Author: LM Staff

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

LOCATION: Glencoe, Ill. COMPANY: Greenhaven Landscapes, Lake Bluff, Ill. THE DETAILS: The owner of this 1923 Seyfarth Tudor home had a lengthy list of to-dos at the get-go of his renovation. In the back he requested a swimming pool, pool deck, built-in grill, fire pit, screening of neighbors, focal points and vignettes from inside, cut […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Featured is a PDF version of the February 2015 Step by Step on “How to prune young trees” for use in company training efforts. Click here to download.  

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

You may want to offer a young tree pruning service to add value to maintenance accounts. To promote plant health and appearance, it’s important to prune trees two to three years after planting (only remove dead or broken limbs on newly planted trees). If you correctly prune a young tree, it will grow into a […]

LM StaffApr 22, 2021

Underhill International’s M-180S sports field sprinkler offers a range of new features, including a 177 foot radius and electric valve-in-head. The M-180S is designed for use on natural and synthetic turf fields and installs out of the area of play for greater safety and easier maintenance. The M-180S is the newest addition to Underhill’s expanding line of […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Dave Marciniak of Describeit discusses the importance of sales cycles and evaluates on why they should be kept short. He also explains some excellent do’s and don’ts when it comes to your overall sales process. Finally, he talks about reasonable time frames for getting back to clients with a design or proposal.

LM StaffFeb 6, 2015

Arborjet released Arbor-OTC, an injectable, systemic antibiotic, to enhance the health of non-food bearing palms and trees. According to the company, this product delivers an antibiotic punch via trunk injection into the tree’s xylem, where it is taken up by the vascular system and distributed throughout the plant to suppress disease-causing bacteria. The injection stays […]

LM StaffFeb 6, 2015

Landscape professionals at LM‘s 2014 Lawn Care Forum share advice for attracting and retaining good employees. You’ll hear from the following lawn care operators: • Bobby Jenkins, ABC Home & Commercial Services • Bob Mann, Lawn Dawg • Nate Wandrey, Dobson’s Woods & Water • Bruce Bachand, Carol King Landscape Maintenance • Dan Trudeau, Caretaker […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

When it comes to the design/build sales, Dan Pestretto, founder of Salespeople-On-Demand, adds a unique step to improve the process. Regardless of whether a sale was made or not, his sales team always has a debriefing. They will sit down and discuss why that particular sale succeeded or failed. This way, each sales person can […]

LM StaffFeb 20, 2015

Case Construction Equipment introduced a number of vehicles to its product lines, including the SR240, SV280, SR270 and SV300 skid-steers and TR340 and TV380 compact track loaders (CTLs). SR240 and SV280 skid-steers The SR240 and SV280 skid steers feature Case’s particulate matter catalyst solution. The skid steers, weighing in at 7,400 lbs., are rated at […]

LM StaffFeb 5, 2015

Through December 2014, Porous Pave recycled a total of about 6 million pounds of rubber recycled from 200,000 tires. Porous Pave is a surfacing material made of of 50 percent recycled rubber, 50 percent stone aggregate and a moisture-cured urethane-binding agent. According to the company, Porous Pave retains stormwater runoff on site, decreases the volume and […]

LM StaffFeb 5, 2015

Walpole Outdoors launched its new line of outdoor pavilions at the 2015 International Builders’ Show. The outdoor pavilions are designed to provide shade and protection from weather for outdoor kitchens and living spaces, says the company. The pavilions are made from Walpole’s cellular PVC material and come available in 17 sizes ranging from 8 ft. […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Exmark Manufacturing expanded its 2015 product line with two side-by-side utility vehicles: the 500S and 700S. Both models include two- or four-wheel drive as well as a customizable two-in-one tilting cargo boxes that transforms from box to flatbed in minutes. The UTVs feature dual-range automatic transmission, single-cylinder engines with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), four-wheel hydraulic brakes, […]

LM StaffFeb 4, 2015

Drafix Software released its PRO Landscape Version 21, which includes a number of new features and enhancements. According to the company, Version 21 includes an expanded image library, enhanced plant information, direct export from CAD to PDF, new color CAD options, and new step and deck commands. In addition, it features an enhanced edit menu, […]

LM StaffAug 3, 2018

New England Grows, in response to exhibitor and attendee feedback, scheduled its next annual conference and green industry exposition for Dec. 2-4. According to the organization, its survey responses from last year’s conference and expo showed more than half its attendees requesting an earlier date for the show. “After 23 years of growth, we are […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Kevin Kehoe of Aspire discusses what numbers in your financial reports matter most. He provides a wealth of business building and benchmarking ideas to help green industry professionals better understand their businesses as compared to the industry. One key takeaway or insight was for contractors that provide commercial landscape maintenance services. Net profits for a […]

LM StaffJan 28, 2015

Loftness Specialized Equipment released a new version of its Kwik-Trim compact mechanical tree trimmer. The trimmer is powered by a 47.6 hp diesel engine and includes an upgraded chassis and powertrain, said the company. Compared to the previous Kwik-Trim model, the new trimmer is approximately 800 lbs. heavier and is 7 in. wider 7 ft. […]

LM StaffJan 28, 2015

Pavestone introduced its Panorama Combo Series, which is a five-piece system used to create courtyards, sidewalks, pool decks, garden paths, promenades and plazas, according to the company. The paver line is available in three Panorama DemiCombo sizes and three Panorama SupraCombo sizes. In addition, the pavers are made from no-slump concrete mix and have an average […]

LM StaffJan 28, 2015

The Toro Co. released its new line of side-by-side utility vehicles, which include the 500 EFI and 700 EFI. Four-stroke engines with electronic fuel injection (EFI) technology power these four-wheel drive vehicles, and they come equipped with Duramatic automatic transmissions and dynamic engine braking. In addition, they feature digital displays that provide access to operating […]

LM StaffJan 26, 2015

Dallas-based Preservation Tree’s executive management team entered into an ownership transition agreement with its retiring owner and founder, Harold Spiegel, to acquire 100 percent of the company. “Preservation Tree has been a major focus of my life for the past two decades,“ Spiegel said. “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to create such […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

TruGreen and The PGA of America formed a multiyear partnership, with TruGreen becoming the official lawn care provider of The PGA of America and the PGA Championship. The companies made the announcement at the 62nd PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. “We are proud to welcome TruGreen to The PGA of America family,” said Pete […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Chris Spain, co-founder of HydroPoint, explains how this next generation of smart irrigation systems will make it possible for an irrigation contractor to respond to a high flow alert, remotely verify when the master valve is closed down and send a status report to the property manager. Irrigation controllers have advanced significantly with the emerging […]

LM StaffJan 22, 2015

PodRoof released its steel roof kit, which allows users to create sheltered storage or work areas. These ready-to-assemble kits are made of galvanized steel framing, Galvalume roof sheeting and zinc-plated hardware. The structures can easily be disassembled, moved and reassembled, according to the company. In addition, the kits are rated for 100 mph and 25 […]