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Technically Speaking: Controlling Mole Crickets

If you’re located in the Southeast or southern coastal plains, it’s very likely you’ve had properties fall prey to mole crickets at one time or another. Aptly named, mole crickets are related to crickets, but they have enlarged heavy-clawed front legs for digging through the dirt like a mole. They feed on grass roots and […]

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Making the Sacrifices with Michael Bauman: Season 3, Episode 50 of Growing in the Green Industry Podcast

In season 3, episode 50 of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, host Brett Lemcke with R.M. Landscape talks to Michael Bauman, CEO and owner of Grand Entrance Group. As the CEO and owner of Grand Entrance Group and Commercial Landscape Management, Bauman has proven his abilities time and time again. His innovation and […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Capturing Multiple Views From a Rooftop Oasis

Located in Denver, Colorado, this client wanted to create a rooftop retreat that would offer some of the most spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, downtown Denver, and the city’s baseball stadium. The client hired Lifescape Colorado, based in Denver, Colorado, to take on the project. Since the project was successful, Lifescape Colorado received a […]

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The Truth About ‘No Mow May’

Well, it’s finally May, and the newspapers and online forums are filled to the brim with articles telling you not to mow your lawn this month. For the pollinators, they say. Everyone is busy and no one has the time to look to see if this “No Mow May” thing is legit or not. Except […]

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California Company Uses Phased Approach to Transition to Battery Equipment

When the California Air Resource Board (CARB) proposed banning the sale of virtually all carbon-emitting landscape equipment starting in 2024, this legislation simply accelerated Cagwin & Dorward’s plans to transition to electric equipment. The Petaluma, California-based company sees electric and robotic equipment as the future of the industry and has been planning for this shift […]

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Renewal & Remembrance Serves as Meaningful Time to Give Back to Service Members

Each July, lawn care and landscape professionals have the opportunity to give their time and skills to care for the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery during Renewal & Remembrance. This year, volunteers will be able to work at Arlington National Cemetery and there are additional projects at the Washington Monument on July 17, 2023. “Renewal […]

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Combating Landscaping Vehicle and Equipment Theft

Guest content One of the side effects of continuing inflation has been an increase in theft, from vehicles to vehicle parts and even trade equipment. As the landscaping industry moves into the busy season, fleets can implement a few tactics to ensure their assets are less enticing targets for theft, including using vehicle wraps or […]

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Don’t Miss This Year’s Field Trip at Russell Landscape Group

Curious about the largest privately owned Georgia-based commercial landscape company’s inner workings? Then you’ll want to attend NALP’s annual Field Trip being held at Russell Landscape Group, based in Sugar Hill, Georgia, on June 6-7. Marty Grunder, CEO of Grunder Landscaping Co. and The Grow Group, will host this Field Trip and lead attendees through […]

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REPLAY: Finding Your Why with Joshua Gillow and Duane Draughon

In this replay episode of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Neal Glatt, managing partner of GrowTheBench, Brett Lemcke, VP of R.M. Landscape and Luke Melograno, production coordinator at Mariani Landscape, talk with Joshua Gillow, founder of YES Express, and Duane Draughon owner and lead designer of VizX Design Studios. Gillow is the founder of […]

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Standardizing Your Project Handoff Process

There are a lot of moving parts to a project handoff, so creating a process and using it consistently can help streamline this step and prevent oversights. “Standardizing this process helps improve communication, expectations, and keeping on track with all project specifics to reduce the chance of scope creep,” says Michael Wagner, director of company […]

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