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Irrigation Tech: The eye-catching benefits of augmented reality glasses

See how this new technology could revolutionize on-site training.

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People are your greatest asset … so what’s next?

Phil Harwood breaks down how to engage your employees to unlock their full potential.

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Why there’s more than meets the eye with mulch

Mulch is more than just a pretty face, with benefits digging down deep into the soil.

The hospital has nearly 800 beds and serves 27 counties in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, meaning consistent upkeep is critical for the heavy visitor traffic. (Photo: Yellowstone Landscape)

The big one: Hospital Hospitality

Yellowstone Landscape tries going the extra mile to ensure top-notch landscaping care and maintenance.

From green to gray: Gray leaf spot produces spores that can be spread by the weather, lawn equipment or even just walking on it. (Photos: Courtesy of Quali-Pro; Getty Images: DNY59 / E+, boschettophotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Spot this problem early

The season is almost over, but gray leaf spot isn’t.

You down with OPT?: Premium pavers with Optimized Paver Technology (OPT) require less time and labor while increasing a home’s value. (Photo: ACM Chemistries)

How concrete pavers can grow your business

Optimized concrete pavers can help increase customer satisfaction and grow your business

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Editorial Advisory Board: October 2024

Industry leaders share tips on how to deliver what you learned at a trade show with your entire team.

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Marketing Mojo: Marathon lessons for business growth and longevity

The reward in both running a marathon or a business is longevity, one of the most celebrated measures of success.

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How to maximize your spray rig performance

Regular inspection, cleaning and calibration are essential for lawn care professionals to optimize spray equipment efficiency and prevent costly breakdowns and downtime.

Fairwood Brands made its LM150 debut in 2024 with 96-percent revenue growth from 2022 to 2023. (Photo: Fairwood Brands; 150 icon: pialhovik / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images)

Strategic partnerships drive Fairwood Brands forward

This business model helped Fairwood Brands reach No. 39 on the 2024 LM150 list, and they experienced a 96-percent increase in revenue from 2022 to 2023.

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Industry Advocate: The green industry goes ‘on tour’

Bob Mann talks about his experience leaving the day to day of the lawn care industry for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.

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Grow with Grunder: Why managing up matters

Marty Grunder shares three growth strategies from Vince Torchia, Grow Group vice president.

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Equip Expo 2024 preview: A sneak peek at this year’s show-stopping products

This year’s Equip Expo Showstoppers are ready for the stretch run. Here’s our roundup of the products to see on the trade show floor and outdoor exhibition area.

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5 Questions with Curtis Atkinson

Curtis Atkinson, CEO of Sunline Landscapes in Salt Lake City, chats with Seth Jones about how he got into the industry.

Reunited: During Ignite 2024 — Aspire Software’s user conference in Orlando — Landscape Management Group Publisher Bill Roddy (left) reconnected with an old friend, Yi Wei with Southern Botanical. The two first met at Ignite 2023 in Las Vegas. (Photo: LM staff)

LM Gallery: October 2024

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

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A walk through hardscape heaven

Co-located with Equip Expo, Hardscape North America will offer education, hands-on experiences and more.

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Where drip irrigation rules…and where it’s ruled out

LM asked a few friends of the magazine about the usefulness of drip irrigation in hot summers like the this one in 2024.

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Scott’s Thoughts: Strength in numbers

LM's Editor-In-Chief Scott Hollister talks about the power of shared knowledge in both his personal life and the landscaping industry.

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LM’s Equip Education sessions in year 3 set to be bigger than ever

Landscape Management brings presenters and panelists for its largest slate of educational seminars yet

The Thousand-dollar question: Renting instead of — or before — buying a piece of equipment could save you plenty of money in the long term. (Photo: Takeuchi)

Business Boosters: Should you rent equipment?

There are plenty of variables to consider when deciding between purchasing or renting compact equipment.

Availability of parts and quick service are several key factors for landscape pros when choosing a zero-turn mower. (Photo: Exmark)

Recommender: What’s your favorite brand of zero-turn and why?

Industry leaders share their favorite brand of zero-turn.

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Editorial Advisory Board: September 2024

Industry leaders share tips for first-time trade show attendees to get the most out of their experience.

Chris Stoudt, owner of Stout Lawn Care says his LM Growth Summit experience helped him form good relationships with other lawn care operators. (Photo: Stout Lawn Care)

LM Growth Summit Success Stories: The power of connections

LM Editor-in-Chief Scott Hollister tells us how learning from vendors and fellow lawn care operators paid big dividends for one attendee at the 2023 LM Growth Summit.

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The challenge with superstar employees

Jeffrey Scott shares tips to manage inconsistent or unreliable employees from his years coaching and consulting with top landscape firms.

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