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OCTOBER 29, 2020
 
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How to run your business like an industry investor
 
LM contributor Greg Herring outlines the areas that landscape companies can improve to make their businesses as profitable as possible.
 
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Key takeaways from Landscapes 2020
 
Including topics on creating an employee-centric culture, the need to advocate for the industry and sustainable practices, Landscapes 2020 proved to be a wealth of information. LM's editors share a few things they learned from the virtual event.
 
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Don’t miss the GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America free online portal
 
GIE+EXPO ToGo features new product spotlights, resources, demo videos and more. Check it out here.
 
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NALP presents awards at Landscapes 2020
 
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) recognized Awards of Excellence and Safety Recognition Award recipients and honored the lifetime leadership recipient, women entrepreneur of the year and young entrepreneur of the year. Find out who the award winners are.
 
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LM Virtual Booth Visit: Jacto
 
LM's Christina Herrick chats with Jacto President Greg Imus to learn more about the company and what it would have highlighted if GIE+EXPO had taken place in person this year.
 
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LM Virtual Booth Visit: Greene County Fertilizer Co.
 
Missing GIE+EXPO this year? We are too. That's why LM's Christina Herrick chatted with Greene County Fertilizer President John Perry to learn more about the company and find out what the team would have promoted at the show.
 
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Chinch bugs be gone
 
Lawn care operators from McCall Service and Green Lawn Fertilizing reveal how they control chinch bugs for their clients.
 
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Gravely releases new commercial zero-turn mowers
 
Gravely's new Pro-Turn EV, Pro-Turn 600, Pro-Turn Z and Pro-Turn ZX lineup of mowers boasts comfort and performance. Learn more about the new features.
 
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Lytx launches new AI-powered features
 
Lytx, a provider of machine vision- and artificial intelligence-powered video telematics and analytics, added new technology capabilities. Get the scoop here.
 
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John Deere upgrades Z900 zero-turn mowers
 
John Deere is offering a new deck option for its Z900 Commercial ZTrak lineup and introduced a string trimmer rack, cargo tray and tool carrier. Learn more about these updates.
 
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SiteOne sponsors Hardscape North America’s awards
 
Early-bird entries are due Oct. 30 for categories including vintage installation, outdoor living features, retaining walls, concrete pavers and more. Find out how to apply.
 
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Werk-Brau introduces high-performance loader buckets
 
Werk-Brau's new high-performance loader buckets are designed to handle material up to 2,000 pounds per cubic yard in density. Find out more here.
 
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IA to host Women in Irrigation Conference
 
Topics for the Irrigation Association’s (IA) Nov. 18 event include how to become a confident communicator, challenges and opportunities in the industry and how women have achieved successful careers in irrigation. Find out how to register and more.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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Grow with Grunder: Budget for 2021 with a 4-week plan
 
Marty Grunder of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping Co. spells out how landscaping companies can budget for 2021 using a four-week plan. Check it out here.
 
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Growing Your Business with Jeffrey Scott: How to take a 1-week vacation a month
 
Jeffrey Scott shares how landscape business owners can learn to scale their business by not being in their business at all. Watch this video to learn the inspiring story of a successful entrepreneur and how you can apply this to your business and life.
 
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What can landscape pros do to make up for not being able to attend GIE+EXPO this year?
 
Landscape Management's Editorial Advisory Board shares what landscape pros can do to make up for not being able to attend GIE+EXPO this year.
 
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Experts' Tips: Compact tractor choices
 
Design/build experts from Caterpillar, John Deere and Bobcat Co. offer up their best advice for choosing the right compact tractor.
 
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