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2020 LM150: The art of relationships
 
Learn how Art by Nature in Granite Falls, Wash., relied on relationships in order to achieve 19 percent growth over the course of one year.
 
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SavATree joins with Downey Trees
 
SavATree has merged with Downey Trees, a full-service company in Atlanta with offices in Norcross and Savannah, Ga., and Destin, Fla. This is the company’s first business in Florida. Find out more about the deal.
 
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RMI Fusion to launch service matching contractors with homeowners
 
RMI Fusion will introduce At Home Pros, which matches certified contractors to homeowners by connecting both parties over the phone in real time. Learn more about this new offering.
 
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Moyer Indoor/Outdoor acquires TurfWorks Pro
 
The owners of TurfWorks Pro sold the company to Moyer Indoor/Outdoor to pursue missionary work. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
 
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The Herring Group webinar recap: PPP Flexibility Act
 
Greg Herring, CEO of the Herring Group, recently hosted a webinar on the PPP Flexibility Act and how to apply for loan forgiveness. Herring believes most lawn care and landscape companies will qualify for 100 percent forgiveness.
 
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Identifying and treating brown patch and large patch
 
When a section of turf loses its lively green color, there are several possible reasons, including brown and large patch.
 
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Milwaukee Tool expands heated clothing line
 
Milwaukee Tool added a USB-rechargeable heated base layer to its lineup of heated workwear.
 
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Design Trends: Backyards take center stage
 
Design/build experts share the latest design trends and explain why outdoor spaces are more important now than ever before.
 
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How to adjust rotary sprinkler heads
 
Follow these steps to effectively adjust rotary type sprinkler heads.
 
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The ins and outs of cloud-based irrigation
 
Cloud-based irrigation controllers are the fastest-growing segment of the marketplace for their connectivity and convenience.
 
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Buyers Products expands SnowDogg plow line
 
Buyers Products adds the expanding wing plow, the SnowDogg XPII. Learn more about this plow, which extends from an 8-foot to 10-foot wide scoop-position.
 
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LM150: Checking in with Larry Yaffa of Brilar
 
Larry Yaffa, CEO of Detroit-based Brilar, sits down with LM Senior Editor Abby Hart to talk about how the company is adjusting its goals for the second half of 2020, and how it celebrated being on the LM150 for the third year in a row.
 
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Diversity is good for the landscape industry
 
Not sure where to start to create a more diverse workforce and leadership team at your company? Jeffrey Scott offers tips for building a more varied workforce and explains why a diverse leadership team is beneficial for your business.
 
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Stamping out sod webworms
 
A look at how Turf Medic Lawn Service, located in Myrtle Beach, S.C., identifies and controls sod webworms in its clients' yards.
 
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Creating an award-winning safety culture
 
Farmside Landscape & Design shares how it has created an award-winning culture of safety for both its employees and its clients.
 
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