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MAY 27, 2021
 
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NALP to offer behind-the-scenes look at Ruppert Landscape
 
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) heads out on the road with Frank Mariani and Marty Grunder as hosts of a behind-the-scenes look at Ruppert Landscape in Laytonsville, Md.
 
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Beehive Brick & Stone joins Heritage
 
Learn more about Heritage Landscape Supply Group’s expansion in its 25th state with the acquisition of Beehive Brick & Stone, a family-owned distributor of pavers, natural and manufactured stone, brick and more.
 
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SiteOne Landscape Supply adds Melrose Irrigation Supply and Sales
 
The addition of Melrose Irrigation Supply and Sales of Florida marks SiteOne’s fourth acquisition of 2021 and continued growth in the state.
 
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Jobber integrates with Google Local Service Ads
 
Jobber added an integration with Google’s Local Services Ads that will allow small home service businesses to offer instant booking options to customers in their area.
 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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RightLine launches Prohex 27.5 WDG plant growth regulator
 
RightLine’s new PGR is the first alternative source of prohexadione calcium and can work in alternation or combination with trinexapac-ethyl.
 
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Vexis herbicide granular approved for use in New York
 
Vexis herbicide granular is now registered for use in New York. It controls sedges and kyllinga and is labeled for use in commercial sites, sports facilities and more. Learn more.
 
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Fecon introduces environmentally safe hydraulic fluids
 
The new Fecon Green hydraulic fluids are a zinc-free biodegradable formula for use in land clearing and forestry mulching equipment. Get the scoop.
 
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GPS Insight acquired by Accel-KKR, merges with InSight Mobile Data and Rhino Fleet Tracking
 
Learn more about how GPS Insight, a fleet management software provider, has been acquired by Accel-KKR and merged with InSight Mobile Data and Rhino Fleet Tracking.
 
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The top 5 paver trends of 2021
 
Hardscape experts from Glow Path Pavers and Unilock describe the latest paver trends hitting the landscape market in recent months.
 
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7 water management moves to make
 
Many landscape companies focus their attention on only irrigation instead of broadening their focus to include water management. Here's how to change that.
 
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  LM VIDEO
 
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Celebrating 75 years of C. Caramanico & Sons with John Jr. and Bill Caramanico
 
LM’s Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones catches up with John Jr. & Bill Caramanico of C. Caramanico & Sons. The company will be celebrating 75 years in business later this year. The brothers speak about first breaking into the family company, the day they officially took over and more.
 
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Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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Are you prioritizing the best sales prospects?
 
Marty Grunder shares how Grunder Landscaping Co. focuses on the clients that will make the company the most profitable.
 
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How to bill for the big snowstorm
 
In this installment of Snow Strategy, Landscape Management columnist Phil Harwood lays out the best practices when it comes to billing for big snowstorms.
 
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Tips for partnering with distributors
 
Industry professionals explain how landscape companies joining forces with a distributor can help increase efficiency and productivity.
 
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  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
 
Time-Saving On Irrigation & Landscaping — With Vac and Drills
How vacs and drills can help you reduce labor expenses and maximize your efficiency.
 
Date: June 17
Sponsored by: Ditch Witch

Save time, labor and reduce disruption on landscaping and irrigation jobs with Ditch Witch directional drills and versatile vacs. Product Managers Cory Maker and Chapman Hancock talk productivity and versatility with machines you might not have considered. Learn how you can put these new tools of the trade to use in more ways than ever.

Speakers:
  • Cory Maker, product manager, HDD, Ditch Witch
  • Chapman Hancock, product manager, Vacuum Excavation, Ditch Witch

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