This episode covers the current state of lawn care, landscape, irrigation, and outdoor living, including:

• major acquisitions and market consolidation
• workforce hiring and retention trends
• leadership and crew culture strategies
• sustainability and electric equipment shifts
• smart irrigation and water-efficient technologies
• upcoming industry classes, CEUs, and live events

If you’re a business owner, operations manager, crew leader, or growth-minded professional in the green industry, this is the update you need to stay ahead of what’s happening right now.

Turf’s Up Radio continues to elevate and educate the green industry with real-time insights, practical strategy, and the latest news impacting your business.

FROM THE BOARDROOM TO THE EQUIPMENT YARD, LET’S TALK ABOUT NEW INNOVATION. OTR ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS HAS JUST ROLLED OUT THE WORKBOSS CT — A NEXT-GENERATION COMPACT-TRACTOR TIRE BUILT FOR HYBRID PERFORMANCE ACROSS TURF AND HARDSCAPE. THE NON-DIRECTIONAL TREAD DESIGN PROMISES BETTER TRACTION, LESS RUTTING, AND LONGER LIFE — MAKING IT A SMART UPGRADE FOR CREWS MANAGING MIXED TERRAIN. INDUSTRY PROS SAY INNOVATIONS LIKE THIS ARE HELPING REDUCE DOWNTIME, BOOST EFFICIENCY, AND EXTEND THE LIFE OF HIGH-DEMAND EQUIPMENT.

AND FINALLY, WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH A STORY THAT REMINDS US WHY THIS INDUSTRY’S ROOTS RUN DEEP IN COMMUNITY. ALLENTUCK LANDSCAPING COMPANY IN MARYLAND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED WITH THE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP AWARD FROM CARINGMATTERS FOR OVER TWO DECADES OF VOLUNTEER WORK MAINTAINING THE NONPROFIT’S HEALING GARDENS. SINCE 2003, ALLENTUCK’S CREWS HAVE DONATED DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND UPKEEP TO CREATE OUTDOOR SPACES OF PEACE FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING SERIOUS ILLNESS AND LOSS. OWNER BRUCE ALLENTUCK SAYS, “GIVING BACK IS HOW WE MEASURE REAL SUCCESS.”

BUSINESS MOVES AND STRATEGIES

The latest from the green industry shows firms are positioning for growth by honing in on efficiency and scaling intelligently. In the fall 2025 outlook featured by a major industry title, companies are urged to leverage fleet‑management data, sharpen workforce planning, and embrace service diversification to weather margin pressures. There’s a clear tactical mandate: don’t just grow — grow smart. This means aligning business models with technology‑driven operations, refining pricing strategies and locking in operational discipline before the next cycle. If you’re still doing business as you did three years ago, you’re at risk of being left behind.

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EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT

On the tech front we’ve got a strong signal from a major manufacturer — they launched a new telematics and fleet‑management platform for model‑year 2026 machines. This platform gives real‑time machine location, usage data, maintenance alerts and integrates mobile/desktop access. What that means is operators and fleet managers get actionable data instead of just end‑of‑month summaries. The takeaway: if you’re not collecting machine‑data, you’re flying blind. Investments in connected hardware plus data analytics are moving from nice‑to‑have to operational imperative. It’s not just about the machine anymore — it’s about the machine’s behavior and value.

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COMMUNITY AND GIVE‑BACK

This industry isn’t just about dollars and equipment — the community side matters too. A news piece spotlighted a landscaping firm in South Florida that volunteered to revitalize the grounds of an organization serving children in need. They didn’t just donate money — they deployed crews, time and gear to create a better environment for kids. It’s a reminder: giving back isn’t a PR line — it’s culture. Companies that integrate community service into their operations create stronger teams, better reputations and meaningful stakeholder relationships. If you’re a founder or partner in this space, it’s time to ask: what are we doing beyond the job site that lifts our community?

