

Toro unveiled a new battery-powered mower and a zero-turn mower, additional Multi Force attachments and a software suite.

Reading Truck Group to feature Aluminum Classic II in upcoming webinar

Reading Truck Group will feature the Aluminum Classic II in its next installment of the new “Driving What’s Next” webinar series on Oct. 22.

Greene County Fertilizer kicks off early order program

Greene County Fertilizer Co. started its Early Order Program for their Turf and Ornamentals business, now through Dec. 15.

Rosborough Partners merges commercial business with LandCare

Rosborough Partners (RPI), a leading landscape design, build, and maintenance firm in the Chicagoland area, has narrowed its focus to residential services and selected LandCare to assume its commercial business. For the past 30 years, RPI has provided full-service landscaping solutions to commercial and residential clients. RPI partner Blaine Owens will now lead the integration […]

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