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ELM makes first acquisition with Contour Landscaping

Eastern Land Management (ELM), a second-generation landscape and snow services firm providing services to large-scale commercial and institutional real estate properties across Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Conn., and Westchester County, N.Y., acquired Contour Landscaping.

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Investing in the team pays off for Sunrise Landscape

A comprehensive growth approach incorporating organic and inorganic strategies helped Sunrise Landscape reach No. 34 on the 2024 LM150 list. Sunrise Landscape experienced an 80…

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K&D Landscaping honored as Business of the Year by Aptos Chamber of Commerce

The honor shows K&D’s impact as a leader in the landscaping industry and its efforts to enhance the Central Coast region through eco-friendly practices and community outreach. 

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Fred Haskett to host webinar on elevating financial performance

This webinar is tailored specifically for landscaping, tree care and lawn care business owners and managers.

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The single most important metric to determine the health and value of your business

Investors in fast-growth software firms track the following key performance metrics, and so should you. They keep tabs on the combined metric of “growth +…

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Deckorators returns to PSP/Deck Expo with new products

Deckorators, a leading brand of UFP Industries, will return to the PSP/Deck Expo in Dallas, Texas on Nov. 12-14 with new offerings, adding innovative collections to the brands’ roster of contractor and homeowner preferred products.   

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The NALP launches new series of landscape business management certificate courses

The courses are designed to equip landscape business owners, managers and their teams with the important skills and knowledge necessary to grow successful landscape businesses.

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Registration opens for The Herring Group’s landscape industry benchmark report

This comprehensive report is a resource for landscape companies to anonymously compare their company’s performance to peers in the industry.

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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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Nasim Landscape earns ranking on the Inc. 5000 list

The list provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.

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Meet the five experts speaking at Jeffrey Scott’s Financial Master Class

Jeffrey Scott’s Financial Masterclass, a two-day virtual event, is running Jan. 8-9 with multiple experts presenting.

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Staple Wasp provides ergonomic and innovative solutions with its staple gun model

Staple Wasp announced the success of its innovative staple gun, designed to simplify the installation of erosion control blankets, geotextiles, liners and more.

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GeoCeramica expands into the United States

The partnership between MBI, LibertyStone Hardscaping Systems and Benelux a.s. made it possible for GeoCeramica’s presence in the U.S.

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Focal Pointe acquires Messenger’s Lawn and Landscape

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Messenger’s will be integrated into the Focal Pointe brand as part of the company’s Kansas City operation led by Kansas City branch manager, Curt Marchand.

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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Learn your score — How do you compare?

Jeffrey Scott's two day Financial Master Class will prepare for next year in terms of pricing, staffing, budgeting and overall financial management.

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Marty Grunder shares expectations for Grow! 2025

This February at Hidden Creek Landscaping in Columbus, Ohio, GROW! 2025 will help motivate and build your team and provide the stepping stones to make 2025 the best year at your landscaping company.

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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.

KeyServ’s latest acquisition, Landscape Landmark Group, expands its presence further into Alabama. (Photo: Keyserv; 150 icon: pialhovik / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images)

Performance tracking drives KeyServ’s growth

Ensuring all the companies under its umbrella employ effective software has not only helped KeyServ track performance, but it’s also provided another level of transparency and encouraged growth, says CEO Jeff Domenick.

Sebert Landscape’s 30,000-square-foot, LEED-certified and solar-powered corporate headquarters in Bartlett, Ill., was the main attraction during last week’s NALP Field Trip at Sebert Landscape, hosted by Marty Grunder. (Photo: LM Staff)

NALP Field Trip showcases Sebert Landscape

Sebert Landscape — No. 60 on the 2024 LM150 — boasts over 600 employees spread out over seven branches and a gleaming, environmentally friendly headquarters in the Chicago suburb of Bartlett, Ill.

Teams work: A solid team is a crucial leg in the “three-legged stool” approach to business success. (Photo: Harrell’s)

Building — and sustaining — a profitable business

An industry veteran says a broad approach and a focus on fundamentals are key to creating and maintaining landscaping and lawn care success.

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Start your engines on Early Order Programs

How to save money as EOPs race into the spotlight.

LawnPro Partners makes seventh acquisition in Highest Quality Lawn & Pest

LawnPRO Partners, backed by HCI Equity Partners, made its seventh acquisition with Highest Quality Lawn & Pest, expanding its geographic footprint in New England.

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Luminis unveils a refreshed brand identity

Its refreshed identity is an evolution of the brand and reflects the company’s commitment to creating modern lighting that merges aesthetic design with cutting-edge technology.

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