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August 2025

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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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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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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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Industry leaders reveal how they use technology when marketing to clients

Industry pros share the secrets to leveraging technology in marketing tactics.

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Products that work: The latest in stand-on mower technology

Innovations from Mean Green, Gravely, John Deere and Grasshopper

Cutting edge Weathermatic president Lex Mason unveiled the SmartLink Connect system at SmartCon 2025. (Photo: LM Staff)

How Weathermatic transformed remote water management

How Weathermatic’s SmartLink technology went from pie-in-the-sky thinking to a true

The parking area was updated for larger, modern cars and use. LoBello says the car in the driveway was loaned for this special photoshoot. (Photo: Tony Soluri)

Mariani Landscape’s award-winning restoration of a Frank Lloyd Wright residence

Mariani Landscape modernized a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home and won a 2024 NALP Gold Award

Compact track loaders and skid steers bring flexibility and efficiency to the jobsite. (Photo: John Deere)

Installation Iron: Compact machines, big rewards

Skid-steers and compact track loaders can help design-build contractors cut costs and increase productivity

Even the smallest tools can have big impacts on a design-build jobsite. (Photo: JulPo / e+ / getty images)

Pros share their go-to tools that help get the job done

Industry pros share their go-to small or handheld tool on construction projects that helps them get the job done

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Trading FaceTime for face time in the landscape industry

Despite working remotely in a hands-on industry, Hollister finds value in attending industry events and connecting personally with professionals.

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LM August 2025: Digital Edition

Check out the August 2025 issue of Landscape Management magazine.

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