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JANUARY 20, 2022

TOP HEADLINES

Bartlett Tree Experts expands in Oregon, Colorado

Bartlett extended its reach in Oregon and Colorado with acquisitions of Overlook Tree Preservation of Portland, Ore., and 303 Tree of Boulder, Colo.

Nor Cal Landscape Show postponed

The Nor Cal Committee is postponing the 2022 Nor Cal Landscape & Nursery Show out of concern of attendees gathering indoors while there are currently high Covid infection rates.

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The grass is greener with sustainable products

Steve Murray of McCall Service has a new marketing advantage: customer lawns that look lusher thanks to bio-based fertilizers. See how Anuvia Plant Nutrients’ GreenTRX impacts both soil health and the environment.

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NALP launches new advocacy initiative

The National Association of Landscape Professionals’ (NALP) new digital program, Voices for Healthy Green Spaces, highlights beneficial work of the lawn care and landscape profession.

Envisor Consulting to hold Account Management event

Ken Thomas and Ben Gandy will share account manager insights and industry best practices during an in-person seminar, held Feb. 17-18 in Atlanta.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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Penn State to put on virtual T+O Conference

Penn State Extension will host a Virtual Turf and Ornamental Conference, consisting of a six-session training update in the form of webinars.

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Toro buys Spartan Mowers manufacturer for $400M

The Toro Co. has acquired Intimidator Group, designer and manufacturer of Spartan Mowers, for $400 million.

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OnTerra Systems updates RouteSavvy software
OnTerra Systems, the developer of RouteSavvy route planning software for small businesses, made January 2022 RouteSavvy software enhancements. Find out what they are.

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John Deere expands attachments with new mulchers, brush cutters

John Deere introduced new additions to its attachment family for excavators with the ME36 and ME50 mulchers and the RE40 and RE50 rotary brush cutters.

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Oldcastle APG acquires portion of South Jersey Agriculture Products

Oldcastle APG has added the recycling and mulch operation of South Jersey Agriculture Products, a regional manufacturer of lawn and garden products.

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Photo: Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply celebrates 100 years

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply will mark 100 years in business this year. Ewing was founded in 1922 as Atlas Lawn Sprinkler.

LM VIDEO

Natalie McNeill on overcoming challenges women face in the green industry

Natalie McNeill, a district manager for Davey Tree Expert Co. in Fort Collins, Colo., explains some of the challenges she faced in her career in tree care and how women can work their way up in the largely male-dominated field.

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FROM OUR BLOG

Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders

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Five reasons to hire or develop a second-in-command

Jeffrey Scott revisits a popular topic: how green industry business owners can leverage a second-in-command to free up time and energy.

FROM OUR MAGAZINE

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Business Insider: The benefits of scenario planning

Phil Harwood shares why strategic planning can play a key role in the future of your business.

A look at why serious injuries are on the rise in the green industry

Sam Steel, Ed.D., safety adviser for the National Association of Landscape Professionals, shares why more serious injuries are increasing in the green industry and offers ways to prevent them.

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