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NOVEMBER 18, 2021
 
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Sperber partners with Bemus Landscape
 
Sperber Landscape Cos. joined forces with Bemus Landscape, which marks Sperber’s return to Southern California.
 
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SavATree merges with Urban Tree Service
 
SavATree expanded its footprint in the New England area with the addition of New Hampshire-based Urban Tree Service.
 
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Heritage Landscape Supply grows in Florida and Texas
 
Heritage Landscape Supply Group expanded its reach with the addition of family-owned Irrigation Supply of Hewitt, Texas, and North Florida Irrigation Equipment of Jacksonville, Fla.
 
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Deep Lawn launches AI lawn estimation tool
 
Deep Lawn’s new estimation tool deploys machine learning and geospatial data to map out and calculate lawn areas of a property.
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
 
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North Carolina State University releases new turfgrass
 
Researchers say Lobo Zoysiagrass is unique because it is fast to establish, drought-tolerant and maintains good color and quality under very low inputs.
 
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Honda tests prototype autonomous work vehicle
 
Second-generation prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicles performed a range of functions at a large-scale solar energy construction site.
 
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OTR releases new airless tire and wheel system
 
OTR Wheel Engineering has launched the NDX airless tire and wheel system for turf equipment and utility vehicles, featuring the tire that never goes flat.
 
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Diamond Mower intros tech for quick equipment diagnostics
 
The new IBC Smart Screen from Diamond Mowers aims to minimize equipment downtime by quickly diagnosing issues for fast resolution.
 
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Stihl debuts new battery system, mobile charger
 
Stihl’s AP 500 S can accept double the amount of charging cycles compared to lithium-ion batteries, and the AL 301-4 Multi-Charger can charge up to four AP or AR batteries and is approved for mobile use.
 
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New Holland Construction releases economy class loader backhoe
 
New Holland Construction introduced the B75D Loader Backhoe to its lineup, offering an economy class solution for contractors.
 
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ICPI offers virtual education
 
The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) will once again host a power-packed two days of distance learning for landscape and hardscape professionals with the return of Hardscape North America’s Education Event on Jan. 25-26. Learn how to register.
 
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What is the future of irrigation and water management?
 
Chad Sutton, water resource manager for Gachina Landscape Management, takes a look at where the irrigation industry is headed.
 
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  LM VIDEO
 
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Cub Cadet shares how SurePath aims to reduce overlap and increase mowing efficiency
 
Josh Sooy, director of professional business for Cub Cadet, explains the ins and outs of the SurePath system equipped on the 900 series mower. Learn more about the GPS-assisted driving system.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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Why you should optimize overhead to optimize growth
 
Jeffrey Scott takes a look at the sweet spot between too much overhead and the right amount to plan for growth.
 
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Seth’s Cut: Back on the bike
 
LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones reflects on his time at the 2021 GIE+EXPO after a lengthy time away following the cancellation of the 2020 show.
 
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Leadership Advantage: How offseason planning leads to success
 
Landscape Management columnist Ken Thomas explains how offseason planning often leads to success for landscape professionals.
 
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  JEFFREY SCOTT PODCAST
 
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Jeffrey Scott, Dale Drier on becoming a second-in-command
 
Jeffrey Scott and Dale Drier, general manager, Drost Landscape, talk about the many facets of being a second-in-command and the benefits it can provide an owner.
 
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