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LM StaffOct 8, 2018

Kerb SC specialty herbicide, manufactured by Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, is no longer a restricted use pesticide (RUP). It has received EPA federal registration on an amended label, removing the RUP classification. Kerb SC specialty herbicide provides preemergence and early postemergence control of winter annuals and perennial grasses and offers exceptional control of […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

The Irrigation Association (IA) Certification Board will launch the revised landscape certified irrigation exam during the 2018 Irrigation Show & Education Conference in Long Beach, Calif., Dec. 3-7. “This updated exam reflects the IA Certification Board’s efforts to keep IA certification exams fresh and relevant to the changing industry,” said IA CEO Deborah Hamlin. “The […]

LM StaffOct 4, 2018

Echo introduced two new blowers for 2019—the PB-8010 and PB-2620. The PB-8010 backpack blower includes a new 79.9cc engine, which delivers a performance of 1,071 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and 211 miles per hour (mph), with 44 newtons of force, according to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B175.2 standard. The blower features 3.6-inch […]

LM StaffOct 3, 2018

The Irrigation Association (IA) will host the 2018 Irrigation Show and Education Conference Dec. 3-7 in Long Beach, Calif. With 300 exhibitors and the new product contest, the show will provide a firsthand look at new technologies and products hitting the irrigation and specialty markets. This year’s show includes new exhibit hall hours, offering attendees […]

LM StaffOct 1, 2018

Music and laughter filled the American Legion parking lot in Delano, Minn., as hundreds of people attended Band Blitz II, a fundraiser supporting Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops (GCFT). “Thriving lawns, trees and landscapes go beyond the aesthetics; they are an integral part of the social fabric of a community, and provide a safe yard […]

LM StaffOct 1, 2018

Target Specialty Products launched Turf Fuel Cleanse, an organic soil remediation system for turf professionals. The product treats soil displaying signs of localized dry spots (LDS), poor infiltration or poor health, according to the company. “Turf Fuel products are designed to provide exceptional, cutting edge performance and differentiated value to our turf customers, and Turf […]

LM StaffOct 1, 2018

Buyers Products rolled out a new line of SaltDogg anti-ice systems for commercial and municipal use. “Anti-ice is the next big thing in ice management,” said Scott Moorman, director of engineering at Buyers Products. “We want to make sure our distributors have immediate access to the equipment that contractors and municipalities are now demanding. This […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

SnowEx introduced an oscillating skid-steer mount for its Heavy-Duty (HD) and Speedwing snowplows. The mount can attach quickly to any brand or style of skid-steer loader and contributes to better scraping performance and less wear on the plow’s cutting edge, according to SnowEx. It provides six degrees of side-to-side oscillation, which allows the blade to […]

LM StaffSep 21, 2020

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LM StaffSep 24, 2018

Mainely Ticks Franchise Development, based in Windham, Maine, is offering a franchise opportunity to protect people, pets and properties with a personal, professional and effective tick management program centered around education and awareness. The company, which also offers mosquito control services, is led by Bob and Barb Maurais. “Our job is not to simply treat […]

LM StaffSep 24, 2018

Caterpillar unveiled new skeleton and side discharge buckets. The skeleton buckets are designed to separate rocks and large debris from soil and sand and can be used with skid-steer loaders, multiterrain loaders, compact track loaders and compact wheel loaders. Heavy steel rods, 1.25 inches in diameter on 3.75-inch centers, form the floor and back of […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Juniper Landscaping acquired Prestige Property Maintenance, expanding Juniper’s services to Florida’s southeast coast. Juniper Landscaping, based in Fort Meyers, Fla., ranks No. 34 on the 2018 LM150 list with $50 million in 2017 annual revenue. Prestige has been serving to Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, Fla., counties since 1986. It offers a full range of […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Lawn Doctor acquired an 80 percent equity interest in Mosquito Hunters, a franchisor of mosquito and pest control services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “There isn’t a company out there in the franchising world with a better reputation, both in terms of franchisee satisfaction and innovative services, than Lawn Doctor,” said Andy Fuller, […]

LM StaffSep 21, 2018

As of Sept. 1, Buffalo Turbine products are backed by a 10-year warranty. This warranty is retroactive to all existing machines sold after Sept. 1, 2008. Buffalo Turbine manufactures a complete line of debris blowers, dust and odor control and vector control products. All products are manufactured in the U.S. and have been since 1945. […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

New Holland Construction rolled out its new C245 Super Boom compact track loader. “The trend in the industry is for larger machines that are capable of doing more work in a shorter amount of time,” said Ryan Anderson, New Holland’s compact track loader product marketing manager. “The 90-hp C245 not only delivers more power, more […]

LM StaffSep 19, 2018

Performance Nutrition, a division of LidoChem, introduced Prudent 40Plus, a highly concentrated phosphite fertilizer fortified with 17 free L-amino acids. “Prudent 40Plus combines the benefits of prudent urea phosphite fertilizer with the stress-fighting characteristics of pennamin amino acids pre-blended in the right ratio for maximum performance in one convenient jug,” said Don Pucillo, general manager […]

LM StaffSep 18, 2018

Winter Equipment launched its V-Plow Guard system. “V-Plows have significantly increased the quality and efficiency of small independent plow operations, as well as allowing one vehicle to work in multiple situations,” said Kent Winter, founder and CEO, Winter Equipment. “A plow that is broken or damaged is a plow that’s not making its owner any […]

LM StaffSep 18, 2018

Westhook Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on the lower middle market, invested in Metco Landscape, a provider of landscaping installation and maintenance services in Colorado. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Metco will continue to be led by CEO Mark Tomko. Metco’s services include design, installation and maintenance. It operates out […]

LM StaffSep 17, 2018

Vectorworks, a global design and BIM software solutions provider, released the 2019 versions of Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals and Designer, as well as Braceworks and Vision. This new release offers innovations and enhancements to improve the 3D and BIM modeling, 2D documentation and presentation workflows for designers in the architecture, landscape, entertainment and interior […]

LM StaffSep 17, 2018

iQ Power Tools, a manufacturer of power tools with integrated dust collection technology, presents the iQMS362, the newest in the iQ360 line of masonry saws. Designed to save cutting time and increase productivity, the portable iQMS362 features a 16.5-inch Q-Drive blade, designed to cut masonry materials in a wide range of shapes, sizes, weights and densities, […]

LM StaffSep 17, 2018

Enhanced Landscape Management, the maintenance division of Landscape Development Inc. (LDI) with headquarters located in Valencia, Calif., has concluded the asset purchase of Chateau Landscape Inc. (CLI) in Santa Clarita, Calif. The acquisition is LDI’s second in as many months. The company acquired Quality Landscape Care in August. LDI is No. 18 on the LM150 […]

LM StaffSep 13, 2018

Bach Business Partners will offer a training course, titled “Mastering the Landscape Design Process,” Oct. 24-25 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, Pa. The event will offer a collaborative curriculum focusing on efficiency, leadership and relationship building during all three phases of the design process. “There is a tremendous amount of training in the […]

LM StaffSep 13, 2018

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is conducting a nationwide initiative to strengthen compliance with the labor provisions of the H-2B temporary visa program in the landscaping industry, in order to ensure compliance with federal wage laws. The initiative will provide compliance assistance tools and information to employers and stakeholders […]

LM StaffSep 13, 2018

John Deere added to its Worksite Pro attachment lineup the SS30 model stump shredder. “Our shredder was engineered to be a powerful, indispensable tool for tree stump removal,” said Jessica Hill, global program manager, attachments. “It’s a unique offering to the market that was created to keep operators safer and more productive.” Ideal for landscaping […]