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Weathermatic president Lex Mason delivers opening remarks to attendees at SmartCon 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo: LM Staff)

SmartCon 2026 goes beyond irrigation

Weathermatic’s SmartCon 2026 highlighted business management and industry trends in addition to high-tech irrigation talk.

Aspiring to greatness: GROW! 2026 in Dallas brought out the best in the industry, including Aspire Software general manager Eli Zevin (center), who took time out of his schedule to snap a photo with LM’s Seth Jones (left) and Scott Hollister. (Photo: LM staff)

LM Gallery: March 2026

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

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Choosing what — and what not — to outsource to AI

Marty Grunder talks about how technology should save time, not replace real relationships.

The hunting billbug is a warm-season turf pest commonly found in the Transition Zone. (Photo: Getty Images / Brett_Hondow / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Turf School: Tips for braving billbug season

Billbug season is on its way; are you ready to handle them?

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Five Questions: Tony Szczechowski

Szczechowski talks about how he got started in the industry, his favorite behind-the-desk tools and more.

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LM March 2026: Digital edition

Check out the March 2026 issue of Landscape Management magazine.

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How interiorscaping is evolving in the post-pandemic workplace

An increasing number of landscape design/build firms are adding interior services to their list of offerings.

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New snow and ice tools from Hilltip, Blue Diamond and Milwaukee Tool

New tools to help close out these snowy winter months with ease.

A multi-faceted irrigation strategy designed to successfully navigate extreme environmental and logistical hurdles was key to Alpine Gardens’ work on the High Mountain Haven project, which earned the company a gold award in NALP’s Awards of Excellence program. (Photo: Alpine Gardens)

How Alpine Gardens engineered award-winning irrigation at Estes Park estate

Why Alpine Gardens’ Estes Park project earned an NALP gold award.

Lee says one of the standout plants in the landscape redesign is green island ficus due to its salt and hurricane tolerance, making it a popular Florida choice. (Photo: Landscapes by Randy Lee)

From ’90s pool to modern courtyard: Inside a gold award-winning waterfront landscape

How Landscapes by Randy Lee transformed a Dunedin waterfront home

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Next-gen battery tools from Whisper Aero, Greenworks, Echo and Kress

Check out the latest from from Whisper Aero, Greenworks, Echo and Kress

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Aspire Landscape Industry Report: Staying the course

Commercial contractors are counting on a steady business environment and an expanding client base to fuel growth in 2026.

The multiple pools add to the resort-style aesthetic of the property, requiring diligent turf and tree care to keep everything clean and manicured. (Photo: Gothic Landscape)

Inside Gothic Landscape’s award-winning maintenance of The Grand in Arizona

Gothic Landscape wins NALP gold award for maintenance of The Grand near Phoenix.

Selecting the correct size of dumpster can save time and money on a project. (Photo: Area Disposal)

How to get the most out of waste management plans and dumpster rentals

Successfully managing yard waste around jobsites can benefit from advanced planning and specialized equipment.

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How bioherbicides can be used in lawn care

While traditional synthetic herbicides still rule the roost, a growing number of lawn care pros are turning to bioherbicides as an effective option.

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How the LM Growth Summit helps lawn care owners grow faster than a typical trade show

The 13th edition of the annual LM Growth Summit delivered the goods for both the lawn care applicators in attendance and the event’s industry partners

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How Dupper Landscape built the right team structure for profitable growth

From current to prospective employees, Dupper Landscape narrows job descriptions to ensure the team’s success.

Proper identification is a crucial step since ABWs can often be mistaken for other similar pests. (Photo: Quali-Pro)

A Q&A with Quali-Pro on how to manage annual bluegrass weevils

A Q&A on the best ways to manage annual bluegrass weevils

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Editorial Advisory Board: Pros share successful preseason habits

Landscape pros share preseason tasks or habits that they have seen consistently pay off for a landscaping business.

Fantastic foursome: (From left) LM’s Jones and Jim Cummins, national sales manager, made a trek to Sarasota, Fla., for a round of golf with the team from Numerator Technologies. The pair are pictured with Numerator’s Jim Turner and Carlyle Merring, the superintendent at Sara Bay Country Club. (Photo: LM staff)

LM Gallery: February 2026

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

Bruce Allentuck (seated center) with others from Allentuck Landscape at the CaringMatters award dinner. (Photo: Bruce Allentuck)

Giving back grows strong at Allentuck Landscaping

Giving back has been a core value at Allentuck Landscaping since its founding, nabbing the company some well-deserved recognition recently.

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How high-performing companies are beating the economy

Take a look at key takeaways from the 2025 Benchmark Report.

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The steps to challenge complacent success

Ben Gandy shares seven steps to challenge complacent success.

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Why your landscape business strategy isn’t working (and how to fix it)

Learn about the 3-S framework and why even the best plans fail.

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