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MARCH 11, 2021
 
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Catch Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones on SingleOps' podcast
 
Landscape Management Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones appeared on a recent episode of SingleOps’ Green industry Perspectives podcast and shared the traits of successful businesses, the importance of a winning work culture and more.
 
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Senske Services acquires Sun Pest Management
 
Senske Services added Sun Pest Management of Clarkston, Wash., to its team. The company offers weed and pest control and lawn care services to residential and commercial clients.
 
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NALP opens 2021 Awards of Excellence entries
 
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is now accepting landscape, lawn care and design/build projects for its 2021 Awards of Excellence.
 
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Toro purchases Left Hand Robotics
 
Toro said the acquisition of autonomous capabilities from Left Hand Robotics advances the company’s future technology strategy.
 
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Don’t forget to submit your company for our LM150
 
Landscape Management is accepting submissions for our LM150 list, and companies with $10 million or more in annual revenue are encouraged to apply.
 
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Companies in the News
 
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→ ASV Holdings

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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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Gowan buys shares of Isagro
 
Gowan Co. will purchase the shares the controlling shareholder of Isagro S.p.A, which produces agrochemicals and biopesticides, and will offer to buy all Isagro shares by end of the year.
 
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Curtis Industries intros air-conditioned cab for Kubota zero-turns
 
The company added an air-conditioned cab for Kubota ZD1211 60-inch or 72-inch deck mowers to its line of tractor and utility vehicle cabs.
 
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Brass Knuckle offers new anti-fog eye protection
 
Brass Knuckle Spectrum safety glasses offer users comfort with bowed, super-flex rubber temples for a custom fit and anti-fog eye protection.
 
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ManagedMowed talks growth strategy
 
Commercial landscape management franchise ManagedMowed shares how the company plans to sign 25 to 30 new franchisees by the end of the year.
 
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design/build+installation ↴    
 
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Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting adds audio system
 
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting is now offering “Sound by Vista,” an outdoor audio system that contractors can quickly and easily install for customers.
 
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Dauer Manufacturing expands landscape lighting line
 
Dauer Manufacturing, a wholesale supplier in the LED lighting industry, has added to its lighting offering with more than 150 new products for 2021. Learn more about the new products.
 
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Aquascape builds 2 ponds during training event
 
Aquascape hosted two concurrent hands-on training events Feb. 4-5 in St. Augustine, Fla., where beginners and certified contractors built two ponds.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
 
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Water World: Scaling up on water savings
 
The photos and story behind the irrigation project that irrigation company Earthworks performed for Cortland in Dallas.
 
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snow+ice management ↴    
 
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Hilltip adds BrineMixx brine solution blenders
 
Hilltip’s external brine solution blender comes in three different sizes and helps users achieve the right combination for anti-icing or de-icing applications.
 
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  LM VIDEO
 
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Amy Andre on female leaders in landscaping
 
LM Managing Editor Sarah Webb chats with Amy Andre, commercial department leader for K&D Landscaping, about what it takes to be a female leader in the landscaping industry.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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High Performance: Hiring the 'right' people
 
Phil Harwood explains how keeping company culture top of mind when hiring can help companies hire the "right" people and find their "right" place on the bus.
 
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Grow with Grunder: Cancel out the noise
 
Marty Grunder reminds landscapers that they should be prepared to quickly jump into action when demand for their services is at its all-time high.
 
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Navigating GPS vehicle tracking
 
Lawn care professionals lay out the top priorities lawn care companies should look for when in search of a GPS service.
 
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February 2021 Cover (Photo: Tony Ventourris)
 
  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
 
Root of the Problem
How to uncover the source of common landscaping problems
 
Date: April 22
Sponsored by: Quali-Pro

Not all landscape issues are easy to recognize or solve at first glance. Factors like plant selection, climate, soils, water, diseases, insects and weeds can all play roles in the health of the plants and turf. In this webinar, you will learn how to understand and resolve common landscape problems to prevent recurring issues, improve customer satisfaction and set your company apart from competition.

Speaker: Ian Rodriguez, Ph.D., technical service manager, Quali-Pro

 
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