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JULY 8, 2021
 
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Discussing the LM150 list with Aspire Software CEO Mark Tipton
 
Aspire Software CEO Mark Tipton discusses the LM150 list, how companies on the list use Aspire Software and this year’s theme of strong company culture.
 
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Learn why fertilizer prices are on the rise
 
Industry experts explain what caused the fertilizer price increase and share a few ways lawn care operators can offset the rising costs. Get the scoop here.
 
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The Greenery adds Martex Services Landscape Management
 
Learn how The Greenery, No. 30 on the 2021 LM150 list, expands with this acquisition and why the company will keep Martex Services Landscape Management, a commercial landscape company, as a division.
 
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Weed Avengers: How to manage nutsedge
 
Two lawn care operators, Adam Linnemann and Jeffrey Juchnowicz, share do’s and don’ts for identifying and treating nutsedge.
 
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Omya adds GreenLight soil conditioning and turf nutrition portfolio
 
GreenLight, a portfolio of soil conditioning and turf nutrition products by Omya, helps neutralize soil acidity and releases calcium into the soil.
 
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Landscapers share how software boosts their businesses
 
Landscape Management takes a look at the benefits three companies have seen from implementing landscape industry software.
 
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What to consider before buying a new drill
 
Experts from Little Beaver and Ditch Witch explain what contractors should keep in mind before purchasing and using drills.
 
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A Look Back: Design software has come a long way
 
Take a look at this blast from the past and how computer-aided design programs transformed the landscape design process.
 
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IA names new government & public affairs director
 
The Irrigation Association (IA) hired Coleman Garrison as its new government and public affairs director. Garrison takes on this role following John Farner.
 
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Western Products intros plow and drop spreaders for UTVs
 
Western Products’ new midduty straight blade plow is designed for UTVs and stainless steel drop spreaders are designed for UTVs, compact tractors or wheel loaders. Find out more.
 
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How identifying ideal clients and team members leads to success
 
Marty Grunder of Grunder Landscaping Co. and The Grow Group explains how identifying your company’s ideal clients and team members leads to success.
 
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Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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Summer 2021: The Summer of love
 
In his latest blog, Phil Harwood explains how companies can come together and enjoy the community they provide now that COVID-19 restrictions have eased.
 
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5 Questions: Susan McGee
 
LM's Seth Jones talks with Susan McGee, owner of Lawn Doctor of Wilmington and Brunswick Co., N.C., about how she found her way into the industry and more.
 
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Hardscapes Solutions: Backyard serenity
 
The story behind the project that won Frisella Nursery an award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program.
 
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  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
 
How to make money and keep customers happy during a labor shortage

 
Date: July 29
Sponsored by: Slingshot

Landscape business owners are faced with an unprecedented labor shortage at a time when work is pouring in. In this webinar hosted by Landscape Management columnist and industry consultant Jeffrey Scott, we dive into ways owners can operate more effectively, smoothly and profitably, while maintaining the high level of service customers expect.

Speaker:
  • Jeffrey Scott, president, Jeffrey Scott Consulting

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