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LM150: Art by Nature is optimistic about the future
 
Ryan McMahon, president of Art by Nature in Granite Falls, Wash., which ranked at No. 119 on the 2020 LM150 list, chats with LM Associate Editor Sarah Webb about how business has been the past few months and shares what’s in store for the rest of the year.
 
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LM150: Eyes on the prize
 
Seventy-seven firms on the LM150 list grew by 10 percent or more in 2019. Here are some of the initiatives they used to hit those numbers.
 
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Warren Equity Partners acquires two Georgia landscape companies
 
Warren Equity Partners, a private equity fund, has acquired Gunnison Tree Services and New Urban Forestry. Learn how the deal will affect the companies going forward.
 
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Specticle G herbicide approved for use in California
 
Specticle G, a broad-spectrum herbicide, is now available for use in California. It controls grasses, broadleaf weeds and sedges.
 
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SavATree acquires Spruced Up Tree and Shrub
 
Spruced Up Tree and Shrub, a full-service tree company in Salem, Mass., will be incorporated into SavATree’s Middleton, Mass., branch. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Read more about this acquisition.
 
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ASV releases new Elite lubricant
 
Engine oil, hydraulic oil and grease products are among ASV Holding's new Elite line of high-performance, heavy-duty lubricants.
 
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FX Luminaire unveils Line-Voltage Series
 
FX Luminaire added the Line-Voltage Series, which expands lighting design beyond the scope of traditional low-voltage lighting, according to the company.
 
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Yanmar introduces new compact excavator
 
Yanmar America's SV40 tail-swing compact excavator comes standard with a quick coupler and the company's remote communication system. Read more about this new excavator.
 
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Keystone Hardscapes joins forces with CST brand
 
Keystone Hardscapes aligned with CST under its brand. CST manufactures pavers, segmental retaining walls and related outdoor living products. Read more about this partnership.
 
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Aquascape unveils theme for virtual 'Pondemonium'
 
Aquascape revealed "I Heart My Art" as the theme for its first-ever virtual Pondemonium, a training event for water feature professionals around the world.
 
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LMN to host snow and ice workshops
 
From July 15 to Sept. 29, LMN will host a series of workshops and informational events to give snow industry professionals the tools and tips they need to run better businesses. Find out how to register now.
 
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Grow with Grunder: Tips for navigating the rest of 2020
 
In this episode of Grow with Grunder, Marty Grunder shares three tips to help you turn things around and finish 2020 strong.
 
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High Performance: Become a great coach
 
Today's employees expect a coach who is tough, demanding and who will drive them to be the best versions of themselves, says Phil Harwood. Learn why coaching is essential in your business.
 
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Recommender: What design software do you use and why?
 
Design experts from various companies around the country reveal their preferred design software and explain why.
 
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Hardscape Solutions: Royalty in the Rockies
 
The story and photos that won Lifescape Colorado a Gold Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals' Award of Excellence program.
 
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