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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.

Milwaukee rolls out its new Quik-Lok attachment system

Milwaukee Tool is expanding its line of outdoor power equipment solutions with the Quik-Lok attachment system. The new system is made up of multiple attachments including a string trimmer, edger, pole saw and hedge trimmer. For the versatility to complete a wide range of applications, users can swap between attachments for use on the M18 […]

Editorial Advisory Board: January 2019

What can landscape pros do to follow through on their 2019 growth plan? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “I would read and apply everything in the book ‘Traction’ by Gino Wickman. It will get you to all your goals, I guarantee.” Troy Clogg Troy Clogg Landscape Associates Wixom, Mich. Paul Fraynd Sun […]

SafetyWatch: Blower safety

Blowers are useful for cleaning debris off of sidewalks and driveways after finishing landscape work. It’s important to know how to properly operate a blower before using it. Before starting the blower, do the following: Check the blower’s condition: Is there any damage that may affect its performance or safe operation? Test the throttle trigger […]

Jeffrey Scott to host conference in Boston

Industry consultant Jeffrey Scott will host a one-day conference, “Scaling Your Landscape Business,” Feb. 20 in Boston. The event will focus on helping owners and company leaders learn how to multiply their revenue and dramatically improve profitability. Attendees will learn how to: Accelerate growth by building a super leadership team; Achieve financial security; Capture significantly […]

Billy Goat intros new aerator

Billy Goat‘s Brandon King demos the company’s new aerator, the PL2501, at the 2018 GIE+EXPO.

A closer look at the Husqvarna V500 stand-on mower

Husqvarna‘s Jerry Sandy showcases the V500 stand-on mower while at the 2018 GIE+EXPO.

Briggs & Stratton expands Ferris lineup with new zero-turn mower

While at the GIE+EXPO, we caught up with Briggs & Stratton Corp.’s Kevin Carson to learn about the new zero-turn mower, the Ferris ISX 800.

Arborjet releases new flow meter

Arborjet released AccuFlo, a flow meter made from 3D-printed carbon fiber. The AccuFlo meter is lightweight and durable, and its electronic control system can adapt and be calibrated to most spray tanks, the company said. The product weighs several ounces and runs on a watch battery with a micro-USB charger. Additionally, because fluid doesn’t run […]

Leaves (Illustration: David Preiss)

Step by Step: How to identify trees

There are an estimated 23,000 different kinds of trees in the world. While it’s impossible to know them all, it’s important for landscape contractors to be familiar with the varieties found in their parts of the country to ensure proper treatment and care. To begin the identification process, contractors should thoroughly inspect the tree, making […]

Outdoor living area (Photo: Dry Branch Photography)

Big Picture: Indoor living in the great outdoors

Location: Decatur, Ga. Company: Plants Creative Landscapes The homeowner wanted multiple outdoor themed rooms, connected with seamless sightlines. Bluestone, painted brick, concrete countertops and steel were used to unify the spaces. A bluestone patio connected to the home forms the main living area and features an outdoor kitchen, dining area and fireplace lounge. The recreation […]

Bayer opens new Environmental Science headquarters

The Environmental Science business unit of Bayer’s Crop Science division opened its new U.S. headquarters in Cary, N.C. “Environmental Science has had a steady growth through the years. We continue to work collaboratively with our customers to deliver innovative and inspiring solutions that foster healthy environments where we all live, work and play,” said Mark Schneid, head of Environmental […]

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RCI acquires Bay Landscape Palm and Service

Rotolo Consultants, Inc. (RCI) acquired Bay Landscape and Palm Service, a commercial landscape and maintenance company based in Panama City Beach, Fla. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We are excited about our further commitment to the Florida market along with the previous acquisition of GPL Landscaping earlier in 2018,” said Keith Rotolo, president […]

Dept. of Labor relaunches H-2B online portal after Jan. 1 crash

The Department of Labor (DOL)’s online portal for H-2B seasonal work visa applications is now fully operational. The online portal, called iCERT, crashed in the early hours of New Year’s Day due to overwhelming demand. The system came back online on Monday, Jan. 7. U.S. lawmakers cap the number of H-2B visas available every year […]

Morbark acquires Denis Cimaf

Morbark acquired Denis Cimaf, a company specializing in the development of brushcutter-mulcher attachments for excavators, skid-steers, forestry tractors, graders and other types of heavy equipment. The acquisition is part of Morbark’s strategic focus on broadening the range of tree care and industrial equipment, aftermarket parts and service offered to its customers, said the company. Denis […]

IA award nominations being accepted until Jan. 31

Each year, the Irrigation Association (IA) and the Irrigation Foundation present awards to honor individuals and projects that have made — and continue to make — significant contributions toward the advancement of the industry. Nominations for these awards are due by Jan. 31. The awards open for nomination include the following: The Industry Achievement Award. […]

Vista introduces its Solid Brass landscape lighting collection

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting’s introduced its new Solid Brass landscape lighting collection. Designed to provide the aesthetic appeal of brass with durability, the collection consists of six models — four up and accent lights and two path lights — all of which feature thick-wall, die-cut brass construction finished with a proprietary olde brass process. “Many […]

Arizona-based distributor joins SiteOne

SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired Cutting Edge Curbing Sand & Rock, a distributor of hardscapes and landscape supplies in Phoenix. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Cutting Edge is a great fit with SiteOne as it expands our geographical presence across the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area,” said Doug Black, chairman and CEO of SiteOne Landscape […]

Holm adds new surface-mounted luminaire

Holm Architectural & Landscape Lighting, a Hunter Industries company, released its new sDelta-8 surface-mounted luminaire. The fixture features a simple yet elegant cylindrical drum design that complements a range of classic and contemporary applications while providing maximum optical control for downward illumination, according to the company. “The sDelta-8 expands our offering in this luminaire category, […]

Aquarius Supply becomes Primera member

Aquarius Supply is now an owner-distributor of Primera. The change went into effect in December 2018. “We are pleased to add Rob Beausoleil and the Aquarius Supply team to the Primera family. Over the past five decades, since the humble beginnings selling irrigation pipe out of the family garage, they have diversified their product base […]

New pavers available from Belgard

Madria slab pavers, from Belgard, are now available in the Midwestern market. Features of the pavers include: The look of wide, wooden planks; Satura color technology, which provides natural woodgrain variegations and hues resistant to stains and fading; Satura coating adds value and allows homeowners to forgo sealing Madria slab for 10 years; and Easy […]

John Deere shows off new controls for walk-behind mower

Carl Agee, product marketing manager for John Deere, offers an up-close look at the new controls on John Deere’s W48R walk-behind mower. Video shot by LM staff

EPA, Army propose new WOTUS definition

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) are proposing a new definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) that clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act. According to the EPA, the proposal contains a straightforward definition that would result in significant cost savings, protect the nation’s navigable waters, […]

NALP to host inaugural Workforce Summit in February

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will host its first-ever national Workforce Summit, bringing business leaders together to strategize ways to deal with the industry’s workforce shortage, in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 12-13, 2019. Organized through the association’s Industry Growth Initiative, the two-day summit will identify solutions for the green industry to compete in the […]

Turfco adds 30-inch drop seeder attachment

Turfco introduced a new, 30-inch drop seeder attachment for its TurnAer XT8 stand-on aerator. “At this time when productivity is king, the new attachment allows landscapers to easily add a new service for customers and increase revenue, while actually decreasing time spent on individual yards,” said Scott Kinkead, executive vice president of Turfco. “Previously, this […]

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