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July 2022

Massey Services salvaged as much of the original irrigation system as possible to re-use and repurpose.

Water World: Upgrading a tribute

Partnering with OUC for an Earth Day beautification project, Massey Services donated 142 labor hours to install an irrigation system.

Photo: James Martin Associates

The Big One: Turf to rival The Sod Father

A look at the project that earned James Martin Associates an award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals Awards of Excellence Program.

(Photo: Katie Hall Photography)

Hardscape Solutions: A collaborative vision

The story of the project that earned Grant & Power Landscaping a silver award from the 2021 NALP Awards of Excellence program.

Landscape lighting installation styles vary widely across different U.S. regions, such as more modern looks across the Northeast and West Coast, industry experts say. (Photo: FX Luminaire)

Pros share the ins and outs of landscape lighting

Some industry experts say there are many options to highlight the complex landscape or plantings for lighting of a specific region.

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Grow with Grunder: It’s time to get off your island and thank your supporters

Marty Grunder says it's important to take a moment to thank your mentors for their support and the time they’ve taken to teach and encourage you.

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Business Insider: Why selling your business is a bad investment

Jeffrey Scott explains how selling your business may seem like a smart business move but it has risks and is not the only scenario for building wealth.

RC Mowers plans to take its robotic mower on the road with around 150 to 160 stops during its 2022 Great American Road Show, running through October. (Photo: LM Staff)

5 Questions: Tim Kubista

Seth Jones chats with Tim Kubista, vice president of sales and marketing at RC Mowers, about the company's remote-control robotic mower.

Photo: Ditch Witch

Tips to make a smart skid-steer choice

In order to meet job site needs and fluctuating demand experts say pros should consider a wide array of factors before choosing to rent or buy skid-steers.

Experts say using lubrication designed specifically for chainsaws rather than engine oil is vital to keep up proper equipment maintenance. (Photo: Oregon Products)

Why it’s time for a midseason maintenance check

Experts say it’s that time of the year, when workloads from the first half of the season necessitate a midyear check-in for handheld equipment.

Editorial Advisory Board graphic (Graphic: LM Staff)

LM EAB July 2022: What tools should businesses use to maximize labor efficiency?

Landscape Management's Editorial Advisory Board members offer some tools that businesses should use to maximize labor efficiency.

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Seth’s Cut: Breaking culture down to a science

Seth Jones reflects on his recent trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to participate in the 2022 Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Annual Meeting.

Frank Maxey, fleet manager for Earthworks, says this Exmark 144-inch mower speeds up mowing times on a big commercial property from a day and a half to half a day. (Photo: Danny Hurley)

Pros share tips to maximize value in the face of labor and cost challenges

Not new kids on the block, these pros share how inputs and equipment save their operations time and maximize their current labor pool.

GIE+EXPO will rebrand and relaunch as Equip Exposition with the show set for Oct. 19-22, 2022. (Photo courtesy of OPEI)

Learn why landscaping has ‘been discovered’

Mergers and acquisitions expert Tom Fochtman weighs in on the excitement of being in the market in 2022 as he prepares for Equip Expo.

Matt Blashaw, owner, Blashsaw Residential, says it’s crucial to designate every sprinkler in the same zone with the same PSI. (Photo: SiteOne Landscape Supply)

Stay safe when preparing to install a water line

Irrigation installers need to consider the approach to installing water lines. To make that process easier, LM gathered experts to share tips.

Fire ant mounds have many entrances, while other ants have a single, central entrance hole. (Photo: Quality-Pro)

Fire ant do’s and don’ts

Experts share tips to help pros keep red imported fire ants in check and how there are different strategies to take to manage this pest.

Gardenworks crews make use of Hunter Industries products during projects covering a mostly residential customer base. During site visits, crews make sure Wi-Fi-enabled irrigation sensors work properly with home networks. (Photo: Peter Estournes)

How Gardenworks connects with irrigation sensors

One company shares why Hunter Industries products, including Hunter’s Hydrawise line of Wi-Fi irrigation controllers, are its go-to for irrigation projects.

This postemergent mesotrione application on crabgrass resulted in bleached plants. Similar effects could happen with topramezone applications. (Photo: Aaron Hathaway, Nufarm)

Get the scoop on crabgrass and goosegrass treatments

Experts from Nufarm and Syngenta share how preemergent and postemergent herbicide applications offer the best control for crabgrass and goosegrass.

Tips for successful franchising

A Spring-Green franchisee explains the process and shares what landscape professionals should look for in a potential franchisor.

LM July 2022 Cover

LM July 2022 Issue: Digital Edition

Read the July 2022 issue of Landscape Management magazine. How Inputs & Equipment Save Time and Maximize Labor. Equip Education Preview. Water Line Installation.

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