IN RECENT Green Industry Pros COVERAGE, THE BIG MOVE IS THE LAUNCH OF EarthaPro — A NEW BACK‑OFFICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE BUILT FOR SMALL LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPE BUSINESSES.

EarthaPro WAS NAMED THIS YEAR’S EDITOR’S CHOICE IN THE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CATEGORY. IT OFFERS TOOLS FOR JOB MANAGEMENT, CUSTOMER CRM, SCHEDULING, ESTIMATING AND INVOICING — ALL DESIGNED TO GET OPERATORS UP AND RUNNING FAST.

THE PITCH IS SIMPLE: DON’T LET THE BACK OFFICE BE WHAT HOLDS YOUR BUSINESS BACK. WITH STREAMLINED OPERATIONS, OWNERS CAN FOCUS ON GROWTH, CUSTOMER RETENTION, AND SCALING THEIR SERVICE LINES.

EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT

OVER AT Green Industry Pros, THE LATEST HEADLINE IN AUTOMATION IS THE Sunseeker L3 ROBOTIC MOWER.

THIS UNIT USES LIDAR AND AI VISION TO NAVIGATE AND MOW, AIMED AT HOMEOWNERS — BUT IT REPRESENTS THE TREND WE’RE WATCHING FOR COMMERCIAL ADOPTION.

IF AUTONOMOUS MOWING IS GOING TO MOVE FROM PILOTS TO FULL CREWS, TOOLS LIKE THE L3 DEMONSTRATE HOW SENSOR FUSION, MAPPING, AND MACHINE LEARNING WILL HELP MACHINES HANDLE COMPLEX TURF LAYOUTS.

WE’RE NOT QUITE AT “MOW‑AND‑FORGET” IN ALL SCENARIOS — BUT EACH NEW MODEL PUSHES THE ENVELOPE FOR EFFICIENCY, LABOR SAVINGS, AND CREW REDEPLOYMENT TO DETAIL WORK.

COMMUNITY AND GIVE‑BACK

FROM Landscape Management, A STANDOUT STORY: Weed Man franchises in Ontario ARE GIVING BACK IN A BIG WAY.

Weed Man Huntsville HAS PLEDGED $1 PER LAWN CARE SERVICE PERFORMED IN 2025 TO THE LOCAL HOSPICE.

OTHER FRANCHISES HAVE BACKED YOUTH PROGRAMS, MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS TO FUEL POSITIVE LOCAL IMPACT.

AND ON A BROADER SCALE, THE INDUSTRY’S Renewal & Remembrance DAY OF SERVICE SAW VOLUNTEERS WORKING AT SITES LIKE THE FDR MEMORIAL AND ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, PERFORMING PRUNING, MULCHING, TREE CARE, AND HARDSCAPE UPGRADES TO HONOR VETERANS.

THAT’S THE SPIRIT THIS INDUSTRY CAN LATCH ON TO — USING OUR SKILLS, EQUIPMENT, AND HEART TO GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS.

WORKWAVE IS MAKING LEADERSHIP CHANGES, BRINGING ON ARJUN RAMCHANDRAN TO LEAD POST-SALES OPERATIONS.

AT THE SAME TIME, LAWNPRO PARTNERS CONTINUES ITS RAPID EXPANSION, ACQUIRING GREEN MACHINE LAWN CARE IN PENNSYLVANIA AND SEACOAST TREE AND TURF IN NEW ENGLAND.

BOTH BUSINESSES WILL KEEP THEIR EXISTING TEAMS IN PLACE, SHOWING HOW LOCAL COMPANIES CAN RETAIN THEIR IDENTITY WHILE GAINING RESOURCES FROM NATIONAL PARTNERS.

CONSOLIDATION IN THE GREEN INDUSTRY IS CLEARLY ACCELERATING, GIVING REGIONAL OPERATORS NEW WAYS TO SCALE.

IN OTHER NEWS, EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT.

