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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Real Green Systems Solutions 2020 Conference [January 5-8] 2020 STMA Conference & Exhibition [January 13-16] Become a Destination Company — workshop presented by Jeffrey Scott [January 15-16] 2020 NALP Leaders Forum [January 23-26] Lawncology 2020: Vision for Growth [January 29-31] TOP HEADLINES Bland Landscaping Co. acquires Landmark Landscape Services Bland Landscaping Co., a North Carolina provider of commercial landscaping management services, acquired Landmark Landscape Services of Huntersville, N.C. Hear from the owner of Landmark, Mark Michel, and the CEO of Bland, Kurt Bland. >>More Growmark purchases Solu-Cal USA Growmark FS purchased Solu-Cal USA, a supplier of enhanced calcium products in the turf care industry. Solu-Cal will continue to operate as an independent brand within the Growmark System. >>More Charles Miller Cos. launches Mejor landscape contractor software Mejor, a new tool for small business owners in the landscape maintenance industry, is now available from Charles Miller Cos. Mejor combines technology and project management tools with a web-based interface to help businesses. Learn more. >>More Amy S. Greene Environmental joins Davey Resource Group Davey Resource Group, a subsidiary of The Davey Tree Expert Co., acquired the assets of Amy S. Greene Environmental Consultants, which will do business as Amy Greene Environmental, a Davey company. Find out more about the transaction. >>More >People on the Move: Promotions and hirings from ASV, ASLA, WorkWave and more TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Humates and biochars: Better soil, less toil Humates and biochars have been around for quite some time, but lawn care operators have begun to recognize their value in improving soil health and feeding plants. Is this something you have tried? >>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 the video MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Cub Cadet releases Pro X Series stand-on mower Cub Cadet unveiled the Pro X Series stand-on mowers, the first stand-on mowers in Cub Cadet’s professional lineup. Find out more about the Pro X Series. >>More Kioti launches new tractors for 2020 At its annual dealer meeting, Kioti unveiled new subcompact tractors and midmount mowers, featuring a new platform, optimized design with integrated joystick valve and an easy-to-maintain Daedong engine, according to the company. View more about the new products from Kioti. >>More DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION Experts’ Tips: Skid-steer reliability Maximizing skid-steer loader productivity largely comes down to selecting the right type of machine. Hear what experts from skid-steer manufacturers say about how to get the best performance and longest life out of loader tires and tracks. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Join NALP for as little as $32 a month The National Association of Landscape Professionals now offers monthly dues payments! Be part of something bigger and access all the benefits of joining your national association. Learn more IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Irrigation Show touts innovation Nearly 9,000 people from 57 countries attended the 2019 Irrigation Show and Groundwater Week in Las Vegas on Dec. 2-6. The show floor featured more than 600 exhibitors. Get the scoop from LM Associate Editor Sarah Webb who attended the event. >>More Irrigation Association announces winners of 2019 New Product Contest The Irrigation Association named the winners of the 2019 New Product Contest at the Irrigation Show and Education Week in Las Vegas on Dec. 2-6, 2019. Fifty-six new products and technologies were entered in five categories. View the winners. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders High Performance: Year-end assessment — The 10 big questions The most successful people take time to assess how things are going, and the end of a year is the perfect time for such an assessment. There are 10 big questions to be answered in your year-end assessment. >>Continue reading CURRENT ISSUE >Brand U: Choose equipment with a support system >Installing an irrigation system out of sight >Recovering a property after Hurricane Harvey 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. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission.