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Rob DiFranco

Rob DiFranco served as an Associate Editor for Landscape Management Magazine, utilizing his BA in Journalism from Kent State University, and past experience as a sports reporter for The Morning Journal of Lorain, OH.

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Time for some good news: Introducing the Sprinkler Dude

Meet Justin Richards, a Conserva Irrigation employee spreading irrigation knowledge and good vibes online.

Sunline Landscapes performs every maintenance element except for healthcare for trees more than 12 feet tall. (Photo: Sunline Landscapes)

The Big One: A taste of Europe

An overview of Sunline Landscapes’ maintenance on this beautiful Europe-inspired property.

The sizeable circular bed in the middle of the circular drive with Russian sage, a boxwood hedge and white begonias is visible from the street. (Photo: David J. Frank Landscape Contracting)

The Big One: Lakeside love

The National Association of Landscape Professionals gave David J. Frank Landscape Contracting a silver award for its work on this property.

2025 NCLC brings plenty of new faces together to celebrate the green industry

The 2025 National Collegiate Landscaping Competiton drew a record number of students and schools to Colorado State Univeristy.

Who you know: Building a relationship with a local dealer is key to getting the best ROI on a large purchase.(Photo: John Deere)

2025 equipment purchasing guide: There’s a first time for everything

Making your first large equipment purchase? Follow these tips from industry experts.

Eastern Land Management (ELM) works across the four-campus site with a full-time crew. The university adheres to high standards for sustainability and aesthetics as part of its master plan. (Photo: Eastern Land Management)

The Big One: The heart of it all

Eastern Land Management’s award-winning maintenance of Sacred Heart University.

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LMN and Attentive partner to integrate products

Through the partnership, LMN and Attentive will work toward product integration, enabling contractors to generate precise measurements and material quantities from aerial imagery and plans.

Larry Ryan (Photo: Jeremiah Samborski, courtesy of Ryan Lawn & Tree)

Larry Ryan steps down at Ryan Lawn & Tree as company makes leadership moves

The moves include Founder and President Larry Ryan, who is stepping down from his role after 38 years.

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People on the Move: Hirings and promotions from Takeuchi, Massey Services, Envu and more

The latest hirings and promotions from green industry companies including Takeuchi, Massey Service and Envu.

One of seven Bahá’í temples, Rosborough Partners took over maintenance of this property — which sees more than 300,000 visitors a year — in 2017. (Photo: Roseborough partners)

The Big One: A sacred site

Rosborough Partners won a silver award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals 2024 Awards of Excellence program for its work on this property.

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How a changing climate will affect turf in 2025

Lawn care operators share how a shifting climate has changed the way they manage turf.

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Delaware Valley Turf acquires Emerald Green Lawns

Delaware Valley Turf expands its prescense in the Delaware and Philadelphia area with the acquisition of the Middletown, Del., company.

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Ruppert Landscape adds Florida-based Lawnscapes

Lawnscapes provides commercial landscaping services. The company serves customers in the surrounding counties of the Florida Panhandle, including Gulf, Walton, Washington and Jackson.

AGZA joins Greenworks to celebrate new support center opening

Greenworks’ recently earned AGZA Field-Tested Certification (AFTC) designation for its battery-powered riding and stand-on mower line.

January is SnowCare for Troops Awareness Month

Now celebrating its 15th year, SnowCare for Troops assists military families with snow removal services.

LandCare kept with the desert theme of the resort with red-colored crushed rock to accent the succulents and cacti. (Photo: LandCare)

Hardscape Solutions: Cactus makes perfect

LOCATION: Scottsdale, Ariz.COMPANY: LandCareDETAILS: LandCare took over maintenance on this property in 2019 and has since provided several hardscape upgrades to the resort. In this 2023 project, LandCare focused heavily on beautifying the entrance areas by adding hardscapes and palm trees to areas like roundabouts and medians. The centerpiece of this project was a cactus […]

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The do’s and don’ts of adding software to your business

Industry experts explain why patience is a virtue when choosing a business software.

The fireplace serves as the centerpiece and anchor of all the additional spaces.(Photos: Designs by Sundown)

Hardscape Solutions: From dusk till dawn

A closer look at this hardscapes renovation in Cherry Hills Village, Colo.

Irrigation Association adds four to board of directors

The Irrigation Association recently announced the four new members of its board of directors. The newly elected directors started their terms at the conclusion of the 2024 Irrigation Show and Education Week, joining the other members who are continuing their terms from previous years. The IA Board comprises 15 elected leaders in the irrigation industry. […]

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Business Boosters: Practice makes perfect

With labor at the top of mind for landscape business owners, software companies step up to speed the process up.

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SynkedUP and Cycle CPA to host budgeting and planning webinar

Weston Zimmerman, co-founder and CEO of SynkedUP, along with Joe and Carla Policastro, CPA, co-founders of Cycle CPA — a full-service firm that offers bookkeeping, controller, and CFO services will host an in-depth webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 26th, focused on budgeting and planning for a profitable 2025. As the year wraps up, it’s the perfect […]

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North Carolina AG alleges landscaper price gouged during Helene cleanup

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has filed a lawsuit against landscaping businesses — Huggins & Son Yard Service and Lorenzo & Son Landscaping — alleging price gouging tree removal following Hurricane Helene. The lawsuit alleges that Lorenzo Huggins Sr. left debris at a Hendersonville, N.C., home, including a tree inside of the home and […]

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Makita debuts new battery-powered solutions at Equip

Makita, a manufacturer of professional tools, power equipment, and accessories, announced several new options for professional landscapers at the 2024 Equip Exposition. 40V max ConnectX Brushless Backpack Blower For professional landscapers looking to make the transition to battery power, Makita introduced the 40V max ConnectXBrushless Backpack Blower (CBU04Z) and the 40V max ConnectX 1,500Wh Portable […]

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LMN merges with SingleOps to form new entity

SingleOps, a provider of arbor and landscape business software, has merged with Landscape Management Network (LMN), a provider of landscape business software and crew training in the United States and Canada. Together, they will form a business management software and payments platform that will serve the full-service landscaping, tree care, design/build, and snow removal industries. […]

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