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JANUARY 2, 2020
 
 
Editor's note:
 
We, the LM editors, put our heads together to compile this list of the most influential feature stories of 2019. We hope you find these lessons helpful and can use them in the coming year. Wishing you good fortune and success in 2020!
 
 
  TOP FEATURE HEADLINES OF 2019
 
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LM150
 
Get inspired by the stories of growth and determination shown by some of the top companies in our annual LM150 list of the largest landscape companies. Check out the full special section for company profiles, insights and the entire list.
 
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2019 Industry Pulse: Still growing strong
 
Despite a tight labor market, landscape pros report healthy business conditions. Check out our annual data-filled Industry Pulse report to learn more.
 
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Work to do: Tackling the industry’s labor shortage
 
We spoke to many landscape experts to find out how companies, manufacturers and industry pros are tackling landscaping’s labor shortage.
 
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  TOP HEADLINES OF 2019
 
turf+ornamental ↴    
Photo: Greene County Fertilizer Co.
 
Explore the benefits of biological fertilizers
 
Biological fertilizers enhance turf’s growth and vitality, say experts from Anuvia Plant Nutrients and Cool Planet. Learn more.
 
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mowing+maintenance ↴    
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The A&A way
 
Learn how Andrew Wesselman and Tony Kelly overcame years of setbacks to grow A&A Lawn Care and Landscaping to a $7.5 million operation.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
Photo: Gachina Landscape Management
 
Water less, do more
 
Experts from Gachina Landscape Management, Conserva Irrigation, Hunter Industries and more explain how irrigation technology is turning the tides on excessive water use while still providing results.
 
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design/build+installation ↴    
Photo: Frontiers Landscape Architecture
 
Scale up your business by ‘trimming the fat’
 
Doug Taylor’s lean approach to growth has helped his Ontario-based Frontiers Landscape Architecture design/build firm thrive. Learn more.
 
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snow+ice management ↴    
Photo: McIntosh Grounds Maintenance
 
Operating efficiently before, during and after snow events
 
Two snow and ice management companies share what they do before, during and after snow events to make sure their operations are running efficiently. Find out more.
 
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  SPONSORED VIDEO
 
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1 bottle = 1 acre
 
Quali-Pro knows that you don’t want to do math, you want to take care of your customers. That’s why they make it easy to use their combination products Fahrenheit and Negate herbicides. Find out how.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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A winning mindset
 
Marty Grunder explains the importance of maintaining a positive company culture, especially throughout the busy season.
 
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  TOP LM VIDEO OF 2019
 
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Meet KR Chariot inventor David Reeves | GIE+EXPO 2019
 
In one of our most-viewed videos from GIE+EXPO 2019, meet David Reeves, the inventor of the KR Chariot.
 
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  FROM OUR MAGAZINE
 
 
 
Poa pop quiz
 
Poa annua came up a lot in Landscape Management's pages in 2019, which is why we want to see if you’ve been paying attention. Take the quiz and see how your answers stack up.
 
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SafetyWatch: Proper winter attire
 
It’s important to dress comfortably for winter work. The real challenge is to keep skin warm and dry. Greenius helps explains what types of clothing snow professionals should be wearing.
 
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