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APRIL 15, 2021
 
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We’ve extended the date to submit your company for our annual list of the largest landscape companies, ranked by annual revenue. Don’t miss your chance to join BrightView, The Davey Tree Expert Co., Ruppert Landscape and more. Nominations are being accepted through tomorrow, April 16.
 
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SiteOne Landscape Supply makes 2nd acquisition of 2021
 
Arizona Stone & Architectural Products and Solstice Stone (collectively “AZ Stone and Solstice”) has joined SiteOne Landscape Supply.
 
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Sperber Landscape joins forces with Cagwin & Doward
 
Sperber Landscape will partner with full-service commercial landscaping company, Cagwin & Dorward of Petaluma, Calif. Find out more about this partnership.
 
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How to prevent theft in the landscape industry
 
Keeping equipment where it belongs is difficult. Tracking it isn’t. Landscape Management spoke to experts on how to prevent theft.
 
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NALP Legislative Days 2021 goes virtual
 
The National Association of Landscape Professionals' (NALP) Legislative Day kicks off with a briefing on issues on June 14 and virtual meetings with representatives. Get the scoop and learn how to register.
 
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SavATree to add 4th Massachusetts location
 
SavATree has acquired Glynn Tree Experts, which will create the company’s fourth branch in Massachusetts. Find out more about this expansion.
 
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I Want to Mow Your Lawn updates website
 
Nonprofit organization I Want to Mow Your Lawn, which offers no-cost yard care services for seniors, military veterans, disabled persons and more, has improved its website to make it easier for individuals and companies looking to participate.
 
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Companies in the News
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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Target Specialty Products to launch Turf Fuel Infinite
 
Target Specialty Products released Turf Fuel Infinite, which combines a surfactant with polymers and plant stress technologies. It’s designed to balance soil hydration and enhance plant stress tolerance.
 
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Turfco launches TurnAer XT10 stand-on aerator
 
The TurnAer X10 replaces the TurnAerXT8 and includes features such as zero-turn agility, auto-depth control, a top aerating speed of 7 mph and an optional drop seeder attachment.
 
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Exmark adds 48-inch zero-turn
 
Exmark's midsized zero-turn mower features a twin-blade 48-inch cutting deck and Kawasaki FR691V air-cooled twin-cylinder engine. 
 
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Kubota new SZ Series commercial stand-on mowers now available
 
Kubota Tractor released its new SZ Series commercial stand-on mowers that will replace the original line. They’re now available at Kubota dealerships nationwide.
 
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Vectorworks to host virtual open house event on April 21
 
Vectorworks virtual event will provide customers the opportunity to meet the minds behind the software and ask questions of product experts. Learn more about the event and find out how to register.
 
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Tips for improving irrigation van inventory
 
Landscape Management talks with irrigation professionals who divulge their top advice for improving truck and van inventory setups.
 
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3 ways to build on your business’ success
 
Frank Bourque, hardscape business consultant, shares ways to build on your business’ success, traits of successful operations and more.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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Profit Power: Best practices for staying calm, cool and collected during the busy season
 
Jeffrey Scott shares what landscape company owners can do to stay calm, cool and collected as they embark on the busy spring season.
 
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Grow with Grunder: A spring cleanup
 
Columnist Marty Grunder explains how his company uses organization and technology as a tool to help its teams do their jobs.
 
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She's a boss: Women in landscaping
 
Landscape Management takes a look at how three women have forged their way forward in a male-dominated landscape and lawn care industry.
 
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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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