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JUNE 03, 2021

LM150

Coming soon: The 2021 LM150 rankings

The 2021 LM150 list of largest landscape companies, brought to you by Aspire Software, will be released on Thursday, June 17. Here's a look back at the 2020 rankings.

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TOP HEADLINES

NALP appoints new board of directors

Bob Grover of Pacific Landscape Management will become president of National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) with the new term beginning in October. Get the scoop on the new appointees.

Landscaping company owes $36K in back wages, $40K in H-2B penalties

The U.S. Department of Labor said Alvarado Landscaping of Lorain, Ohio, forced guest workers to pay their own expenses while traveling to work for the company.

Jeffrey Scott to host Summer Growth Summit

Jeffrey Scott Consulting is partnering with LanDesign in St. Louis, Mo., to put on the Summer Growth Summit, a two-day conference and a tour at LanDesign. Find out more.

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Take your lawns to the N-Ext™ level

Getting a jump on turf health and color now will save you time, money and energy as we enter those hot summer days. A powerful mix of soil amendments and plant nutrients will help drive roots down deeper into the soil. The deeper root structure will allow for greater nutrient uptake, better drainage and efficient use of spring rains and irrigation water.

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Ewing opens new location in California

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply opened a location in Indio, Calif., servicing green industry professionals, including irrigation and landscaping pros.

People on the Move

Promotions and hirings from:

→ Great Lakes Turf

→ Boral

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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FMC expands access to True Champions program, offers easier rebates

FMC expanded its FMC True Champions loyalty program, with the launch of the Dynamic Rewards rebate program that will provide LCOs more attainable rebates. Find out more.

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Tzone™ SE delivers proven performance in a speed product

TZone™ SE Broadleaf Herbicide for Tough Weeds uses the proven performance of triclopyr and precise ratios of multiple active ingredients to provide effective cool-weather weed control in a speed product. The advanced suspoemulsion (SE) formulation means more active ingredient hits the target weed for better control.

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Target Specialty Products offers upcoming webinar on soil surfactants

Target Specialty Products' upcoming webinar on June 10 with Product Manager Jim Turner will discuss the latest innovations in soil surfactants.

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Amsoil intros 15W-50 synthetic small-engine oil

Amsoil’s new 15W-50 is designed for zero-turn, riding, stand-on and push mowers and more as part of the company’s commercial-grade product line.

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Conquer every irrigation application.

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Installation Solutions: Select the right hardscape edging

Landscape Management delves into how landscape professionals can work with their suppliers to select the right hardscape edging project for the job.

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Hunter offers option to set up Wi-Fi on X2 controllers

Hunter Industries is now offering a solution to help irrigation contractors set up Wi-Fi on X2 controllers using the Wand Module.

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IA prepares for Smart Irrigation Month in July

The Irrigation Association (IA) designated July as Smart Irrigation Month. This monthlong initiative promotes the importance of smart irrigation practices. Learn more.

FROM OUR BLOG

Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders

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Communication Coach: How to use content to grow your business

Jeff Kohran shares how using content marketing can keep clients engaged and grow the business.

FROM OUR MAGAZINE

View the latest digital edition of Landscape Management

Leadership Advantage: How to have successful meetings

Landscape Management columnist Ben Gandy describes what needs to be in place for landscape companies to host productive and efficient meetings.

How to manage nutsedge

Two lawn care operators, Adam Linnemann and Jeffrey Juchnowicz, share do’s and don’ts for identifying and treating the aggressive weed, nutsedge.

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UPCOMING WEBINAR

Time-Saving On Irrigation & Landscaping — With Vac and Drills
How vacs and drills can help you reduce labor expenses and maximize your efficiency.

Date: June 17
Sponsored by: Ditch Witch

Save time, labor and reduce disruption on landscaping and irrigation jobs with Ditch Witch directional drills and versatile vacs. Product Managers Cory Maker and Chapman Hancock talk productivity and versatility with machines you might not have considered. Learn how you can put these new tools of the trade to use in more ways than ever.

Speakers:

Cory Maker, product manager, HDD, Ditch Witch
Chapman Hancock, product manager, Vacuum Excavation, Ditch Witch

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