Author: LM Staff

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

  In this episode, Tim Schmalenberger of MKSK discusses communicating with clients, employees and co-workers. Why do some construction projects go more smoothly than others, even when the size and scope of work are nearly identical? Communication, or lack thereof, could be the answer. Some of the topics discussed are: • The various methods of […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Valent Professional Products and Nufarm Americas unveiled Clipper Aquatic Herbicide has been registered for use in California. According to the companies, the Clipper herbicide is the only PRO inhibitor with proven activity on both floating and submersed plants. It is able to control aquatic plants including hydrilla, Eurasian watermilfoil, curlyleaf pondweed and cabomba as well as floating […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

The Bobcat Co.’s rolled out its Zero Tail Swing E20 compact excavator. Featuring an automatic slew brake, the machine replaces the company’s 324 excavator model. Delivering 13.9 hp, the E20 is available in auto-shift drive and a fingertip auxiliary boom swing control and also features a retractablerubber track undercarriage, increased uptime protection and attachment readiness. According to the company, the Tier 4 […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Billy Goat Industries acquired the Plugr brand of aerators, adding to its recently introduced 30-in. hydro aerator. The company’s 2015 line of aerators now includes a 19-in. walk-behind drum aerator, 48-in. and 74-in. tow-behind drum aerators, 18-in. and 25-in. mechanical reciprocating aerators, and a 30-in. hydrostatic reciprocating aerator. Billy Goat also acquired the 36-, 48-, […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Billy Goat Industries’ recently introduced AE1300H hydrostatic drive aerator features variable aeration density (VAD), in-ground turning and Flextech arms. The 30-in. wide aerator reaches up to 4.3 mph, completes quarter acre aerations in as little as 15 minutes and creates two to 10 times more holes than drum models in a single pass, the company […]

LM StaffSep 30, 2014

Techniseal is now offering its first mobile application, which helps users determine what Techniseal product is best suited for them based on the type of surface being treated, the surface environment and the desired outcome. In addition to this, the app helps users calculate the amount of material needed to complete their projects. The app […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

The Road Pro 32-Series, recently introduced by Meyer Products, was designed for full-sized pickup trucks and medium-duty trucks for clearing side streets, parking lots and cul-de-sacs. Made for 10,000-26,000 GWV vehicles, the plow includes Meyer’s EZ-Mount Plus system for quick attaching and detaching, the company said. It operates using Meyer’s EZ-1 controller, which features Hands-Free […]

LM StaffJul 30, 2018

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is continuing its Propane Mower Incentive Program in 2014. Landscapers can receive $1,000 toward the purchase of qualifying new propane mowers, or $500 toward eligible conversions of gasoline- or diesel-powered mowers. Data collected through the program is used for new product development. PoweredByPropane.org

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Meyer Products released its new Ground Tracking Technology (GTT), which enables the plow to pivot up to 12 degrees in either direction. Because GTT allows the plow to follow the contour of the road, it clears surfaces faster than other plows without the technology, the company said. GTT also forces the plow to remain level […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Bayer CropScience’s Tribute Total post-emergent herbicide is now registered for use in California. According to the company, the herbicide delivers broad-spectrum control in one solution, allowing lawn care professionals to remove grassy and broadleaf weeds, sedges and kyllingas. It also is effective against 55 types of weeds, including dallisgrass, goosegrass and clumpy rye. The company […]

LM StaffAug 15, 2023

Club Car recently introduced its VersAttach bed-based attachment system for its Carryall line of utility vehicles. The attachment system aims to organize and protect equipment in the beds of the utility vehicles. The system can fit up to 10 VersAttach tools, including standard, ratcheting and long tool holders; backpack blower racks; ladder racks; short and […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Arnulfo Hinojosa, vice president for the Federation of Employers and Workers of America, discusses the H-2B program and the new wage methodology. Topics include: • What the H-2B guest worker program is; • How the program works; • Why it is so important to the landscape industry; • How the the DOL arrived at the […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Dow AgroSciences released its new Gallery SC specialty herbicide, a concentrate formula designed to provide plant tolerance and control of more than 95 species of broadleaf weeds. The new formulation, available in 1-quart and 2-gallon containers, contains the active ingredient isoxaben, which was developed by Dow. According to the company, this product can be applied […]

LM StaffFeb 27, 2023

Caterpillar’s new E2 Series mini hydraulic excavators, including the 303.5E2, 304E2, 305E2, 305.5E2 and 308E2, contain Cat’s High Definition Hydraulic System, which provides a load sensing and flow sharing capability that allows for greater performance, said the company. The machines all feature redesigned operator stations, which include a wide opening, a suspension seat, adjustable arm […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

Curtis Industries introduced a utility vehicle plow. The plow, which comes fully assembled to dealers, is powder coated for corrosion resistance and features a 72-in. x 19-in. adjustable full trip moldboard with a 6-in. cutting edge. Designed with a 48-in. trip frame, the attachment comes equipped with a moldboard, A-frame, lift frame, hydraulic pump and motor […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Dow AgroSciences introduced the XXpire WG Insecticide, an ornamental insecticide with two active ingredients, Isoclast Active and spinetoram, that control both chewing and sap-feeding insects, the company said. Isoclast, a recently registered active ingredient, is the sole member of the sulfoximine class of insect control agents, while spinetoram is a spinosyn insecticide that offers insecticidal activity […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

In this episode of Landscape Live, Richard McCoy, the visionary behind Richard McCoy Horticultural Services, discusses problems associated with improper planting and over mulching, as well as organic land care. Listen to learn more about these issues and the best strategies for handling them.

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

IrriGreen released the IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System, which uses up to 50 percent less water than ordinary systems, the company said. The system is designed to control its sprinklers to match water patterns to the shape of any lawn. According to the company, the IrriGreen requires the installation and maintenance of up to 80 percent […]

LM StaffNov 3, 2023

  Turf and ornamental weed researcher Jim Brosnan, Ph.D., from the University of Tennessee, talks with Landscape Live! about herbicide resistance in the landscape and lawn care industry. Listen to this episode to learn more about this concerning issue, which is already rearing its head in row crop agriculture and golf course management. Brosnan offers […]

LM StaffNov 9, 2023

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) hosted its 18th annual Renewal & Remembrance event July 28 at Arlington National Cemetery. The beautification effort drew hundreds of landscape industry volunteers from around the U.S. for a day to apply lime and gypsum, aerate, plant and do tree and irrigation work to roughly 180 acres of the cemetery’s grounds. […]

LM StaffAug 16, 2023

Terex introduced its Generation 2 (Gen2) line of skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders, which includes eight models. According to the company, the new line of loaders feature more than 100 enhancements from the previous models and are available in radial and vertical lift-path patterns. Designed for rental stores and contractors working in site preparation, […]

LM StaffAug 2, 2018

Concretedonuts.com received a U.S. patent for its concrete “Super Donut.” Formed by a proprietary blend of concrete infused with fiber and green dye, the donuts are designed to protect sprinkler heads and the piping below from damage caused by mowers, edgers, string trimmers, cars, trucks, tractors and golf carts. According to the company, the donut also has the […]

LM StaffAug 14, 2023

Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) added two nitrogen stabilizers to its Agrotain line: Agrotain Advanced and Agrotwin Dri-Maxx. Agrotain Advanced A concentrated liquid formulation, Agrotain Advanced has an improved reduced performance rate, which minimizes the potential for buildup during use, said KAS. Agrotain Dri-Maxx Agrotain Dri-Maxx, a dry formulation of Agrotain stabilizer, features improved handling characteristics, better […]