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DECEMBER 9, 2021
 
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Oregon OSHA fines landscaping company following worker death
 
A Wilsonville, Ore., landscaping company was fined for improper training and not ensuring workers were wearing protective or safety equipment.
 
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Heritage Landscape Supply Group adds SBI Materials
 
SBI Materials of Windsor, Calif., a supplier of natural stone, pavers and other outdoor living products, joined Heritage Landscape Supply.
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
 
turf+ornamental ↴    
How to talk the talk (of PGRs) with your clients
 
Lawn care operators say plant growth regulators (PGRs) allow weeks between mowing and pruning trips, which can help cut labor costs.
 
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GPS Insight acquires FieldAware
 
GPS Insight's addition of FieldAware creates comprehensive fleet management, field services and telematics software platform.
 
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design/build+installation ↴    
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S4 Lights introduces NxG
 
S4 Lights unveiled NxG, a product designed to extend the life and enhance the performance of commercial decorative light strings.
 
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design/build+installation ↴    
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Bobcat intros new telehandler
 
Bobcat’s new telehandler offers operators a redesigned comfort cab, an improved engine and accessible service points.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
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How the project can help to determine your trencher purchase
 
When choosing equipment to dig a ditch, the type and variety of jobs determine the best purchase. Industry experts share advice to help reach a decision. Get the scoop.
 
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Marty Grunder: 4 keys to grow your business in 2022
 
Marty Grunder, CEO of the Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping Co., details four specific areas to focus on to grow your company next year.
 
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Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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High Performance: How to find your strategic resolution
 
Phil Harwood explains why you dedicate more time to setting your New Year's resolutions and start thinking about them now.
 
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Dos and don’ts of winterizing irrigation systems
 
Irrigation contractors need to properly shut down their customers’ irrigation systems, which can help avoid costly freeze damage on irrigation equipment.
 
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How spreader-sprayers save contractors time
 
Lawn care operators explain how using spreader-sprayers can help cover more ground with less wear and tear on their bodies.
 
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