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Plugging for profits: Stinger’s Dustin McGehee (right) goes over the GT30 with Ryan Dittes of RD’s Total Lawn. (Photo: LM Staff)

How RD’s Total Lawn scaled up with a game-changing machine

A Pennsylvania LCO will benefit from a new riding aerator from Stinger Equipment with the goal of highlighting the value of those services.

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The benefits of building an annual agronomic plan

How annual agronomic planning allowed my business to improve turf health, reduce weeds and boost profits

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Essential leadership traits to drive green industry success

Exceptional leaders share common traits and follow a well-worn path on the road to creating a best-in-class organization.

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Retain your best employees: Game-changing tips at Equip Expo 2025

The benefits of creating a destination company will take center stage during an educational session at Equip Expo, presented by Landscape Management.

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Equip Expo 2025: Pro tips for navigating this year’s show

A host of industry vets and trade show titans share their top tips and advice to help you get your game plan ready for Equip Expo 2025.

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Editorial Advisory Board: What industry pros can gain at conferences and trade shows

The biggest takeaways from conferences and trade shows according to industry professionals.

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How Weed Man’s franchises give back

Company franchises across the U.S. and Canada make giving back a part of their day-to-day operations.

Optimus Prime: Nathan Mader (left), LM associate editor, got the chance to interview Greenworks CEO Yin Chen about their newest Optimus lineup of battery-powered landscape equipment at the company’s training facility in Tennessee. (Photo: LM staff)

LM Gallery: September 2025

From large machines to compact chain saws, check out a few of the neat things LM got to see during its recent travels!

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Scott’s Thoughts: The power of planning

Scott Hollister discusses his annual camping trip and how the journey to get there reminds him of the many ways to enjoy Equip Exposition.

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How family-owned landscapers can be successful without private equity

Justin White explains how technology, sweat equity and more can help you take control of your market area.

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How connecting with people and suppliers fuels success in lawn care

The LM Growth Summit connected Matt Freedman to other owners and vendors that helped him improve his services.

Morrison says his tech background has helped him find improvement opportunities in landscaping. (Photo: Earthco Landscape)

Earthco Landscape’s data-driven approach to bidding and client success

AI and a proprietary customer portal helped Earthco Landscape take a tech-forward approach to landscaping.

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Balancing financial performance with customer and employee success

Aligning operator metrics with private equity levers creates high-performing companies that satisfy customers and attract merger-and-acquisition interest.

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Beating the summer slump

Marty Grunder discusses navigating the summer slump.

Cornell says maintenance is done by the same crew of four every Monday. He says crew leader Valente Lopez and production manager Javier Belmontes deserve a massive shoutout for their proactive work and detailing on-site. (Photo: Monarch Landscape Management)

How Monarch Landscape Management transformed Belfiore condominiums

Monarch Landscape Management earned a 2024 NALP Gold Award for their landscaping efforts on this project.

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How snow and ice companies gain a strategic edge

Why snow and ice operators hold the key to H-2B success and how they can tap into this valuable resource.

K&D Landscaping in Watsonville, Calif., is one of landscaping’s fastest-growing companies.(Photo: K&D Landscaping)

LM’s Rising Stars: The up-and-coming companies that are changing the industry

Learn how the companies on LM’s Rising Stars list are making a name for themselves now and setting the stage for even bigger things in the future.

HighHopes donated the plant material that was used in the Day of Service renovation. (Photo: HighGrove Partners)

HighGrove Partners gives back: Over 20 years of philanthropy and community service

HighGrove Partners goes to bat for kids in need during its Day of Service

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Developing divisional leaders in your company

Choosing whether to promote internal talent or hire external leaders requires the balance of cultural fit, cost and fresh perspectives

The indoor and outdoor exhibit space at Equip Exposition has sold out for the fourth consecutive year. (Photo: OPEI)

Equip Expo exhibit space sells out

Equip Exposition 2025 has sold out all exhibit space for the fourth year in a row

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Outsourcing for growth: Growing your Green

Landscape company owners can transition from a do-it-yourself mindset to a do-it-for-me approach by strategically outsourcing expert tasks.

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Five Questions: Aaron Zych

LM's Seth Jones chats with ILT Vignocchi Vice President Aaron Zych about how he got into the business, his favorite tool and more

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Landscape industry gives back at Renewal & Remembrance

Service projects at Arlington National Cemetery and FDR Memorial highlight efforts at NALP’s 29th annual event

Mountain meetup: LM got an exclusive invite to join our friends at the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) for their annual meeting in Park City, Utah, where LM’s Bill Roddy caught up with Kristina Cerniglia, Briggs and Stratton CEO. (Photo: LM staff)

LM Gallery: August 2025

Take a look at some of the spots the LM team visited recently!

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