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NOVEMBER 25, 2020
 
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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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Project EverGreen supports GreenCare for Communities Projects in New York City
 
Project EverGreen, the New York City Parks GreenThumb, landscape professionals, local businesses and residents joined forces to support local gardeners in New York City’s Jackie Robinson and Carolina Community Gardens. Get the scoop on this project.
 
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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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People on the Move
 
Promotions and hirings from:

→ Harvest Landscape Enterprises

→ Davey Tree Expert Co.

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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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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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Slow and steady: Enhanced-efficiency fertilizers
 
Experts from The Andersons and Lebanon Turf offer advice on how enhanced-efficiency fertilizers can help lawn care operators stay efficient in 2021.
 
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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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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
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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Grow your Green: How to plan for a rising tax environment
 
Landscape Management columnist Dan Gordon, CPA, details how landscape contractors can prepare their companies for a rising tax environment.
 
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Speed up operations with software
 
When time is money, lawn care operators say software’s capabilities can help users spend less time on paperwork and more time on service calls.
 
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November 2020 Cover (Photo: LM Staff)