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It’s crucial to know thresholds for zone sizes to ensure proper head-to-head coverage. (Photo: Hunter Industries)

Tips to choose the right nozzles and heads

Consistent coverage is the key to selecting the right products for each individual job site.

Berry Strickland of Intracoastal Landscape Designs says this truck dump body helps make his crews more efficient. (Photo: Berry Strickland)

Recommender: What is your top truck accessory for maintenance jobs?

Industry pros share their top truck accessory for maintenance jobs.

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Why everything you know about spraying products bears repeating — again

Brett Corbett reviews application topics such as target pests, product selection, equipment and application conditions and shares strategies to get the most out of every application.

Photo: Angelo’s Landscape Group

5 Questions: Tony Distefano

Tony Distefano, owner and president of Angelo’s Landscape Group, shares how he built the company, his most memorable day at work and more with LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones.

Manufacturers design backpack blowers to provide comfort even on time-intensive jobs. (Photo: Stihl)

Important facts to remember when closing in on a blower purchase

Backpack and handheld blowers both have advantages. Industry pros help you decide which one is best for you.

(Illustration: Rob Dobi)

Why advocacy will be critical to help preserve the green industry’s future

LM spoke with landscape professionals across the country to learn what they’re doing to educate and inform their customers, neighbors and lawmakers about the benefits the green industry brings to communities.

Having a properly calibrated spreader means you won’t over or underapply product. (Photo: SiteOne Landscape Supply)

Do you know the best practices for calibrating your spreaders?

Follow these tips to learn how to calibrate and maintain walk-behind spreaders.

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Grow with Grunder: Steps we’re taking to grow leaders in our operation

Marty Grunder discusses how growing companies need to trust more people in leadership positions to make bigger decisions and shares the steps needed to identify and prepare these emerging leaders.

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LM everywhere… almost all at once

Seth Jones shares some of the team's recent travels and highlights our goal of making LM the most recognized media brand in the industry.

Double-checking attachment points is a crucial step to maintaining a safe work environment. (Photo: Takeuchi)

Why safety is the most important part of working with attachments

Increase job-site safety and reduce serious injury with these practical guidelines for operating compact equipment attachments.

Take advantage of the extra value that distributors provide, such as ideas on how to maximize your budget and add new services to your operation. (Photo: SiteOne Landscape Supply)

Recommender: What’s the No. 1 thing pros should know about working with distributors?

Experts in the industry share some key tips that pros should know about working with distributors to take advantage of the extra value they provide.

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How the irrigation industry met and continues to meet challenges

Danny Smith of Park West Landscape Management in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., looks at the past, present and future of the irrigation industry.

Newly created irrigation products go through several stages of testing before hitting the market. (Photo: Hunter Industries)

What goes into the launch of a new irrigation product?

Manufacturers spend countless hours bringing products from concept to completion. Learn more about the research and development of new irrigation products.

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Get ahead of troublesome weeds this spring

Learn how early-season herbicide applications can help to control white clover, ground ivy, nutsedge and kyllinga this season.

(Photo courtesy of Cadre Landscaping and The Muller Company)

The Big One: Solid as a rock

Cadre Landscape won a Gold Award from the 2022 National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project. 

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How I developed a marketing plan and strategy for my lawn care business

Green industry veteran Mike Sisti shares why it's important to know the difference between a marketing strategy and a marketing plan.

Experts say Poa annua is a difficult weed for LCOs to manage because of its ability to adapt to adverse conditions. (Photo: Nufarm)

Tips for successfully managing Poa annua in lawns

Experts share how a combination of cultural controls and application best practices can give you a leg up on this pesky weed.

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Industry Advocate: All politics is local

Bob Mann shares how building relationships with lawmakers proactively goes a long way to touting the benefits of the green industry.

A contractor should make checking items for wear a top priority during regular maintenance. (Photo: SiteOnce Landscape Supply)

Best practices to keep your irrigation system running smooth this season

Experts share their top do’s and don’ts for maintaining a well-run irrigation system to ensure it will be running smoothly all season long.

Bryan Stolz, CEO of Winterberry, says successfully adding software requires involving the whole team during rollout. (Photo: Winterberry Landscape & Garden Center)

How remote time reporting helped Winterberry slash its payroll time

CEO Bryan Stolz shares how the integration of an app-based payroll software called Paycom helped set up the operation for a strong future.

Geogrids and geotextiiles can provide added strength to the base of a hardscape project. (Photo: Green Monster Landscapes)

What you need to know to achieve the best results for your hardscape project

Before embarking on a new hardscape project, experts share the most important steps to keep in mind in order to make the project a success.

Enclosed trailers can offer professionals a safe place to store equipment. (Photo: Bravo Trailers)

Time to upgrade your trailer? Here’s what you need to know

There are options when it comes to selecting a truck trailer and experts help you learn what to look for when considering different trailer options.

(Photo: Miranda Schoggen)

5 Questions: Phil Schoggen

LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones chats with Phil Schoggen, vice president of SchoggenScapes, about his time in the industry, expectations for 2023 and more.

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Why your business needs a buy-sell agreement

Phil Harwood shares the importance of installing a buy-sell agreement, which provides details for the sale of your business when a triggering event occurs.

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