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SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
 
  TOP HEADLINES
 
 
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On the up and up at Ground Works Land Design
 
LM Associate Editor Sarah Webb chats with Tony Nasrallah, president and founder of Ground Works Land Design in Westlake, Ohio, about how the coronavirus pandemic has led to an uptick in design/build projects, the company's plans for 2020 and beyond and more.
 
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Bayer sponsors NALP's Women in Landscape Network
 
Bayer signed on to sponsor the National Association of Landscape Professionals' (NALP) Women in Landscape Network, which advocates for women in the green industry.
 
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Nufarm continues commitment to GreenCare for Troops
 
Nufarm has invested more than $500,000 in the GreenCare for Troops initiative, which will help the program assist additional military families with maintaining their green spaces. Learn more about this recommitment.
 
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The Grow Group to host Virtual Sales Bootcamp
 
Marty Grunder of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping Co. will team up with Grow Group coach Chris Psencik to teach presentation skills, marketing approaches, sales management and more. Get the details and find out how to register.
 
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BioSafe Systems' SaniDate labeled to kill COVID-19
 
BioSafe Systems’ SaniDate All Purpose Disinfectant is now labeled to kill human coronavirus and has U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval.
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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Ryan highlights National Aerate Your Lawn Day
 
National Aerate your Lawn Day falls on Sept. 19 and provides education to landscape professionals on the importance and profitability of aeration. Find out what resources are available.
 
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Scag to introduce spreader-sprayer during live event
 
Scag Power Equipment will debut its new spreader-sprayer during its “Scag Live” online trade show booth event on Oct. 21. Learn more about the event and how to register.
 
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Makita releases new 18V X2 LXT brush cutter
 
Makita's new XRU16 has an efficient brushless motor that delivers power equivalent to a 30-cc gas brush cutter and has three speed options.
 
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John Deere launches Smart Connector for compact tractors
 
John Deere's Smart Connector and TractorPlus app for compact utility tractors connects tractor and smartphone for easy access to information. Find out more about the new app.
 
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Irrigation Association announces new virtual conferences
 
The Irrigation Association’s virtual conferences cover topics including landscaping lighting, leadership, technology and women in the irrigation industry. Get the scoop here.
 
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Recommender: What’s your preferred smart irrigation product and why?
 
Irrigation experts share their preferred smart irrigation products and explain why they're so beneficial for their company.
 
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SnowWolf debuts open-ribbon hydraulic PTO snowblowers
 
SnowWolf's new snowblowers combine the benefits of hydraulic drive with an open-ribbon design, according to the company. Learn more about the new snowblowers.
 
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Grow Your Business with Jeffrey Scott: Do you know why your clients are buying from you?
 
Jeffrey Scott shares how asking this simple question can help you become an even better salesperson.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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Communication Coach: One of the most overlooked marketing opportunities
 
Jeff Korhan explains how landscape companies can win clients over with an overlooked marketing opportunity: the negative review.
 
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A clean sweep: Fall cleanup advice
 
Experts from Leaf Burrito, Peco, Kioti and Billy Goat offer up a few do's and don'ts when it comes to performing fall cleanups.
 
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Helpful holiday lighting tips
 
The leaves may only just be starting to turn, but it's not too early to think about the holiday season and potential lighting opportunities.
 
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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: Oct. 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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