Author: LM Staff

LM StaffMay 7, 2020

Arborjet’s Shortstop 2SC plant growth regulator for use on both trees and shrubs has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval. The product may now be used with multiple applications: as a soil drench application for trees and shrubs and as a foliar spray for shrubs. “Shortstop 2SC may now be used in multiple ways. When […]

LM StaffNov 7, 2023

The Herring Group will be hosting a webinar on Monday, May 11 at 3 p.m. CT to discuss the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) expected guidance and file documentation suggestions (related to the certification of necessity in the loan application) as it connects to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and the landscape industry. Register here. […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Husqvarna is celebrating its 25th year in the robotic mowing industry in 2020 by producing a 315X Gold Edition Automower. The company will be conducting a giveaway in select countries. Since 1995, Husqvarna has pioneered and shaped the robotic mowing industry with the Automower, a high-performing, silent and emission-free robotic mower, according to the company. […]

LM StaffMay 6, 2020

Jobber launched a new podcast series — Built By You. The show highlights the highs and lows of small business ownership in an authentic way, said the company. The series will feature entrepreneurs sharing their stories on how they stay focused when entrepreneurship gets real. “Saying that entrepreneurship is tough is a vast understatement,” said […]

LM StaffMay 5, 2020

Kawasaki added the new FX1000V EFI engine to its lineup. A 38.5-hp SAE Certified engine, this unit brings the family to a total of five engines. The FX1000V EFI joins the FS730V, FT730V, FX730V and FX850V engines as the largest and most powerful option available. Like all of Kawasaki’s EFI engines, this engine features an […]

LM StaffMay 5, 2020

Buyers Products, a manufacturer of work truck equipment, has expanded its line of racks and accessories for landscape trailers. Buyers Products manufactures the new racks for trimmers, hedgers, blowers and other landscape equipment in its production facility in Northeast Ohio. “We built these for the professional landscaper,” said Cynthia Eubank, landscape accessory product manager at […]

LM StaffMay 5, 2020

Steel Green Manufacturing, an Indiana-based zero-turn spreader/sprayer equipment company, launched the first phase of its e-commerce parts store. Customers can now shop for spreader/sprayer parts from the company’s website. The company is an independent parts dealer for a variety of spreader/sprayers, including replacement parts for the Z Spray line of equipment. It offers spray parts, […]

LM StaffMay 5, 2020

Hustler Turf Equipment is promoting its “Power-Up” Event, which runs from May 1-31. During the month of May, customers can receive a free pressure washer or inverter generator with the purchase of a FasTrak, FasTrak SDX or X-One zero-turn mower. “We’re excited to offer this promotion as a way to introduce consumers to the full […]

LM StaffMay 5, 2020

PlanIT Geo says it is waiving all subscription fees for its newest map-based estimating software, TreePlotter JOBS, making it free for all users until Nov. 1. The cloud-based platform enables tree care companies to create digital estimates of any work they propose to a customer and send an interactive map via email for their approval. […]

LM StaffMay 5, 2020

Hoffman Landscapes of Wilton, Conn., has acquired Kent Greenhouse & Gardens. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Kent Greenhouse & Gardens will continue to operate out of its longtime location in the heart of Kent, Conn., and all employees will be retained. “The team at Hoffman Landscapes is very excited about this new venture. […]

LM StaffMay 4, 2020

Glen-Gery, a large manufacturer of wood-molded facebrick and shapes in the U.S., has planned to start up a second brick kiln at its Mid-Atlantic manufacturing plant, as demand for its authentic wood-molded facebrick and shapes is on the rise. This increase in production will make an additional 40 million bricks per year and create 30 […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

LandscapeHub, an online marketplace for the green industry, will integrate with Arborgold Software, a national provider of business management software for the green and field service industries. The integration will give Arborgold customers a seamless way to send bids and estimates directly to LandscapeHub for accurate pricing and inventory availability. “Integrating with Arborgold aligns with […]

