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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.

LCOs can spot hairy chinch bugs by looking for the trademark white X on their backs. (Photo: Syngenta)

Keeping chinch bugs out of your turf

Get to know the warning signs of this turf-killing pest.

(Photo: Liudmila Chernetska / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images)

How enhanced-efficiency and controlled-release fertilizers can save time and money

Experts share how LCOs can make themselves more efficient with these tools.

Summer patch-infected turf declines for one to two weeks, turning yellow or straw brown and eventually collapsing to the soil surface. (Photo: Rutgers University, PBI-Gordon Corp)

Turf School: Riding through the rough patch

Learn more about brown and summer patch, a pair of cool-season turf killers.

People on the Move: Hirings and promotions at LandCare, PERC, Takeuchi and more

The latest hirings and promotions from green industry companies LandCare, PERC, Takeuchi and more.

Experts say there’s much to look forward to in the future of stand-on mowers. (Photo: Exmark)

What’s on the horizon for the next generation of stand-on mowers

See what manufacturers say you should know about the next generation of stand-on mowers.

Dealers and distributors joined the Sunseeker team on April 16 to demo the new Orion X7 robotic mower. (Photo courtesy of Sunseeker)

Dealers and distributors get hands-on experience with Sunseeker’s new Orion X7 at launch event

The Orion X7 from Sunseeker is the company’s first wireless robotic mower and is available in three different models.

Fire ant mounds, if left undisturbed, can grow to 18-inches in height. (Photo: Blake Layton)

Turf School: Don’t get burned by fire ants this spring

Fire ants can be annoying and painful pests for LCOs and homeowners alike. Read tips to on how to combat these turf pests.

With more robotic mowing options emerging, navigating the marketplace will continue to become more challenging. (Photo: Sunseeker)

The do’s and don’ts of robotic mower purchases

With robotic mowers continuing to grow in popularity, learn what to look for when deciding on one for your business.

LandCare utilized iceberg roses and azaleas to help preserve the original landscape design of the historic studio. (Photo: LandCare)

LandCare receives gold award for project that creates movie magic

LandCare won a gold award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence Program for their work on this project.

Graphic: Equip Expo

Equip Exposition education: The Holy Grail of scalability

What does it take for a company to keep its momentum during a growth period? That’s what Ken Thomas and Ben Gandy sought to answer during the Landscape Management education session “Scaling for Success: Strategies for Growing Your Landscaping Business” at the 2023 Equip Exposition in Louisville, Ky. “We come to conferences like this and […]

The new raised-bed garden area — named Founders Farm — produces romaine lettuce, green butter crunch lettuce, red sails lettuce and Swiss chard. (Photo: Second Harvest Food Bank)

Behind the scenes of an irrigation passion project

Max Moreno describes the behind the scenes of a passion project he helped to complete, with a little help
from his friends.

No matter the season, maintenance for compact track loaders is always essential. (Photo: Takeuchi)

How to keep your CTL running all season long

Get the inside scoop on the best compact track loader maintenance practices.

Before you schedule a demo, experts say you need to have a clear understanding of your budget. (Photo: Sunseeker)

Tips to help ace your equipment demo

Experts explain why no question is a stupid question during a trial.

(Photo: LM Staff)

2024 NCLC spotlights the green industry’s bright future

The NALP’s Collegiate Landscape Competition returned to Utah, bringing students from across the country together for a friendly competition.

Maintenance crews focus on regular cutbacks across the landscape to help trees and shrubs remain healthy. (Photo: Clean Scapes)

Clean Scapes beats the freeze to reestablish Texas landscape

Clean Scapes won a silver award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

The chain is a major wear item on trenchers as it’s constantly moving and in contact with the ground. (Photo: Ditch Witch)

How to keep your trencher running all season long

Learn why time is such a crucial element of trencher maintenance.

(Photo courtesy of Landscape Management Network)

Key takeaways from the LMN Mastermind Summit in Orlando

The summit brought together LMN users to help them better understand both the LMN software and their own businesses.

While pool installation can be a lucrative business, it’s crucial to be fully ready for the challenges it can throw your way. (Photo: Feverpitched / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images)

What to know before adding pool installation services

Learn what’s ahead before diving into
pool installation.

Companies in the News: Updates from Attentive, Reflections Water Gardens, Devon Creek and more

The latest updates and awards from green industry companies Attentive.ai, Reflections Water Gardens, Devon Creek Landscaping and more.

People on the Move: Hirings and promotions from McFarlin Stanford, Ruppert Landscape, LandCare and more

The latest hirings and promotions from green industry companies McFarlin Stanford, Ruppert Landscape, LandCare and more.

(Photo courtesy of Milosi

Milosi assists in creating an English-influenced landscape for homeowner

Milosi won a silver award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence Program for this project.

How Walk Your Plans forms a new vision for design/build projects

One Ohio landscaper explains how Walk Your Plans has helped save him time and money.

Companies in the News: Updates from BrightView, Project EverGreen, Graze and more

Catch up on the latest updates from green industry companies BrightView, Project EverGreen, Boss Snowplow and more.

People on the Move: Hirings and promotions at Massey Services, Sperber, Greene County Fertilizer and more

Catch up on the latest updates from Massey Services, Sperber Landscape Cos. and more.

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