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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.

People on the Move: Promotions and hirings at PBI-Gordon, Ruppert Landscape, LandCare and more

Catch up on the latest updates from PBI-Gordon, Ruppert Landscape, LandCare and more

The Big One: A little bit of everything

Environmental Management won a Silver Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

Companies in the News: Updates from Stihl, Soake Pools, FMC and more

Catch up on the latest updates from Stihl, Soake Pools, FMC and more.

People on the Move: Updates from LandCare, Ruppert Landscape, Envisor Consulting and more

Catch up on the latest updates from LandCare, Ruppert Landscape, Envisor Consulting and more.

(Photo: Gachina Landscape Management)

The Big One: How Gachina Landscape Management restored a shopping center to glory

Gachina Landscape Management won a silver award from the 2022 National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

(Photo: Ray Gallardo)

The Big One: The extra mile

LandCare won a Gold Award from the 2022 National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

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Why financing doesn’t have to be scary

Follow these tips to be prepared for the financing process.

(Photo courtesy of Pacific Landscape Management)

The Big One: Keepin’ it clean

Pacific Landscape Management won a Gold Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

(Photo courtesy of TerraCare)

The Big One: Rocky Mountain paradise

The project earned TerraCare a Bronze Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program.

Lawn growth regulators reduce the frequency of mowing and create a healthier plant. (Photo: Henfaes/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Why there’s more to PGRs than meets the eye

PGRs offer more than just growth regulation and reduced maintenance needs, according to these experts.

(Photo: David J. Frank Landscape Contracting)

The Big One: 4-season landscaping

David J. Frank Landscape Contracting earned a gold award 2022 National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

For Pythium blight to take hold in a lawn, it needs three key factors: a susceptible host, the right environmental conditions and the disease to be present. (Photo: PBI-Gordon)

How to keep Pythium blight out of your turf

Pros in the industry share tips on how to identify and prevent the most common and destructive turfgrass disease.

Homeowners associations make up most of the business for Genesis Landscape Solutions, setting the baseline for what it looks for in an acquisition. (Photo: Genesis Landscape Solutions)

2023 LM150: Genesis is creating something big in the desert

A close look at how Genesis Landscape Solutions makes its acquisitions feel like part of the family.

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Hardscape Solutions: Bucket-list build

The project earned Sun Valley Landscaping a Gold Award from the 2022 National Association of Landscape Professionals Awards of Excellence program.

(Photo: Bobcat Co.)

Companies in the News: Updates from WorkWave, Bobcat, Davey Tree and more

Updates and company announcements from WorkWave, Bobcat Co., The Davey Tree Expert Co., FieldBin, Tree Source and more.

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People on the Move: Hirings and promotions at ServiceTitan, Davey Tree, Stihl and more

The latest green industry hirings and promotions from ServiceTitan, Davey Tree, Stihl and more.

Companies in the News: Awards and updates from Walker Manufacturing, Arborjet, Bobcat and more

The latest news and updates from green industry companies, including Arborjet | Ecologel, Weed Man, Bobcat and more.

(Photo courtesy of Goldberg & Rodler)

Hardscape Solutions: A hero’s welcome

This project earned Goldberg & Rodler a Silver Award from the 2022 National Association of Landscape Professionals Awards of Excellence program.

Experts say the future of compact equipment will bring more ways for contractors to increase efficiency in the face of labor concerns. (Photo: hhphoto.com)

With the future coming fast experts share what’s in store for compact equipment

Compact equipment has come a long way in the last decade. Insiders share what’s in store in the next five to 10 years.

(Photo courtesy of Kane Landscapes)

Hardscape Solutions: Take it up a level

This project won Kane Landscapes a Gold Award from the 2022 National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence Program.

Companies in the News: Milestones and expansion at Takeuchi, Bobcat, Davey Tree and more

The latest news and updates from green industry companies, including Takeuchi, Bobcat, The Davey Tree Expert Co., and more

Manufacturers design backpack blowers to provide comfort even on time-intensive jobs. (Photo: Stihl)

Important facts to remember when closing in on a blower purchase

Backpack and handheld blowers both have advantages. Industry pros help you decide which one is best for you.

Photo: Courtesy of Todd’s Services

Hardscape Solutions: Lakeside livin’

A look at the project that earned Todd’s Services an award from the 2022 National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program.

Companies in the News: Updates from, Ewing, Bobcat, Horizon, Altoz and more

The latest news and updates from green industry companies, including Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply, Altoz, Horizon Distributors, Bobcat and more.

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