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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
 
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NALP CEO Britt Wood discusses virtual Landscapes event
 
Landscape Management Senior Editor Abby Hart interviews National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) CEO Britt Wood about the decision to change the annual Landscapes event to a virtual format in October 2020.
 
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RELATED: A look at the 2020 Landscapes virtual format
 
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Mean Green Products sold to DR Power Equipment
 
A subsidiary of Generac Holdings, a manufacturer of professional-grade outdoor power equipment, will acquire the assets of Mean Green Products. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
 
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RISE virtual meeting includes 30-year celebration
 
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment held its virtual annual meeting Aug. 24-26. It coincided with the association’s 30th anniversary.
 
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Learning the secret sauce at A+ Lawn and Landscape
 
Jeffrey Scott shares a behind-the-scenes look at his Summer Growth Summit, held at A+ Lawn and Landscape in Des Moines, Iowa.
 
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GIE+EXPO website to host exhibitor portal
 
Starting in October, visitors to GIE+EXPO's website will be able to view products, resources and more from manufacturers.
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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PBI-Gordon's SpeedZone Southern EW gains registration in California
 
The broadleaf herbicide from PBI-Gordon is formulated for southern turfgrasses and controls more than 70 weeds including spurge and ground ivy.
 
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Graze debuts autonomous electric mower
 
Graze, a startup company, introduced its new mower model, an autonomous, electric model set to hit markets by 2021.
 
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Honda Power Equipment unveils new generator app
 
Honda Power Equipment, a business unit of American Honda Motor Co., launched the Honda My Generator Bluetooth App. Get the full scoop about the app here.
 
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Aquascape’s offers solutions for pond management in fall season
 
Aquascape's pond netting, cold-water bacteria and cold-water fish food are meant to protect ponds and fish going into winter. Learn more here.
 
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Do's and don'ts of landscaping edging
 
Landscape professionals can follow these tips and tricks from experts to help get their next edging installation on the right track.
 
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IA, Jain discuss how industry responds to COVID-19
 
Jain Irrigation held a discussion with the Irrigation Association (IA) on what it's doing to support its members during the coronavirus pandemic.
 
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Selling win-win snow contracts
 
LM columnist Phil Harwood explains how snow and ice management companies can create contracts that are a win for the company and the customer.
 
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Talking new tools, innovations with Real Green Systems CEO
 
President and CEO of Real Green Systems Bill Nunan breaks down some of the newest tools, including an estimating calculator. Check out our interview with him now.
 
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Grow with Grunder: How to use Zoom to win sales
 
Marty Grunder shares how Grunder Landscaping Co. has used videoconferencing to boost sales and optimize resources.
 
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Branching out to offer tree care services
 
An inside look into how one Hawaii tree firm has expanded its services and the technology it uses to preserve and protect native species.
 
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Developing an effective health and safety plan
 
Sam Steel, Ed.D., safety adviser of the National Association of Landscape Professionals, explains how to create an effective health and safety plan.
 
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  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
 
Divide, Conquer & Grow!
How to share leadership so that your company grows faster while your operations run more efficiently
 
Date: October 15
Brought to you by: Slingshot

Landscape business owners are used to wearing too many hats. But that will eventually lead to burnout. In this webinar, learn how splitting responsibilities with your No. 2 can help your team operate more effectively and achieve more profitability.

We'll break down the various models and techniques to set this up to help you choose what works best for you and your company.

Speaker: Jeffrey Scott, MBA

 
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