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APRIL 2, 2020
 
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Continuing industry coverage of COVID-19 pandemic
 
Find green industry company interviews, supplier updates, webinars and other resources in our ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.
 
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National Hispanic Landscape Alliance joins NALP
 
Learn more about why the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) partnered together and what leadership development and advocacy opportunities lie ahead.
 
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The Grow Group talks COVID-19 federal aid; Grunder Landscaping Co. reopens
 
In part two of its webinar series on responding to the coronavirus, The Grow Group shares info on federal aid programs for businesses and workers, and the Grunder Landscaping Co. returns to work after a brief shutdown.
 
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NCLC goes virtual
 
The National Collegiate Landscape Competition will be held virtually April 7-8. It will feature a career fair, workshops and other educational content.
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
turf+ornamental ↴    
 
Heritage Landscape adds brand in Upper Midwest: HLS Outdoor
 
Heritage Landscape debuted new brand and platform. Learn more about the new brand, called HLS Outdoor.
 
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mowing+maintenance ↴    
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Fecon releases new Blackhawk mulcher head
 
Fecon’s new mulching head for knife tools is designed for faster, efficient processing and shredding of standing vegetation and material on the ground.
 
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SavATree expands into Ohio
 
SavATree's merger with Arbor Experts marks the company's entry into the Ohio market as part of a national expansion. Find out more about the deal.
 
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design/build+installation ↴    
 
Vectorworks unveils 2020 Service Pack 3
 
Learn what quality and performance improvements are key features of Vectorworks’ latest update.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
 
Conserva Irrigation adds Chapel Hill location
 
Read how this fourth franchise location in the state expands Conserva’s reach in North Carolina.
 
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snow+ice management ↴    
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SnowEx introduces V-plow for half-ton trucks
 
The RDV V-plow is designed for use with popular half-ton truck models. Read more about its features.
 
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LM 2019 Industry Pulse: Weather report
 
Landscape professionals have to contend with the weather Mother Nature brings — good or bad. Due to the nature of working in the elements, landscape professionals battle the weather every day.
 
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Growing your Business with Jeffrey Scott: Sweeping bad habits out of your company amid COVID-19 concerns
 
Jeffrey Scott explains how to rid your company of bad habits during the coronavirus pandemic.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
 
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Grow with Grunder: Stay above the turbulence
 
In times of uncertainty, Marty Grunder reminds green industry professionals to take time to be positive.
 
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Surviving the challenges of COVID-19
 
Kevin Kehoe addresses the potential economic severity of the government’s response to COVID-19 and outlines a business response to weather it.
 
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  FROM OUR MAGAZINE
 
 
 
Cutting fleet and operating costs
 
Landscape pros describe their efforts to reduce truck fleet expenses and operating costs that can add up to big long-term savings.
 
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Digging into trencher safety
 
Experts offer up advice for irrigation professionals to use trenchers safely and efficiently.
 
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March 2020 LM Cover (Photo: Case Construction Equipment)