LM StaffApr 29, 2020

Lawnbot, a Grand Rapids, Mich., company, has launched Measur.it, an online software and phone application to measure area and distance. It can be built into any other software product. Measur.it enables landscape and lawn care companies and their customers to attain accurate property measurements by simply coloring in the area with their finger. “Use of […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Monster Tree Service expanded in Maryland. The company said this expansion continues to build on its rapid three-year franchise system growth. Business entrepreneur Jeff Friedman purchased the rights to a Monster Tree Service territory in Anne Arundel County, Md., which covers Severna Park, Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Elkridge and surrounding areas. Friedman officially launched his business […]

LM StaffApr 28, 2020

Mejor, a business management software, will release a new bilingual feature to the application. The feature is a toggle switch that is accessible via mobile device, tablet or desktop computer that allows a user to switch from English to Spanish. “We were seeing an interesting trend within the landscape industry,” said Charles Miller, president and […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Caterpillar’s three new Smart attachments, the dozer blade, grader blade and backhoe, are designed to add versatility to a range of D3 Series Cat skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders and multiterrain loaders. The control systems for the new attachments allow for adapting the machine’s standard controls to precisely match the recognized Smart attachments’ control needs. […]

LM StaffApr 28, 2020

Juniper Landscaping of Fort Meyers, Fla., acquired the assets of Green Source Landscape & Sports Turf in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The company said this marks the second acquisition in the area for Juniper and the third on the east coast of Florida. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “The gained resources and experience joining […]

LM StaffNov 7, 2023

Aspire and The Grow Group present “Recharging Your Sales and Marketing Efforts” on Thursday, April 30, at 2 p.m. EST. The webinar will provide practical strategies and tactics for calibrating sales and marketing efforts and will cover the following: How to calibrate your sales strategy Ways to build and strengthen relationships How to train, manage […]

LM StaffApr 21, 2020

The Irrigation Association named the winners of its 2020 scholarship program. In its fourth year, the program awarded 22 scholarships to deserving recipients studying and pursuing careers in the irrigation field. The 22 students are from colleges and universities around the nation and are enrolled in associate to graduate programs with an irrigation focus. All […]

LM StaffNov 7, 2023

Nufarm launched a new Virtual Learning Series for turf and ornamental professionals in light of the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The series features short learning modules on various industry topics, including naturalized areas maintenance and premium weed control for sedges and kyllinga. The modules feature insights from Nufarm’s technical services team: Jason Fausey, Ph.D., Aaron Hathaway […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Jeffrey Scott will host a free webinar on Thursday, April 23 at 2 p.m. EST to help landscape professionals navigate the coronavirus crisis and learn from it. The webinar is entitled Thriving in a Crisis: 10 Lessons You Should Learn From This Crisis to Keep Your Business Healthy and Thriving. In the webinar, Scott will […]

LM StaffApr 20, 2020

Vectorworks is sponsoring the launch of Landscape Institute’s (LI) digital learning platform, LI Campus. As a collection of educational content for landscape professionals, LI Campus will give users immediate access to a wide range of content, incorporating the past three years of LI events, conferences and continuing professional development (CPD) days. “As a new online service, […]

LM StaffJun 3, 2020

Aquascape debuted new adjustable flow pumps and deluxe kits. The Aquascape SLD Adjustable Flow Pond Pump is a solids-handling, synchronous, adjustable flow, Wi-Fi-connected, smart-device-controlled pump. “Pond owners will be amazed by all the features and benefits of our SLD pumps,” said Dave Kelly, vice president of product development for Aquascape. “The asynchronous motor provides more […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Davey Tree Expert Co. acquired certain assets of Wickes/arborists in Spring Valley, N.Y. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. For 90 years, Wickes has provided residential and commercial tree services, plant health care and lawn care in Rockland County, New York. Jim Houston, vice president and general manager, Eastern U.S. residential/commercial (R/C) services, said […]