Author: LM Staff

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

LOCATION: Central Ohio COMPANY: Hidden Creek Landscaping, Columbus, Ohio THE DETAILS: The clients set out to create an at-home resort they could enjoy at their leisure with their special-needs child. The rear yard functions as a therapeutic space and also provides entertainment space for family and friends. The Hidden Creek team had to marry the […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Featured is a PDF version of the June 2015 Step by Step on “How to do an irrigation audit” for use in company training efforts. Click here to download.

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

A look at the LM150 list—sorted for top performers by client mix, profit centers and regions.  Editor’s note: Not all companies report client mix, profit center and regional data. Dollar amounts were calculated by LM from data reported. By Mix By Profit Center By Region By Mix Commercial Residential Government     Commercial 1 TruGreen […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

SafetyWatch list of hazards The list of hazards in this photo includes, but is not limited to: -Short-sleeve shirt -No gloves (depending on what product is in the tank) -No eye protection  (depending on what product is in the tank) -Loose tank cap What did we miss? We invite you—as employers and workers in the […]

LM StaffFeb 3, 2024

Nearly half the companies on the LM150 list grew by 10 percent or more. Here’s what helped some of them surge. Overall Rank Growth Rank Company % Revenue Change from 2013 1 125 Crystal Greens Landscape 120% 2 83 Stay Green 107% 3 67 Parker Interior Plantscape 100% 4 34 Rotolo Consultants 81% 5 41 […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Featured is a downloadable version of the June 2015 SafetyWatch on fertilization safety hazards. See how many safety hazards your employees can identify. Click here to identify the spraying safety hazards. Click here to see the list of spraying safety hazards.

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

[lm150fix] LM’s listing of the industry’s top 150 revenue-generating firms includes individual company figures. Check out an analysis of this data, the top 25 leaders in client mix and profit centers and the 74 companies that grew 10 percent or more from 2013. Legend NR = Not reported * Indicates estimate, based on projected revenue […]

LM StaffNov 7, 2023

What’s the best way to compete against a larger competitor? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf, Norcross, Ga. “You must outdo them at every front. Hire better people, train them better, incentivize them, motivate them more, etc. Paint a picture of your vision for the company that is grander and gives more personal service. Give […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Regardless of whether you plan on selling your business this year or 10 years from now, this is something you should be focusing on right now. Call them standard operating procedures or best practices, but the more systematic and efficient your company is, the more appealing it will be to a potential buyer. The good […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Western Products is donating a military-themed Wide-Out snowplow in support of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT). AVTT is a veteran-owned business that specializes in supporting fallen service members by helping them travel to war memorials and providing scholarships to their family members. The raffle for the snowplow will be held June 26 at the […]

LM StaffJul 22, 2019

A number of conservation and gardening organizations joined together to form the National Pollinator Garden Network and launch a nationwide campaign called the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge. The Network launched the initiative in support of President Barack Obama’s call to action to reverse the decline of pollinating insects, such as honeybees, native bees and monarch […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Everris, Fuentes, Nu3, Novapeak and F&C merged to form ICL Specialty Fertilizers, a company focused on fulfilling the needs of end users and growers. The newly formed company is dedicated to meeting the needs of its customers in three segments: ornamental horticulture, specialty agriculture and turf & amenity. According to the company, the merger resulted […]

LM StaffJun 5, 2015

Stihl added its new HTA 65 fixed length pole pruner and 94 R KombiMotor to its Stihl KombiSystem line of products. Powered by 36-volt lithium-ion battery technology, the HTA 65 eliminates the need for gasoline and two-cycle oil. According to the company, the pruner’s motor produces little noise and vibration. “This pole pruner gives tree […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) joined Bayou Lawn & Landscape Services, the National Association of Landscape Professionals, Superior Forestry and the Small and Seasonal Business Legal Center in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

FMC Professsional Solutions is offering instant rebates on both sizes of its Dismiss South and Dismiss CA herbicide products now through August 15. The savings include a $12.50 instant rebate on each half-gallon jug of Dismiss Turf Herbicide; a $10 instant rebate on each pint of Dismiss South Herbicide; a $5 instant rebate on each […]

LM StaffJun 4, 2015

Buyers Products, headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, introduced a new central hydraulic system that features Garmin GPS ground-speed control. According to the company, the new system is designed to provide proportional spreader operation with increased efficiency and reliability. “Incorporating the Garmin GPS with the ground speed spreader control gives the operator a more precise means of […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Outsourcing your human resources (HR) needs makes as much sense for newer and smaller companies as it does for larger more established firms. They can get you started on the right foot beginning with payroll. As you grow they can provide additional services such as creating a company handbook, deal with compliancy issues and help […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

For a limited time, Case Construction Equipment is offering, for no additional cost, a three-year, 3,000-hour complete factory warranty on its lineup of skid-steers and compact track loaders (CTLs). This year, the company released six new models of these machines. The new skid-steers include the SR240, which offers a rated operating capacity (ROC) of 2,400 […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Continuing education classes can play a very important roll in the growth of your business. These programs bridge the gap between work and college by providing practical knowledge in a minimal amount of time. Plus, most classes are taught by experienced industry professionals who can teach you inside trade secrets that can save you time […]

LM StaffNov 10, 2023

LOCATION: Bedford, N.Y. COMPANY: Cipriano Landscape Design, Mahwah, N.J. THE DETAILS: To the company’s knowledge, this is the first project ever to incorporate glass tile and fiber optic lighting in a swimming pool design. It all started with the client’s vision for a pool in the exact shape of a 1700s-era Stradivarius violin. The entire […]

LM StaffMay 14, 2015

Morbark added the 12-in. Beever M12RX Brush Chipper to its product line. According to the company, the M12RX is suited for utility line clearing, residential tree services, rental yards and municipalities. The M12RX has a 60-in. x 31-in. chute opening and 15-in. x 12-in. throat opening with an 18-in. diameter single feed wheel. The chipper’s […]

LM StaffMay 14, 2015

John Deere added two new tractor loaders to its L-Series lineup: the 210L EP and 210L. The 210L tractor loader is powered by a Tier 4 PowerTech Plus diesel engine, while the 210L EP is powered by an IT4 John Deere PowerTech E engine. Both machines feature four-speed PowerShift transmissions and new hitch designs, which […]