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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

TOP HEADLINES

Ruppert Landscape shares update following explosion

CEO Craig Ruppert and President Phil Key share an update on the explosion at Ruppert Landscape's office and on the employee injured in the blast.

Apax Funds to buy SavATree

The Apax Funds reached an agreement to acquire SavATree, a professional tree, shrub and lawn care provider, from CI Capital Partners.

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No ticket left behind

Belknap Landscape used to use spreadsheets, timesheets and whiteboards to manage its operation. Learn how the company is streamlining its processes with an integrated business management system.

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Lawn care industry rallies around flooded colleague

The lawn care industry raised more than $8,000 for DTL Total Turf to help the company recover from Hurricane Ida flooding.

Stanley Black & Decker buys Hustler Turf Equipment owner

Stanley Black & Decker purchased Hustler mower maker Excel for $375 million, continuing its buying spree that started with MTD Products.

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It’s time to start thinking about aeration and over-seeding

16-21-2 GreenePOP™ = Seeding Success! The balance of NPK will get your seed germinated fast. GreenePOP™ applied with N-Ext RGS™ and Air-8™ is a perfect combination. N-Ext Air-8™ Liquid Aeration will loosen the soil even if mechanical aeration is not used. N-Ext RGS™ has the humic, fulvic and sea kelp to get roots moving and plants established.

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Companies in the News

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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5 keys to trouble-free reels

Truck-mounted or fixed, reel systems can withstand harsh outdoor environments with occasional, basic care. Here's a look at how.

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Hillside Planter releases biodegradable planter

Hillside’s new biodegradable planter is designed to reduce soil erosion and water runoff. It will be available in the spring.

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Werk-Brau adds new Hydra-clamp bucket

Werk-Brau's Hydra-clamp bucket uses a thumb attachment to help manage awkward loads.

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Link to Enhanced Control with the LNK2 WiFi Module

Designed to provide on-the-go access via smartphone, the new Rain Bird^® LNK2 WiFi Module improves irrigation like no other. Real-time alerts and auto-adjustment tools ensure the system is working properly — meaning fewer callbacks. Learn how LNK2 can help boost your business with remote management.

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Hardscape Solutions: Rock solid design

The story and photos behind the project that won Blanchford Landscape Group an award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program.

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Perfect landscaping partner, the TB235-2

The TB235-2 has an operating weight of 7,418 pounds, a dig depth of 10 feet, 7.8 inches and a max reach of more than 17 feet. The TB235-2 comes equipped with triple flange track rollers, heavy duty blade and a spacious automotive interior that provides all day operator comfort.

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Ditch Witch’s ride-on trencher boosts productivity

The RT70 ride-on trencher offers visibility and maneuverability, boosting productivity on job sites while increasing user comfort.

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What types of heads and nozzles do you use and why?

Landscapers share their favorite heads and nozzles for irrigation systems.

LM VIDEO

Learn the labor-saving benefits of robotic mowing with Scythe Robotics

Scythe Robotics COO Isaac Roberts joins Seth Jones to explain how the Scythe robotic mower adapts to the environment in the field. He also explains the environmental and labor-saving benefits of incorporating robotic mowers into your business.

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FROM OUR BLOG

Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders

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Why business owners need to take vacations

Jeffrey Scott shares how owners who never take a break are disempowering their people and they probably don’t even realize it.

FROM OUR MAGAZINE

View the latest digital edition of Landscape Management

5 Questions: Russ Jundt on how he founded Conserva Irrigation

Russ Jundt, founder and brand leader of Conserva Irrigation, shares why his idea of being an irrigation company franchisor was so groundbreaking and more.

Snow Strategy: The art of negotiating snow contract terms

In this installment of Snow Strategy, Landscape Management columnist Phil Harwood discusses the strategy needed when negotiating snow contract terms.

JEFFREY SCOTT PODCAST

Jeffrey Scott, Matt Hiner on recruiting with social media

Jeffrey Scott and Matt Hiner discuss what makes Hiner’s business unique, including his social media presence, his niche with water features and a retail outlet and how he had to search to find his footing, despite being in the industry since he was 15 years old.

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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS

View LM 's calendar for a full list of industry events.

The Grow Group’s Fall Field Trip at Grunder Landscaping Co.

Sept. 22-23
The Grow Group
Dayton, Ohio

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The Grow Group’s Fall Field Trip at Grunder Landscaping Co.

Sept. 29-30
The Grow Group
Dayton, Ohio

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Landscapes 2021

Oct. 19-22
National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
Louisville, Ky.

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GIE+EXPO 2021

Oct. 20-22
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
Louisville, Ky.

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