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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. NALP Field Trip: Frank and Marty's Excellent Adventure [August 6-7] Design Build Summit with Jeffrey Scott [August 26-28] RISE 2019 Annual Meeting [August 26-29] TOP HEADLINES Aurora Resurgence sells LandCare to management group Aurora Resurgence sold LandCare to the company's management group and a small group of investors led by Scott Brickman, former CEO of the Brickman Group. Learn about the deal. >>More Heritage Landscape acquires Normac Normac, a family-owned distributor of irrigation and landscape supplies, was acquired by Heritage Landscape Supply Group. Heritage will continue to operate the company's eight branches under the Normac banner. >>More Toro and Steel Green reach legal settlement As part of the settlement reached by The Toro Co. and Steel Green Manufacturing, Steel Green will be unable to sell Z-Spray parts and Steel Green machines in certain months of 2020. Find out more about the settlement. >>More >Companies in the News: Case helps public service project; Briggs & Stratton wins equipment dealer award and more from Jeffrey Scott, NaturaLawn, Echo, David J. Frank Landscape Contracting, John Deere, Slingshot and iQ Power Tools TURF+ ORNAMENTAL PBI-Gordon's Pedigree Fungicide SC receives registration in California Pedigree Fungicide SC received registration for use in the state of California. Learn about what this fungicide can do for you and your crew. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Control Yellow Nutsedge and Broadleaf Weeds with Q4 Plus Herbicide Q4 Plus Herbicide combines four active ingredients into one solution that controls yellow nutsedge plus tough broadleaf weeds like clover and chickweed. It’s highly selective on cool-season and listed warm-season turfgrasses. Plus, it offers rapid visual response and has a one-week reseeding interval for most listed turf. Learn more MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Bahco releases new line of pruning tools Bahco, a Snap-on Industrial brand, released a new line of extended reach pruning tools to safely and efficiently prune trees and other shrubs. Find out what tools the new line includes. >>More Exmark launches new walk-behind mower The company's line of 30-inch walk-behind mowers expanded as Exmark released its new Commercial 30 X-Series walk-behind mower. Learn more about the latest model. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT SiteOne Offers Contractors Powerful Online Ordering Website SiteOne Landscape Supply recently launched SiteOne Online, a mobile-friendly site that gives new productivity tools to contractors. After creating a free account, customers can place orders for pickup or delivery 24/7, plus search product availability at their branch and access customized pricing. Learn more DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIE+EXPO Orange County landscapers, projects honored at 2019 Beautification Awards The Orange County chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association presented 50 awards in 25 categories. Discover who won and view photos of their work. >>More John Deere introduces new high-lift option on 344L compact wheel loader The 344L High-Lift offers operators increased height and farther reach for dumping or stacking, ag material handling, general construction or landscaping and snow removal tasks. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT A residential weed solution “We’ve been using Negate for the last couple of seasons on all of our commercial properties. Now that it’s for residential, we’ve been having great results,” says Michael Tye, lawn care services manager at Crabapple Landscapexperts. Get the full story. Learn more IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Toro introduces two new trencher models The two new models of the TRX walk-behind trencher line are designed for performance, serviceability, ease of use and operator comfort. Check out the rest of the features on these trenchers. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Happy employees = productive employees Good managers know that happy employees are ones who are productive, feel valued and, in turn, have the potential to earn more for their efforts. Learn how software plays a role in this process. Learn more ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Grow with Grunder: Is it time to make a change? Marty Grunder speaks from experience as he explains the power of change, innovation and making continual improvements for landscape company leaders. >>Watch the video LM VIDEO 2019 Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery Hear from volunteers during the 2019 Renewal & Remembrance event at Arlington National Cemetery. >>Watch the video CURRENT ISSUE >High tech: A look at integrated software >Hardscape Solutions: Dilapidated to delightful >11 best practices for maintaining construction equipment You are subscribed to LM Direct! as @{Email Name}@. Forward to a friend | Change your subscription preferences | New subscriber sign-up If you wish to leave this mailing list, simply unsubscribe. | Refer to our Privacy Policy. Look forward to us each Thursday? Don't forget to also subscribe to our magazine or renew your subscription! Landscape Management is a property of North Coast Media, LLC. 1360 E. Ninth St., 10th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114 © 2019 North Coast Media. 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