Author: LM Staff

LM StaffDec 17, 2012

ORLANDO, FLA.—John Milton has been promoted from general manager of Massey Services’ GreenUP North Villages Service Center to division manager for the company’s four Service Centers in The Villages. Massey Services has provided pest prevention, termite protection and landscape services to residents and businesses in The Villages, a master-planned retirement community in Sumter County, Fla., for […]

LM StaffDec 13, 2012

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS—Experts in the Texas A&M University System are investigating whether use of gray (“soapy”) water for landscape irrigation can offset restriction concerns. “Implementing the use of gray water for landscape irrigation across the state could mean a tremendous water savings in terms of acre-feet of water, contributing to the water use and conservation […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

HERNDON, VA.—The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) has created the lineup for Green Industry Great Escape (GIGE), at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Feb. 21–23, 2013. GIGE is an annual destination meeting created for lawn care and landscape company owners, upper level management, and key personnel. GIGE is focused on providing a balance of education […]

LM StaffDec 19, 2012

MEMPHIS, TENN.—David Alexander has joined the ServiceMaster Co. as president of its TruGreen subsidiary. He will report to ServiceMaster CEO Hank Mullany. “We’re excited to welcome Dave to the ServiceMaster family of brands,” says Mullany, who had been serving as interim TruGreen president since October. “He has an outstanding track record of executive leadership in […]

LM StaffDec 12, 2012

BURLINGTON, ONTARIO—DynaSCAPE Software Corp., a provider of design and business management technology solutions to the professional landscape industry since 1998, has hired Joe Salemi as marketing manager. Prior to this new adventure, Joe spent 10 years with the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) as member services and communications manager. Salemi’s experience with CNLA was broad-based, […]

LM StaffDec 10, 2012

The BVP Series single-direction plate compactors are designed for performance on a variety of jobs, from soil or asphalt compaction to paver and patio installation. Powered by air-cooled Honda gasoline engines equipped with low oil alert, the compactors are built to withstand the rigors of daily use. An engine protection frame guards against incidental damage, […]

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

SAVANNAH, GA.—On Dec. 10, JCB marked the production of its 500,000th backhoe loader. The first backhoe rolled off the production line in Rocester, Staffordshire in 1953. Called the Mark One, it brought the new wonder of hydraulic power to construction equipment for the first time. In 1954—the first full year of production—just 35 of the […]

LM StaffDec 11, 2012

ORLANDO, FLA—U.S. Lawns announced a record-breaking year of growth in 2012, with 28 franchises awarded year-to-date. The company hopes to finish the year with 30. The down economy has not stopped the success of this commercial landscape management franchise company. U.S. Lawns has awarded 126 franchises since 2008. Almost half the total sales since 2008 […]

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

COBLESKILL, N.Y—SUNY Cobleskill won the Turf Bowl at the New York State Turfgrass Association Turf and Grounds Expo in Rochester last month. The college earned the Top 3 individual spots in the competition, which featured 31 students, including 15 from Cobleskill. During the annual competition, students identify turf grasses, weeds, insects and diseases. Student teams […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

BALTIMORE—Ruppert Landscape partnered with 5-year-old Sadira (Sadie) Mirjafary and 6-year-old Tyler Hiebler to collect toys for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. This effort culminated with a “Stuff-A-Truck” toy drive Dec. 8 at the Target in White Marsh, Md. Brandon Simmons, an area manager in Ruppert’s Baltimore Landscape Management Branch, and his girlfriend, Teresa Hiebler, took […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

JCB Workmax 800 D offers a 1,323-lb. maximum payload, independent rear suspension and progressive rate springs for a smooth and comfortable ride. Offering an excellent power-to-weight ratio and ground clearance, the utility vehicle features a fuel efficient Yanmar diesel engine and the choice of a 784cc Yanmar diesel engine coupled to a two-speed CVT with […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

HERNDON, VA.—The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the national trade association for landscape professionals, and the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education are offering a discount to military members who want to earn PLANET’s Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Manager credential. “We are excited to offer this military discount on our popular, long-running turfgrass management […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Bobcat’s new line of utility vehicles includes the 3200, 3400, 3400XL and 3450. Options and accessories are available to customize the vehicles to fit customers’ unique needs. Improvements include performance enhancements such as more responsive acceleration, better payload capacities (up 33% from previous models), increased horsepower and top speeds, and electronic fuel-injected gas 4×4 models […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

OKEANA, OHIO—Mean Green Mowers was selected as a technology demonstrator for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Cordless Zero Emission Commercial Lawn & Garden Equipment Demonstration Program (Project #C-20354). Mean Green Products LLC is sending a shipment of Mean Green Mowers, both Zero Turn and Walk Behind models, from Ohio to California. In the past, the San Joaquin Air […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

IRON MOUNTAIN, MICH.—THE BOSS Snowplow has entered an exclusive agreement to become the official snow and ice removal equipment sponsor of the USA Ski Jumping (USASJ) team. The new agreement extends through July 31, 2014, and supports the USASJ’s dream to win an Olympic or World Championship medal.  BOSS underwriting will help fund the activities […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The five compact-radius Cat E Series Mini Hydraulic Excavators—303.5E CR, 304E CR, 305E CR, 305.5E CR and 308E CR SB—use engines meeting Tier 4 Interim emissions regulations and incorporate features that include the COMPASS control panel, standard high-ambient cooling package, more efficient auxiliary hydraulics and a redesigned control layout. The E Series models carry on […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

WASHINGTON—The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) recently awarded several scholarships to deserving students. Founded in 1962, HRI has directed more than $5.8 million of industry funds to research projects covering the full range of production, environmental and business issues important to the Green Industry. In 2012 alone, it has distributed $282,500 in grants and scholarships. In […]

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

STAMFORD, CONN.—Bruce Moore Jr. has been named vice president, operations, of Eastern Land Management (ELM) and is now responsible for all day-to-day activities at the commercial landscaping and design firm. Moore, 28, joined the family-owned company in 2005 after earning a degree in business management from Curry College, Milton, Mass. During his tenure as an account manager, responsible […]