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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Removing the Mystery from Pricing Webinar — Part 2 (presented by Herring Group and Aspire) [September 11] 2019 Tour des Trees [September 16-20] Driven to Win: Racing with Jeffrey Scott [September 26-28] LANDSCAPES 2019 Conference [October 15-18] GIE+EXPO 2019 [October 16-18] 2019 Hardscape North America Trade Show [October 16-18] TOP HEADLINES Davey Tree hosts 4th Biomechanics Week research event Biomechanics researchers from around the world met at Davey’s Shalersville, Ohio, research station from Aug. 5-9 for a week of scientific inquiry. Learn about the 14 experiments conducted during the week. >>More Automatic Supply adds west Indianapolis branch Automatic Supply opened a branch in Indianapolis to benefit local professional contractors. Get the full scoop on the company's fifth location in Indiana. >>More Innovative Turf Services' team to join Advanced Turf Solutions Advanced Turf Solutions plans to expand into Virginia this fall and will purchase most of Innovative Turf Services’ operational assets. Read on to see how the distributor's president factors into the deal. >>More >Companies in the News: Pacific Landscape Management raises $13k for cancer research, Stihl collaborates with housing nonprofit, ManageMowed signs new contracts TURF+ ORNAMENTAL WinField United Pro adds Turf Tech Tool Discover how this new app can help you and your company find the best turf species for your needs. >>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 John Deere releases augmented reality experience John Deere unveiled an augmented reality experience that allows Apple iPhone or iPad users to interact with a virtual John Deere Z994R Diesel ZTrak zero-turn mower. Find out how to use the technology on your phone. >>More Wright to unveil 32-inch and 36-inch Stander B mower models at GIE+EXPO Wright Manufacturing will unveil new 32-inch and 36-inch Stander B mower models at GIE+EXPO. Learn how you can demo the new models. >>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 RedTeam Software releases app for subcontractor collaboration RedTeam Software, a cloud-based construction management software provider, unveiled its new app TeamPlayer to make collaborating with subcontractors easier. Check out some of the app's key features. >>More Caterpillar rolls out new skid-steer loader, compact track loader models Caterpillar unveiled 16 new Cat D3 Series skid-steer loader and compact track loader models. The new machines deliver improvements in operator experience and track loader stability, according to the company. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Gains without pains Without business management software it’s hard to sustain productivity gains, according to Aspire’s Kevin Kehoe. Learn why he says a software investment produces greater long-term ROI than any other investment. Learn more IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Weathermatic creates Weathermatic Foundation The Weathermatic Foundation is a charitable fund designed to provide clean drinking water to 100,000 people. Interested in getting involved? Find out how you can contribute. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Profit Power: Incentives to gamify your business Life may not be all fun and games, but according to Jeffrey Scott, gamifying your business can help your company yield higher profits. What does it mean to "gamify" your business? How can you accomplish that? Read to find out. >>Read more Communication Coach: Make your project presentation stand out Jeff Korhan talks about why landscape professionals should "put on a little show" in their landscape project presentations in order to make the sale. >>Read more CURRENT ISSUE >The Big One: Drama in the desert >Five Questions: Bob Grover >Reduce your financial risk in snow management 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! Landscape Management is a property of North Coast Media, LLC. 1360 E. Ninth St., 10th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114 © 2019 North Coast Media. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission.