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SPONSORED CONTENT Hear Why Propane Mowers   are Crew-Approved Keep your crew members working efficiently with mowers that keep the air cleaner, and save major time on refueling. The reduced emissions of propane mean mowing in a cloud of exhaust is a thing of the past. And with on-site refueling, your crews get their work done faster—which makes everyone happy. Learn More. CURRENT ISSUE >Streamlining the training process >A look at the drug issue from a landscape perspective TOP HEADLINES Project EverGreen shares next phase of Detroit’s park project Project EverGreen and its partners will commence phase two of renovations on Detroit’s Pingree Park on June 8-9. Check out the full story to learn more about the project. >>More Ruppert Landscape adds third Pennsylvania location The new location in Camp Hill—which is home to approximately 50 employees and has 15 vehicles in its fleet—came to Ruppert with the acquisition of Classic Landscaping. >>More >People on the Move: ASV names new vp; Bayer appoints 2 to T&O team; and more from Davey Tree, ICPI and Massey Services     SPONSORED CONTENT Get More Done with Superior Results What would adding an additional job each day do for your business? GPS fleet tracking technology can help! Download this productivity ebook to find out how GPS fleet tracking can help your crew be more efficient through improved dispatching and routing, automated time sheets and payroll and more. Get your copy now. TURF+ ORNAMENTAL How to calibrate a stand-on sprayer Follow these five steps to properly calibrate a stand-on sprayer. >>More Weed Man USA continues its expansion Weed Man USA continues to expand across the U.S. with 29 new territories added in 2017 and a total of three new signed franchise agreements in the first three months of 2018. Read on to find out how many territories the company expects to add by the end of this year. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Not all diseases are the same There are several diseases that can threaten cool-season turf this season. Learn the first signs and symptoms of five different diseases so you’re prepared to treat early—and correctly. Read more. MOWING+ MAINTENANCE BROUGHT TO YOU BY KUBOTA Why you should consider partnering with a consulting arborist Registered consulting arborists offer a wealth of knowledge about proper pruning; pest and disease identification, prevention and management; and more. Here's a look at why partnering with one of these pros can add value to your company. >>More DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION Case names KickStart Contest winner Out of more than 350 entries, Austin Kirby, owner of KirbAppeal Lawn & Landscape in Oxford, Ala., was selected as the grand prize winner. >>More FX Luminaire adds 3 aluminum fixtures The new path lights are extensions of the DL, DM and CA fixtures, but made with aluminum rather than copper/brass. Learn more about the newest fixtures. >>More ASLA reveals 2018 residential landscape architecture trends Sustainability, space for outdoor fitness activities and the ability to charge mobile devices are key residential landscape trends according to the survey. Check out the full story to find out what projects, design elements and amenities are expected to top customers' wish lists this year. >>More IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Irrigation Foundation names scholarship winners The 21 student recipients, who are enrolled in associate, bachelor's and graduate degree programs across the nation, will receive scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. Meet this year's winners. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders The positively negative way to finding better prospects Spring is here and time is precious. You don’t want to waste precious time on unqualified prospects, do you? The solution might be going negative. “Going negative” might not be what you think it is, though. Phil Harwood explains more in his recent blog post. >>More