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Read up on the latest news and trends provided by the landscaping industry's most prominent subject matter experts.

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Irrigation & Water Management

How to Eliminate Standing Water With a French Drain

A French Drain is a cost-effective way for property owners to address water problems.

French drain systems manage surface water and protect property. Ideal for retaining walls, foundation and footing perimeter drains, landscape drains and sports fields.

Industry Updates

How Starting With Soil Samples Can Increase Lawn Care Profits

A&L Great Lakes Laboratories

Most reports indicate less than 5 percent of professionals are collecting a soil sample routinely to guide turf and landscape management, but soil testing can take the guesswork out of achieving the desired lawn care results customers want.

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Business Management

Buy Early in 2021 So You Don't Miss Out on Section 179 Tax Deductions

To avoid being shut out on of Section 179 benefits, take supply chain delays into account with construction equipment purchases.

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Business Management

Three Ways a Low Finance Rate Carries a High Cost

Choosing the lowest rate on equipment financing can sometimes be a mistake for small businesses. Let’s explore why.

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Fungicides, Herbicides, Insecticides

Fall Armyworm Is Causing Damage to Lawns, Golf Courses and Turfgrass Areas

In some cases, the caterpillars are eating grass plants down to the base which can cause damage to lawns and fairways.

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Mowing & Maintenance

How Your Leadership Style Can Hedge Your Company’s Future

How you lead your direct reports can make or break your company. Here's how.

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Mowing & Maintenance

Impact of Consumer Data Privacy on Contractor Marketing Strategies

Any business considering an investment in digital marketing should consider the impact to their marketing strategy.

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Mowing & Maintenance

Five Maintenance Tips To Keep Your ZTR Running

One of the best ways to ensure dependable operation and good performance from a zero-turn mower is a commitment to routine maintenance.

Mowing & Maintenance

Current State of the U.S. Lawn & Garden Equipment Market

Power Systems Research

Sales of lawn and garden equipment are trending well in 2021, and expected to remain positive into the coming year.

Mean Green Mowers is bringing electric powered equipment to the lawn and landscape market.

Trucks, Trailers & UTVs

5 Tips for Selecting the Right Traveling Axle Trailer

Talbert Manufacturing Inc.

Careful consideration of available features for traveling axle trailers can ensure a long-term solution that will provide more safety, durability and better return on investment.

A traveling axle trailer with a loaded deck height of 36 inches provides optimal flexibility for transporting taller equipment.

Mowing & Maintenance

3 Unexpected Equipment Challenges Industries Are Facing in 2021 – And What to Do Now

Here are three primary ways 2021 has tested the construction and landscaping industries and what you can do about it.

To ensure you have the equipment you need, have discussions with trusted salespeople and open the lines of communication to give them the green light to make recommendations early.

Four Unexpected Tips to Prepare Your Shop for the Upcoming Snow Season

Success in the urgent and unpredictable snow management industry relies heavily on preparation, particularly in three key areas: equipment, parts and service. Here are four tips to keep those items in mind.

Taking operators off labor-producing spring and summer work to focus on snow equipment maintenance might seem counter-intuitive, but again, weigh the costs, downtime while fighting snow is more costly than preventative maintenance.

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