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NOVEMBER 12, 2020
 
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Trump press conference brings Four Seasons Total Landscaping into the news
 
Four Seasons Total Landscaping in Philadelphia found itself in the spotlight after President Trump's legal team held a press conference on Nov. 7 at its storefront. See how the day to day has since changed for the company.
 
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Tell us what you think! Take our Industry Pulse survey
 
Help us provide an accurate picture of how the industry fared this year by taking our annual Industry Pulse survey, sponsored by Cub Cadet.
 
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Jeffrey Scott to host Financial Masterclass
 
Jeffrey Scott will host a Financial Masterclass Jan. 6-7, 2021. Attendees will learn to master their numbers, grow their business and improve profitability.
 
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LMN releases 20.11 with updates to customer portal, estimating
 
LMN rolled out new product releases and technology updates, including proposal e-signatures, custom work requests and estimate dashboards. Get the scoop.
 
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Centre Partners and LP First Capital form new Fla. landscape company
 
Centre Partners, a private equity firm, and LP First Capital, an independent sponsor, formed a new landscaping company in the Southeast with its first five acquisitions. Learn more about this new venture.
 
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Photo: The Clendenin Consulting Group
Luv-A-Lawn and Pest Control acquires Lawn Supreme Services
 
Lawn Supreme Services of Rockridge, Fla., will operate under the Luv-A-Lawn brand following the merger. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Find out how this acquisition expands Luv-A-Lawn’s reach in the Sunshine State.
 
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FNGLA becomes Project EverGreen affiliate partner
 
The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) will link the association’s members with Project EverGreen’s efforts to revitalize parks and green spaces.
 
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People on the Move
 
Promotions and updates from:

→ Stihl

→ Ruppert Landscape

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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
turf+ornamental ↴    
 
Tenbarge Seed partners with W.S. Connelly & Co.
 
W.S. Connelly & Co. and Tenbarge Seed, providers of seed, fertilizer, erosion control and plant protection solutions, merged. Learn more about the deal.
 
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mowing+maintenance ↴    
 
Photo: John Deere
John Deere debuts digital experience, ZTrak mower updates
 
John Deere Virtual Pavilion, which launched this week, offers an immersive experience to connect landscape professionals with the brand. The company also unveiled new updates to its ZTrak lineup. Find out about the latest offerings.
 
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Photo: Stihl
Stihl introduces new chainsaws and battery-powered equipment
 
Stihl introduced new extended-reach hedge trimmers, pole pruners, trimmers and new chainsaws. Get the scoop on the new equipment.
 
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design/build+installation ↴    
 
Photo: LandCrafters
Hardscape Solutions: Small sanctuary
 
How LandCrafters created a Japanese garden for a client and earned a 2019 Silver Award from NALP's Awards of Excellence program.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
 
Photo: Horizon Landscape Co.
Best practices for irrigation shutdowns
 
As temperatures begin to drop across the country, contractors are gearing up for another season of irrigation shutdowns. Systems need to be winterized before overnight temps hit freezing and damage may occur. Here’s a timeline, the tools needed, step-by-step best practices and why it’s important to properly shut down irrigation systems.
 
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snow+ice management ↴    
 
Photo: SnowEx
SnowEx debuts Helixx stainless steel hopper
 
SnowEx’s new Helixx 0.35-cubic-yard stainless steel spreader fits compact trucks and UTVs, and features a 2.5-foot-long hopper and a spreading width of up to 30 feet.
 
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snow+ice management ↴    
 
Photo: Aquascape
John Deere unveils three new single-motor, high-flow snow blower models
 
John Deere’s D-Series snow blowers are compatible with John Deere compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders and skid-steers. Check out the features of the new lineup.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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High Performance: Mastering the art of appreciation
 
One of the most common reasons for a person leaving a company is a lack of feeling appreciated, says Phil Harwood. Here’s his advice for expressing your appreciation for your employees.
 
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Image: Jeffrey Scott
 
Growing your Business with Jeffrey Scott: Pay more, expect more
 
How should a landscape business pay its employees? The most or least in your area? Jeffrey Scott explains his philosophy on paying more and expecting more.
 
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SiteOne, landscape companies partner on community service project
 
SiteOne Landscape Supply partnered with Atlanta-area landscape companies to provide landscaping and irrigation installation at Champions Place.
 
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The do's and don'ts of dollar spot management
 
Experts from Syngenta, Quali-Pro and PBI-Gordon share what lawn care operators should and shouldn’t do when it comes to treating dollar spot.
 
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LM October 2020 Cover. Photo: Brian Bohannon Photography