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AUGUST 12, 2021

TOP HEADLINES

Why this year’s plant shortage is a perfect storm

Learn why reduced production, 2020’s increased demand and the February Polar Vortex in Texas has left contractors scrambling to source plant material.

ExperiGreen Lawn Care expands in midwest

ExperiGreen Lawn Care bought Greener Turf, Delhi Lawn Service, Organic Turf to expand its services in Michigan and Ohio.

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Labor and water at the crossroads

The landscape industry is at a crossroads — increasing pressure to manage water better, but not enough labor to throw at the problem. At this crossroads, the choice is yours to start managing your entire portfolio with remote irrigation access and control using cloud based, mobile technology starting at $25/mo.

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People on the Move

Promotions and hirings from:

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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Target Specialty Products hosts webinar on new active ingredient

Quali-Pro joins Target Specialty Products to talk about the new mode of action in Suprado, an insect growth regulator.

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Why it’s important to keep your truck clean

Experts throughout the industry say neat and organized trucks and trailers can promote efficiency during the busiest times of the year.

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Caterpillar telematics system offers engine-based data

Caterpillar's new whole-machine telematics systems provides location, use data to customers to better maintain equipment.

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Perfect timing: Quali-Pro’s Early Order Program

The rebates offered with Quali-Pro's Early Order Program stand out because of the possibility for LCOs to qualify for a Double-Base Bonus. Learn more about what you could qualify for.

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Central Turf & Irrigation Supply expands

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply, a distributor of irrigation and landscape supplies, opened its third location in the Chicagoland area.

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Hilltip intros new IceStriker large size spreader

Hilltip's new large IceStriker 6000CM Combi Spreader boasts a 6-cubic-yard capacity and is available as a chain-driven unit.

LM VIDEO

Talking tech with Jay Crew Account Manager Cheryl Crabtree

Getting landscaping crews to document their work gets a lot easier with the right tools. Cheryl Crabtree from Jay Crew Landscaping in Missouri talks to us about how her company uses iPads to generate quality data.

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FROM OUR BLOG

Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders

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Why rising costs should equal rising prices

Phil Harwood shares how your business can and should address the rising costs of doing business by raising prices to keep your gross profit margin growing.

FROM OUR MAGAZINE

View the latest digital edition of Landscape Management

3 keys to success in commercial maintenance sales

Want to up your maintenance sales game? Ken Thomas shares three keys to success in selling commercial maintenance contracts.

Seth’s Cut: Rockin’ in the free world

LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones shares how a family vacation to Texas shows how stretched supply chains impact business reopenings.

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Missed our last webinar? No problem!

Our previous webinar, "How to make money and keep customers happy during a labor shortage" by Slingshot can be viewed on demand at any time.

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