Author: LM Staff

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

FT. WASHINGTON, Pa. — The Philadelphia Inquirer recently profiled Monster Tree Service, a Ft. Washington-based tree company that is seeking to franchise its brand nationwide. To read the article in its entirety, click here.

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

PINEHURST and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—BASF will move its education program for turf and ornamental professionals closer to the North American headquarters of its agricultural products business unit. This new program features an exclusive approach that will bring customers to Pinehurst Resort, which will include an educational and recreational component, and also allow for visits […]

LM Staff and LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Bark beetles and borers, such as Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), are some of the most devastating and difficult-to-manage pests. Protect the health of both your trees and your business relationships with Onyx insecticide. Onyx is a preventive treatment for reliable, long-term protection against beetles and borers. While several organophosphates traditionally used to control these pests […]

LM Staff and LM StaffJul 31, 2018

The new Ram 3500/4500/5500 chassis cabs features a 5.7-liter Hemi V that produces 383 hp, and come with a best-in-class standard single 52-gal. fuel tank for excellent driving range. They also offer the largest brake rotors and pads in its class, with available integrated trailer brake controller. Their trailer tow rating is up to 18,750 […]

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.—Valent U.S.A. Corp. has unveiled a series of strategic internal promotions and projected new hires—a move to better align the sales organization with the company’s growing product portfolio and to improve service to customers. Matt Plitt, Valent vice president of sales, says these changes support the numerous new Valent products—including seed protectants and other […]

LM Staff and LM StaffJul 31, 2018

  Tribute Total is a novel herbicide that provides golf course superintendents and lawn care managers a complete solution for post-emergent treatment in Bermudagrass. Its combination of active ingredients replaces the need for tank-mixing multiple products to achieve desired weed control. Tribute Total is effective against a broad spectrum of grassy and broadleaf weeds, sedges […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS—Dow AgroSciences received federal registration of Defendor specialty herbicide, a new postemergence product designed to be applied early in the season in cool weather to eliminate unsightly dandelion blooms and control clover and other winter annual and perennial weeds. It can be applied at the same time lawn care operators (LCOs) make their first preemergence applications of […]

LM Staff and LM StaffJul 31, 2018

New Plilar G fungicide combines pyraclostrobin and triticonazole for broad-spectrum disease control in convenient granular formulation.Turfgrass diseases controlled by Pillar G include dollar spot, anthracnose, patch diseases (brown patch, large patch, take-all patch, and summer patch), snow mold and leaf spot. Professionals can apply it when they only need a spot treatment or in conditions inhibiting […]

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

DALLAS—Weathermatic has sold Salco Products to its longtime trading partner, NYX Industries, a subsidiary of Soporte General, with companies in a variety of water industries. Salco is a 45-year-old manufacturer of low-volume products for residential, commercial and municipal installations. “This transaction is a true win-win for both organizations,” says Weathermatic CEO Mike Mason. “NYX Industries is acquiring an […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Bayer’s Fall Solutions Program has returned for 2012. Golf course superintendents, lawn care operators, and other Green Industry professionals can participate online at BayerFallSolutions.com (or via traditional mail)  to maximize savings on Bayer products. Bayer’s Fall Solutions Program offers customers who are on-the-go a hassle-free way to take advantage of the year’s best […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Now available for both Apple’s iPhone and Google Android-based smart phones, Ewing Irrigation’s new free app allows professionals to quickly locate the nearest Ewing branch (with driving directions); find the square footage of an area; convert measurements quickly for length, volume, weight, area and temperature; and save time on calculations for precipitation rates, run times, voltage drop […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY—BASF plans to acquire Becker Underwood for $1.02 billion. The company, headquartered in Ames, Iowa, is a global provider of technologies for biological seed treatment, seed treatment colors and polymers, as well as products in the areas of biological crop protection, turf and horticulture, animal nutrition and landscape colorants and coatings. Becker Underwood has […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

These aerators feature intuitive operation, removable suitcase weights and low-effort maneuverability. Users can turn the aerators more easily with the self-cleaning, easy-to-replace tines engaged. Operators also can turn and reverse the aerators with the tines engaged. The aerators feature Kawasaki and Honda commercial-grade engines, offer a one-year limited warranty and qualify for the Exmark’s fleet […]

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

WYCKOFF, NJ—FromDesign2Build.com, a membership website exclusively for the landscape design/build contractor, is launching a brand new feature called FD2B “Talk” Radio. The inaugural show will air on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, from 7 to 8 p.m. EST. Jody Shilan, editor of FromDesign2Build.com, will be the show’s host.  Every Wednesday, Shilan and his co-host, Gail Woolcott, will be […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

WASHINGTON—Recently, the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) added an additional incentive to its Propane Mower Incentive Program. Now, qualifying mower conversions are eligible for an incentive in addition to the qualifying new mower incentive. Customers who convert eligible mowers to propane can receive a $500 incentive to assist PERC in documenting the cost savings […]

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

SPRING LAKE, NJ—Show producer MAC Events has announced that the Penn Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (PANTS) positions itself for greater visibility in East Coast markets next year with a move to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. PANTS will make its Philadelphia debut on July 31- Aug. 1, 2013, in its 41st year as a key event for businesses […]

LM StaffSep 19, 2012

AUSTIN, TX—HubSpot recently unveiled version 3 of its software, an all-in-one marketing tool that enables businesses to generate leads with their websites and convert those leads into customers. And in the weeks leading up to the launch, Landscape Leadership officially became a HubSpot-certified agency partner.Through this partnership, Landscape Leadership, an inbound marketing agency, can now help its Green Industry clients generate and […]

LM StaffJul 31, 2018

Designed to meet today’s demanding energy and environmental needs, Cooper Lighting’s LightBAR technology features the patented AccuLED Optics. The system’s application-specific design allows lumen and energy output to be customized to fulfill the exact needs of the outdoor space — eliminating wasted energy and obtrusive spill light. Designed for both new construction applications or to […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The 21-in. Single Hydro walk-behind and 30-in. Dual Hydro Ride-on aerators are designed for high productivity, and are compact enough to go anywhere. With zero-turn maneuverability, variable speed and reversible traction drive, the aerators can get into and out of tight areas easily. The company’s 20-in. slit seeders are capable of power-seeding, dethatching and verticutting. […]