THE 2025 EQUIP EXPOSITION IS SET TO HIGHLIGHT THE NEXT WAVE OF SMART SOLUTIONS.

EXPECT TO SEE ROBOTIC MOWERS, DRONES, AND CONNECTED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS THAT PROMISE MORE EFFICIENCY AND LESS LABOR STRAIN.

HANDS-ON TEST TRACKS WILL LET CONTRACTORS PUT THE LATEST GEAR THROUGH ITS PACES, FROM ADVANCED TELEHANDLERS TO CUTTING-EDGE SOFTWARE PLATFORMS.

THE MESSAGE IS CLEAR. TECHNOLOGY IS NO LONGER OPTIONAL. IT IS THE DRIVER OF COMPETITIVENESS IN LANDSCAPING AND LAWN CARE.

AND IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN GIVING BACK, AND YOUR FOCUS IS ON COMMUNITY, LISTEN TO THIS.

MORE THAN FOUR HUNDRED GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS RECENTLY CAME TOGETHER FOR RENEWAL AND REMEMBRANCE AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY AND THE FDR MEMORIAL.

VOLUNTEERS DONATED THEIR TIME AND EQUIPMENT FOR TASKS LIKE PRUNING, MULCHING, AND HARDSCAPE WORK.

AT THE SAME TIME, PROJECT EVERGREEN’S “GREENCARE FOR TROOPS” CONTINUES TO PROVIDE DONATED SERVICES TO MILITARY FAMILIES, VALUED AT OVER TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS TO DATE.

AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WEED MAN FRANCHISES ARE RUNNING THEIR GRASSROOTS GIVING FOOD DRIVES, COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY RIGHT IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

THE INDUSTRY ISN’T JUST ABOUT GROWTH AND PROFIT. IT’S ABOUT SERVICE.

This week, industry experts are keeping a close eye on supply chain challenges impacting landscaping equipment availability. Demand for certain power tools and replacement parts remains high, causing delays and price increases across multiple brands.

In other news, Project Evergreen recently announced new community greening initiatives aimed at increasing tree canopy in urban areas across the country. These efforts are designed to improve air quality and provide natural cooling in heat-prone neighborhoods.

And finally, Equip Expo 2025 is gearing up for another successful event this fall, featuring new product launches, hands-on demos, and live training sessions for green industry pros. If you’re planning to attend, now’s a great time to register.

That’s this week’s Turf’s Up Radio News. Stay tuned for more updates next week.

Brought to you by Green Industry Pros... Lawn & Landscape Magazine... and Landscape Management.

Because without you — the pros — there is no industry.

Let’s take a quick walk through what’s making waves in the world of landscaping, lawn care, and green innovation this week.

INDUSTRY ACQUISITION: BRIGHTVIEW EXPANDS AGAIN

BrightView has acquired a leading landscape maintenance company based in the Pacific Northwest.

This marks BrightView’s fifth acquisition this year — as the commercial landscape giant continues to grow its national footprint.

The move strengthens their presence in a key market, serving high-end commercial and municipal clients.

What does it mean for you?

Expect more competition in larger markets… but also more opportunity to partner regionally.

Source: Lawn & Landscape Magazine

BrightView’s on the move — and they’re not slowing down.

Speaking of moving forward... let’s talk tech.

STIHL LAUNCHES SMART BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM

In a recent release from Green Industry Pros, STIHL introduced a smart fleet battery tracking platform — tailored for their pro-grade battery tools.

It allows contractors to monitor usage, charge cycles, and maintenance... all through a mobile dashboard.

It’s a big leap in operational efficiency.

Smart, simple, and scalable — just how pros like it.

STIHL’s got brains to match the brawn now.

A win for every contractor trying to stay one charge ahead.

Now let’s switch gears — and dig into what your clients are asking for this season...

TOP TREND: ECO-FIRST LANDSCAPE DESIGN

According to Landscape Management Magazine, the top trend this month is sustainability-driven design.

