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March 2026

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Why “grow maintenance” works

Phil Harwood talks about why a clear goal matters, especially when it comes to growing maintenance.

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Seth’s Cut: Deep in my heart, Texas

Jones reflects on his deep connection to Texas and recaps two 2026 industry events there.

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A common-sense approach to PFAS regulation

Bob Mann talks about the problem with PFAS and why context matters.

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Editorial Advisory Board: Pros share their most impactful tools

Landscape pros share the tools that have impacted them the most.

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Why some scale — and others stall

Jeffrey Scott shares five traits that help landscape entrepreneurs scale.

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The CEO’s Bookshelf: What private equity already knows about your company

Bryan Christiansen overviews three books that explain how company value, smart investment and future growth drive business success.

Backfill, wrap and finish. Cover the pipe with gravel up to a few inches of grade, fold the geotextile over to separate soil from rock and finish the surface with soil, sod or decorative stone tailored to the client’s expectations. (Illustration: David Preiss)

Solving drainage problems with a French drain

A French drain is often the best — and simplest — solution to drainage issues. Here’s how to make sure your project pays off for you and your client.

Some landscape pros are eliminating trailer usage to increase simplicity. (Photo: Summit Lawns)

The secrets to faster jobsite rollouts

Stop losing time and money to yard and shop bottlenecks. Top landscape pros share strategies to speed up crew deployment and reduce indirect hours.

Autonomous mowers, such as Greenworks Commercial’s OptimusZ, are becoming legitimate options for landscape contractors and lawn care pros. (Photo: Greenworks Commercial)

The innovations in mower and turf equipment tech that are helping pros get more done

The biggest breakthroughs in turf tech that are helping pros maintain their edge.

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K&D Landscaping honored for full-property remodel in Santa Cruz

K&D took home a bronze award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program. 

With the property’s harsh angular lines, the goal was to soften them with plant material, including specialty specimen trees that offered flow and smoother edges. (Photo: Dave Koch at R\E Media Utah)

Sunline Landscapes wins gold for Utah County estate

Sunline Landscapes earns a gold award for its destination-style estate project.

Victor Romeiro, left, and David Romeiro are co-presidents of Xquisite Landscaping in Stoughton, Mass. (Photo: XQuisite Landscaping)

People, process and growth: Xquisite Landscaping’s formula for success

How sector expansion drove success for Xquisite Landscaping.

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How to end your winter season right

When winter begins to give way to spring, it’s a good time for snow and ice professionals to review what worked and what didn’t during the season.

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Custom Lawns Owner values one-on-one learning at LM Growth Summit

Custom Lawns’ Dan Turner took away plenty from the LM Growth Summit, including the chance to cultivate meaningful industry relationships

Weathermatic president Lex Mason delivers opening remarks to attendees at SmartCon 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo: LM Staff)

SmartCon 2026 goes beyond irrigation

Weathermatic’s SmartCon 2026 highlighted business management and industry trends in addition to high-tech irrigation talk.

Aspiring to greatness: GROW! 2026 in Dallas brought out the best in the industry, including Aspire Software general manager Eli Zevin (center), who took time out of his schedule to snap a photo with LM’s Seth Jones (left) and Scott Hollister. (Photo: LM staff)

LM Gallery: March 2026

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

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Choosing what — and what not — to outsource to AI

Marty Grunder talks about how technology should save time, not replace real relationships.

The hunting billbug is a warm-season turf pest commonly found in the Transition Zone. (Photo: Getty Images / Brett_Hondow / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Turf School: Tips for braving billbug season

Billbug season is on its way; are you ready to handle them?

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Five Questions: Tony Szczechowski

Szczechowski talks about how he got started in the industry, his favorite behind-the-desk tools and more.

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LM March 2026: Digital edition

Check out the March 2026 issue of Landscape Management magazine.

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