Author: LM Staff

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

PBI-Gordon Corp. introduced Pedigree Fungicide SC. The product is marketed through a partnership with Nichino America and will be available for sale in 2019. The product is specifically formulated to provide disease control on golf courses, residential and commercial properties and sports fields. Featuring a proprietary formulation and the active ingredient flutolanil, it’s applied as […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) seeks members and nonmembers to take its 2018 Safety Benchmark Survey. The deadline is Aug. 17. Participants will receive a free electronic copy of the report, which is expected to be complete by early fall. Landscape professionals complete a PDF or Excel version of the survey, which requests information […]

LM StaffJan 18, 2019

Project EverGreen traveled to Walker Elementary School in Ashland, Ore., to give the athletic and recreation fields a needed renovation.  As part of its “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” initiative, Project EverGreen partnered with the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance, and volunteers from the Southern Oregon Landscape Association, Ashland School District and the Ashland Little League to complete the project. The […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

PPM Outdoor in Kissimmee, Fla., has paid $55,345 to 40 employees after a U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found the employer violated overtime, minimum wage and record-keeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). “Simply paying workers a salary does not exclude them from overtime pay when they work more […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Texas-based importer and distributor MiniLoaders.com (formerly CompactGiant) started distribution of its Intrepid KM100 series compact wheel loaders. “We will sell our Intrepid loaders in the green industry primarily,” said Chris Sleurink, company manager. “Landscapers and arborists value the articulated steering, high lift capacity and low maintenance costs the Intrepids offer compared to skid-steers.” Built by […]

LM StaffAug 8, 2018

Echo added to its X Series with the SRM-3020 trimmer, the SRM-3020T high-torque trimmer and the SRM-3020U brushcutter. The new handheld tools are all designed to cut thick grass, heavy weeds and small saplings, according to the company. “The introduction of the SRM-3020 once again demonstrates Echo’s commitment to providing the best quality and highest […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Davey Tree Expert Co. pledged a $250,000 educational endowment fund through TREE Fund. “As the Davey Company continues to evolve and grow, it’s increasingly important that we invest in research that will advance not only our company, but the industry that we are so proud to be part of,” said Pat Covey, president and […]

LM StaffAug 6, 2018

LandscapeHub partnered up with Canadian supplier Sheridan Nurseries, enabling the products of Sheridan Nurseries to be made available on the LandscapeHub platform. “Sheridan Nurseries is a premier partner for us—we are elated to join forces with this Canadian industry leader,” said Lisa Fiore, founder & CEO. “The LandscapeHub platform aims to create a stronger, more […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Enhanced Landscape Management (ELM), the maintenance division of Valencia, Calif.-based Landscape Development, Inc. (LDI), purchased the assets of Quality Landscape Care (QLC), located in Ventura, Calif. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. LDI is No. 18 on the LM150 list, with a projected 2018 annual revenues of $90 million. It was founded in 1983 by Gary Horton; he […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Senske Lawn & Tree Care acquired the assets of LawnTech, a lawn and tree care and pest control provider based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Senske ranks No. 71 on the 2018 LM150 list, with $27.88 million in 2017 annual revenue. LawnTech is a specialist for tree care, lawn care, pest control, pruning and landscaping. Services will […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. acquired certain assets of Hurricane, based in Muskegon Heights, Mich. Hurricane designs and manufactures stand-on leaf and debris blowers. Terms of the transaction, which accelerates the company’s diversification into commercial products, were not disclosed. “Hurricane brings high-quality products with differentiated capabilities around air flow and handling which make the lawn […]

LM StaffAug 1, 2018

For the seventh consecutive year, combined sales of segmental concrete pavement products in the U.S. and Canada have increased, according to the 2018 Industry Sales Profile released by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI). The 2017 projected total of 750 million square feet is a post-recession high, representing a 2.5 percent increase from the 721 […]