Homeowners, HOAs, and municipalities are requesting native plants... drip irrigation... and even pollinator corridors.

If you’re not talking sustainability — you might not get the job.

Now’s the time to get fluent in eco-smart installs.

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword anymore... it’s the new blueprint.

And if you want to stay ahead — it’s time to lean in.

Speaking of staying ahead...

Let’s talk about where you’ll want to be this fall.

NEXT BIG EVENT: THE LANDSCAPE SHOW 2025

Mark your calendars!

The Landscape Show returns to Orlando — September 17th through 19th — at the Orange County Convention Center.

Expect 7,000 attendees, over 800 booths... and a deep dive into the latest in nursery stock, design trends, and horticultural tech.

Turf’s Up Radio will be there broadcasting live — with interviews, giveaways, and coverage from the show floor.

Be there... or tune in.

We’ll see you in Orlando — or right here on Turf’s Up Radio if you can’t make the trip.

Either way... we’ve got your back.

CLOSING REMARKS

This edition of The Turn is dedicated to you...

The professionals who keep the Green Industry growing.

And a special shout-out to our partners in knowledge:

Lawn & Landscape Magazine… Landscape Management… and Green Industry Pros.

This is The Turn on Turf’s Up Radio.

Until next time — keep pushing... keep planting... and keep growing.

"IN OUR TOP BUSINESS HEADLINE — SAFE & GREEN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HAS OFFICIALLY ACQUIRED THE COMPOSTING AND GREEN-WASTE ASSETS OF RESOURCE GROUP, MARKING A MAJOR LEAP IN SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT. THE DEAL INCLUDES INTEGRATED COMPOSTING FACILITIES AND GREEN-WASTE AGGREGATION SITES ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES. INDUSTRY INSIDERS SAY THIS ACQUISITION WILL SIGNIFICANTLY EXPAND SG DEV CORP’S ABILITY TO PROCESS ORGANIC WASTE AND SERVE MUNICIPALITIES WITH ECO-CONSCIOUS SOIL SOLUTIONS. THIS MOVE ALIGNS WITH THE INDUSTRY'S GROWING FOCUS ON CIRCULAR PRACTICES AND ZERO-WASTE OPERATIONS."

"NEXT UP — IN A PRESS RELEASE DATED JUNE 30TH, AMERESCO, A GLOBAL LEADER IN RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY, ANNOUNCED IT WILL REPORT ITS SECOND QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS ON AUGUST 4TH. INVESTORS AND GREEN TECH PROFESSIONALS ALIKE ARE WATCHING CLOSELY, ESPECIALLY AS DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS CONTINUES TO CLIMB. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT REINFORCES AMERESCO’S COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND GROWTH IN THE GREEN TECH SPACE."

"LOOKING AT DESIGN TRENDS — ECO-BRUTALISM IS TAKING ROOT IN 2025. THIS BOLD STYLE COMBINES RUGGED CONCRETE OR STEEL STRUCTURES WITH LUSH LIVING WALLS, ROOFTOP GARDENS, AND VERTICAL PLANTERS. THINK CITY ROOFTOPS TRANSFORMED INTO FOOD FORESTS AND MODERN HOMES WRAPPED IN VINES AND SUCCULENTS. IT’S THE PERFECT BLEND OF DURABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY, AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS ARE EMBRACING THE MOVEMENT ACROSS NORTH AMERICA."

"AND IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO PLUG INTO INNOVATION AND MEET THE FUTURE OF LANDSCAPING HEAD-ON — MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE LAWN & LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE, HAPPENING JULY 23RD THROUGH 25TH AT CAESARS PALACE IN LAS VEGAS. THIS CONFERENCE WILL SHOWCASE CUTTING-EDGE TOOLS, SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, AND DIGITAL SYSTEMS BUILT SPECIFICALLY FOR LANDSCAPE BUSINESS GROWTH. TURF’S UP RADIO WILL BE THERE BRINGING YOU EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE, INTERVIEWS, AND LIVE UPDATES FROM THE SHOW FLOOR."

