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July 2024

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LM July 2024 Issue: Digital Edition

Read the July 2024 issue of Landscape Management magazine. Advances in compact equipment. OSHA heat standards. Learn the keys to an effective shop.

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Scott’s Thoughts: A crash course on industry tech

Hollister reflects on the technology focused stories in this month's issue and the realities of the advances the industry has made and how technology is helping you do your jobs better, faster and more efficiently.

Pacific Landscape Management crews spend roughly half a day maintaining the property. They use Toro 21-inch mowers to cut the grass. (Photo: Pacific Landscape Management)

The Big One: Pacific Landscape Management keeps business in the front

Pacific Landscape Management won a silver award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program for this project.

Extra storage goes a long way, especially for larger items like rakes or a spool of trimmer line. (Photo: Signature Landscape)

Recommender: What accessory in your truck/van fleets could you not live without?

Industry pros share what accessory in their truck or van fleets that they could not live without.

Mower manufacturers are continuing to grow the walk-behind mower market with larger and larger decks. (Photo: John Deere)

Why you should make more room on your trailer for walk-behind mowers

While zero-turn mowers reign supreme for sprawling landscapes, experts share three key reasons why walk-behind mowers deserve a permanent spot on your landscape maintenance trailer.

A view of the garden during the first year of growing. The combination of natural stone columns with parged concrete walls is tied together with 2-inch gauged flagstone caps. (Photo: McHale Landscape Design)

Hardscape Solutions: McHale Landscape Design creates a garden paradise

McHale Landscape Design won a silver award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals Awards of Excellence program for this project.

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How software can grow your snow business

More than just a spreadsheet, business software offers contractors plenty of new options.

Fleetio introduces a new translation feature in its mobile app

Fleetio integrates Spanish translation into their mobile app, Fleetio Go, broadening language accessibility for users.

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Keep your cool in the face of extreme heat

NALP’s Sam Steel shares an update on a new OSHA heat standard.

Eye, hand and leg protection should be a priority when operating a string trimmer. (Photo: Husqvarna)

Tips to stay safe with string trimmers

Experts share how you can avoid unnecessary injury when using these tools.

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Grow with Grunder: What should you consider in your facility?

In my nearly 30 years as a consultant in the landscaping industry, I have visited well over 200 different landscaping companies. I have seen facilities…

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Business Insider: Rock stars don’t exit plan, but you should

A long-term plan doesn’t happen magically, it requires quarterly implementation, and Jeffrey Scott shares why you should start working on that plan now.

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5 questions with Nolan Gore

Nolan Gore, owner and general manager of Top Choice Lawn Care in Austin, Texas, chats with LM's Seth Jones about the history of the business and how he got into the industry, his history in the Marine Corps and more.

Those who have been in the industry for 20-plus years recognize how far compact equipment has come. (Photo: Takeuchi)

The past, present and future of compact equipment

Compact equipment has made a big impact in the landscape industry, and the best still may be yet to come

Grubs can be a constant thorn in the side of a lawn care operator every summer if left untreated. (Getty Images: wildpixel / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Turf School: Get fed up with grubs

Bobby Kerr explains how to deal with these hungry turf pests.

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Are you implementing artificial intelligence into your operations?

Industry experts share their thoughts on artificial intelligence and if they have implemented it into their day-to-day operations.

Room with a view: At Envu’s HQ in Cary, N.C., Julie Groce, senior marketing communications manager and Mark Ford, customer marketing manager, told the LM crew about big plans the company has forthcoming. (Photo: LM Staff)

LM Gallery: July 2024

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

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Top tips for a healthy summer lawn

Follow these steps to make sure your customer’s lawns thrive all season long.

Landscape Workshop CEO J.T. Price takes pride in his company’s high-performing employees and culture. (Photo: Landscape Workshop)

A closer look at Landscape Workshop’s continued growth

Ranking No. 27 on the 2024 LM150 list, Landscape Workshop continues to rocket up the list.

Routing maximization software can save both technicians and customers unwanted headaches. (Photo: Conserva Irrigation)

How maximizing your routes can save you money

Conserva Irrigation’s Russ Jundt shares how route maximization has helped his company.

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