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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Design Build Summit with Jeffrey Scott [August 26-28] RISE 2019 Annual Meeting [August 26-29] Removing the Mystery from Pricing Webinar Part 1 — Pricing: Goals, Calculations and Markups [August 28] Removing the Mystery from Pricing Webinar Part 2 — Pricing: Fundamental Principles, Calculating Labor Rates & Labor Burden [September 11] TOP HEADLINES Inside LandCare sale with CEO Mike Bogan LandCare Executive VP and CEO Mike Bogan shares more info about the deal and the Brickman connection with LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones. >>More Sperber Landscape Cos. partners with Conserve LandCare Newly launched Sperber Landscape Cos. partnered with Conserve LandCare, a company that serves prominent clients in California's Coachella Valley including commercial, resort and retirement properties. >>More Altoz joins forces with Western Equipment Financing Altoz finalized a retail financing program with Western Equipment Financing that includes conventional financing and lease-purchase options. Learn about the partnership. >>More CPS Distributors adds North Colorado Springs branch to support local contractors Heritage Landscape Supply Group announced that CPS Distributors opened a new branch in Colorado Springs, Colo. Find out more about the new location. >>More GIE+EXPO to offer free parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center Are you attending the 2019 GIE+EXPO? Show organizers have arranged free parking for participants all three days of the show. >>More >People on the Move: Promotions, appointments and recognitions from The Harvest Group, Turf Masters, Anuvia, Profile Products and Arborjet TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Crabgrass has national reach Crabgrass needs to be treated before it is seen — but how do you prepare for that? See what lawn care operators from across the country have to say about tackling crabgrass early. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Control Yellow Nutsedge and Broadleaf Weeds with Q4 Plus Herbicide Q4 Plus Herbicide combines four active ingredients into one solution that controls yellow nutsedge plus tough broadleaf weeds like clover and chickweed. It’s highly selective on cool-season and listed warm-season turfgrasses. Plus, it offers rapid visual response and has a one-week reseeding interval for most listed turf. Learn more MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Honda unveils new HRN Series lawn mower The Honda HRN Series of lawn mowers features four major areas of innovation — power and torque, a rugged design, intuitive controls and easier operation and serviceability. Check out the new mower. >>More Polaris intros 2020 off-road lineup In celebration of its 65th anniversary, Polaris Off Road has introduced its 2020 model year lineup, including a new RZR Pro XP lineup, new models of the Ranger and a 55-inch-wide ATV. >>More Echo Bear Cat releases new family of stump grinders Crary Industries, manufacturer of Echo Bear Cat, released three new stump grinders, offering options for commercial use. View details on the new equipment. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT SiteOne Offers Contractors Powerful Online Ordering Website SiteOne Landscape Supply recently launched SiteOne Online, a mobile-friendly site that gives new productivity tools to contractors. After creating a free account, customers can place orders for pickup or delivery 24/7, plus search product availability at their branch and access customized pricing. Learn more DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIE+EXPO FX Luminaire expands line with 5 new fixtures FX Luminaire added five new lighting products to its line: the ZW, ZC, VO, VC and KT fixtures, designed for a range of outdoor applications. >>More IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Ewing, Audubon International accepting award nominations Nominations are open for the 2020 Water & Sustainability Innovation Awards through Sept. 13. The winner will be brought to Phoenix in January for an awards ceremony, among other prizes. Find out if you meet the qualifications. >>More Keeping track of irrigation systems and equipment Irrigation experts go into detail about how different types of irrigation technology can help companies track their assets. Find out what tech could help you. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Information is power At Greenscape, displaying data in a new way is changing some employees’ behavior for the better. Find out how. Learn more ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Government Affairs: We've made progress, but work-related injuries still too high LM contributor Gregg Robertson weighs in on how landscaping contractors can reduce the number of work-related injuries. >>Read more LM VIDEO Growing Your Business with Jeffrey Scott: Be prepared to grow fast Just like driving a fast car, growing fast is a skill you must learn. Scott explains how to grow your business fast by following these six tips. >>Watch the video CURRENT ISSUE >Generate revenue with holiday lighting >Turning your year around >Experts' tips: determining mower deck size You are subscribed to LM Direct! as @{Email Name}@. Forward to a friend | Change your subscription preferences | New subscriber sign-up If you wish to leave this mailing list, simply unsubscribe. | Refer to our Privacy Policy. Look forward to us each Thursday? Don't forget to also subscribe to our magazine or renew your subscription! 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