E 62: FX Luminaire Sheds Some Light on Design

Grass Roots digs into the root of FX Luminaire's free software that simplifies the lighting design process

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In this episode of Green Industry Pros’ Grass Roots, Editor Ryan Whisner sheds some light on the subject of landscape lighting design. FX Luminaire Web Development Manager Scott Allison highlights the company’s free digital tool called My Design, a free program that eliminates the need for multiple pieces of software to design landscape lighting systems.

The Grass Roots podcast dives into the root of the trends, business strategies, products, and personalities in the green industry. It provides a unique opportunity to give landscape contractors and related equipment dealers a deeper insight of the industry while on the job. Click here to find the past episodes of the Grass Roots podcast.

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The TURN: Prep Your Business for the New Year

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Make the Most of Attachments

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A Conversation with Women in the Green Industry Award Winner Linda Nelson

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Put More Horsepower Into the Ground

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Adding Tech to Your Lawn and Landscaping Jobs

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E 61: A Little About Life-Scaping

Landscapes needs to be organized, healthy and have wow factor. Businesses need the same thing. Learn more about life-scaping on this episode of the Grass Roots podcast.

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E: 60 The Life Cycle of a Raindrop

Picking the right product early on and ensuring the contractor selects the right solution for their customer is an opportunity for growth. Learn more the the final episode of a three-part series on the Grass Roots podcast about drainage.

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E 59: How to Use NDS to Become an Expert in Drainage

Find out where to get some of the training to start adding drainage services to your list on this episode of the Grass Roots podcast

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E 58: Keeping Up With the Drainage Flow

Property owners are looking for ways to address current and potential drainage issues to protect their property and are turning to knowledgeable experts to help. Learn more about how adding drainage services can benefit your business.

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E 57: Greenzie Ready to Bring Robotics To Commercial Mowing

Greenzie let’s robotic mowers do the repetitive work. Learn more about their latest developments in this episode of the Grass Roots podcast.

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E 56: Digging In with Ditch Witch

Ditch Witch product managers Chapman Hancock and Brant Kukok talk productivity and versatility of vacuum excavators and stand-on or mini skid steers in the green industry.

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E 55: He Wants to Mow Your Lawn

A true cut above, he really wants to mow your lawn

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E 54: Weed Man Takes on Mosquitos With New Sub-Brand

Weed Man CEO Jennifer Lemcke highlights the introduction of mosquito control service to Weed Man as a sub-brand dubbed Mosquito Hero.

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E 53: Bringing a Backyard Paradise To Your Customers

OPEI President Kris Kiser explains the concept of “backyarding," referring to the trend to move many indoor activities, from working in an office or classroom to dining and recreation, to the outdoors.

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E 52: Grounded in a Landscaping Franchise

In this episode of the Grass Roots podcast, Tricia Capps, owner of the The Ground Guys of Waco, highlights the benefits of being part of a franchise while opening during the pandemic.