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Irrigation & Water Management

HydroPoint Partners with John Deere Green Tech

HydroPoint Data Systems

John Deere Green Tech named preferred partner distributor for WeatherTrak smart irrigation controllers in Washington and Oregon.

7'6" Power-V XT

7'6" Power-V XT from The Boss Snowplow

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How To Bring Predictability to an Unpredictable Business

Part 1 – Establishing a budget for snow removal

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Recruitment & Retention

Stihl Continues Expanding Virginia Operation

Completed in May after only five months of construction, this latest expansion adds more than 55,000 square feet, and doubles the capacity of the company’s blow-molding operation.

From left: Mr. Christian Koestler, vice president of operations at Stihl Inc.; Dr. Bertram Kandziora, executive board chairman at Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG in Germany; Ben Hoffmann, manager of special projects at Stihl Inc.; and Fred Whyte, president of Stihl Inc., at the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Industry Updates

Hardscape Lessons to Preserve Your Profit

National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)

Estimating tips and items you should not overlook

Becoming Landscape Industry Certified can put you in the top 1% of landscaping professionals, which can be a valuable point of differentiation for your company in the eyes of many potential clients. Visit landcarenetwork.org for more information.

Industry Updates

Not Just Another Number

Greenscape Inc.

Greenscapes of SW FL reinforces personalized approach

Each Client Services Team has two leaders: a client services manager and an operations supervisor.

How to Sell the Dealer Experience

Bob Clements International

In a market saturated with countless power equipment brands, it's up to you to create your own brand—and sell the buying experience that goes along with it.

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Weak Business Conditions Continue to Affect Landscape Architecture Firms

New business inquiries drop, billable hours rise slightly.

Recruitment & Retention

Paladin Demonstrates Commitment to Job Creation

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Paladin Attachments achieves Gold status in the "I Make America" campaign, designed to encourage passage of American manufacturing policies that will help create more jobs in the U.S.

Paladin Achieves Ima Gold Status

Software & Technology

How to Create a Financially Focused Company in Tough Times

JP Horizons Inc.

Jim Paluch discusses how A Better Way 2 Learn Financials can help landscape companies grow sales and profits through a collaborative approach to financial management.

Mowing & Maintenance

Hustler-Mower Maker Eyes Growth in International Sales

Hustler Turf Equipment

Excel Industries hires VP of global supply chain as international sales of Hustler and BigDog mowers continue to increase.

Industry Updates

5 Examples of How the Government Is NOT Helping Green Industry Pros Build Businesses

Regulations, stimulants, gridlock ......

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