 "THAT’S YOUR LOOK AROUND THE INDUSTRY ON THE TURN — COVERING THE ACQUISITIONS, HEADLINES, TRENDS, AND EVENTS THAT KEEP YOUR BUSINESS MOVING FORWARD.

UNTIL NEXT TIME, I’M SAM PARKER. YOU’RE LISTENING TO TURF’S UP RADIO — YOUR INDUSTRY, YOUR STATION."

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IN THE NEWS — WOMEN ARE TAKING THE LEAD IN LANDSCAPE-RELATED BUSINESS, AND THE INDUSTRY IS BETTER FOR IT.

ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WOMEN ARE OWNING AND OPERATING COMPANIES IN LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, TURF MANAGEMENT, HARDSCAPING, AND TREE CARE.

ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS,

WOMEN NOW REPRESENT OVER TEN PERCENT OF LANDSCAPE BUSINESS OWNERSHIP —

A NUMBER THAT’S GROWING EVERY YEAR.

THEY'RE NOT JUST FILLING GAPS IN THE FIELD — THEY'RE INNOVATING, LEADING CREWS, AND BUILDING BRANDS FROM THE GROUND UP.

WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS ARE SHOWING STRENGTH IN STRATEGY, SERVICE, AND SCALE.

MANY ARE BRINGING A FRESH FOCUS TO CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT,

AND WORKFORCE CULTURE — FIELDS WHERE LANDSCAPE BUSINESSES HAVE TRADITIONALLY STRUGGLED.

THEY’RE EMBRACING NEW TECHNOLOGY FASTER, STREAMLINING ESTIMATING AND SCHEDULING,

AND DRIVING EFFICIENCY THROUGH DIGITAL TOOLS.

WOMEN-OWNED FIRMS ALSO REPORT HIGHER RETENTION IN MULTI-GENERATIONAL CREWS,

THANKS TO STRONG COMMUNICATION AND POSITIVE WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTS.

YOU’LL FIND WOMEN AT EVERY LEVEL — FROM OPERATIONS AND SALES TO EQUIPMENT TRAINING AND DESIGN.

THEY’RE RUNNING FIELD CREWS, HOSTING CLIENT WALKTHROUGHS,

AND LEADING CONTRACTS IN BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL MARKETS.

SOME GOT STARTED AS DESIGNERS OR OFFICE MANAGERS AND GREW INTO OWNERSHIP,

WHILE OTHERS CAME FROM AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, OR BUSINESS BACKGROUNDS.

THEY'RE ALSO FOUNDING ALL-WOMEN CREWS, TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION,

AND BUILDING STRONG INDUSTRY NETWORKS THROUGH ASSOCIATIONS, CONFERENCES, AND SOCIAL MEDIA.

CHALLENGES STILL EXIST — BUT RESPECT AND RECOGNITION ARE ON THE RISE.

MANY WOMEN IN THE GREEN INDUSTRY STILL FACE SKEPTICISM ON THE JOBSITE,

BUT RESULTS SPEAK LOUDER THAN DOUBT.

AS MORE WOMEN OWNERS SUCCEED, HIRE, AND SCALE,

THE INDUSTRY IS SEEING FIRSTHAND THE VALUE OF DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP.

AND IT’S INSPIRING MORE YOUNG WOMEN TO STEP INTO THE FIELD WITH CONFIDENCE.

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I’M VIRGINIA DRUMMOND REMINDING YOU TO STAY GREEN AND KEEP YOUR HANDS DIRTY.

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ANY BRAND. ANY TIME. ANYWHERE. FROM TEN TO ONE HUNDRED BATTERIES, WE CAN CHARGE THEM ALL.

