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JANUARY 7, 2021

TOP HEADLINES

Albaugh acquires Prime Source

Albaugh of St. Joseph, Mo., a manufacturer of crop protection and specialty products, acquired the turf and ornamental business of Prime Source. Find out more about the deal.

Former Lawn Doctor agronomist dies

John Buechner, 68, was a former agronomist and director of technical support for Lawn Doctor as well as a former president of the Professional Lawn Care Association of America, now the National Association of Landscape Professionals.

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Horizon Distributors acquires TWC Distributors

Horizon Distributors purchased the assets of TWC Distributors, a Sarasota, Fla.-based distributor of irrigation and landscape maintenance products. Learn more about the deal.

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How did our industry fare in 2020?

The 2020 LM Industry Pulse survey, brought to you by Cub Cadet, shows an industry thrilled with the season that was, despite all the bad news and challenges of doing business. The reality for landscape and lawn care companies was they were busier than ever, with the nation more appreciative and in need of their expertise than in years past.

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Project EverGreen names officers and board of directors

Project EverGreen unveiled its 2020-2021 officers and board of directors. The appointments were made at Project EverGreen's annual meeting.

People on the Move

Retirements, promotions and hirings from:

→ US Battery

→ Davey Tree Expert Co.

→ and more

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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Sod webworm scouting

Lawn care operators in various locations divulge how to properly scout for and control sod webworms in their clients' yards.

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Dica to feature equipment setup at TCI Virtual Summit

Dica will showcase several different products designed for tree care applications during the Tree Care Industry Virtual Summit, Jan. 13-15. Find out more about these new products.

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Robin Autopilot, Weed Man partner to offer robotic mowing services

Find out how this partnership will bring Robin Autopilot’s resources and platform to Weed Man USA's TurfBot Mowing franchisees in North America.

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Brass Knuckle releases cut-resistant protective gloves

Brass Knuckle SmartCut BKCR2403 cut-resistant, protective gloves provide cut and abrasion resistance, long-wearing grip, dexterity and flexibility.

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Janet Moyer Landscaping wins CLCA Trophy Award

San Francisco-based Janet Moyer Landscaping won the 2020 California Landscape Contractors Association Trophy Award for small residential installations.

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Reams Sprinkler Supply, Irrigation Station join Heritage Landscape Supply Group

Reams of Lincoln, Neb., and Irrigation Station of Houston, Texas, will continue to operate under the Reams and Irrigation Station names. Get the scoop on these two businesses.

FROM OUR BLOG

Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders

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Communication Coach: Get reacquainted with customers to drive 2021 growth

LM columnist Jeff Korhan explains how landscape companies drive growth in 2021 by curating and refining the customer experience.

FROM OUR MAGAZINE

View the latest digital edition of Landscape Management

Designing in a pandemic

Pellettieri Associates explains how the company has kept up its design process during the COVID-19 pandemic.

An arsenal of attachments for construction equipment

Equipment manufacturers from Case and John Deere discuss how to choose attachments for efficiency and versatility on the job site.

December 2020 Cover (Photo: Jeff Robinson Photography)

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