Contractor Success Guide - Volume 1

Profitably Growing Your Landscaping Business: adding services, researching new opportunities, overcoming growth obstacles, and more!

August 5, 2011
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Industry Updates
Massey Services Acquires EnviroGurad Pest Control Alabama Location
While one of the main reasons to consider CRFs is to grow better plants, growers also need to consider how they’re going to grow better margins.
Fertilizing
The Roots of Controlled-Release Fertilizers
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Trucks, Trailers & UTVs
Agri-Fab Helps Move Material Easier: The Utility 12 Poly Swivel Cart
Agri-Fab
The durable utility 12 poly swivel cart was built to last and strong enough to move 700 lbs.
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Mowing & Maintenance
Transitioning to Cordless: Are Electrical Upgrades Necessary?
EGO Commercial
Electrical upgrades aren’t always inevitable. Learn more about how to assess your current capacity—and what to consider for a smooth transition to cordless.
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Mowing & Maintenance
Hacking Productivity with Cordless Handheld Tools
EGO Commercial
Broken pull strings, dirty carburetors and other gas-related setbacks slow productivity and waste time. Here’s how to maximize your crew’s uptime with battery-powered tools.
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Mowing & Maintenance
How To Keep Grass Green in the Summer Heat
ProParts Direct
As high temps and dry weather hit, use these tips to keep grass lush and green.
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Compact Equipment
AllTrec Launches Full-Electric Multifunctional Tool Carrier: The 8015F
AllTrec
With 16 hours of runtime, the fully-electric 8015F tool carrier can mow, weed brush, sweep, and even push snow.
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Sand & Salt Spreading
Made for Year-Round Use: Agri-Fab Updated Its 85-lb All-Season Push Spreader
Agri-Fab
Built to be used year-round, it can handle fertilizer and weed-control applications in the spring and salt for sidewalks and driveways in the winter.
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Alternative Fuels
DEWALT Expands Landscaping Solutions: New Mowers, Trimmers & Even a Chainsaw
DEWALT
With a range of options in gas and battery, DEWALT aimed to innovate their outdoor power equipment solutions and help pros productive and efficient.
28 in. 3-in-1 RWD Gas Mower: Designed to adjust for consistent power when faced with thick, heavy grass to deliver a professional-looking cut with less manual effort.
Marketing
How Lawn Care Businesses Can Be Strategic Add-On Investments
Lawn Squad
Diversification in the lawn care industry can be a growth strategy.
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Robotics
Robotic Mower Trends & Insights
SiteOne Landscape Supply
A few trends on commercial autonomous mowers have emerged. Let's take a look.
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Weed, Disease & Insect ID
Heavy Outdoor Pest Season on Its Way
Mosquito Joe
Mosquito Joe says that early prevention is key to staying ahead of the coming heavy outdoor pest season.
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Industry Updates
Win a $5K Shopping Spree from Equip Exposition
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)
Equip Exposistion launched the Equip Summer Shopping Spree for one lucky new attendee
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Industry Updates
Updates from RC Mowers & RightLine: Green Industry Roll Call
RC Mowers hires Dave Kempski as CFO, Brian Mount joins RightLine LLC, and more.
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