LM StaffNov 3, 2023
What stand-on mower do you recommend and why? Daniel Dix Owner, Countywide Enterprises Flemington, N.J. “The Toro GrandStand MultiForce is an efficient stand-on mower…
What grub control products do you prefer and why? Larry Taylor Organic Turf Specialist, Natural Tree & Lawn Care Avon, Mass. “I use Acelepryn for…
What mobile apps do you use for irrigation and why? Jason Steele Owner, Steele’s Landscapes Wichita, Kan. “I mainly use the Rain Bird mobile app…
What mower engines do you recommend and why? David Perry Owner, My Lawn Care Poland, Ohio “All my mowers have Kohler engines. (I’ve) had great…
What fertilizer is your go-to and why? James Romanowicz Owner, A New Creation Landscaping Peoria, Ill. “I prefer LESCO products because (SiteOne Landscape Supply) employees…
What shrubs are your favorite to install and why? Seth Ambrose President, Whiskey Creek Landscapes & Hardscapes Ridgely, Md. “We like the Nandina ‘Fire Power,’…
Nate Moses President, Precision Landscape Management Greenville, S.C. “We use Corona hand tools because our local supplier has great support with Corona warranties. We don’t…
What fungicide is your go-to and why? Jesse Smith General Manager, Royal Greens Frederick, Md. “We don’t use a lot of fungicide products, but I’m…
What lighting fixtures do you prefer and why? Adam Linnemann Owner, Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping Columbia, Ill. “Volt Landscape Lighting is our choice at…
What compact utility tractor do you recommend? Mark Wehman Owner, BBC Property Maintenance Colchester, Vt “We have a Kubota B2650 with a cab. We use…
What cleanup equipment do you prefer and why? Mike Ruegsegger Owner, Mike’s Lawn Service Gaylord, Mich. “The (Grasshopper) PowerVac system works great. There’s not a…
Jarod Roberts Owner, Westside Sprinkler & Property Performance Lakewood, Colo. “IrriGreen Genius Sprinklers. As shown in testing by the Center for Irrigation Technology, these heads…
What vehicle setup do you recommend for design/build installation? Andrew Descham Owner/Creative Innovator, Creative Landscape Designs Ottawa, Ontario “Ford F550 dump truck and hydraulic dump…
Mark Wehman Owner, BBC Property Maintenance Colchester, Vt. “We use Oregon lawn mower blades because they are good quality blades that last and are very…
What lighting controller do you prefer and why? Matt Carli Outdoor Lighting Designer, Moonlighting Landscape Lighting Systems Charleston, S.C. “We’re proponents of 24-hour astronomical time…
Brent Paull Co-owner, Touch of Wilderness Anderson, Ind. “Husqvarna makes high-quality tools that professionals can count on. My 450 Rancher has a ton of torque…
Ken Grawe Owner, Lawn Treatment by Ken Grawe, Quincy, Ill. “BeeSafe products offer an affordable, complete lawn program. These products focus on soil health, which, in…
John Taylor President and CEO, TIS Landscape Services Houston, Texas “We used to use Ford Rangers for service because they got better gas mileage, but…
Matt Hutton CEO, Hutton’s Landscapes Savannah, Ga. “We purchased a new fleet of JCB compact track loaders for many reasons, one of which is safety.…
Justin Sanders Owner, Prestige Yardscapes & Snow Management Aurora, Ohio “Exmark. I’ve owed all walk-behinds from them, but I’m about to get my first Exmark…
Chip Soltesz President, Dyna-Green Mentor, Ohio “Merit is still our grub control of choice. Talstar or other generic bifenthrin products are the insecticide we use for…
Alan White President, Turf Systems Burlington, Ontario “For over 15 years Turf Systems has been servicing residential and commercial clients using Rain Bird irrigation products,…
Alex Fransen President, Fransen Group Louisville, Ky. “Augers are huge for us because of the amount of trees and plant material we install. Excavators are…
Joseph Machcinski Owner, Pangea Gardenscapes Olalla, Wash. “I run a 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road with a 2014 Eagle 6x10 landscape utility trailer. The truck allows me…
