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Dandelion control made simple for lawn care pros

Dandelions are everywhere, but they’re very manageable.

John Deere’s prototype of an autonomous mower for the commercial landscaping market. (Photo: John Deere)

Q&A: John Deere shares update on autonomous mower for commercial landscaping

John Deere continues to make steady headway on its goal to bring a commercial robotic mower to the landscape market.

Play ball!: Members of the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association took in a Guardians game when its annual meeting visited Cleveland. Pictured (from left) are Syngenta’s Mark LaFleur (front row); Swanson Russell’s Jason Schmaderer; Project EverGreen’s Cindy Code; LM’s Scott Hollister (second row); Cecilia Johnson and Valerie Smith with Sod Solutions; Den Gardner and GIE Media’s Russ Warner (back row). (Photo: LM staff)

LM Gallery: May 2026

Take a look at some of the places where the LM team made its rounds recently.

The Takeuchi TL11R3 compact track loader is well-suited for handling pallets of sod. (Photo: Takeuchi)

Landscape contractors turn to attachments to do more with less

Purpose-built attachments and innovative designs for compact equipment are helping landscape pros maximize efficiency.

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Industry pros reveal key qualities needed in future leaders

Industry pros share important characteristics in future leaders.

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LM May 2026: Digital edition

Check out the May 2026 issue of Landscape Management magazine.

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Why ‘DWYSYWD’ drives landscaping success

Marty Grunder dives into a simple habit behind landscaping success.

A group photo in front of the new mowers at the Honda Mower Media Event. (Photo: Honda)

Honda showcases new mowers at North Carolina media event

The Honda Mower Media Event showcased the company’s newest line of battery-powered ZTRs and push mowers.

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Landscape Management and Golfdom: Getting the band back together

Scott Hollister and Seth Jones are bridging the gap between LM and its sister publication, Golfdom. Expect to see Seth's column return more frequently, as well as Scott's name on more of Golfdom's bi-weekly newsletters.

Weathermatic’s new CEO Lex Mason says a regular focus on creating the next layer of leadership is crucial to the long-term success of a landscaping business. (Photo: LM staff)

Weathermatic CEO Lex Mason on how to build a landscape business that outlasts its founder

How great landscape companies are built to outlast their founders.

Students test their skills at NCLC. (Photo: LM staff)

National Collegiate Landscape Competition celebrates 50 years at Michigan State

NCLC drew about 800 students from 56 colleges and universities to campus.

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Let go of sales: You’ll actually sell more 

Marty Grunder shares tips to set your landscape sales team up for success.

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Why your recruiting model isn’t working 

Most landscape companies don’t have a hiring shortage, but they have a structural recruiting problem made from outdated assumptions.

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How AI agents can fuel operational growth

Put AI agents to work in your landscape business by training them on clear tasks, real data and guardrails.

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Turn the spring rush into your best sales season

Use spring’s visibility and momentum to renew and win maintenance clients.

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Future‑proof your landscape business

Read about why every landscape company needs a technology champion.

Contractors can boost revenue by demonstrating water efficiency’s value. (Photo: SiteOne)

How contractors can cut water use, lower bills and win more clients

New technologies can offer smart strategies that help contractors demonstrate savings, efficiency and long-term value.

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Peer learning drives professional growth at the Summer Growth Summit

Bradley Brennan highlights the power of peer-to-peer professional learning.

During GROW! 2026 in Dallas, the Landscape Management team — (clockwise from upper right) Seth Jones, Tod McCloskey and Scott Hollister — grabbed dinner with friends from John Deere — (clockwise from lower right) Justin VanderHeyden, Cameron Stull, Jaclyn Boraas and Nick Minas. (Photo: LM staff)

LM Gallery: April 2026

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

Hannon handles everything from hands-on yard work to business management. (Photo: U.S. lawns)

Franchise Guide 2026: An industrial engineer’s leap to U.S. Lawns

A chance meeting at a trade show changed the life direction of Ryan Hannon, who now owns a U.S. Lawns franchise.

Kimmell got started with Weed Man in 2010, and more than a decade later, he’s back to servicing yards under the franchise’s name. (Photo: Weed Man)

Franchise Guide 2026: Volunteer firefighter finds second career as Weed Man franchise owner

Trevor Kimmell loves servicing his community, both through Weed Man and the fire department.

After a 24-year military career, Valle (shown here with his wife, Lara) invested in a Lawn Doctor franchise. (Photo: David Steele)

Franchise Guide 2026: A veteran’s path to franchise success

Following a long military career, Rafael Valle has found a fulfilling second chapter in the green industry as the owner of a Lawn Doctor franchise.

Building to last at ULS: Right people, right structure, right processes. (Photo: ULS)

United Land Services builds a $285M powerhouse through 25 acquisitions

United Land Services brings together 25 landscape companies across the Southeast.

Xeric landscaping minimizes water use by using native or desert plants and converting nonfunctional grass. (Photo: Brent Peterson with Antigravity Films, LLC)

Albuquerque apartment landscape transformation earns national gold award

Quincy apartments landscape makeover earns national gold for Green Summit Landscape Management.

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