Author: LM Staff

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Adam Delagrange Founder, Delagrange Landscaping Centerburg, Ohio “Hustler. From a price point of buying these machines new, the Hustler brand tends to be cheaper than comparable models but they don’t lack the quality. Currently, we’re running two Hustler X-ONEs with 26-hp Kawasaki engines and 60-in. decks, and I also have a Hustler TrimStar walk-behind with […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Tony Lobello, design director at Mariani Landscape, discusses some of the educational aspects of the green industry. For example, Lobello explains what types of job opportunities there are or will be in the future and what high school and college students should be looking for if they want a career in the green industry. He […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

Jeff Snyder, director of agronomics for Mainscape, talks to LM after his Power Talk during the Professional Landcare Network‘s (PLANET’s) Green Industry Conference 2014 in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 22-24. Watch to learn some of the best techniques for evenly watering a landscape.

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Bayer CropScience purchased certain crop protection and land management assets from DuPont in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2014, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. This acquisition allows Bayer’s Environmental Science business unit to expand its […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

Domenic Chiarella, of 7 of 7 Best Business and Life Strategies, talks to LM after his Power Talk during the Professional Landcare Network’s Green Industry Conference in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 22-24. Find out how to build your company based on Chiarella’s “pyramid of success.”

LM StaffJul 23, 2019

Nektar Data Systems, a mobile data software solutions provider based in Edmonton, Alberta, secured a contract with New York City to assist the parks department to monitor and report on trees planted as part of the city’s Million Trees NYC environmental initiative. The New York City parks department required a cloud-based mobile data collection system […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

  The job has been designed and sold. You’ve got your estimate, including material lists and man-hours, along with your projected profits. Now it’s time for production. Who plans the installation? Who tracks materials and man-hours? Who compares actuals to estimates? How do you stay on track when problems arise? Marcus vandeVliet, founder of MV […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

The Toro Co. has agreed to acquire the Boss professional snow and ice management business of Northern Star Industries for approximately $227 million. Toro is based in Bloomington, Minn. Based in Iron Mountain, Mich., Boss designs, manufactures and sells snow plows, salt and sand spreaders and related parts/accessories, for light and medium duty trucks, ATVs, […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

  Ken Thomas of Envisor Consulting delivers a Power Talk during the Professional Landcare Network’s (PLANET’s) Green Industry Conference 2014 in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 22-24. Watch to learn how your company can reach the $1 million mark.

LM StaffOct 11, 2019

LM is reporting live from GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., from Oct. 22-24. The trade show consists of product demonstrations, press conferences and educational sessions relating to the development and advancement of the green industry. Check out news articles, blog posts, videos and photo slideshows from the event. Power Talks Brought back for a second year, GIE+EXPO […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Featured is a PDF version of the October 2014 Step by Step on “How to take a soil sample” for use in company training efforts. Click here to download the PDF.

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

  LOCATION: Myriad Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City COMPANY: Ruppert Landscape, Laytonsville, Md. THE DETAILS: This project is a renovation of a 1977 installation by I.M. Pei., who modeled it after the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. The renovation, designed by the Office of James Burnett and Murase Associates, pays homage to Oklahoma’s rich botanical heritage—while adding […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Many challenges associated with unhealthy turf and landscapes can be traced to soil problems. Soil tests are the place to start to correct these problems. Experts recommend that turf managers test soils every three years or more to check for fertility needs, pH levels, organic matter and/or soluble salts. Fall and spring are traditional times […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

As a former over-the-road trucker, Chris Nieves knows the importance of routing efficiency. He creates a “trip plan” every day to cut down on mileage, improve fuel economy and decrease vehicle wear and tear. The owner of Progressive Lawn Maintenance in Mobile, Ala., uses a Rand McNally IntelliRoute TND 720 LM Truck GPS unit, which […]

LM StaffNov 7, 2023

What’s the most important thing for landscape industry professionals to remember when planning for the following year? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf of Norcross, Ga. “Remember to figure in the cost of new equipment for the new year. Many entrepreneurs get going with bank loans and new equipment but forget to add into their […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Eric Stewart Owner of Eric Stewart Enterprises in Bexley, Ohio “I’ve used Embark to slow growth around tombstones at a 42-acre cemetery. It would allow us to skip trimming for about three or four weeks in peak growing season. I also recommend adding a pre- and postemergent weed control, as the weeds will continue to […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

  Some of the topics discussed with Ian Baldwin of Ian Baldwin Consulting include: 1. The National Gardening Survey (NGS) that shows a rapid uptick in the “do it for me” market 2. The increasing fear of failure from DIY’ers 3. With the exception of food gardening, landscaping is seen as just another project to […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

CEAttachments released its largest snow push to date—the 10-ft. Edge Oscillating Snow Push. The new model features a frame that oscillates up to 8 degrees along uneven surfaces, said the company. It also includes floating side plates and frame links that allow the pusher’s weight to be transferred on the edge for maximum clearing. According […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

In this episode, Jim Urban of Urban Trees and Soils discusses some basic but important concepts when it comes to the proper care and health of something we work with every day: trees. Some of the topics discussed include: The importance of dirt Getting water into and out of the soil Our fear of clay […]

LM StaffOct 15, 2014

Caterpillar recently launched its 297D and 297D XHP multi-terrain loaders, which feature a new design made to enhance performance, control, and operator comfort and convenience, according to the company. The machines also feature dual suspension undercarriages, new modular cabs and redesigned vertical lift loader linkages with Cat Intelligent Leveling that allows for electronic dual self-leveling, return-to-dig […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

In this episode, Peter MacDonagh of Kestrel Design Group discusses low impact development (LID). MacDonagh talks about what low impact development is and why and who should be concerned about it, in addition to providing some examples. He also explains how plants and soil clean water and what kinds of water pollution LID handles. MacDonagh is […]

LM StaffOct 8, 2014

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LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Caterpillar’s 903C wheel loader has the power and balance to work in a range of applications, including construction, industrial, agricultural, landscaping and snow removal, says the company. Additional features on this machine include a universal-type coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, independent levers and a fully-opening hood. The wheel loader’s operator station includes dual entry doors with sliding windows, […]