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LM Staff

LM Staff

Landscape Management's staff brings together collective experience in journalism, research, writing, and editing. Our team stays tapped into the pulse of the industry, covering a wide range topics with a commitment to delivering compelling stories and high-quality content.

Paving the way: The LM team took a trip out to Grant, Mich., to check out Porous Pave’s facility and operations. Pictured (left to right) are Connor Ouwinga, Pourous Pave’s national sales manager, LM’s Nader Hassen, and Pouros Pave’s owner Dave Ouwinga. (Photo: LM staff)

LM Gallery: November 2024

Check out a few of the places where the LM team made its rounds recently.

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Scythe unveils new digital products

The M.52 fleet management platform and Scythe mobile app allows contractors to dive deeper into mower performance data.

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Razor Tracking announces partnership with Raven

This partnership sets to enhance the overall fleet tracking capabilities and efficiencies for mutual customers.

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Fred Haskett to host webinar on elevating financial performance

This webinar is tailored specifically for landscaping, tree care and lawn care business owners and managers.

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Rebolt partners with Ewing Outdoor Supply with new AI-powered website builder

This platform aims to transform how home service professionals connect with their customers by providing SEO-ready websites in under 10 minutes while automating their social media posting.

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Loftness expands mulching heads line with new 10 series

Its lightweight yet heavy-duty design can be used on smaller excavators ranging from 7,000 to 10,000 pounds in applications such as right-of-way vegetation management, site preparation, fire prevention, invasive species removal, landscaping, pasture reclamation and more.

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Hamilton Caster enhances workplace safety with new toe guard

This versatile solution enhances workplace safety by protecting feet from injury and offers support for two brake styles—heavy-duty contact brakes and ergonomic brakes—and floor brushes, all of which are field-installable. 

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Mariani Premier Group expands Arizona footprint with the acquisition of three companies

Mariani Premier Group — No. 7 on the 2024 LM150 list — made its 21st acquisition, marking expansion into the Arizona market with the addition of three companies:  Desert Foothills Landscape (DFL), HMI Commercial Landscape and Benhart Landscaping. This move strengthens Mariani’s footprint in the fast-growing Greater Phoenix area and enhances its ability to deliver landscape design, installation, and […]

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PBI-Gordon to feature new liquid herbicide at the 2024 Elevate Conference

PBI-Gordon will feature Aethon Herbicide SL for Turfgrass, its newest liquid herbicide innovation for turfgrass professionals at the 2024 Elevate Conference and Expo.

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Deckorators returns to PSP/Deck Expo with new products

Deckorators, a leading brand of UFP Industries, will return to the PSP/Deck Expo in Dallas, Texas on Nov. 12-14 with new offerings, adding innovative collections to the brands’ roster of contractor and homeowner preferred products.   

Plan Smart, Grow Strong: LM’s exclusive webinar on job planning for success

Join LM on November 13 at 11:00 a.m. EST for a powerful virtual panel, where Top Green and other leading experts will reveal how structured job planning transforms crew performance, eliminates inefficiencies and maximizes profitability.

In addition to an NALP Award of Excellence, this project won Ruppert Landscape a People’s Choice Award from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Capital Region. (Photo: Ruppert Landscape)

Hardscape Solutions: A group effort

LOCATION: Washington, D.C. COMPANY: Ruppert Landscape DETAILS: Ruppert Landscape, No. 12 on the 2024 LM150 list, worked alongside several other contractors on this multi-use 10-acre property in the heart of Washington, D.C. Most of Ruppert’s work took place over a three-level parking structure, making soil and drainage crucial aspects of the build. As a result, […]

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Recommender: What’s your favorite high-tech tool or product advancement that’s helped you and your team get the job done better and faster?

Kirstin MainsVice President, Brilliant Borders LandscapingDes Moines, Iowa “This isn’t really high-tech, but we’ve added accessories to our trimmers that have gone over pretty well with our team. In particular, the ergonomic double handles help the operator hold the trimmer more comfortably, saving them from straining and not gripping the traditional handles too much. Not […]

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Breaking down the PPE needs for LCOs

Experts say it’s essential to understand what products you’re working with before making an application.

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Nasim Landscape earns ranking on the Inc. 5000 list

The list provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.

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Editorial Advisory Board: October 2024

Industry leaders share tips on how to deliver what you learned at a trade show with your entire team.

Recent hurricanes expose the urgent need for improved storm prevention measures

The need for resilient infrastructure and proactive maintenance is critical with climate change’s contribution to more frequent storms.

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New Holland introduces its latest midi excavator

Powered by a robust 73-horsepower engine, the E90D has the highest horsepower in its class, according to the company.

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Frisella Landscape expands into Washington, Mo., with acquisition of Meyer Landscape and Lawn

The acquisition marks a significant expansion of Frisella’s landscape maintenance services into the Washington, ​​Mo., area.

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Staple Wasp provides ergonomic and innovative solutions with its staple gun model

Staple Wasp announced the success of its innovative staple gun, designed to simplify the installation of erosion control blankets, geotextiles, liners and more.

Stanley Black and Decker partners with Whisper Aero to expand product portfolio

This will begin with a collaboration integrating the aerospace-engineered WhisperDrive system into Stanley Black & Decker products.

Blue Diamond Attachments adds a land grader to its line of skid-steer attachments

The new land grader offers front and rear cutting edges, allowing users to push or pull material for precise placement.

Outdoor Living Supply acquires two companies to enhance its network

The companies are suppliers of hardscape solutions to commercial and residential contractors along with independent dealers in their respective markets.

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GeoCeramica expands into the United States

The partnership between MBI, LibertyStone Hardscaping Systems and Benelux a.s. made it possible for GeoCeramica’s presence in the U.S.

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