2014 Hidden Gems - 7 'Newbie' Companies

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Best Practices for Raising Rates in the Green Industry: Navigating Inflation

A guide for how landscape professionals can contend with inflation by looking at raising rates for their customers.

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Landscape Industry Trade Show Talk

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb discusses how a recent trip to the Snow & Ice Symposium sparked her excitement for upcoming product developments and trade shows later in the year.

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Contractor Profile: Adam Linnemann, owner and founder of Linnemann Lawn Care and Landscaping and The Green Executive

Adam Linnemann, owner and founder of Linnemann Lawn Care and Landscaping and The Green Executive, discusses how he got into the green industry, his favorite tool to make life easier and much more.

WorkWave to Release Dynamic Routing for RealGreen Product

WorkWave, a provider of SaaS software solutions, will release Dynamic Routing for its RealGreen product later this year.

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OTR Engineered Solutions Rolls Out Tracks Selection Tool, Dealer Locator

OTR Engineered Solutions launched a Tracks Selection Tool and Dealer Locator for its website.

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HNA to Feature Hardscape House Immersive Experience

Hardscape North America (HNA) will include the Hardscape House, an outdoor pavilion that features hands-on testing and two popular show features: the Hardscape Demos and the Installer Championship.

Vectorworks to Unveil 2025 Version of Product Line

Vectorworks will release the 2025 version of its product line, focusing on redefining 3D interactivity and visualization.

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Envu Upgrades its EOY Business Planning Programs

Envu revamped its end-of-year business planning programs. Now through Sept. 30, Envu customers can select from four savings options: off-invoice discounts, select product rebates, the new Specticle FLO loyalty bonus and NOW/fall purchase tier rebates.

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Updates from Kubota, Albaugh and More: Green Industry Roll Call

Albaugh dedicated a mural in St. Joseph, Mo. Kubota Tractor Corp. named 20 grant recipients in its Kubota Hometown Proud grant program. Central Turf & Irrigation Supply added Andrew McCormick as turf category chemical director. See these updates and more.

LawnPRO Buys LawnRX

LawnPRO Partners, a platform focused on residential lawn care treatment, tree, shrub and pest control services that is backed by HCI Equity Partners, acquired LawnRx.

LMN, US Lawns Join Forces

Landscape Management Network and U.S. Lawns have entered into a strategic partnership.

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Calsense Intros Cal, an AI-Powered Irrigation Assistant

Calsense, a provider of smart irrigation solutions, launched "Cal," an innovative AI-powered irrigation assistant designed to provide 24/7 support to Calsense Connect users.

Snow contractors should be sure they have the correct equipment before providing anti-icing services to clients.

Six Steps to Improve Your Anti-Icing Services

Check out these six ideas for snow professionals to step up their anti-icing game and overcome some of the most common shortfalls.

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Updates from TruGreen, Neighborly and More: Green Industry Roll Call

Neighborly named a new CEO. The TREE Fund awarded its 2024 scholarship recipients. TruGreen added a new chief human resources officer. Find out more on these updates.

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Envu to Purchase FMC Corp.'s Global Specialty Solutions Business

FMC Corp. signed a definitive agreement to sell its Global Specialty Solutions (GSS) business to Environmental Science U.S., known as Envu.

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SiteOne Landscape Supply, Lawnline Marketing Form Partnership

SiteOne Landscape Supply joined forced with Lawnline Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to the green industry, to help its Partners Program members to market and build their businesses.

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Rotary Corp. Highlights Copperhead Mower Blades

Rotary is featuring professional-grade mower blades, including the Copperhead brand flat, high-lift, low-lift and mulching models.

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John Deere Rolls Out 5 New CTL, SSL Models

New to its lineup of P-Tier machines, John Deere debuted five new P-Tier skid-steer loader (SSL) and compact track loader (CTL) models.

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How Tech is Rebooting Multigenerational Lawn and Landscape Businesses

Incorporating technology across your business model is arguably one of the best, easiest and most reliable ways to outcompete other landscape companies. Here's how to do so seamlessly.

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Echo Unveils PB-5810 Gas-Powered Backpack Blower

Echo introduced the PB-5810 gas-powered backpack blower, designed for both commercial and homeowner use.

Syngenta Unveils 2 New Active Ingredients

Syngenta released two new active ingredients (AIs) pending registration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in its Professional Solutions markets: Isocycloseram and cyclobutrifluram.

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Tech Entrepreneurs Develop Clicki, a Referral Platform

Tech entrepreneurs Kendall Hines and Erik Alburg, former founders of ServiceBot/Lawnbot (acquired by WorkWave in December 2020), introduced Clicki, a platform assisting with referral marketing for lawn care and landscaping businesses.

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How to Eradicate Top Lawn Diseases This Season

Find out how lawn care operators can prevent and eradicate if need be this season's top lawn diseases.

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Trailer Safety: Load and Tow Your Open Trailer with Confidence

A trailer expert explains how landscape professionals can properly load, connect and tow these trailers to save time, protect equipment and stay safe on the road.

Snow professionals need to understand what type of equipment they'll be using with the plow they intend to purchase.

Snow Equipment Purchasing Tips

Snow equipment manufacturers provide purchasing tips to help snow pros make the best decisions when buying equipment.

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Women Leading By Example

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb discusses what's new with this year's Women In The Green Industry Award and elaborates on her conversations with this year's winners.

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Ignite Attachment Unveils 3 New Mini Grapple Offerings

Ignite Attachments, a breakthrough manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, added three new mini grapple offerings: the mini bucket, the mini rock and the mini rake grapple.