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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Scaling Your Landscape Business [Feb. 20] 2019 GROW! Conference [Feb. 20-22] TOP HEADLINES BrightView acquires Benchmark Landscapes Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Benchmark operates six branches in four markets. Learn more about the transaction. >>More Finance expert Herring on BrightView’s first stumble Greg Herring sheds light on BrightView's first financial stumble and explains why an owner of a landscape business should care. >>More Bartlett Tree Experts completes 8 acquisitions in 2018 Bartlett Tree Experts has completed eight acquisitions in the last six months and now has more than 140 locations worldwide including new offices. Read on to find out where the new locations are. >>More NALP creates Landscape Management Apprenticeship Program The program, which is registered by the U.S. Department of Labor, offers job seekers a path to a new career in the industry through a paid apprenticeship with a professional landscape company. >>More Will your company make the LM150 list? We’re accepting submissions for the LM150 list until April 1. Find out how you can submit your company details for consideration today. >>More TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Target Specialty Products expands Turf Fuel lineup Turf Fuel MZ-23 — created using a combination of auxin-loaded sea kelp, potassium phosphite, manganese and zinc — is designed to improve turf’s color, resiliency and overall performance. >>More Ecologel, Arborjet sponsor GreenCare for Troops As part of the sponsorship, Ecologel has committed to provide free Hydretain products to help maintain the lawns and landscapes of deployed military personnel. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Protect your assets Controlling grassy weeds is a difficult challenge, but it can be even more challenging to control grassy weeds without severely injuring the desirable turf. Learn how to maintain turf safety even in places of high temperatures. Read more. MOWING+ MAINTENANCE A closer look at the Husqvarna V500 stand-on mower Husqvarna's Jerry Sandy showcases the V500 stand-on mower. >>Watch the video     SPONSORED CONTENT 2019 Buyer’s Guide To Vehicle Tracking — Free Download The right tracking system won’t just tell you where your vehicles are, it will provide information that is directly relevant to your business operations. Download the Buyer’s Guide To Vehicle Tracking and choose the best system for your business. Download Free Guide DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION Vista releases V-Series landscape lighting line Constructed of thick-wall, die-cast aluminum, the collection includes six models — four up & accent lights and two path lights — all available in five standard finishes and 13 premium finishes. >>More Earthquake reintroduces its Victory rear tine tiller The machine has a full 16-inch tilling width and, new for 2019, the Victory is now available to distributors and retailers with a Kohler 196cc engine. >>More IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Hunter intros irrigation management platform Hunter Industries introduced Centralus, a new irrigation management platform with web-based control for new and existing ICC2 dial-based controllers. >>More LM VIDEO Growing Your Business With Jeffrey Scott: High profit leaders High profit leaders make decisions differently from low or average profit leaders. Check out this video from Jeffrey Scott to find out how they excel. >>Watch the video ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders High Performance: Don’t send your employees in blind In his latest blog post, Phil Harwood shares the story of how a company lost his business with a couple of thoughtless actions. >>More CURRENT ISSUE >Spreader-sprayer maintenance tips >Five Questions: Casey Hurd >A Look Back: January 1969 products