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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.

Vermeer commemorates a year of rebuilding efforts after tornado

Vermeer Corp. held the groundbreaking for a monument commemorating the buildings destroyed by an EF3 tornado last July, while celebrating the rebuilding of Vermeer Mile in Pella, Iowa. “The tornado was the greatest challenge Vermeer has ever faced. I am incredibly proud to say our team has turned it into an opportunity. Not only are […]

Vectorworks accepting applications for design scholarship

Vectorworks Inc. is inviting undergraduate students and recent college graduates to enter the Vectorworks Design Scholarship. Applicants that share their best work will have the opportunity to win up to $10,000, gain professional recognition and propel themselves into a bright future of design, the company says. Submissions are now open and due by Aug. 29, 2019. […]

PERC releases video of propane mower use

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) released a new online video featuring footage captured by GoPro cameras shot from the equipment operator’s point of view to show what it’s really like to use a propane commercial mower.                                “We were looking for a fun way to show equipment fleet managers, department directors and professional landscapers what […]

SiteOne to host Women in Green Industry event

SiteOne Landscape Supply will host the 23rd annual Women in the Green Industry conference this year held in Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 19-22. Registration is now open to attend the four-day, women-focused professional development event. “We stand behind helping women advance in the landscaping industry,” said Amber Baker, division marketing manager, west for SiteOne Landscape Supply. […]

Juniper Landscaping acquires assets of Coast to Coast Landscaping

Juniper Landscaping, a landscape service provider based in Fort Myers, Fla., has acquired the assets of Coast to Coast Landscaping, along with its affiliated companies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Juniper Landscaping came in at No. 22 on the 2019 LM150 list with $71 million in 2018 annual revenue. The Coast to Coast […]

Mini excavator operator (Photo: Greenius)

SafetyWatch: Operating a mini excavator

Things to know and rules to follow when operating a mini excavator. Know the machine’s limitations and operating characteristics. Never overload it. Always wear the seat belt, if equipped. If the mini excavator is equipped with a foldable rollover protective structure (ROPS), do not fasten the seat belt when the ROPS is in the down […]

BioPro line of products receives registration approval in California

Eleven products from Arborjet and Ecologel in the BioPro Technologies line were approved for use in California. The BioPro line was originally developed by The Toro Co. in 1994 as a collection of specialty liquid nutrients, designed to provide prescriptive fertility options based on soil analysis and tissue testing. Over the years, the line has changed hands, grown and evolved. […]

NALP initiates national search for next CEO

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has initiated a national search to identify its next CEO. The organization’s board of directors has identified the experiences and competencies that will be sought in the new staff leader and created an extensive position description to recruit candidates interested in serving the professional lawn and landscape industry, those […]

Warren Gorowitz joins Hunter Industries

Warren Gorowitz will join Hunter Industries after two and a half decades at Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply.

Cheetah Pro herbicide receives approval in California

Nufarm Americas announced the approval of Cheetah Pro nonselective herbicide in California. Cheetah Pro provides fast and effective control of grass, sedge and broadleaf weeds in a variety of turf settings, the company said. Previously approved in 46 states, Cheetah Pro will be available to California distributors in 2-by-2.5-gallon units and 30-gallon drums beginning mid-July […]

BrightView launches property maintenance interface

BrightView Holdings announced the launch of BrightView (BV) Connect, an interface for property maintenance engagement. BV Connect virtually connects the customer with BrightView’s service team to deliver an effortless experience with seamless property management. This continuation of BrightView’s family of client-facing solutions is a web application that enables customers to submit and track requests for […]

Polaris Ranger partners with Mark Bowe to intro Craftsman Collection

Polaris Ranger introduced the Ranger Accessory Collections campaign focused on helping Ranger owners get even more out of their machines. The company partnered with master craftsman and host and producer of DIY Network’s Barnwood Builders, Mark Bowe for its Craftsman Collection. “For two decades Polaris Ranger has served as an invaluable workhorse for craftsmen, ranchers […]

ASV, Yanmar reach definitive merger agreement

ASV Holdings has entered into a definitive merger agreement with an affiliate of Yanmar Holdings (Yanmar). “We are excited to announce this value-maximizing transaction with Yanmar,” said Andrew Rooke, chairman and CEO of ASV. “Yanmar is a strong strategic buyer for ASV. Yanmar shares our vision to provide the highest-quality products, values the long legacy […]

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SnowDogg to release new generation of snow plows

Buyers Products announced a new generation of SnowDogg snow plows designed for half-ton trucks like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the RAM 1500. The new MDII and VMDII snow plows feature full-power hydraulic blade angling and robust grade 50 steel frames. Features like the floating A-frame, municipal-style chain lift and standard 304 stainless steel […]

HNA reveals 2019 conference speakers

Hardscape North America unveiled its seven conference session speakers and topics to be held during the 2019 Hardscape North America.

Ike’s teams up with Garden Sales Associates

Ike’s Farm, Home and Garden brand teamed up with Garden Sales Associates of Indianapolis. The partnership will increase access to Ike’s products for farm, garden and independent nursery locations throughout the Midwest region. Ike’s is a new brand of products designed to enhance the gardening experience, inspired by a man and his lifelong passion for […]

OPEI’s TurfMutt program awards $10,750 in prizes to students, teachers and schools

OPEI’s Research and Education Foundation and Scholastic announced the winners of TurfMutt’s national “The (Really) Great Outdoors” contest.

A Look Back: Happy anniversary

Can you believe this is the 10th anniversary of the first LM150? Back in 2009, the LM150 was wrapped into the State of the Industry report and only took up about 10 pages of the magazine. We’ve certainly grown since then, giving the list its own supplement and incorporating more company profiles. One thing that […]

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LM earns awards for writing, design

Landscape Management magazine earned a total of 15 awards for work in 2018 from the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association and the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

Ewing Irrigation opens new location in Utah

Ewing opened a new location in Lehi, Utah, which will provide irrigation supplies, chemicals and fertilizers, tools, accessories and more.

Rose Pest Solutions protects pollinators, supports apiaries

Rose Pest Solutions, a pest management company, supported enterprises in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio that preserve pollinators during National Pollinator Week, which was held June 17-23. Throughout the year, Rose is proud to partner with local organizations and apiaries, like Gaiser Bee Co. of Cincinnati to help spread the word about the importance of preserving […]

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Jeffrey Scott announces Design Build contest

Jeffrey Scott is holding The Design Build Contest for emerging landscape business owners. “We love this industry; it has been good to us and we want give back,” said Jeffrey Scott, founder of The Design Build Growth Summit. “If we can share the tools and a vision of professionalism with the next generation, then we […]

ICPI joins forces with NALP to address workforce crisis

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) announced their intent to collaborate in addressing the green industry’s workforce crisis. ICPI is the first nationally focused association in the green industry to join with NALP, through its Industry Growth Initiative, to provide the leadership to impact change for the most significant […]

Sipcam Agro announces registration of Coastal herbicide

Sipcam Agro USA announced federal registration of Coastal herbicide, a complete pre- and postemergent for broadleaf and grassy weed control for all of the four major southern turfgrasses. With three active ingredients combined, broad-spectrum Coastal herbicide can be used without the need to tank mix. This makes Coastal a smart, efficient solution for turfgrass managers […]

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