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APRIL 16, 2020
 
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How the green industry is moving forward during COVID-19
 
Learn about the action plans green industry pros across the country have developed to address the ongoing pandemic.
 
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Attention green industry contractors
 
We need your help! If you're a landscape or lawn care pro, we're looking for your expertise in fueling outdoor power equipment — and you could win one of five $100 Home Depot gift cards. Take our quick fuel survey for the chance to win.
 
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Ruppert Landscape buys Scott & Sons Landscaping
 
Find out how Ruppert Landscape's addition of Scott & Sons will help expand service coverage in Delaware, where it recently launched a new branch.
 
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Aero Operating rebrands, purchases 3 companies
 
Aero Operating, a portfolio company, rebranded as Outworx Group and acquired three landscape companies: Lawn Butler, Groundtek of Central Florida and The Shepherd's Landscaping.
 
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People on the Move
 
Hirings & promotions from:

→Takeuchi U.S.

→The Andersons

→and more

 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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FMC to accelerate rebate checks for True Champions program
 
End users enrolled in FMC Professional Solutions' True Champions loyalty program will receive full rebate checks sooner than originally scheduled. Find out what else the company is doing in response to COVID-19.
 
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NaturaLawn creates Dan Collins Scholarship Award
 
NaturaLawn of America developed The Dan Collins Scholarship Award in memory of Dan Collins, a memorable franchise owner who passed away from cancer in 2005. Learn more about the scholarships.
 
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Ford upgrades fleet and commercial vehicles
 
Ford added customer-driven options to its F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks and E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis.
 
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Aquascape Academy goes online
 
Aquascape's training now offers a web-based option with business development workshops that are free through April 30. Find out how to register for the educational opportunities.
 
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Nova USA Wood Products adds to ExoShield wood stain color options
 
Nova USA Wood Products expanded the palette of its ExoShield wood stain with the addition of new platinum and antique bronze colors.
 
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Rain Bird offers live streaming irrigation classes
 
Rain Bird introduced live streaming sessions that cover valves, electrical and decoder troubleshooting as well as a class on IQ4 Central Control.
 
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  LM VIDEO
 
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Growing Your Business with Jeffrey Scott: Innovation is driving business
 
Jeffrey Scott offers examples of landscape companies that are pivoting and innovating to grow sales during the crisis economy.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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Communication Coach: Train your mind to create the future
 
Jeff Korhan offers a practice that can help you focus and take steps forward in the future of your business.
 
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Business Insider: High-performance teams build trust
 
LM columnist Phil Harwood explains how green industry companies can create high-performance teams and build trust.
 
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How to knock down nutsedge
 
Experts from FMC Professional Solutions, Nufarm and PBI-Gordon Corp. identify best practices for identifying and controlling yellow nutsedge.
 
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March 2020 LM Cover (Photo: Case Construction Equipment)