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What Landscape Pros Should Know Before They Sprint into Spring

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb relays what landscape pros should be thinking about to get momentum going ahead of the busy spring season.

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Green Industry Roll Call: Profile Products, Western Specialty Contractors and More

The latest news and updates from the people and companies around the green industry, including Profile Products, Western Specialty Contractors and more.

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Rotary Unveils Battery-Powered Sprayer Kits

Rotary released a new battery-powered sprayer kit.

Playing to employees' strengths when assigning routes and jobs is another factor in keeping those employees engaged and customers happy.

Build a Winning Culture, Up your Retention

A look at why building a winning culture is the key to employee retention.

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Biochar Benefits And Best Practices

The scoop on why biochar is a solution that can help lawns hold water in soil for significantly longer periods, making a limited water supply last longer.

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A Great Project for the Great Outdoors

Rebecca Rose of Great Outdoors shares one of her favorite long-term projects and what it takes to fall in love with the great outdoors.

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How Landscape Software Can Help Organize Your Business

Set up your business for long-term success with the organization needed to understand its inner workings, increase profits and impress your customers.

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Green Alternatives for Lawn Care and Landscaping Pest Control

SiteOne’s “Green Treatments” webinar hosted by Pat Ryan of Pesticide Distribution & Marketing outlined the potential hazards of old outdoor pest treatments and introduced green alternative solutions.

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Arid Vail Cuts Down on Turf Grass to Conserve Water, Diversify Plantings

Vail is working on a program to cut back on the use of turf grass to save water.

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NC State Releases Lobo Zoysiagrass Turfgrass

Lobo Zoysia will be exclusively licensed through Sod Solutions for commercial production and marketing, and is NC State’s first warm-season turfgrass cultivar.

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How Starting With Soil Samples Can Increase Lawn Care Profits

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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Project Profile: Clean and Pristine

The story behind how Archbold Landscaping cleared out a client’s yard to create an inviting outdoor space.

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Green Industry Roll Call: Updates from Authority Brands, JCB and More

The latest news from green industry companies including Authority Brands, JCB, Metalcraft of MayVille and more.

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Expectations for the 2023 Equip Expo

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb lays out why she's looking forward to the 2023 Equip Expo Show.

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Pay Off Your Tire Investment in No Time Flat

A look at how lawn care professionals can achieve less downtime using flat-free tires.

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Central Turf & Irrigation Supply Designated Distributor of Corteva Solutions

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply, a wholesale distributor of irrigation and landscape supplies, has been named an authorized distributor of Corteva Agriscience Turf and Ornamental solutions.

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FMC Corp. Adds Durentis Insecticide

FMC Corp. will soon release is Durentis Insecticide, a proprietary insecticide focused on seasonlong protection from above and below ground chewing pests, including all 13 species of grubs and fall armyworms.

Proper fertilization, preventive fungicide applications and sufficient watering in the fall can prevent lawn disease from cropping up in a lawn.

How to Prevent Lawn Disease in the Fall

Check out these recommendations for preventing lawn disease during fall.

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SiteOne Landscape Supply Intros Lesco Three-Way LO Herbicide

SiteOne Landscape Supply added the Lesco Three-Way LO, a low odor selective herbicide that offers strong weed control power with less odor.

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2023 Equip Expo to Include Resources in Spanish

New this year, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute's (OPEI) Equip Exposition will offer Spanish-speaking landscape contractors additional resources for growing their businesses at the show, held Oct. 17 to Oct. 20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

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What to Know About EOPs

The details lawn care operators should know about this year's early order programs.

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Second Annual Elevate Conference Ups Attendance Numbers

Totaling 2,150 attendees, 1,250 contractors and 171 exhibiting companies, the National Association of Landscape Professionals' second annual Elevate Conference and Expo in Dallas, Texas, increased its numbers over last year's event.

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How to Take Advantage of Loyalty Programs

A look at the ways lawn care professionals can take advantage of loyalty programs that can help save money and improve cash flow.

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Nufarm Intros SureGuard Xtra Herbicide

Nufarm added SureGuard Xtra Herbicide, a new dual-active formulation leveraging the proven post- and preemergence utility of SureGuard SC Herbicide plus pyroxasulfone

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Fall Lawn Care Tips

These fall lawn care tips will ensure lawns come back full and healthy following the winter season.

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The Benefits of Soil Enhancement

Find out how to enhance plant growth, nutrient cycling, water retention and overall ecosystem health with soil enhancement.

Nufarm Launches Tourney EZ and Anuew EZ, Previews Allstar and PrimeTime

At Elevate Expo 2023 in Dallas, Texas, Nufarm will showcase two new and two upcoming solutions for lawn care and landscape companies.

Prime Source Renamed Albaugh Specialty Products

Prime Source, a division of Albaugh., rebranded, with a new name and logo, as Albaugh Specialty Products.

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Green Industry Roll Call: Updates from Briggs, Case and More

Briggs & Stratton appointed a new CEO. Case and Team Rubicon train more volunteers on heavy equipment. FMC has added a new market specialist. Learn about these updates and more.

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Smith Intros VC3 Localized Misting Nozzle For Pest Control

Smith released its VC3 Localized Misting Nozzle, designed to eliminate unwanted pests from your surroundings and effectively combat common plant diseases.

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PBI-Gordon Green Dividends Early Order Program

Start the march toward a successful 2024 with the PBI-Gordon Green Dividends Early Order Program. Green Dividends gives end-users the best prices when they order qualifying products between September 1 – December 1, 2023

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Syngenta Intros Compendium Fungicide

Syngenta launched Compendium Fungicide, which combines azoxystrobin and propiconazole in a strong formulation for broad-spectrum disease control from a single, more effective formulation.

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The Ultimate Landscaper Safety Tips

Advice for how landscape professionals can protect themselves and their families while on the job.