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Larry Ryan (Photo: Jeremiah Samborski, courtesy of Ryan Lawn & Tree)

Larry Ryan steps down at Ryan Lawn & Tree as company makes leadership moves

The moves include Founder and President Larry Ryan, who is stepping down from his role after 38 years.

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.

Left to right: Curt Marchand and Gail Messenger (Photo: Focal Pointe)

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.

(From left to right) Editor-in-Chief Scott Hollister, Bill Roddy, group publisher for LM, Larry Ryan, Jeffrey Scott and Seth Jones, editorial director of LM. (Photo: LM staff)

Powerful stories shared at 2024 Summer Growth Summit

115 companies and 335 attendees visited Kansas City to learn from industry experts at Jeffrey Scott's Summer Growth Summit.

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Jeffrey Scott’s Summer Growth Summit attendees share their highlights and takeaways from the event

Jeffrey Scott's Summer Growth Summit featured a behind-the-scenes view of Ryan Lawn & Tree, located in Merriam, Kan. Attendees talked about the overall camaraderie and…

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Jeffrey Scott’s 2024 Summer Growth Summit to head to Ryan Lawn & Tree

Jeffrey Scott shares more about the upcoming Summit, which will feature a behind-the-scenes view of Ryan Lawn & Tree, located in Merriam, Kan.

Senske Services acquires Weber Lawn Care

Senske Services expands its presence in the Kansas City area with the acquisition of Weber Lawn Care.

Arbor Masters expands presence in Kansas City with latest acquisition

Arbor Masters continues to grow as it acquires its second Kansas City-based tree and lawn care company in the last two months.

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Wichita landscaping company to pay $25K after failed retaining wall project

A Wichita landscaping company and its owner face more than $25,000 in restitution and penalties after violating the Kansas Consumer Protection Act.

Arbor Masters latest acquisition expands the company’s five state presence

Arbor Masters expands its reach with the addition of Kansas City arborist company, Jennings Tree & Lawn Care.

Get it done: Zero-turn mowers can cover a lot of ground and are often used on large complexes. (Photo: Hustler)

Stanley Black & Decker buys Hustler Turf Equipment owner

Stanley Black & Decker buys Hustler lawn mower maker Excel for $375 million, continuing its buying spree that started with MTD Products.

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