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JANUARY 30, 2020
 
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SingleOps report reveals green industry economic benchmarks
 
SingleOps completed a study of the North American green industry from 2018 and 2019. See the average proposal acceptance rates and job values from companies in the design/build, maintenance, supply and general landscaping segments.
 
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Team Turf acquires Pennsylvania company’s lawn care division
 
Team Turf, an Erie, Pa.-based pest and lawn care company, purchased the lawn care portion of Matteo & Sons in New Castle, Pa. Learn more about the transaction.
 
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EPA, Army release new definition for Waters of the US
 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps announced a new definition for "Waters of the United States," highlighting the difference between federal- and state-protected wetlands.
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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SavATree purchases Wasatch Arborists
 
SavATree acquired the Park City, Utah company, Wasatch Arborists. This is SavATree’s first location in the state of Utah. Find out more about the company's latest acquisition.
 
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Photo: Bryan Grant, Pixil Studio Photography
 
The Big One: A pristine park
 
Check out the photos and story behind the landscape maintenance project that won Monarch Landscape Cos. — Terracare Associates a 2019 Silver Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals' Awards of Excellence program.
 
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Conserva Irrigation expands with 7 new territories
 
Conserva Irrigation added seven new territories this month: two in California, two in Indiana and three in South Carolina. According to the company, it now owns 91 territories throughout the country.
 
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Photo: Mecalac
 
Mecalac introduces compact power swivel dumper
 
Mecalac, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment, added the TA3SH Power Swivel Site Dumper to its line of products. Learn more about the new site dumper.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
Photo: Jeff Korhan
 
 Craft your core marketing message like a pro
 
What does marketing have in common with the movie "Back to the Future?" Jeff Korhan shares the best way to craft your marketing messages and how to convey them to your potential customers.
 
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  FROM OUR MAGAZINE
 
 
 
Experts' Tips: Common mower operator mistakes
 
Even the most seasoned zero-turn mower operators need a refresher training from time to time — especially after a long off-season. Here's a few common mower operator mistakes.
 
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Franchising: What you need to know
 
Hear firsthand from new and veteran franchisees as they share their experiences and give advice for lawn care professionals mulling the jump to franchising.
 
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Photo by Lou Ferraro, Park South Photography
 
  GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS
 
 
 
Jeffrey Scott's Landscape Technology Summit webinars
 
February 12, 19, 26
Online webinar

 
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Grow! 2020 Annual Conference
 
February 24 - 26
The Westin Charlotte
Charlotte, N.C.

 
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