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Local Roots Landscaping delivers grand entrance for homeowner with overhaul

For this project, Local Roots Landscaping won a Bronze Award from the 2022 National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program.

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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.

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Why should you care about soil health?

There’s a lot going on beneath the surface. Experts share what to consider.

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Grow your Green: One owner’s unconventional approach gets results, brings joy

Greg Herring shares how finding a greater life margin can also lead to a greater profit margin at your business.

Experts say the size of the tree is a main determining factor for the type of approach needed for grinding. (Photo: Chorbie)

What are the best practices and equipment for effective stump removal?

Follow these tips to make the most of your stump removal services.

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Five Questions: Will Seiler

LM's Seth Jones chats with Will Seiler, owner and CEO of Seiler's Landscaping about the history of the company, his most memorable day at work and more.

Fleet management software can help companies keep track of job status, arrival times and scheduling. (Photo: Fleetio)

Unlocking the strengths of fleet management software

Pro-grade fleet management software provides tangible benefits to the overall business, such as improved efficiency, reduced costs and enhanced safety.

Smart controllers can help predict and adjust water needs of a system on the fly. (Photo: Hunter Industries)

Get smart with the help of some drought-busting tools

Advanced irrigation technology allows contractors to assist clients with more effective irrigation practices while minding local mandates to curb water use.

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LM Gallery: November 2023

Check out a few of the faces the LM team saw at the Equip Expo 2023.

There’s only so much time in a day, week or month. How do you prioritize your time to allow for your personal margin? (Photo: skynesher/E+/Getty Images)

Leadership Advantage: Why personal margin matters to you and your business

Ben Gandy explains that there’s a difference between being busy and grinding away and the value in monitoring your personal margin.

Maas Verde Landscape Restoration worked to fix a nonfunctioning irrigation system at a popular Texas state park. (Photo courtesy of Maas Verde Landscape Restoration)

Three companies share how you can save when you revamp your irrigation systems

Three companies, including Maas Verde in Central Texas, discuss how they overcame irrigation nightmares.

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Business Insider: Why taking calculated risks helps you grow beyond your budget

Jeffrey Scott explains how proper budgeting is not enough for massive success. You must also be willing to take chances and grab the big opportunities that will accelerate your progress.

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Grow with Grunder: Put your marketing materials to work for your business

As organic leads slowed for the Grunder Landscaping in 2023, Marty Grunder shares why GLC renewed its focus on marketing.

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Seth’s Cut: Memories of Equip Exposition ’23

Seth Jones recaps his time at the 2023 Equip Exposition and shares many of the reasons why the event was a memorable one.

Event organizers offer plenty of opportunities to network at the 2023 Irrigation Show and Education Week in San Antonio. (Photo: Irrigation Association)

Headed to San Antonio for the Irrigation Show? Here’s what you need to know

First timers might get overwhelmed by the scope and offerings of the association’s annual event. Here, the Irrigation Association’s Stephanie Clark shares what not to miss

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LM’s advisory board on why employee recognition is important as the season winds down

Experts explain that the most important part of your operation is your team and share why employee recognition is important as the season winds down.

How irrigation contractors rise to the challenges facing the industry

By incorporating technology and adapting to new restrictions, this industry remains as strong as ever.

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How industry events like the LM Growth Summit can offer you a different perspective on business

Steve Bousquet, owner of American Landscaping and Lawn Science, reflects on the LM Growth Summit.

Gray snow mold develops under snow cover. The longer the snow cover, the larger the patches. (Photo: Paul Koch, Ph.D.)

Do you know when you should think about snow mold control?

Learn the appropriate timing to treat for gray snow mold and prevent spring damage.

Experts say checking engine oil daily can save thousands in repairs down the road. (Photo: Kawasaki Engines)

Experts offer tips to help ensure your mower engines run efficiently

Follow these tips to help crank up your mower maintenance.

Contractors say utility vehicles offer an effective alternative to trucks for many maintenance tasks on job sites. (Photo: Polaris)

Pros share ways to maximize and get the most from UTVs

Contractors discuss how they get the most out of these versatile vehicles.

Joe Hagen, owner of Earth Art, says his customers appreciate the details in the renderings his company creates in PRO Landscapes. (Design rendering: Earth Art)

Software helps remove the guesswork to take design from concept to reality

Learn how one landscape designer uses PRO Landscape software to take guesswork out of designs for plantings, patios and more.

Fall is a good time to start thinking about summer weed prevention when temperatures warm up next spring. (Photo: PBI-Gordon)

An ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure with summer weeds

It’s a good time to think ahead about preventing knotweed, purslane, spurge and foxtail next year.

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Grow with Grunder: 3 great ideas we’ve borrowed at Grunder Landscaping Co.

Marty Grunder shares how Grunder Landscaping Co. improved their business by observing other companies to bring new ideas and methods to their operation.

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