Author: LM Staff

LM StaffFeb 26, 2020

Landscape Workshop, a full-service grounds management company, recently acquired EcoLandcare, a landscape management and snow operation company in Lexington, Ky. Landscape Workshop has nine branch locations across the Southeast and already has a strong presence in the Kentucky market, having acquired former Lexington company Henkel Denmark in 2018. “EcoLandcare is a highly respected company that […]

LM StaffFeb 24, 2020

Leaf Burrito’s new reusable yard debris bag is an eco-friendly reusable yard-debris system. Leaf Burrito’s flat-to-zipped design features custom durable mesh, zippers and handles that make transporting debris safer and more efficient. Rather than manipulating tarps or burlap, one 7-foot Leaf Burrito with 10 handles can hold six or more large leaf bags of leaves, […]

LM StaffFeb 19, 2020

Rain Bird released the ESP-LXIVM Series, two new controllers for two-wire irrigation systems that provide large, challenging sites with advanced water management tools, diagnostics and a host of new features. The ESP-LXIVM standard model can support up to 60 stations, while the “Pro” model can manage larger sites with up to 240 stations. Both feature […]

LM StaffFeb 12, 2020

H2O Flow Pro announced U.S. Patent No. 10512227 has been issued for the company’s water flow management systems and methods.  “The H2O Flow Pro wireless water management system allows consumers to monitor their daily activity, be alerted to out of limit high or low flows and conserve our most precious resource,” said Bret Berry, H2O […]

LM StaffFeb 21, 2020

CPS Distributors opened a branch in Grand Junction, Colo. The western Colorado location will carry a full line of irrigation and landscape supplies, agronomics, golf course products, sports field materials, tools and accessories and other products with a focus on servicing professional irrigation and landscaping contractors, golf course superintendents, sports field managers and other green […]

LM StaffNov 8, 2022

GreenScapes Landscape Co., a Columbus, Ohio, based commercial and residential landscaping company, has been sold to its employees in an employee stock-ownership plan (ESOP), reports Columbus Business First.  Bill Gerhardt, founder and president of the 42-year-old company, sold the operation to 75 full-time employees. The ESOP allows the employees to have an ownership stake in […]

LM StaffFeb 4, 2020

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting introduced Vista Pro Pack, a complete landscape lighting kit contractors can use as the base for new installations, then customize by adding additional fixtures. “The Pro Pack not only makes it easier to start a landscape lighting installation, but it also offers contractors and their customers an excellent value,” said Cruz […]

LM StaffFeb 25, 2020

Smart Rain purchased all assets of the Irrisoft and Weather Reach brands from Campbell Scientific. Irrisoft started in 2001 and developed technology to use weather conditions to automate landscape irrigation. The company’s most successful product was the Rain Bird ET Manager, a private-labeled product sold by Rain Bird for about a decade. Irrisoft’s follow-up to […]

LM StaffJan 13, 2020

The U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Ohio reports Doug Evans, owner of Evans Landscaping in Newtown, Ohio, was sentenced to 21 months in prison and fined $25,000 for wire fraud. Evans and Jim Bailey, vice president of operations for Evans Landscaping, were convicted following a jury trial in December 2018. Evans Landscaping […]

LM StaffJun 24, 2020

Kichler Lighting introduced the 12V integrated LED hardscapes. This new design boasts 180 degrees of pivot rotation for direct to surface install and can pivot 270 degrees when installed with mounting bracket. The new line is suited for illuminating retaining walls and lighting outdoor kitchens and steps and can be installed as a traditional downlight, […]

LM StaffDec 17, 2019

FX Luminaire offers a 150-watt stainless steel EX transformer model, which provides a power and control option for harsh environments and coastal regions that require additional corrosion resistance. “The stainless steel EX transformer combines the high quality of FX Luminaire products with the convenience of a lower price option,” said James Cervantes, product marketing manager. […]

LM StaffDec 9, 2019

Growmark FS has purchased Solu-Cal USA, a supplier of enhanced calcium products in the turf care industry. Solu-Cal will continue to operate as an independent brand within the Growmark System, as part of the Growmark FS agronomy subsidiary based in Delaware. The company’s operations will be managed from the new parent company’s turf operations center in […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) named its 2019 Community Partnership award recipients. The Community Partnership award is presented to companies that are actively engaged in community outreach and demonstrate leadership in helping restore or revive communities, according to NALP. The two honorees this year include Grunder Landscaping Co., Miamisburg, Ohio, and Ruppert Landscape, […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

The American Society of Landscape Architects added urban design as a new 2020 award category for students and professionals in landscape architecture.

LM StaffDec 2, 2019

Applications for the Irrigation Association’s (IA’s) 2020 Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) awards are now open. These awards are intended to recognize water providers that are moving the needle on outdoor water conservation through stakeholder engagement, education and programs that promote efficiencies in outdoor water use. Cities, counties and utilities involved in programs that promote […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The Toro Co. released two new push mowers in the TurfMaster HDX line. These mowers boast a 30-inch, 13-gauge steel deck, MV702 transmission and 1-gallon gas tank. These mowers have rubber tires with co-polymer wheels and precision ball bearings. They also quickly change from rear bagging, to side-discharge, to mulching. Other features include a two-bail […]

LM StaffNov 7, 2023

What’s your best advice for landscape company owners looking to exit their businesses? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “If I were trying to sell my business, I would call one of the knowledgeable brokers that specializes in these types of sales and get him busy smiling and dialing!” Paul Fraynd Sun Valley […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

PBI-Gordon Corporation announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved Union Fungicide SC (pending state registration). It will be available for sale in early 2020. Testing has shown that Union is effective in the preventative and curative treatment of Pythium diseases (blight, damping-off, root dysfunction, root rot), brown patch, anthracnose, cool-weather brown patch, […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Scepter debuted its newest fuel container recently at the 2019 GIE+EXPO, the Scepter SmartControl fuel container. The spout design of SmartControl makes it easier to fuel equipment with a clean and fast pour. The user-controlled flow valve with flame mitigation device makes it easy and safe to direct the amount of fuel dispensed. The container […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

The Toro Co. updated its line of Power Clear single-stage snow blowers. These models can throw snow up to 40 feet with 252-cc 4-cycle OHV engines. The units come with Toro’s Power Propel self-propel system and curved rotor and inverted funnel housing to efficiently remove snow while reducing clogging. The Power Clear single-stage snow blower […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Briggs & Stratton Corp.’s family of brands, including Billy Goat, Ferris, Snapper Pro and Vanguard, introduced new products in power and electrification including: Vanguard Commercial Battery: The battery pack with battery management system, vehicle control unit and charger are designed to work seamlessly with each other. The new 48-v lithium-ion Vanguard Commercial Battery system will […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Caterpillar enters the 6-ton class market with the new Cat 306 CR mini hydraulic excavator. It comes equipped with standard features like stick steer and new LCD monitor. The new mini excavator features heavy-duty main structures, a fuel-efficient engine, load-sensing hydraulics, spacious cab and exclusive Cat Stick Steer system. It shares a similar controls layout and […]