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Products that work: The latest in stand-on mower technology

Innovations from Mean Green, Gravely, John Deere and Grasshopper

Not so small: Large patch can ruin lawns if left unchecked. (Photo: Quali-Pro; Getty Images: DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Turf School: A guide to identifying and managing summer patch diseases

Test your knowledge on common patch diseases in lawns

Cutting edge Weathermatic president Lex Mason unveiled the SmartLink Connect system at SmartCon 2025. (Photo: LM Staff)

How Weathermatic transformed remote water management

How Weathermatic’s SmartLink technology went from pie-in-the-sky thinking to a true

The parking area was updated for larger, modern cars and use. LoBello says the car in the driveway was loaned for this special photoshoot. (Photo: Tony Soluri)

Mariani Landscape’s award-winning restoration of a Frank Lloyd Wright residence

Mariani Landscape modernized a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home and won a 2024 NALP Gold Award

Compact track loaders and skid steers bring flexibility and efficiency to the jobsite. (Photo: John Deere)

Installation Iron: Compact machines, big rewards

Skid-steers and compact track loaders can help design-build contractors cut costs and increase productivity

Even the smallest tools can have big impacts on a design-build jobsite. (Photo: JulPo / e+ / getty images)

Pros share their go-to tools that help get the job done

Industry pros share their go-to small or handheld tool on construction projects that helps them get the job done

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Trading FaceTime for face time in the landscape industry

Despite working remotely in a hands-on industry, Hollister finds value in attending industry events and connecting personally with professionals.

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Three lessons in residential landscaping

Landing a big client or project can be just as risky as it is rewarding.

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How to build a super leadership team

Learn about four common leadership team building mistakes companies make.

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Rekindling connection in the green industry: Technology, generational gaps and hiring solutions

Hiring today in landscaping is at its slowest pace since the summers of 2015–2017. Here's what to do about it.

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Why personal brands matter for landscape leaders

A brand is no longer just about the products or services offered. It’s about the visible, authentic leadership behind the business.

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How to make fall a blockbuster landscaping season

McFarlin Stanford shares how to prepare your team for the fall season

People Power: The human touch is key to making smart irrigation technology really work. (Photo: Jeremy Poland / iStock / Getty Images Plus / getty images)

The essential role of a skilled professional in smart irrigation

In irrigation, infrastructure and technology matter, but the people and processes behind the system ensure long-term performance and quality.

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What M&A teams can learn from rowing

In mergers and acquisitions, success isn’t judged by individual output alone, but by how well the entire team moves forward together.

Visterra Landscape Group climbed to No. 32 on the 2025 LM150 list. (Photo: Visterra Landscape Group)

LM150 Profile: Putting people first

How Visterra Landscape Group stands out to attract and retain employees.

People Power: The human touch is key to making smart irrigation technology really work. (Photo: Jeremy Poland / iStock / Getty Images Plus / getty images)

How professionals boost irrigation system performance

In irrigation, infrastructure and technology matter, but the people and processes behind the system ensure long-term performance and quality.

Photo: Goldenstate Landscapes

An irrigation milestone for Goldenstate Landscapes

An innovative water management plan at Citrus Commons in Southern California gave Goldenstate Landscapes a chance to show its stuff.

Majerus says he’d been playing with large scale concept lines and other geometric shapes on other projects, and he wanted to try out a Fibonacci spiral-inspired design. This project was the perfect opportunity. (Photo: Sirna Productions and Patrick Hughes)

Hardscape Solutions: Redefining lakeside luxury

Landmark Landscapes won a gold award from the NALP’s 2024 Awards of Excellence program for this project.

Safety First: Stump grinding attachments use guards over the wheels and deflectors to prevent debris from flying everywhere. (Photo: Loftness)

Choosing the right stump cutting tool

Experts help find your perfect stump cutting tool.

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How to upsell outdoor lighting for hardscape projects

A look at techniques landscape contractors can implement to incorporate lighting as an add-on to design/build projects

Behringer says it’s inevitable that some plants won’t survive the winter, but thanks to many years of managing the wall and diligent monitoring, they can accurately predict how much will need replacing. (Photo: John Mini Distinctive Landscapes)

The Big One: Wall-to-wall excellence

John Mini won a gold award from the NALP’s 2024 Awards of Excellence program for this project.

Feeling Gray: Watch for round spots of tan or gray when identifying GLS disease. (Getty Images: JJ Gouin / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images (bottom); DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus (Header)

Leaf the turf alone

After the recent heat waves, gray leaf spot can terrorize lawns

After a fire ravaged Ben Dangerfield’s home, the industry came together to surpass the donation goal set by LOVING. (Photo: LOVING; Illustration: Alex_Bond / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images)

Good news: The green industry comes together to help house fire victim

After smashing donation expectations, the green industry successfully came together for one of its own.

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A sneak peek at new technologies

For Brandon Rushing, new equipment, products and meetings with suppliers were the main takeaways from the 2024 LM Growth Summit

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