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Five Questions: Nate Jensen

LM's Seth Jones chats with Nate Jensen about his expectations for the industry, why he joined a peer group and more.

Stinger’s Dustin McGehee (left) talks about the GT30 with Ryan Dittes of RD’s Total Lawn. (Photo: LM staff)

How RD’s Total Lawn grew fall service sales with Stinger’s GT30

With the help of new tools from Stinger Equipment, RD’s Total Lawn took its seasonal aerations and overseedings to a new level in 2025.

SavATree credits its growth to its employees’ focus on customers. (Photo: Savatree; 150 icon: KaanC/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images)

LM150 Profile: How SavATree creates “raving fans” through its growth

SavATree creates digital tools to empower employees and improve efficiency.

Ruppert began maintaining Fair Hill right after the racetrack and special event zone was constructed, and since then, the company and its partners have been responsible for the full grow-in, stabilization and now active management of the site. (Photo: Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland)

Ruppert Landscape wins gold maintaining Fair Hill’s five-star equestrian venue

The company won a gold award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program.

Design work began in 2018, and the project was completed in 2022. Mariani continues to care for the property at least twice a week through fine gardening, pruning, lawn care, seasonal rotations and more. (Photo: Mariani Landscape)

Mariani Landscape wins gold transforming a Winnetka estate

Mariani Landscape won both a gold award and the Judges’ Award in the NALP’s 2025 Awards of Excellence program. 

It’s important to invest in a spray rig that can support both current and future jobs. (Photo: Graham Spray Equipment)

Why revenue potential should guide spray rig purchases

Picking the right piece of equipment that fits both your budget and your future business plans can be the key to future growth.

Trees not only add aesthetic beauty but also provide practical benefits. (Photo: Vectorworks)

New design-build trends shift toward performance and sustainability

Explore the 2026 shift in design-build trends, from decorative backyards to tech-integrated, sustainable modern outdoor spaces.

Start planning your trip to the 2026 Irrigation Show, Dec. 7-10 in Las Vegas. (Photo: LM staff)

Irrigation pros’ top trends to watch for in 2026

Finding the top trends at the 2025 Irrigation Show

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How to innovate, motivate and make more money in 2026

In 2026, operational innovation comes from smarter workflows, empowered teams and standardization.

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Consultant or coach: How to choose the right fit for you

Jeffrey Scott explains whether you need a business consultant or a coach.

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The CEO’s bookshelf: Books to help boost your leadership strategy

These three leadership books offer frameworks for scaling and integrating landscape businesses.

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AI optimization: What your business needs to know

As AI increasingly recommends businesses to customers, contractors must adapt their website strategy to match how chatbots perceive their company.

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Why 2026 will be the year of leadership clarity

Hiring in 2026 isn't about access to talent, it's about the signal your leadership sends to the market.

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Step by step: Planning for the first snow plow

Whether it’s the first of your season or the first of your career, here are some tips to get machines ready for when the snow starts flying.

Poa annua is particularly tricky to control, so it’s important to not let it ruin your preparations for the upcoming spring season. (Photo: Ben Pease; Getty Images: DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Tips for monitoring and controlling warm-season weeds

Jay Wyrick gives his rundown on warm-season weeds to watch this winter.

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Marty Grunder’s lessons from the journey to the next level

Grunder Landscaping grew from $5 million to $18 million in revenue by putting the right people in the right seats.

A dinner to remember: We brought together four different companies at Equip Expo 2025 for a fun evening we’ll long remember. From left to right, counterclockwise are Nader Hassen, Landscape Management; Taylor Turner, Numerator; Kyle Parks, Mulch Mate; Kevin Stoltman, LM; John Perry, Greene County Fertilizer Co.; Nick Carlson, Mulch Mate; Jim Turner, Numerator; and Seth Jones, LM. (Photo: LM staff)

LM Gallery: January 2026

Here are a few of the places the LM team has visited recently.

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How Leaf and Limb gave a lush makeover to the urban core

Leaf and Limb bring native plantings, a restored meadow and wildlife habitats to a Salvation Army youth center in Raleigh, N.C.

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Autonomous and high-performance mowers to consider on the jobsite

These four products all aim to boost productivity, precision and operator comfort.

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LM State of the Industry: Gazing into the crystal ball

The Friends of LM have had plenty to tell us about the health of the landscape and lawn care industries in 2025 and their thoughts on what 2026 has in store.

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LM State of the Industry: High-resolution thinking

Landscape and lawn care companies share their goals for 2026 and how they plan on achieving them.

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Scott Hollister reflects on his past two years with Landscape Management

LM Editor-in-Chief Scott Hollister reflects on his past two years with Landscape Management.

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Editorial Advisory Board: Professional New Year’s resolutions

Green industry professionals share their New Year's resolutions as we head into 2026.

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Elevate 2025 brought landscape professionals together in Phoenix

Elevate 2025 brought the landscaping industry to Phoenix for education, networking and a little Southwest hospitality.

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