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January 2025

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LM January 2025 Issue: Digital Edition

Read the January 2025 issue of Landscape Management magazine. The State of the Industry Report, tips for starting the new year off on the right foot and more.

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Seven trends to track in 2025

Here are seven long-term industry trends from 2024 to keep front and center as we move into 2025.

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Show up to show out in 2025

Jeff Korhan gives insights on what showing up looks like and holding your marketing accountable.

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Ask McFarlin Stanford: Making the most of your downtime

Question: What are the best ways to stay productive and focused during the offseason? The offseason presents a unique opportunity for landscape business owners. While…

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An outsider’s green industry journey

New columnist Bryan Christiansen from Mariani Premier Group shares his journey into the green industry and what he looks forward to in his future columns.

Next to Nature Landscaping Owner David Ward says hiring passionate self-starters is important to his strategy. (Photo: Courtesy of Next to Nature; 150 icon: pialhovik / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images)

LM150 Profile: The process pays off for Next to Nature

Owner David Ward says growing their maintenance division has seen benefits throughout the entire company.

One of seven Bahá’í temples, Rosborough Partners took over maintenance of this property — which sees more than 300,000 visitors a year — in 2017. (Photo: Roseborough partners)

The Big One: A sacred site

Rosborough Partners won a silver award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals 2024 Awards of Excellence program for its work on this property.

Walton says the long, thin layout of the property made moving machinery and tools difficult, essentially forcing them to build from the back. The dunes can be seen as the lush green patch across the street. (Photo: Courtesy of Element Outdoor Living)

Hardscape Solutions: The long haul

Element Outdoor Living won a gold award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

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How labor hours are impacting the need for robotic mowers

Will labor hours dedicated to mowing drastically reduce in the near future? Experts think so.

Less is more: Industry experts say design features that blend into their natural environment will be in demand in 2025. (Photo: Coastal Source)

The top design/build trends to expect in 2025

Design/build professionals say 2025 will be marked by fulfilling consumer desires for complete outdoor living solutions.

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Forecasting the future of mergers and acquisitions

LM's Seth Jones talks to former Goldman Sachs investment banker, Jay Jung, about how he sees the future of mergers and acquisitions in the industry and more.

The team from Top Choice Lawn Care in Austin, Texas, is ready for a big year in 2025. (Photo: Lucas Forsythe, Blue Griffin Marketing)

LM State of the Industry: Something to smile about

After a solid 2024 season, readers say they’re optimistic about the future and preparing for big things in the new year.

The Frisella Landscape Group recently brought supplies to victims of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. (Photos: Tony Frisella Sr.)

Frisella Landscape Group lends a helping hand for victims of Hurricanes Milton and Helene

Frisella Landscape Group pitched in to provide donations and assistance in North Carolina in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

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Landscaping pros on their favorite spreader/sprayers

What's your favorite spreader/sprayer and why does it have such a prominent spot in your equipment fleet?

Happy holidays!: Most of the Landscape Management team got together in front of a giant Christmas tree for our holiday card. Seth is in front, with (left to right) Jake Goodman, Sydney Fischer, Scott Hollister, Bill Roddy, Craig MacGregor, Nathan Mader (seated), Rob DiFranco, Payton Szymczak, Nader Hassen and Pete Seltzer. (Photo: LM staff)

LM Gallery: January 2025

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

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How a changing climate will affect turf in 2025

Lawn care operators share how a shifting climate has changed the way they manage turf.

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Five Questions: Stuart Rinehart

Rinehart, president and founder of Aloha 'Aina Landscaping, chats with Seth Jones about life in Hawaii and how positive energy helps him run his business.

There was plenty of new technology on display at the 2024 Irrigation Show. To get a snippet of what we saw, visit LandscapeManagement.net (Photo: LM staff).

What the irrigation industry can expect in 2025

Irrigation trends and tips as we start the new year.

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Turf School: Don’t be unlucky controlling clover and ground ivy

These weeds may be common, but they’re tough to remove.

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