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February 2023

Experts say battery-powered handheld equipment has come a long way since the early days of the technology. (Photo: Echo)

Important tips to know before you make the switch to battery

Experts break down and answer the important questions you need to ask before adopting battery-powered equipment at your operation.

(Photo courtesy of McHale Landscape Design)

Hardscape Solutions: Final piece of the puzzle

McHale Landscape Design earned a Gold Award from the 2022 National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence Program for this project.

Experts say it’s crucial to understand the importance of good filtration as they are key to a high-quality irrigation system. (Photo: bozhdb/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Recommender: What should pros know to select the correct filter cartridges for their needs?

Experts say it’s crucial to understand the importance of good filtration as they are key to a high-quality irrigation system.

Marc Mataya, owner of Leaf Burrito, says contractors should make note of potential problem areas early in the season. (Photo: Photo: Leaf Burrito)

What’s the No. 1 tip for a successful start to spring cleanup?

Experts share their No. 1 tip for successful spring cleanup and the importance of making note of potential problem areas early in the season.

Sod webworm caterpillars are the most damaging part of the turf pests’ life cycle. Most damage occurs when the caterpillars reach peak maturity. (Photo: Envu)

How to keep sod webworms at bay

The sod webworm will feed on just about any type of turf and Envu’s Jesse Benelli, Ph.D., shares tips for managing one of an LCO’s least-favorite turf pests.

(Photo: Balanced Environments)

The Big One: Point of pride

A look at the project that earned Balanced Environments an award from the 2022 National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program.

Checking wear items regularly is crucial to ensure a skid-steer operates properly. (Photo: Kioti)

Keep your skid-steer fleet in top working order with these tips

Experts help you understand the biggest places for wear and tear and how doing routine maintenance help boost skid-steer productivity.

Fertility management, combined with disease and insect control are keys to keep crabgrass at bay. (Photo: Syngenta)

Stay a step ahead of herbicide resistance in crabgrass and goosegrass

With few active ingredients for crabgrass and goosegrass control, learn what you can do to keep them in your arsenal as long as possible.

Hidden Creek Landscaping Co-owner Jason Cromley says pool installation added millions in revenue to his business. (Photo courtesy of Hidden Creek Landscaping)

Why Hidden Creek Landscaping dove in head-first to pool installations

Co-owner Jason Cromley shares how the Hilliard, Ohio, operation added pool installations and how they differ from standard design/build projects.

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Grow your Green: How your income statement can help your business win

Greg Herring explains how your income statement is the most accurate representation of your company’s performance and helps you see how to grow.

Drip irrigation is more cost-effective for contractors because of fewer material costs. (Photo: K&D Landscaping)

The many benefits of a drip irrigation system

While irrigation contractors may think of drip irrigation as high-maintenance, experts share that its benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

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Sales Scouting Report: Why you need a solid sales process

Neal Glatt shares how enabling a quality process can help your business to sell profitable contracts, leading to improved sales success.

If objects get stuck in the tank system or if an operator leaves products in the tank for an extended amount of time, it will shorten the life of the pump and filters. (Photo: Turfco)

Best practices for tank mixing to ensure sprayers and spreader-sprayers success

Experts share ways that lawn care operators can avoid issues by properly tank mix products to keep equipment running longer.

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Grow with Grunder: Why focusing on soft skills sets your business apart

Marty Grunder shares three soft skills he teaches to help his team become better team members and in turn, take better care of clients.

(Photo: LM Staff)

LM Gallery: February 2023

See snapshots from the 2022 LM Growth Summit in Orlando, Fla., where industry pros joined for a networking and relationship-building event.

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LM advisory board members share best tips to onboard new seasonal staff

Members of Landscape Management's advisory board share some of the best strategies to onboard new seasonal staff at your company.

(Photo: Christie Hunter)

5 Questions: Matt Hunter

LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones interviews Matt Hunter of New Garden Landscaping & Nursery about his most memorable day at work, 2023 expectations and more.

DiFranco got an up-close look at Greenworks’ new OptimusZ zero-turn mower during his tour of the factory. (Photo: LM Staff)

Seth’s Cut: Tracking the LM team’s fantastic voyages across the country

Seth Jones breaks down the start of 2023, which saw our staff attend industry events throughout the country and meet with industry leaders along the way.

Recently, 36 lawn care professionals from 26 companies across the country joined us at the 2022 LM Growth Summit, held at Reunion Resort near Orlando. (Photo: LM Staff)

12 key messages from the 2022 LM Growth Summit

36 lawn care professionals from 26 companies came to the 2022 LM Growth Summit in Orlando to meet 12 partners for collaboration, networking and education.

LM February 2023 Issue: Digital Edition

Read the February 2023 issue of Landscape Management magazine. LM Growth Summit: 10 Minutes from Top Companies. Spring Cleanup Tips. Pool Installations.

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