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APRIL 22, 2021
 
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Photo: Schill Grounds Management Schill Grounds Management acquires 2 companies
 
Schill Grounds Management will be expanding into the Cincinnati market with the purchase of two full-service landscaping companies.
 
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Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service adds Community Landscape
 
Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service acquired Community Landscape, based in Wolfeboro, N.H., in its second acquisition and expansion this year.
 
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SavATree continues expansion with recent acquisition in Michigan
 
SavATree expanded its reach in the North shore region of Michigan with the acquisition of Advanced Arboriculture by Arbor-Olin of Rochester, Mich.
 
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Davis Supply joins Heritage Landscape Supply Group
 
Davis Supply, a family-owned distributor of irrigation, lighting and outdoor products in Edmond, Okla., is now a part of Heritage Landscape Supply Group but will continue to operate under the Davis Supply banner.
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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Photo: Arborjet
Arborjet intros new soil injector
 
Arborjet released the AccuFlo Soil Injector ISD, a portable and intuitive system for all soil injection, drench and foliar spray application needs.
 
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Robin Autopilot purchases Mowbot, expands Husqvarna partnership
 
Robin Autopilot has acquired robotic lawn care franchise, Mowbot. The deal will also expands its partnership with Husqvarna, a major investor in Mowbot.
 
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Photo:ASV Holdings
ASV introduces new OEM maintenance kits
 
ASV Holdings released new maintenance kits for ASV machine parts purchasing and maintenance. The kits include replacement filters for service intervals.
 
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Photo:John Deere
John Deere becomes preferred supplier of Engcon tiltrotators
 
Engcon tiltrotators are available through John Deere construction and compact construction equipment dealers and Hitachi excavator dealers.
 
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Photo:FX Luminaire
FX Luminaire launches My Design tool
 
FX Luminaire released My Design, a free digital tool for lighting designers and installers that simplifies the lighting design process.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
 
Shifting focus to water management
 
Irrigation contractors are moving from simply irrigating clients’ lawns to managing the water they use as efficiently as possible.
 
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  LAST CALL FOR TODAY'S WEBINAR
 
 
Root of the Problem
How to uncover the source of common landscaping problems
 
Date: April 22
Sponsored by: Quali-Pro

Not all landscape issues are easy to recognize or solve at first glance. Factors like plant selection, climate, soils, water, diseases, insects and weeds can all play roles in the health of the plants and turf. In this webinar, you will learn how to understand and resolve common landscape problems to prevent recurring issues, improve customer satisfaction and set your company apart from competition.

Speaker: Ian Rodriguez, Ph.D., technical service manager, Quali-Pro

 
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Can’t attend the webinar? Register now and we’ll send you a link to the playback to watch at your convenience.
 
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  LM VIDEO
 
Image: LM Staff
 
What it’s like to own a landscape business in the pandemic
 
Jon Hardecopf, president and owner of MetroGreenscape in Charlotte, N.C., joined Landscape Management Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones in our latest #AtHome edition to discuss business throughout 2020. Hardecopf spoke about how the pandemic affected the landscape industry in the Charlotte area.
 
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You’re spending too much money on Google and here’s why
 
Cody See, director of operations at Evergrow Marketing, shares how advertising on Google doesn’t have to be expensive and reveals the mistakes you might be making.
 
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Business Insider: What’s your business model
 
Jeffrey Scott explains how landscape companies can determine their business model and make appropriate choices based on the model.
 
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Maintenance Shop: Check off chainsaw maintenance
 
Equipment experts from Husqvarna and Stihl share the “must-do” items landscapers should perform when it comes to chainsaw maintenance.
 
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