Author: LM Staff

LM StaffDec 1, 2020

Chuanxue Hong, project director and a professor in the Virginia Tech School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, will lead a multi-institutional research team to find innovative methods to safeguard the nation’s largest evergreen shrub against boxwood blight, Virginia Tech said. Boxwood blight is a fungal infection that is easily transported through the nursing industry by plants […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

During the company’s recent Living City digital event, Husqvarna offered a sneak peek at its new robotic solution for commercial turf care management. The new Husqvarna Ceora platform is a revolutionary autonomous turf care solution for grass areas and will cover more than 12 acres with one mower. The Husqvarna Ceora is designed for public […]

LM StaffDec 1, 2020

Landscape Development Inc. (LDI) broke ground on the company’s new office and dispatch facility in Clovis, Calif. The company said this new office will help build relationships in California’s Central Valley and offer expanded services to clients in that region. Landscape Development says the Central Valley is a strong market for the company under the […]

LM StaffDec 1, 2020

Winter Equipment has improved the wear bar on its Razor XL Carbide Snowplow Cutting Edge System in response to the positive customer feedback from the company’s recent improvement to its Patriot Cutting Edge System. Rated for department of transportation systems, the Razor XL system includes three interlocking cutting edges that have prewelded wear bars and […]

LM StaffNov 30, 2020

Heritage Landscape Supply Group’s HLS Outdoor opened a branch in Wichita, Kan. This location marks the company’s entry into its 17th state. The company said this location will carry a full line of irrigation and landscape supplies, outdoor lighting, agronomics, pavers and hardscapes, tools and accessories and other complementary products. HLS Outdoor’s new Wichita location […]

LM StaffNov 24, 2020

Nachurs Turf & Ornamental, a brand of Nachurs Alpine Solutions, has a new line of products called Enhanced Turfgrass Management (ETM). This new product line is a group of turfgrass supplements that represent a new approach for improved turfgrass management. Nachurs ETM products are designed to enhance and complement current turfgrass management programs. They have […]

LM StaffNov 19, 2020

Project EverGreen, the New York City Parks GreenThumb, landscape professionals, local businesses and residents joined forces to support local gardeners in New York City’s Jackie Robinson and Carolina Community Gardens. The gardens, two of more than 550 community gardens across the city’s five boroughs, are a source of great pride for residents in the East Harlem neighborhood […]

LM StaffNov 19, 2020

WRA, a professional consulting services firm in San Rafael, Calif., added WRA Landscape Restoration as its newest subsidiary company that offers a suite of landscape restoration services to our clients and project partners. “The addition of a landscape restoration contracting company expands our capabilities to a full spectrum of restoration services to include implementation and maintenance, […]

LM StaffNov 19, 2020

EcoScapes, an eco-friendly lawn care and maintenance company in Omaha, Neb., opened a new office at 20221 Park Road in Elkhorn, Neb. EcoScapes said this latest development will enable the company to better address the needs of its customers in the Elkhorn, Neb., area. EcoScapes services residential and commercial customers across the greater Omaha area […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

FMC Corp. and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will launch a joint initiative to help lawn care operators (LCOs) grow their businesses by providing access to a variety of tools and resources offered by both FMC and NALP. The FMC True Champions program will help small- to medium-sized lawn care companies ($450,000-$850,000 in […]

LM StaffNov 18, 2020

Weed Man welcomed ASI Landscape Management and its CEO Joe Chiellini and COO Mark Almeda as subfranchisors. The company said this move will drive Weed Man’s expansion plans and services throughout South Florida. With their first lawn care season beginning in 2021, the subfranchisors will be operating throughout the Tampa Bay area with 14 territories […]

LM StaffNov 17, 2020

Waverly Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of high-tech industrial and commercial specialty chemical products, acquired the assets of Indianapolis-based Road Solutions. Terms of the transaction was not disclosed. RSI produces eco-friendly, winter ice-melting and ice-preventing products sold under the Biomelt, Ecosalt and Geomelt brands. “We are excited to be a part of Waverly Industries given […]

LM StaffNov 17, 2020

Buyers Products added a larger version of its SaltDogg PRO Series electric spreader. The new 9.5-foot PRO3000 model has a 3-cubic-yard capacity, which equates to roughly 3.2 tons of bulk No. 1 rock salt. The spreader joins the existing 1.5-, 2-, and 2.5-cubic-yard models of the SaltDogg Pro Series. To create the PRO3000, the company […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

LSI Services of Old Tappan, N.J., made use of robotic mowers on a commercial property. This company said this is an important step forward as it helps reduce noise pollution for customers while reducing its own carbon footprint. “We are privileged to have forward-thinking customers who value using the best available solutions for their tenants […]

LM StaffNov 11, 2020

The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) joined Project EverGreen as an affiliate partner. The two groups will collaborate to foster support for green industry professionals, local businesses, municipalities and community leaders to commit and work jointly to grow the maintained green space footprint across Florida. “FNGLA is a vibrant industry association whose members […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2020

Stihl unveiled expansions to the company’s lineup of gasoline, electric and battery-powered equipment. These introductions include: New 135 Professional Battery Series:  Part of the professional AP Battery Series, the Stihl 135 platform delivers commercial-grade power and performance comparable to gasoline-powered tools — all with zero exhaust emissions and low noise. All products feature an on­board […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2020

Centre Partners (Centre), a middle-market private equity firm in partnership with LP First Capital (LPFC), an independent sponsor has formed United Land Services Holdings, LLC. United Lands Service Holdings is intended to build into a leading landscape services provider in the Southeast, according to the company. United Land Services has completed its first five acquisitions: […]

LM StaffNov 23, 2020

Luv-A-Lawn and Pest Control of St. Cloud, Fla., acquired Lawn Supreme Services of Rockledge, Fla. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Luv-A-Lawn said this transaction provides the company with a strong foundation in the Space Coast of Florida from which to grow.  This is Luv-A-Lawn’s first entry into Brevard County and the Space Coast of […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

SnowEx is bringing its Helixx material delivery system to a new 0.3-cubic-yard stainless steel spreader developed to fit UTVs and compact trucks. It offers many of the same features found on SnowEx’s larger stainless steel hopper models. The advanced corkscrew, or “helix,” design of the Helixx spreader is designed to help prevent clogs and outperform […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Sperber Landscape Companies (SLC) has partnered with Oregon-based Crystal Greens Landscape. This partnership marks a significant emergence for SLC into the Pacific Northwest marketplace. Headquartered in Clackamas, Ore., Crystal Greens was founded in 1990 and has grown to include multiple facilities servicing the greater Portland, Vancouver and Salem metropolitan areas. Oregon Business recognized Crystal Greens […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

For the spring 2021 season, Ferris unveiled its largest zero turn mower with the IS 6200. The mower is powered by a Cat 48 gross hp turbo diesel engine and comes with a 72-inch standard cutting deck. The IS 6200 is designed for the municipal/industrial and rural groundskeeper where wet, dense grass is present and […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Kubota Tractor Corp. launched the new L60LE Series. Including last year’s L3560HSTC-LE, the L60LE Series offers a total of four models: two cab models and two ROPS models, ranging from 37 to 42 gross hp. “We found that many of our customers were looking for tractors that would provide the level of quality, comfort and […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Husqvarna added several new products designed for landscape and tree care professionals. These new products were unveiled during the second day of Husqvarna’s first Virtual Vault Tour. “At Husqvarna, we are focused on continuing to produce and provide solutions that make the work of professionals faster, safer, more efficient and more sustainable overall,” said Robert […]