Dealer Success Guide - Volume 38

What makes a good dealer-landscape contractor relationship?

October 11, 2017

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Click here to download Volume 38 of the Dealer Success Guide.

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A Path to Success: 8 Strategies to Maximize Efficiency

Streamline your operations and maximize efficiency in your lawn care and landscape business.

Contrary to what some believe, xeriscapes incorporate many more elements than only rocks and boulders.

What to Know About Xeriscaping

Check out what's behind xeriscaping and how and where landscape professionals can implement it.

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The Secret to Successful Rebrands

When rebranding, it's crucial that a company gain buy-in from top to bottom. Here's how to do so.

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Job Costing Tips to Keep Your Landscaping Business Profitable

When 'busy' doesn't mean 'successful.' Take control of your margins with these five tips.

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'The Morning Show at Expo' Brings Landscaping Advice to Equip Expo

"The Morning Show at Expo" comes to Equip Exposition 2025 with advice for landscapers and contractors alike.

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The Hatz F-Series: A Powerful Engine for Compact Applications

Announced at Bauma 2025, the new Hats F-Series engines fill a gap between the D-Series and H-Series, providing displacements ranging from 0.95 to 1.75 L.

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Rockin’ with RTK: How the Tech Applies to Robotic Mowers

Robotic mower experts delve into what real-time kinematic technology does and how it applies to robotic mowers.

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ECHO's NEW Self-Propelled Gas Lawn Mower

ECHO launched the LM-3022SP 30-inch self-propelled gas lawn mower engineered for efficiency, durability, and ease of use.

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A Mulcher for the Skid-Steer & CTL: Blue Diamond's New Heavy Duty Drum Mulcher

Blue Diamond Attachment's Heavy Duty Drum Mulcher comes with eight different configuration options to fit any Skid Steer and Track Loader application.

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OPEI Reminds Us to Put Safety First

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute reminds everyone: safety first.

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Mean Green's Vanquish Electric Mower Goes Autonomous

The new Vanquish Autonomous joins Mean Greens lineup of commercial-grade electric mowers.

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What’s Trending with Mowers

Landscape contractors reveal the latest trends when it comes to mowing technology and how it streamlines their operations.

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Ready for Spring Agregates Processing: Trommel Screens

Designed for durability and efficiency, Compass Wire Cloth’s trommel replacement screens are built to withstand heavy-duty use while maximizing throughput in aggregate, landscaping, and waste management applications.

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Propane's Role in a Clean, Resilient Future

In recognition of Earth Day, the Propane Education & Research Council raises awareness of propane: the sustainable energy solution for off-road equipment.

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Updates from Equip Expo, EnP Investments & SiteOne: Green Industry Roll Call

CEO of Equip Expo receives Tourism award. EnP hires new Sales Manager for its Northeast territory. Dan Carrothers joins the SiteOne team. See these updates and more.

Kress Commercial Robotics previewed its the KR800 40” “Cut N Go” robotic mower during the company’s NEXT Summit in Colorado Springs on April 3, 2025.

Kress Innovates Autonomous Mowing With new KR800 40 inch 'Cut N Go' Robotic Mower

Specifically designed for route-based landscaping crews, the Kress Commercial KR800 40 inch 'Cut N Go' robotic mower wad designed to bolster crew efficiency and profitability.

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Husqvarna Blows the Standard Away With New 590BTS and 590BFS Backpack Blowers

Designed for the most demanding jobs, these all-new, powerful backpack blowers set a new standard in power-to-weight ratio and feature one of the industry's largest fuel tank.

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8 Ways Managed Landscapes are Saving the Planet

Everyday is Earth Day. TurfMutt celebrates the holiday by bringing light to the role of well-managed landscapes in benefiting the planet and communities.

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A Path to Success: 8 Strategies to Maximize Efficiency

Streamline your operations and maximize efficiency in your lawn care and landscape business.

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Updates Bring New Caster-style Wheels to Commercial 30 X-Series Walk-Behind Mower

New caster style front wheels on the Exmark Commercial 30 X-Series walk-behind mower increase maneuverability and reduce operator fatigue.

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Daimler Truck Offers New eCanter Variants on FUSO Brand

The Daimler truck brand FUSO introduced new eCanter variants for construction and gardening/landscaping industries.

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Buffalo Turbine Unveils Zero-Emssions Debris Blower: The Cyclone eKB

The Cyclone eKB by Buffalo Turbine is a zero-emissions, battery-powered turbine debris blower.

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DeWalt Unveils New Outdoor Power Equipment

DeWalt released new products to its growing lineup of outdoor power equipment, including both gas and battery options for mowing, pruning, trimming and more.

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Fleetio Launches New Vendor Portal

Fleetio added a new Vendor Portal for shops that participate in its Maintenance Shop Network. The portal enables providers to more easily manage their marketplace presence, gain real-time access to customer transaction history and more.

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Contractor Profile: Aaron Walls, owner, Purple Walrus Lawn Co., Lewis Park, Ky.

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb sits down with Aaron Walls, owner of Purple Walrus Lawn Co., Lewis Park, Ky., to discuss the name of his company, why he got into the business, his show on Turf's Up Radio and more.

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RoadFlex, Konexial Offer Integrated Fuel Management Solution

RoadFlex and Konexial, providers of fleet technology, teamed up to deliver an advanced, integrated fuel management solution designed to help fleets reduce costs, prevent fraud and optimize operational efficiency.

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Prevent Breakdowns with Proper Mower Maintenance

Neglecting to perform the proper mower maintenance can result in costly repairs and downtime. Here's how to maintain mowers ahead of the season to save time, money and headaches down the road.