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OCTOBER 15, 2020
 
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Rosborough Partners merges commercial business with LandCare
 
Rosborough Partners, a landscape design, build and maintenance firm in the Chicagoland area, has narrowed its focus to residential services and selected LandCare to assume its commercial business. Learn more about LandCare’s latest acquisition.
 
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MANTS launches business hub
 
The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) created an online platform to connect buyers and sellers virtually during the Jan. 6-8, 2021 online show.
 
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ICPI hosts HNA virtual education event
 
The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) will offer a two-day Hardscape North America (HNA) educational program with sessions on business, installation and marketing and sales.
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
turf+ornamental ↴    
 
Greene County Fertilizer kicks off early order program
 
Greene County Fertilizer Co. has started its Early Order Program for its Turf and Ornamentals business. Now through Dec. 15, lawn care operators can take advantage of savings with different ways to save and earn.
 
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Massey goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
 
Orlando, Fla.-based Massey Services partnered with Howard Fertilizer and Chemical Co. to provide customers with pink fertilizer in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
 
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mowing+maintenance ↴    
 
Photo: John Deere
John Deere introduces rear-discharge mower
 
John Deere’s Fastback Pro mower is available in 60- or 72-inch decks and offers a rear-discharge solution for the Z900 ZTrak gas and diesel zero-turn mower. Get the scoop on the latest offering.
 
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Photo: Cub Cadet
Don’t miss LM's Seth Jones during Cub Cadet’s virtual panel
 
Cub Cadet will host a virtual event via YouTube Premiere on Oct. 19. Moderated by LM's Seth Jones, the panel will cover current industry trends, challenges and solutions in light of COVID-19 and offer tips for both new and established businesses. Learn how you can register for the event.
 
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Reading Truck Group to feature Aluminum Classic II in upcoming webinar
 
Reading Truck Group will feature the Aluminum Classic II service truck body in its next installment of the new “Driving What’s Next” webinar series on Oct. 22. Learn how to register.
 
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design/build+installation ↴    
 
Photo: Werk Brau
Werk Brau debuts extreme-duty excavator buckets
 
Werk Brau's new heavy-duty excavator buckets are abrasion resistant, are available in various widths and feature an aggressive dip angle. Read on for more of the buckets’ features.
 
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Photo: Takeuchi
Takeuchi launches compact hydraulic excavator
 
The Takeuchi TB370 is in the 6- to 7-ton class and includes an 8-inch touchscreen multifunction color monitor. Check out more features of this compact hydraulic excavator.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
 
Illustrations: David Preiss
Step by Step: How to winterize an irrigation system
 
To minimize the risk of freeze damage, it’s necessary to winterize irrigation systems in regions with freezing temperatures.
 
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snow+ice management ↴    
 
Photo: Toro
Toro releases Power TRX HD snow blower
 
The new Toro Power TRX HD commercial snow blower can clear more than 20 inches of snow, with 28-inch and 30-inch clearing width options.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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High Performance: The connected generation
 
Phil Harwood shares how millennials are different from prior generations when it comes to engaging with work and their networks and why that's important for employers.
 
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  LM VIDEO
 
Image: Jeffrey Scott
 
Growing Your Business with Jeffrey Scott: Make tough decisions in your landscape business
 
It takes understanding and confronting tough decisions to keep operations and growth on track, says Jeffrey Scott. Watch his latest video for his tips on making difficult decisions in your business.
 
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SafetyWatch: Implementing a safety and health management plan
 
Sam Steel, Ed.D., safety adviser for the National Association of Landscape Professionals, explains how to implement a safety and health management plan.
 
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Hardscape Solutions: Mansion makeover
 
A look at the project that won Frisella Nursery a 2019 Bronze Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program.
 
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  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
 
Divide, Conquer & Grow!
How to share leadership so that your company grows faster while your operations run more efficiently
 
Date: Oct. 15
Brought to you by: Slingshot

Landscape business owners are used to wearing too many hats, but that will eventually lead to burnout. In this webinar, learn how splitting responsibilities with your No. 2 can help your team operate more effectively and achieve more profitability.

We'll break down the various models and techniques to set this up to help you choose what works best for you and your company.

Speaker: Jeffrey Scott, MBA

 
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