LM StaffFeb 27, 2023
John Deere Landscapes (JDL) appointed Doug Black to CEO. Black joins JDL from Atlanta-based Oldcastle, a $12.6 billion building materials manufacturer and distributor and…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
Type #PLANETDOS into your Facebook or Twitter search bar and you’ll see evidence the Green Industry was busy on Earth Day, April 22. Off screen,…
Marisa PalmieriApr 18, 2014
John Deere Commercial Mowing customers and prospects have a few new things to consider when making mower purchases. The equipment manufacturer rolled out a new…
Marisa PalmieriFeb 27, 2023
Alpharetta, Ga.-based John Deere Landscapes (JDL) agreed to purchase Eljay Irrigation, based in Calgary, Alberta. The companies plan for an immediate integration. Terms weren't disclosed.…
LM StaffAug 3, 2018
In step with U.S. Lawns’ encouragement to use greener fuels, a Hampton Roads, Va.-based U.S. Lawns franchise recently converted its mower fleet to propane under…
LM StaffAug 15, 2023
The redesigned John Deere QuikTrak stand-on commercial mower offers the shortest design available on the market, and it is also one of the lightest, making…
Sarah PfleddererNov 9, 2023
Their wardrobes wavered from business casual to school spirit fanatical, which perhaps was a reflection of the students’ differing outlooks on the event—one being that…
Some clients told them to design a landscape that incorporated trees made of cotton candy. Others customers insisted on having an area where they could…
LM StaffMar 19, 2021
The 2014 John Deere Gator line-up features updates that focus on operator side retention (OSR), winch enhancements, and specific performance tweaks to each model category.…
Meyer Products created a new position, director of sales—independent retail group, which was filled by Darren Docherty. Docherty joins Meyer after a 12-year stint at…
Rotary Corp. joined the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) as a supporting member. “Rotary recognizes the growing impact of Hispanic Americans in the landscape industry…
With the spring mowing season around the corner, John Deere fashioned some mower maintenance tips for landscape contractors to prepare their equipment. They are as…
I drove a tractor for the first time on Monday. It was a John Deere 4052M compact utility tractor (CUT) at John Deere’s 2014 Ride…
Sarah PfleddererAug 1, 2018
John Deere introduced its 4 Family of compact utility tractors (CUT) Feb. 25 at its 2014 Ride & Drive in Orlando, Fla., the company's annual…
Sarah PfleddererJul 30, 2018
If Super Bowl turf were a human it’d be the most high-maintenance celebrity in Hollywood—my equivalent of choice would be Kanye West, but that’s based…
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) created a supplier advisory council, which will provide guidance to the PLANET board of directors about important issues facing the…
LM StaffAug 16, 2023
John Deere added two skid-steer models, 318E and 320E, and two compact track loader models, 319E and 323E, to its E-Series line introduced earlier this…
Sarah PfleddererNov 3, 2023
Bill Leuenberger may have best summed up the takeaway of the Landscape Management 2013 Lawn Care Forum when he said, “It’s amazing, when you talk…
The Irrigation Association (IA) elected three new members to serve on its 2013–2016 board of directors. Print and e-mailed ballots were distributed to all voting…
Glance at the National Mall from an aerial view and you notice a divide in the grounds—a lush greenery on the east side in front…
Jody ShilanNov 9, 2023
Landscape Live! host Jody Shilan interviewed Steve Wilhelmi, tactical marketing manager for John Deere commercial mowing, at the Landscape Management booth at GIE+EXPO 2013. Listen…
Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has agreed to acquire John Deere Landscapes (JDL) in a deal valued at about $465 million. JDL,…
As part of the third annual PLANET Gives Back, held Wednesday in line with the Green Industry Conference (GIC), nearly 75 volunteers revived the grounds…
LM StaffAug 1, 2018
At 12 in. lower than other compact John Deere wheel loaders, the new 204K and 304K (pictured) feature rigid front and rear axles to meet…
