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LMDirect! Brought to you by Landscape Management
 
APRIL 23, 2020
 
 
Editor's Note
 
You need vital industry information now more than ever, and Landscape Management is here for you.
During these unusual times, our digital magazine issues will no longer be gated.
We invite you to access our current and archived issues.

 
 
  TOP HEADLINES
 
 
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Landscape Management: At Home Edition, Episode 1
 
LM's Seth Jones is forced to shelter in place and his travel schedule has been shut down, but that won't stop him from interviewing people in the industry.
 
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How the green industry is responding to COVID-19
 
Our continuing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic includes how business owners continue to lead their companies and how suppliers and associations are helping frontline workers.
 
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Share your expertise for a chance to win
 
Take LM's fuel survey — you could win one of five $100 Home Depot gift cards!
 
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Davey Tree attains assets of Wickes/arborists
 
The Davey Tree Expert Co. acquired certain assets of Wickes/arborists in Spring Valley, N.Y. Learn more about the deal.
 
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Project EverGreen develops initiative for health care workers
 
The GreenCare for Troops Cares for Our Health Care Heroes initiative will provide frontline health care professionals with complimentary lawn care and basic landscape services. Learn how you can support the efforts and nominate a health care worker for the program.
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
turf+ornamental ↴    
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Nufarm creates Virtual Learning Series
 
Nufarm launched a new Virtual Learning Series for turf and ornamental professionals in light of the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
 
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Vectorworks sponsors Landscape Institute’s online learning platform
 
The new platform will offer educational content and continuing professional development days for an international audience.
 
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design/build+installation ↴    
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Aquascape launches new pumps and kits
 
Aquascape debuts adjustable flow pumps and kits and Wi-Fi connectivity and smart-device controls for pond and waterfall features.
 
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Houzz launches all-in-one software
 
Houzz Pro helps design professionals manage the life cycle of a project from estimating, proposals, invoicing and collecting payments.
 
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Lone Star Drills introduces remote-controlled tracked drill
 
The LSGT+HDA tracked drill features an automatic SPT hammer to improve accuracy in geotechnical and soil sampling applications.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
 
Irrigation Association awards 22 scholarships
 
Irrigation Association awarded $1,000 to $2,500 to students based on the candidates' letter of intent, financial need, resume, list of irrigation courses and letters of reference. Find out who won.
 
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snow+ice management ↴    
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Winter Equipment’s universal plow guard available for OEM plows
 
Xtendor plow guards protect against premature wear and eliminate in-season blade changes.
 
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Growing Your Business with Jeffrey Scott: High-stakes leadership
 
Jeffrey Scott shares why NBA commissioner Adam Silver's response to the coronavirus outbreak is a good model for making high-stakes decisions.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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Profit Power: 10 landscape business lessons for surviving and thriving in crisis
 
"Employees want ongoing communication in good times and bad. The communication you are hopefully giving them now is what they want all the time," says Jeffrey Scott. Check out this and nine other business lessons for surviving and thriving in a crisis.
 
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  FROM OUR MAGAZINE  
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The New Normal: How the green industry is adapting
 
Landscape and lawn care company owners offer their insights on responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
 
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Fertile Ground: Back to its roots
 
Experts from Greene County Fertilizer, Anuvia Plant Nutrients and Bio Green Ohio discuss the pros of biologicals and controlled-release fertilizers.
 
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April 2020 Cover (Photo: Tony Ventouris)
 
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