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Always time for Tex-Mex: Luke Hawthorne, COO, Emerald Lawns, Austin, Texas (center), took time out of his evening to treat LM Publisher Bill Roddy (left) and Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones to a fine Tex-Mex dinner. (Photo: LM Staff)

LM Gallery: March 2024

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

The late spring or early summer is the ideal time for PGR applications. (Photo: Debloois Landscaping)

The do’s and don’ts of PGRs

Experts share how you can get the best out of your PGRs this spring.

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.

Before renting any piece of equipment it’s important to scout out all of your options. (Photo: Case)

Top tips for renting compact equipment

Learn how to get the most out of your compact equipment renting experience.

Flat-bed open trailers offer professionals added versatility for all seasons according to experts. (Photo: TrailerFlex)

A guide to trailer success

How to choose between open flatbed and enclosed trailers for your landscape operators.

White clover. (Photo: Getty Images: DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Turf School: Tips to tackle tough weeds

How to stand up to clover, ground ivy and nutsedge.

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.

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Grow with Grunder: Nothing happens if you do nothing

Marty Grunder explains that that doing nothing is the number one barrier to companies’ success

Experts say battery-powered handheld equipment has come a long way since the early days of the technology. (Photo: Echo)

What to know before setting up shop with battery-powered equipment

Industry pros offer advice for successfully setting up and maintaining charging operations for battery-powered equipment.

Sod webworm damage can look similar to drought damage, making identification crucial for control. (Photo: Envu)

Ways to win the battle against sod webworms

Experts share strategies to ID and treat sod webworms.

Hand pruning might take more time than a quick shear, but in the long run it will benefit your plants. (Photo: Jurgute / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images)

The how and why of shrub care in the spring

When it comes to ensureing that ornamental shrubs he how is not complicated and the whys are clear to see when you consider the physiology and growth cycles of plants.

Experts say choosing the right attachment depends on the service you’re offering. (Photo: Case CE)

Find the right tools for the job to improve your projects

Experts share how choosing the right attachments can improve your design/build projects.

Me with my friendly lawn care operator, Boston Champagne. All of Boston’s customers appreciate him … even though he’s an Eagles fan. (Photo: LM Staff)

Seth’s Cut: Welcome to March Madness

Seth Jones recaps the start to 2024 for LM and wishes you all the best of luck for the upcoming season.

Nolan Gore of Top Choice Lawn Care in Austin, Texas, recommends talking to other users before making a large equipment purchase to get an unfiltered opinion. (Photo: Nolan Gore)

What questions landscape companies and contractors should ask before making a purchase

Experts share why it's always important for landscape companies to ask questions first and buy second when it comes to making an equipment purchase.

Tracie O’Brien loads compost into a Kart Mate, an articulating zero-turn cart that mounts to a mower. (Photo: David Steele)

How a Florida couple’s investment in a trailer and a topdresser changed their lives

Timing worked out for Tom O’Brien as he was researching ways to make his business less labor-intensive by watching YouTube videos and came across a solution that helped change the business.

(Photo: Corey Gross Photo)

5 questions with Cole Weller

LM's Seth Jones chats with Cole Weller about Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals, his family, the best part of his job and more.

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Protecting Your Legacy: Is your bench empty?

Phil Harwood explains that in order to keep your team strong, you need to take steps to build a bench at your business.

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How artificial intelligence will influence landscape irrigation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. The term can also apply…

Experts say that natural swimming pools and ponds will continue to build popularity throughout the new year. (Photo: Atlantic-Oase)

Recommender: What is the top trend you are seeing with water features in 2024?

Experts share what top trends they are seeing with water features in 2024.

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.

Challenges revolving around the project included dealing with tight spaces and scheduling according to Santosh George, ASLA, of Complete Landsculpture.(Photo: Santosh George)

Complete Landsculpture overcomes hurdles to complete award winning project

Complete Landsculpture won a Silver Award from the 2023 National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

Filter cartridges play a key role in any irrigation system, making regular maintenance checks important. (Photo: georgeclerk / E+ / Getty Images)

Recommender: How often should technicians change filter cartridges?

Pros explain often irrigation technicians should change filter cartridges.

Question marks (Photo: iStock.com/Bet_Noire)

Ask McFarlin Stanford: Unlocking the leader within

LM's brand-new Ask McFarlin Stanford column, a dedicated space to focus on leadership strategies rooted in the real challenges faced by landscape business leaders.

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