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Husqvarna heralds in new generation of chainsaws at North Carolina event
Located in Asheville, N.C., the Biltmore Estate is a breathtaking property that includes George Vanderbilt’s historic mansion, numerous hiking trails and for one sunny March day, the locale of the official unveiling of Husqvarna’s latest chainsaws. Products included in the launch event were two new saws in the 70cc class, the company’s lightest professional gas-powered... read more
Aspen Grove Landscape Group acquires second North Carolina company
Aspen Grove Landscape Group in Willow Grove, Pa., acquired Long Brothers Landscaping in Raleigh, N.C. Bringing Aspen Grove’s portfolio to a total of 11 commercial landscape service companies, Long Brothers serves the Triangle and Triad regions and is the second North Carolina company to be acquired by Aspen Grove. Long Brothers is a family-owned business with more... read more
David J. Frank Landscape Contracting hires new COO
David J. Frank Landscape Contracting, Germantown, WI, hired John Joestgen as its chief operating officer (COO), a newly created role. read more
Harrell’s explains its move to discontinue distribution of glyphosate products
Jack Harrell Jr., CEO of Harrell’s, wrote a letter regarding the company’s recent decision to discontinue distribution of glyphosate products. There has obviously been some discussion and concern about our decision to stop selling glyphosate products. I apologize for any confusion about this, and I would like to explain why we made this decision. First,... read more
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Learn how one machine reduced pool removal time and property damage
Removing a swimming pool demands a machine that’s tough, powerful and reliable — and it has to be all of that while also not destroying the surrounding yard and hardscapes. Those are all capabilities Tom Carroll, owner of Carroll Bros. Contracting in Stevensville, Md., looks for when purchasing equipment. His company specializes in swimming pool... read more
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Whether you’re a contractor looking to clean up your business, cut your costs, or both — propane can do that. Propane gives you the chance to invest in powerful, reliable equipment. But it also lets you invest more in your employee retention, because crews... read more
Whether you’re a contractor looking to clean up your business, cut your costs, or both — propane can do that. Propane gives you the chance to invest in powerful, reliable equipment. But it also lets you invest more in your employee retention, because crews report that working with cleaner fuel gives them better job satisfaction. Propane also allows you to invest in your community’s environment, since it operates cleaner than conventional fuels.
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Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont: Dimension specialty herbicide
Only Dimension® specialty herbicide controls crabgrass preemergence and early postemergence, eliminating the need to switch products after crabgrass has germinated. This longer window gives turf managers more application flexibility during their busy spring season. For preemergence control, Dimension can be applied up to eight weeks prior to crabgrass germination. For early postemergence control, it can be applied up to crabgrass... read more
Compete by measuring your team’s stability
Every week we hear the same issue from our clients: “We can’t find team members.” Some questions come to mind when we hear this comment. Why can’t you find them? How can you be competitive if you can’t find them? How much time have you spent looking, or haven’t you? Where are you looking? Is this your top issue at... read more
Get your own copy of ‘Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business’
For LM readers who didn’t join us at this year’s Growth Summit, we’re giving away copies of “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business.” How? We’ll be having several giveaways throughout the next few months to give out copies of Gino Wickman’s book. The schedule will be as follows: Feb. 15 – Keep an eye on our Instagram page. March... read more
