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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.

Charles Miller Cos. launches Mejor landscape contractor software

Mejor, a new timesaving, profit-driven tool for small business owners in the landscape maintenance industry, is now available for purchase. Mejor combines technology and project management tools with a web-based, user-friendly interface to help businesses reduce administrative costs, improve efficiencies and increase profits. The tool’s innovative design is based on 30 years of hands-on industry […]

Doosan Bobcat to acquire Bob-Cat Mowers, Steiner and Ryan grounds care brands

Doosan Bobcat announced plans to acquire the assets of Bob-Cat Mowers and the Steiner and Ryan brands of ground care equipment from Schiller Grounds Care. The transaction is expected to close by Dec. 31. “As a pillar of our growth strategy, this acquisition will complement our existing business and expand our footprint to additional, growing industries,” […]

RISE appoints new president

The governing board of RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) appointed Megan Provost as the association’s new president. “I welcome the opportunity to lead RISE during a time of great opportunities as well as challenges. I am honored to have been selected to lead the outstanding RISE team, to serve its diverse membership and to tell […]

Morbark debuts articulated wheel loader, stump cutter

Morbark debuted the Rayco 1800AWL articulated wheel loader and RG165T-R stump cutter at the TCI Expo in Pittsburgh, Pa. The company also offered a sneak peek at additional equipment within the Morbark and Rayco brands that would be in production within the first six months of 2020. “At Morbark, we are focused on continually providing […]

SavATree expands in New York, Connecticut

SavATree acquired Pauley Tree and Lawn Care in New Canaan, Conn. The company also merged with Red Cedar Arborists & Landscapers in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Founded in 1975, Pauley Tree and Lawn Care offers tree, shrub and lawn care services. The Fairfield County location will strengthen SavATree’s presence […]

2020 PGMS scholarship program now accepting applications

The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) is accepting 2020 scholarship applications for students in horticulture or related fields. Applicants must be students in at least in their first year of college or in their senior year of high school with acceptance to a two- or four-year program. The top recipient will have the opportunity to […]

Winter Equipment offers BlockBuster carbide insert snowplow system

Winter Equipment offers its BlockBuster carbide insert snowplow cutting edge system. Its longer blade life and high cutting performance mean that users experience less downtime changing out blades and more plowing time, according to the company. Rated for department of transportation systems, the BlockBuster system includes three interlocking cutting edge sections that have built-in, hard-faced moldboard […]

John Deere collaborates with customers, upgrades G-Series skid-steers and compact track loaders

John Deere enhanced its lineup of five small-frame G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders. The five models (312GR, 314G, 316GR, 317G, 318G) were introduced to the market more than three years ago. But John Deere worked with customers to better understand their needs and how to improve machinery for maximum productivity, uptime and solutions. […]

BrightView acquires Heaviland, Clean Cut Lawns

BrightView Holdings acquired two companies including, Heaviland Enterprises, a commercial landscaping company headquartered in San Diego, Calif., and Clean Cut Lawns, a landscaping firm in Mesa, Ariz. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed. “We are excited to welcome these two great companies, their team members and customers to BrightView,” said Andrew Masterman, BrightView president and […]

FIS Outdoor joins Heritage Landscape Supply Group

Heritage Landscape Supply Group acquired Florida Irrigation Supply (FIS Outdoor), an independently owned distributor of irrigation, outdoor lighting and landscape products. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Founded in Orlando, Fla., in 1974, FIS Outdoor operates a network of 39 branches across the Southeast, servicing professional irrigation and landscape contractors, municipalities, golf course superintendents […]

Belchim enters supply agreement with Albaugh

Belchim Crop Protection USA entered into an exclusive supply agreement with Albaugh for its pelargonic acid-based products, including Beloukha Garden Herbicide, specifically to support the turf and ornamental industry in the United States. Beloukha is a bio-based, foliar-applied, contact herbicide made from sunflowers that provides burn down of both annual and perennial broadleaf and grass weeds, […]

Three’s company From left, Joe Kucik, Real Green Systems; Matt Moskowitz, American Profit Recovery; and Seth Jones, editor-in-chief of Landscape Management. All three of them were ready to fill in on lead vocals if the lead singer pulled a hamstring … thankfully, it didn’t come to that. Photo: LM Staff

LM Gallery: November 2019

A couple of snapshots from the LM Partner Appreciation Party that took place during GIE+EXPO. Aspirations of a good time LM Publisher Bill Roddy (left) and Gage Roberts of The Aspire Software Co. agreed that The Crashers’ cover of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’’’ was worth the price of admission. The best seats in the place […]

