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CURRENT ISSUE >Total LM150 revenue hits 11 digits for the first time >LM150: 2018 list by region LM VIDEO Attention LM Readers! We have updated our privacy policy to help you understand what data we collect and how we use it. >>Read our updated policy here. TOP HEADLINES BrightView takes next step in public filing, reveals prices for shares BrightView revealed its initial public offering of 21,300,000 shares of its common stock. We talked with Financial Consultant Greg Herring to get his take on the price of shares and what it means for the industry overall. >>More Industry consultant Jeffrey Scott to host 6-part webinar series As part of the series, Jeffrey Scott will interview thought leaders in the landscaping industry on various business topics. Read on to learn more about the topics for each webinar. >>More AmericanHort names recipients of its HortScholars program The HortScholars program aims to identify future leaders and give them a platform to network, grow and work at the North America horticulture event, Cultivate. Meet this year's winners. >>More >People on the Move: PBI-Gordon adds to research team, Davey hires new manager of technical services and more from Spring-Green Lawn Care, K-Rain, Holganix and Altoz     SPONSORED CONTENT Learn how landscapers are using aerial maps to win business faster From prospecting new opportunities to creating winning proposals, aerial imagery is an efficient tool that can be used to grow your business. Find out how you can use it to scale operations faster and without ever leaving your office. Learn more. LM150 BROUGHT TO YOU BY John Deere LM150 2018 rankings LM’s listing of the industry’s top 150 revenue-generating firms is finally here! Find out which companies snagged top spots on this year's list. >>More TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Brookside Agra develops new conservation-focused soil amendment The product improves the health and appearance of turfgrass when heat and drought conditions are high, all while using 30 to 50 percent less water, according to a study conducted by researchers at Purdue University. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT How Productive is Your Crew? Small improvements in efficiency can reap large rewards in productivity and profitability. Download this productivity eBook to find out how GPS fleet tracking can help improve the productivity of your crew through improved dispatching and routing, automated time sheets and payroll and more. Get Your Copy Now. MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Toro to donate equipment for NALP’s Renewal & Remembrance The Toro Co., along with its longtime distributor partner, Turf Equipment and Supply Company, will provide a fleet of Toro stand-on aerators and volunteers to help beautify the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT 3 ways to sell insecticides For Michael Juchnowicz of Gardenmasters of S.W. Florida, selling his company’s insecticide services is all about positioning his sales team as approachable problem-solvers. Learn the LCO’s top three sales strategies and his experience with eliminating chinch bugs. Read more. DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION How to install a green wall For their aesthetic and environmental benefits, green walls are becoming an increasingly popular way to personalize a space. Not sure how to build one yourself? This Step by Step article breaks down the process. >>More IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Spray smarts: A look at sprayhead trends Thirty-one billion gallons of water could be saved each year by replacing water-inefficient sprayheads with efficient ones, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates. To see how this affects the industry, we talked to four irrigation experts to get their take on the latest sprayhead trends. >>More SNOW+ ICE MANAGEMENT SnowWolf intros its QuattroPlowHD A larger version of the QuattroPlow, the QuattroPlowHD provides the operator four distinct functions: hydraulic angle snow pusher, angle plow with wings, wide-angle plow with wings and back drag plow. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Profit Power: Does your team have skin in the game? In his latest blog post, Jeffrey Scott offers his nine best practices for sharing ‘open book’ financials in a systematic way. >>More