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APRIL 8, 2021
 
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Court upholds Evans Landscaping convictions
 
The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling affirming the convictions of Cincinnati businessman Doug Evans and his landscaping company, according to a release from the Department of Justice.
 
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Massey Services expands with service center openings
 
Massey Services is expanding its operations in Texas, Georgia and Florida through the opening of several new service centers in these states.
 
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Conserva Irrigation to open new Pennsylvania location
 
Conserva Irrigation has opened a new franchise location in the Delaware Valley area in Pennsylvania, headed by Bob Foote. It will be known as Conserva Irrigation of Delaware Valley.
 
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NALP kicks off National Lawn Care month
 
National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) kicks off National Lawn Care Month with a video that educates the public about how healthy lawns and landscapes help fight climate change.
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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Photo: Nufarm Protect your Turf: Take control of billbugs, Poa annua and dollar spot
 
Experts from manufacturers Prime Source and Nufarm offer up their recommendations for Poa annua, billbug and dollar spot control.
 
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How to use wetting agents to win customers
 
A look at how two lawn care companies, Lawns Unlimited and BioLawn, are utilizing wetting agents to help win over customers.
 
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Photo:U.S. Battery
U.S. Battery unveils updated AGM battery line
 
U.S. Battery released its new line of AGM Deep-Cycle batteries designed to improve reliability, overall performance and deliver longer cycle life. Find out more.
 
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Isuzu, Gatik to develop fully autonomous medium-duty trucks
 
Isuzu North America Corporation and Gatik have agreed to collaborate on a project to develop and evaluate fully autonomous medium-duty trucks. Get the scoop.
 
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John Deere intros compact machine with integrated grade control
 
John Deere has integrated SmartGrade, its proprietary grade control technology, into the 333G compact track loader. The implementation of SmartGrade allows the fully integrated grade control technology to be available on compact equipment.
 
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Photo: Rotoshovel
Rotoshovel launches the Rotoshovel Max
 
The Rotoshovel Max is designed for the user to stand while digging larger holes. Learn more about the features of the new tool.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
 
Hydro-Rain launches updated version of B-hyve pro app
 
Hydro-Rain’s B-hyve pro app provides professionals an easy way to manage and operate B-hyve pro controllers from anywhere.
 
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  LM VIDEO
 
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Increase efficiency with software
 
In this busy spring season, landscape companies may struggle to complete the work with the labor they have. Marty Grunder explains how his company uses software to help increase efficiency.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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High Performance: How to avoid desperation recruiting
 
Phil Harwood offers alternatives to "desperation recruiting," when companies act impulsively to recruit out of sheer desperation.
 
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5 Questions: Jennifer Chaplin
 
LM's Seth Jones talks with Jennifer Chaplin, CEO of Botanica Landscapes, about her favorite tool in the shop, her most memorable day at work and more.
 
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Using software to makes designs a reality
 
Design experts using Vectorworks Landmark software and Pro Landscape by Drafix describe software features that help bring their designs to life.
 
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  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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