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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. LM150 submission deadline [April 1] Webinar: Grow great account managers [April 29] TOP HEADLINES College game day for future landscape pros The LM team watched competition heat up last week at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition. Learn more about the event that allowed 844 students to show off their skills. >>More Sights of the National Collegiate Landscape Competition We highlighted some of the best photos from the 43rd annual NCLC last week, which was hosted at Colorado State University. >>More John Deere awards scholarships at NCLC The 2019 John Deere Landscape Industry Scholarship was awarded to Alyssa Brown from Brigham Young University at the 2019 National Collegiate Landscape Competition. Learn about Brown and her career aspirations. >>More Last call for LM150 submissions We are accepting submissions for the 2019 LM150 list now through April 1. Don't miss out on submitting your company details for consideration! >>More ScottsMiracle-Gro sells stake in TruGreen; proceeds to help reduce debt The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company sold its approximate 30 percent stake in TruGreen for about $234 million. Find out more about the sale. >>More BrightView to perform restoration at historic park BrightView Landscapes is donating landscaping rehabilitation work to Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. See more details about the upcoming project. >>More Stay Green acquires Pacific Crest Landscape Santa Clarita, Calif.-based Stay Green acquired Pacific Crest Landscape. Stay Green ranked at No. 81 on the 2018 LM150 list. Read more about the transaction. >>More >People on the Move: SiteOne elects new director to its board; OPEI appoints members to board of directors; Davey appoints new operations vp; plus more from WorkWave and Munro     SPONSORED CONTENT A recipe for “falling behind” If you’re still running your business with spreadsheets in this cloud and mobile world, you’re hurting your company, growth and profit potential. Kevin Kehoe, the founder of The Aspire Software Co. and longtime industry consultant has advice for those looking to the future. Watch the video. TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Earth & Turf Products releases new topdresser The new self-propelled topdresser is ideal for spreading dry or wet compost, sand and a variety of other materials. >>More     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 MOWING+ MAINTENANCE PERC launches online autogas roadmap The “Propane Autogas Roadmap” is an interactive resource, charting fleets nationwide that are succeeding with propane autogas vehicles. See how to add a fleet to the map. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Tough, Powerful and Reliable: One Beast of a Machine Hydraulics are the heart and soul of your machine, adding versatility and performance to your lineup. For Tom Carroll of Carroll Bros. Contracting in Stevensville, Md., the hydraulic power behind his Takeuchi TB2150 excavator is reducing pool removal time for his business. Learn how the contractor is digging in with its perfect complementary lineup of machines. Read Article. DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION GSky Plant Systems introduces new exterior green wall system The Versa Wall XT system is an exterior living wall alternative to pregrown panels. Find out more about how the system makes it easy to replace full-grown plants. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT How to Earn Up to $25,000 for New Mowers With the Propane Mower Incentive Program, you could earn up to $1,000 for a new propane mower, or $500 for a converted mower. The incentive may be used on up to 25 mowers for a total of up to $25,000, so get your application in soon. Available for a limited time only. Watch a Video IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Conserva Irrigation expands in Florida Four franchise agreements have been signed that will expand the brand’s presence in the Sunshine State. Check out who the new franchise owners include. >>More SiteOne expands branch network with Atlantic Irrigation acquisition The acquisition expands SiteOne’s reach with an added 33 locations across 13 states in the eastern U.S. and two provinces in eastern Canada. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders The question that perfected my customer growth In his latest blog post, Jeff Korhan shares how to improve your company's customer growth and retention. >>More CURRENT ISSUE >In-house maintenance musts >Handheld tools for hardscape projects >Defeat dallisgrass