Author: LM Staff

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Shaun Kanary, marketing director for Weed Pro, talks about how you can improve your Facebook marketing strategy through custom audiences.

LM StaffDec 21, 2015

Lawn care operators from our 2015 Lawn Care Forum, including Miles Rush of Weed-Pro; Lynn Tootle of Gro-Masters; and Jeff Cooper of Lawn Connection, talk about their biggest growth opportunities.

LM StaffDec 14, 2015

LCOs from our 2015 Lawn Care Forum, including Chris Joyce of Joyce Landscaping; Luke Hawthorne of Emerald Lawns; and Dayna Wagner of Fit Turf, talk about business challenges they’ve faced in 2015. Find out how they’ve solved issues of employee retention and expansion.

LM StaffDec 10, 2015

2015 Lawn Care Forum, including Phil Fogarty of Weed Man; Derek Blumberg of Quality Seasons; and James White of Advantage Green Lawn & Pest Control, discuss business challenges they’ve faced in 2015 and how they’ve overcome them.

LM StaffDec 10, 2015

Lawn care operators from our 2015 Lawn Care Forum, including Richard Bare of Arbor-Nomics Turf; Tom Hougnon of Reliable Property Services; and Terry Jungels of Total Lawn Care, talk about agronomic challenges they’ve faced this year.

LM StaffDec 10, 2015

Lawn care operators from our 2015 Lawn Care Forum, including Kevin Herrmann of Fairway Green; Andrew Ziehler of Ziehler Lawn & Tree Care; and Michael Rogers of Kathleen’s Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control, talk about agronomic issues they’ve had in 2015 and how they’ve overcome them. Some issues include broadleaf weeds, drought and heavy rainfall.

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

LM‘s editorial advisory board members, including Adam Linnemann of Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping; Kevin Kehoe of 3PG Consulting and Aspire Software; Richard Bare of Arbor-Nomics Turf; Phil Harwood of Pro-Motion Consulting; and Dan Gordon of Turf Books, talk about the current state of the industry at GIE+EXPO 2015.

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Scott Kinkead, executive vice president for Turfco, talks about the company’s T3100 riding applicator at GIE+EXPO 2015.

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Ross Hawley and Chris Hannan, senior marketing managers for Toro, talk about what’s new with the company at GIE+EXPO 2015, including Toro’s Z Master zero-turn mowers with MyRIDE suspension systems.

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Rick Grant, business director for Quali-Pro, talks about the company’s Strobe product line at GIE+EXPO 2015.

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Jeff Leuzinger, sales manager for Pearl Valley Organix, talks about what’s new with Healthy Grow at GIE+EXPO 2015.

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Tim Smith, CEO of LandOpt, talks about the state of the landscape market at GIE+EXPO 2015.

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Steve Wilhelmi, manager for GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards for John Deere, talks about the Michelin X Tweet Turf Tires at GIE+EXPO 2015.

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Mike Simmon, communications specialist for Grasshopper, talks about Grasshopper’s two new 2016 mowers, the 126V-61 and 125V-61, at GIE+EXPO 2015.

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

  Jay Young, herbicide brand manager for FMC Professional Solutions, discusses the company’s QuickSilver promotion at GIE+EXPO 2015, as well as the current state of the landscape market.

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

With snowy winter weather coming for many parts of the country, Project EverGreen launches its inaugural National SnowCare for Troops Awareness Week to raise the profile of the program and to spotlight the efforts of the volunteers and the military families and wounded and disabled veterans it serves. The week coincides with the observance of […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Tom Linnen, portfolio marketing leader for Dow AgroSciences, talks about what new products the company has to offer, as well as the state of the landscape market, at GIE+EXPO 2015.

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

LM is reporting live from GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., from Oct. 21-23. The trade show includes product demonstrations, press conferences and educational sessions, as well as a 19-acre demonstration area. Stay tuned for news articles, videos and photos from the event. News, product launches from the show John Deere to sell mower with Tweel at […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

PBI/Gordon will introduce its new Avenue South broadleaf herbicide for turfgrass at the 2015 GIE+EXPO. According to the company, the herbicide combines four proven active ingredients to deliver rapid control of more than 90 listed broadleaf weeds in the South’s warm weather and southern grasses, including the Floratam and Bitterblue grasses in St. Augustine, Fla. […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

Ditch Witch rolled out its SK752 mini skid-steer, which will be showcased at GIE+EXPO. According to the company, the new skid-steer provides operators with nearly 10 percent more operating capacity over similar models. The machine features a 24.8 hp Kubota diesel engine and has an 860 lb. operating capacity. It also includes an ergonomic operator’s […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is bringing back its Propane Mower Incentive Program. Through the program, landscape contractors can apply to receive $1,000 toward the purchase of a new propane-powered mower and $500 toward a qualified conversion. “It’s officially the buying season for landscape contractors and, while many already know the value of […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

The best time to plan for the following year is… Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf, Norcross, Ga. “…in the fall.” Chris Joyce Joyce Landscaping, Cape Cod, Mass. “… constantly. Though you may have your scheduled planning time at some point in the year, the process of  proper planning is a continuous effort.” Adam Linnemann […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

The Aspire University Account Managers Master’s Program brings its two-day seminar to four U.S. cities in early 2016. The educational event, hosted by Aspire Software Co. and Envisor Consulting, costs $800 per person. The seminar covers client communications and budgeting, upselling, service recovery and more. Envisor’s Ken Thomas and Bend Gandy and Aspire’s Kevin Kehoe lead […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will hold its annual volunteer service event (formerly known as PLANET Gives Back), on Oct. 21, during this year’s Landscapes 2015 convention in Louisville, Ky. Dozens of NALP member volunteers will focus the majority of their efforts this year on St. Vincent de Paul—one of the oldest social service charities […]