Harrell’s acquires Polyon from Koch Agronomic Services

Harrell’s acquired one of the green industry’s signature brands – Polyon – from Koch Agronomic Services. The sale, effective at the close of business Nov. 15, includes the Polyon controlled-release fertilizer brand and related technology, patents and manufacturing capability. More than 70 veteran team members from the landmark Sylacauga, Ala., Polyon production facility officially become […]

Husqvarna Autonomous Operation brings self-operated mowing to large areas

Husqvarna is taking another step forward in the world of autonomy and connectivity with Husqvarna Autonomous Operation for professionals. The Husqvarna Autonomous Operation, which increases productivity and safety while maintaining large green spaces, consists of multiple self-operated Husqvarna robotic mowers powered by Husqvarna EPOS (Exact Positioning Operating System) technology. Three pilots are being set up […]

Hamilton Caster introduces 2 new product lines

Hamilton Caster introduced two new product lines to its e-PowerCart & Trailer offerings. First, a series of four industrial e-Power pushers designed to push or pull in-plant trailers with load capacities between 3,000 and 100,000 lbs. Also, Hamilton is introducing three new e-Power Vehicles with easy wagon-style steering to push or pull payloads up to […]

A Look Back: Irrigation meets tech

“Also of concern to the industry, then, is conservation of water and energy, each of which have been in short supply at some time during the last 15 years.” Even though that quote comes from an article in the May 1986 issue of Weeds, Trees and Turf (the former name of LM), it’s a sentiment […]

Darrell Hyde shows off Kawasaki Motors Corp.’s new FX 100 EFI engine to LM’s Dan Hannan, Seth Jones, Craig MacGregor and Bill Roddy. (Photo: LM Staff)

GIE+EXPO 2019 roundup

Buzzing equipment, handshakes, exclamations of “Hey, how are ya doing?” and notepads with pens at the ready are just a few of the scenes the LM team encountered Oct. 16-18 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky., for GIE+EXPO. With more than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space, in addition to the demo area […]

Crew members going through safety checklist (Photo: Greenius)

SafetyWatch: Adopt a checklist for safety training

A few reasons to adopt a standard checklist for safety training As the year is winding down, it’s a good time to reevaluate how your company keeps track of its safety training. Training checklists can be a supervisor’s best friend. This is where knowledge moves from theory to practice under the guidance of management. The […]

Editorial Advisory Board: October 2019

How can landscape companies become more energy efficient? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Everyone should be converting over to the Husqavarna, Honda or Stihl electric automowers, so you can use the mowing operators for landscaping or hardscape operations — for higher profitability. It’s coming; may as well beat your competition to the […]

Photo: LM Staff; John Deere

John Deere updates its 2020 track loader

 Seth Jones, editor-in-chief of Landscape Management magazine, spoke with Doug Laufenberg, regional sales manager at John Deere, to learn what’s new and different with the 2020 update of the John Deere track loader. It will be available starting Nov. 2019.     View more content from GIE+EXPO. ICYMI: Mulch Mate expands lineup with two […]

Vectorworks, Esri collaborate to bring ArcGIS online services to landscape designers

Vectorworks and its partner Esri are bringing Esri’s ArcGIS online services to landscape professionals. The solution offers better and quicker access to GIS imagery, data and geometry and the latest technology available in Vectorworks 2020 software, including Vectorworks Architect, Landmark and Designer. “The process of integrating GIS information with a BIM model became tremendously easier […]

Smart Rain launches new web app

Smart Rain launched its new and updated web application that will help landscapers and property managers better manage their irrigation watering needs. The web app will feature some key enhancements including interactive Google mapping in map view as well as improved user experience on any desktop computer, laptop or other device. The web app officially […]

Photo: LM Staff; The Andersons

The Andersons reveals a new spreader

 Mike Anderson, marketing manager for The Andersons, shows Landscape Management magazine the newest spreader from The Andersons — a spreader so new, it doesn’t have a name yet. Check out the video to learn more.   View more content from GIE+EXPO. ICYMI: Mulch Mate expands lineup with two new products | GIE+EXPO 2019   […]

Exmark releases new airless Tractus tire and wheel combo

Exmark recently launched its new Tractus tire and wheel combination at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky. Designed to eliminate flat tires, Tractus is available as an accessory for select Exmark Lazer Z zero-turn mower models. “In use, Tractus also provides more consistent ground pressure with a larger contact patch for reduced turf compaction and a better […]

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