What’s ahead for the landscape industry in 2021
Britt Wood, CEO, and Andrew Bray, vice president, government relations, of the National Association of Landscape Professionals, look ahead to 2021 — the Jan. 5 Senate runoff and its potential impact on the landscape industry and how the organization is approaching federal and local legislation in the coming year.
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WRA adds new landscape restoration subsidiary
The new entity, WRA Landscape Restoration, will provide invasive plant control and vegetation management, revegetation and plant maintenance and site preparation, landscape construction, erosion control and soil stabilization. Find out more about the company here.
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EcoScapes opens new office in Nebraska
EcoScapes, an Omaha, Neb.-based eco-friendly lawn care and maintenance company, opened a new location in Elkhorn, Neb., to better serve its customers in the area. Learn more about the company’s services.
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Brand U: A piece of cake
A Kansas landscaper shares why Grasshopper mowers have played a role in the biggest moments of his life, namely his wedding day.
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John Deere unveils updates to L-Series backhoes
John Deere upgraded its popular L-Series backhoe loaders. Among other updates, the 310L, 310SL, 315SL, 310SL HL and 410L models are now equipped with a 4.5L John Deere PowerTech EWL engine, increasing power, improving torque and providing greater reliability, according to the company. Check out the rest of the upgrades to the lineup.
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Trade Hounds launches jobs platform
Trade Hounds’ jobs platform connects contractors directly with the skilled tradespeople they're looking to hire.
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Pushing boundaries in the irrigation industry
More than 80-plus women joined the Irrigation Association's first virtual Women in Irrigation conference to share experiences, learn communication skills and more. Get the scoop on this event here.
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Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
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Grow with Grunder: A Mistake I Made
Mistakes happen in life and in business; we’re all only human, says Marty Grunder. He shares how showing up to the wrong house on a recent sales call served as a good reminder that details matter.
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