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JANUARY 14, 2021

TOP HEADLINES

BrightView acquires Minnesota company

BrightView purchased Cutting Edge Property Maintenance, a $22 million company based in Plymouth, Minn. Find out more about the deal.

SavATree merges with Arborwell Professional Tree Management

SavATree completed its largest merger to date with the purchase of Arborwell Professional Tree Management of California and Washington state. Learn how this expands SavATree’s reach in the West.

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Ruppert Landscape opens new location

Ruppert Landscape has grown its landscape management operations to include a new location in Dulles, Va., joining six existing branches in Virginia.

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How did our industry fare in 2020?

The 2020 LM Industry Pulse survey, brought to you by Cub Cadet, shows an industry thrilled with the season that was, despite all the bad news and challenges of doing business. The reality for landscape and lawn care companies was they were busier than ever, with the nation more appreciative and in need of their expertise than in years past.

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Unveiling the Turfco T5000

Scott Kinkead, executive vice president of Turfco, drove from Minnesota to Eudora, Kan., to give LM's Seth Jones a closer look at the new T5000 spreader-sprayer. Watch the video for details about Turfco’s latest offering.

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Aspire buys Crew Control

Aspire has acquired Crew Control, a software application built to simplify the scheduling process for smaller lawn care and landscaping companies. Find out what this deal means for current Crew Control users.

Real Green joins forces with Lawnbot, Coalmarch

Get the scoop on how the partnership with Real Green Systems, Lawnbot and Coalmarch will bring digital marketing integration and sales automation integrations to Service Assistant 5.

SiteOne brings SiteOne University events online

Site One Landscape Supply offers virtual training with tracks on business, erosion control/drainage, hardscaping, irrigation, lawn care, lighting, tree care and more. Learn more about upcoming events and how to register.

Companies in the News

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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Target Specialty Products to distribute Leading Edge products

Target Specialty Products will become the exclusive distributor for Leading Edge’s unmanned aircraft systems and software, droplet analysis software and low and ground altitude helicopter tracking technologies.

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The grass is greener with sustainable products

Steve Murray of McCall Service has a new marketing advantage: customer lawns that look lusher thanks to bio-based fertilizers. See how Anuvia Plant Nutrients’ GreenTRX impacts both soil health and the environment.

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Kubota adds 2 models to zero-turn line

Kubota’s Z412 and Z422 join the commercial line with updates to operator comfort, including 6.5-inch-wide smooth pneumatic front caster tires, adjustable suspension seat and more. Find out more about the new mowers’ features.

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The TB235-2 is the perfect partner for all of your landscaping needs

The TB235-2 has an operating weight of 7,418 pounds, a dig depth of 10 feet, 7.8 inches and a max reach of more than 17 feet. The TB235-2 comes equipped with a multifunction monitor, triple flange track rollers, heavy duty blade and a spacious automotive interior that provides all-day operator comfort.

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Mean Green Mowers debuts new stand-on electric mower

Mean Green Mowers’ new Vanquish lithium-powered electric mower is available with a 52- or 60-inch deck and can run up to seven hours continuously.

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Aquascape introduces new products for 2021

Aquascape added fountains with a flame, a faux stone fire pit, a fire and water torch system and more to its product lineup this year. Find out more about these new introductions.

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Conserva Irrigation teams up with Franchise FastLane

Conserva Irrigation partnered with franchise sales organization, Franchise FastLane, as part of its strategy to grow the business throughout the U.S.

FROM OUR BLOG

Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders

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High Performance: 3 simple but powerful questions for 2021

LM contributor Phil Harwood offers three simple but powerful questions to help landscape business owners plan for success in 2021.

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NALP discusses the latest news from DC

Britt Wood, CEO, and Andrew Bray, VP of government relations of the National Association of Landscape Professionals, talk with LM Senior Editor Abby Hart about the second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans, the results of the Georgia runoff elections and the turmoil at the U.S. Capitol.

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FROM OUR MAGAZINE

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(Plant) food for thought

Two lawn care operators explain how implementing different fertilizers into their programs have helped reduce turf problems.

Experts' Tips: Chainsaws

Experts from manufacturers Stihl, Ego, Echo and Husqvarna relay the best practices for landscapers when purchasing chainsaws.

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