LM StaffAug 1, 2018

Spiio released its second-generation wireless sensor, the SP-110, enabling a new data dimension for smart irrigation in the green industry. The SP-110 includes four sensors: soil moisture, temperature, light and nutrients. The sensor integrates with smart controllers, allowing for full automation. It comes with the highest possible IP grading (IP69K) making it exceptionally durable and […]

LM StaffAug 1, 2018

Steel Green Manufacturing, a startup company, will begin manufacturing equipment for the professional lawn care industry, including stand-on, zero-turn sprayer and spreader machines. The operation was founded by Scot Jones, Matt Smith, Michael Floyd, Craig Conyer and Brent Mills and will start manufacturing in Lebanon, Ind. The founders are former employees of Z-Spray manufacturer, L.T. […]

LM StaffAug 1, 2018

Case Construction Equipment announced several dealer territory expansions in North America. “The continued evolution of our dealer footprint in North America is focused entirely on providing improved and expanded services in markets that are important to our construction equipment business,” said Michel Marchand, vice president, North America, Case Construction Equipment. “These developments represent our commitment […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

Hardscape North America (HNA) named Frank Bourque as the presenter for its live, continuous build hardscape demonstrations and unveiled the 2018 schedule. “The demos are a perfect opportunity to learn new installation techniques, and Frank will bring a new perspective to the popular sessions,” said Charles McGrath, executive director of the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired Stone Center – Northern Virginia and Florida-based CentralPro, marking its 10th and 11th acquisitions in 2018, respectively. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Started in 1999, Stone Center is a leading distributor of hardscapes, landscape supplies and outdoor lighting in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, with one location in Manassas, Va. “We are very […]

LM StaffJul 30, 2018

SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired Kirkwood Material Supply. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1983, Kirkwood serves the greater St. Louis market with eight locations focused on the distribution of hardscapes and nursery products to landscape professionals. “Kirkwood Material is a terrific addition to SiteOne as it adds hardscapes and nursery distribution to our […]

LM StaffJul 30, 2018

Berlon Industries added to its mini skid-steer attachment arsenal with the Mini Forestry Claw. “Labor shortages, easy-to-operate machines and greater lifting capacities are just a few reasons that mini steers are gaining in popularity,” said Mike Ebben, president and CEO of Berlon Industries. “With the power and versatility of a mini skid-steer, the Forestry Claw is […]

LM StaffJul 30, 2018

Plows & Mowz raised an additional $5 million in funding from a large strategic investor. Plowz & Mowz is an on-demand mobile outdoor home maintenance marketplace that helps homeowners find landscaping solutions. The $5 million raised supplements the $2 million in seed money that the company secured less than 2 years ago, bringing the company’s […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) named its 2018 Advocacy, Community Partnership and Environmental Stewardship award winners. NALP presented the awards at its R&R and Legislative Days. Honorees include the following: Jeff Fedorchak, vice president of corporate affairs at TruGreen, received the 2018 Advocacy Award for his work managing NALP’s Public Affairs Advisory Council, […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2018

Greenworks Commercial and Super Lawn Technologies are teaming up to offer landscape professionals “on-the-go” battery charging capabilities for their outdoor power equipment from any location. This collaboration features Super Lawn Technologies’ new “Solar Lawn Truck,” a vehicle lined with solar panels to channel solar energy into power, and Greenworks Commercial’s 82-volt lithium-ion battery-powered tools to […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply opened a new store in Gaithersburg, Md., its first location in the Mid-Atlantic region. The store’s manager, Chris Kohl, said he and his team are prepared to serve landscape and residential contractors, sports field managers, superintendents and agricultural professionals with a variety of products and services. “At Ewing, we’re dedicated to our […]

LM StaffJul 23, 2018

Bartlett Tree Experts opened offices in Chicago and Cleveland. Bartlett has been providing tree services in Chicagoland area since the 1920s, but recently opened its first office in the city with a location in West Garfield. With this addition, the company now has four locations serving greater Chicago. In the last ten years the company […]