LM Direct! - A comprehensive mix of the latest green industry news

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 VIEW ONLINE  |  CONTACT  |  ENEWS ARCHIVE  |  SUBSCRIBE

GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Save Time & Money Using Aerial Maps to Quote, Bid & Win — free webinar [September 26] LANDSCAPES 2019 Conference [October 15-18] GIE+EXPO 2019 [October 16-18] 2019 Hardscape North America Trade Show [October 16-18] CURRENT ISSUE >LM Gallery: September 2019 >Create the ultimate GIE+EXPO experience >Why marketing needs a bigger purpose TOP HEADLINES NALP names new CEO The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced Britt Wood as new CEO. Wood will assume his new role on Oct. 7 and will represent NALP at Landscapes in Louisville, Ky., on Oct. 15-18. Learn more about Wood's background. >>More Briggs opens new manufacturing facility in Sherrill, N.Y. Briggs & Stratton Corp. employees and leaders celebrated the grand opening of Briggs’ new manufacturing facility in Sherrill, N.Y. “We’ve seen tremendous double-digit growth,” said Todd Teske, chairman, president and CEO of Briggs. “We needed a facility like this.” >>More Project EverGreen announces winner of “Our Winning Green Space” contest Project EverGreen named Louisa County School District as the recipient of its “Our Winning Green Space” contest. The district received an Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower package and an athletic field renovation. Find out why the school district was chosen. >>More PERC to support GreenCare for Troops at GIE+EXPO Contractors who visit the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) booth at GIE+EXPO and enter to win the council’s equipment trailer giveaway will have $5 donated on their behalf to the Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program. >>More >Companies in the News: Updates from Saluting Branches, Arborjet, TruGreen, TreeTown USA, Scag Power Equipment, Navistar and more     SPONSORED CONTENT Celebrate Fall with 25% off vehicle tracking This September, Quartix is offering 25% off it's GPS tracking system with all 12-month contracts. That's 25% off an award-winning vehicle tracking system with 5* rated customer service. Save time | Save money | Live location | Free mobile app Learn more TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Nufarm to highlight new 2020 Edge Rewards Program at GIE+EXPO Nufarm released its plans for the GIE+EXPO, which include the opportunity to learn about and register for its new 2020 Nufarm Edge Rewards program. Find out more here. >>More Arborjet’s fungicide label expands for tip blight control Arborjet's Propizol systemic fungicide, which is injected into trees susceptible to tip blight, now has a 2ee label to treat the disease. Learn more about how the product works. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Do you take advantage of all the opportunities? Andrew Ziehler sticks with Bayer because the products work. But he also takes full advantage of Bayer training and educational opportunities. Learn more about how to form a well-rounded partnership. Learn more MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Husqvarna releases new technology for robotic mowing Husqvarna released EPOS technology, a satellite-based navigation system for its Automower robotic mower. With a U.S. launch coming in 2020, read here to learn everything you need to know. >>More John Deere adds to ZTrak mower attachment lineup John Deere is expanding its ZTrak mower attachment lineup with the addition of a new three-bag material collection system, compatible with all gas-powered Z900 models. Check out what makes this attachment unique. >>More Makita introduces 2 cordless top handle chainsaws Makita U.S.A. launched the 18V X2 LXT brushless cordless 14-inch and 16-inch top handle chainsaws. The newest chainsaws are compact in size, making them ideal for professional arborists and utility companies. Learn more. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Up to 42,550 sq. ft. of aeration per hour in a single pass Cover more ground and achieve tighter hole spacing and deeper hole depth quality in less time with Billy Goat’s 25-inch PLUGR Self-Propelled Hydro-Drive, Reciprocating Aerator with Variable Aeration Density plus in-ground no-lift turning! Learn more DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIE+EXPO Jobber launches tools to help landscape pros connect with customers Jobber, a provider of home service management software, launched several new features. The additions include online booking, automated customer quote follow-ups, integrations with marketing automation platform, Mailchimp, and online task automation tool, Zapier. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Why systems matter Need some convincing that systemizing your company and implementing software will benefit your business? Read on for a list of five reasons why systems matter. Learn more IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Keep irrigation vehicles organized Irrigation technicians spend so much time working out of their vehicles that those spaces often function as second (or even first) offices. To help operations flow efficiently, it’s important to keep those vehicles organized. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders When you lose a key team member "At one time or another, you will lose a key team member ... how you prepare for this and respond to it can make all the difference," Marty Grunder explains. Learn some ways to ensure a smooth transition within your team. >>More LM VIDEO Why strategic planning fails for most landscape companies The hardest part of strategic planning is getting the strategy right. Without it, your planning will fail. Jeffrey Scott wants to help you avoid the main pitfalls of strategic planning for landscape firms. >>Watch the video 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.