IN THE NEWS — LANDSCAPERS ARE WINNING MORE CLIENTS BY PLAYING TO THEIR STRENGTHS.

RATHER THAN OFFERING A LONG LIST OF GENERIC SERVICES,

MORE CONTRACTORS ARE FOCUSING ON WHAT THEY DO BEST —

LIKE DESIGN-BUILD INSTALLS, NATIVE PLANT LANDSCAPES, OR IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY.

THIS LEVEL OF SPECIALIZATION IS HELPING PROS STAND OUT IN A CROWDED MARKET,

ATTRACTING CLIENTS WHO WANT EXPERTISE, NOT JUST AVAILABILITY.

MANY ARE ALSO USING ONLINE ESTIMATES AND CLIENT PORTALS TO STREAMLINE THE SALES PROCESS,

MAKING IT EASIER AND FASTER FOR CUSTOMERS TO CHOOSE THEIR BUSINESS.

LANDSCAPERS WHO RESPOND QUICKLY, SHOW UP CONSISTENTLY,

AND EDUCATE THEIR CLIENTS ARE BOOKING MORE JOBS —

AND LOCKING IN MORE LONG-TERM CONTRACTS.

PROMOTION IS EVOLVING — AND LANDSCAPERS ARE GETTING CREATIVE.

FROM BEFORE-AND-AFTER REELS TO CREW SPOTLIGHTS AND CLIENT SHOUTOUTS,

GREEN INDUSTRY PROS ARE USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO HUMANIZE THEIR BRANDS.

IT’S NO LONGER JUST ABOUT POSTING PRETTY LAWNS —

IT’S ABOUT TELLING A STORY THAT CONNECTS.

MANY CONTRACTORS ARE ALSO TAPPING INTO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES —

SPONSORING YOUTH SPORTS, HOSTING MULCH GIVEAWAYS,

AND SENDING OUT MONTHLY EMAIL TIPS TO THEIR CLIENT LIST.

THE MOST EFFECTIVE PROMOTION IS PERSONAL —

AND LANDSCAPERS WHO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH THEIR AUDIENCE ARE SEEING THE RESULTS.

AND DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF ONLINE REVIEWS —

CREWS THAT SIMPLY ASK FOR FEEDBACK AFTER A JOB ARE RANKING HIGHER

AND GETTING MORE INBOUND CALLS WITHOUT PAYING FOR ADS.

WHEN IT COMES TO COMPETITION, TODAY’S LANDSCAPERS ARE SHIFTING THEIR MINDSET.

INSTEAD OF WORRYING ABOUT WHO’S CHARGING LESS,

SMART CONTRACTORS ARE LOOKING FOR GAPS IN THE MARKET.

IF EVERYONE’S OFFERING BASIC LAWN CARE,

THEY’RE ADDING VALUE WITH PACKAGE PLANS, SEASONAL COLOR ROTATIONS, OR TREE CARE.

THE GOAL ISN’T TO RACE TO THE BOTTOM —

IT’S TO BUILD A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY, RELIABILITY, AND A PROFESSIONAL EDGE.

SOME PROS ARE EVEN FORMING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER LOCAL CONTRACTORS —

TRADING REFERRALS OR COLLABORATING ON LARGE-SCALE PROJECTS.

COMPETITION ISN’T ALWAYS A THREAT —

SOMETIMES, IT’S A RESOURCE.

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THIS IS SAM STONE WITH TURF’S UP RADIO NEWS,

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IN THE NEWS — ROBOTIC MOWERS ARE REVOLUTIONIZING LAWN CARE.

THE LATEST MODELS FROM HUSQVARNA, EGO, AND OTHERS USE ADVANCED GPS, OBSTACLE DETECTION, AND APP-CONTROLLED MAPPING.

THESE UNITS CAN NOW MANAGE COMPLEX PROPERTIES WITH MINIMAL HUMAN SUPERVISION,

MAKING THEM IDEAL FOR COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPERS AND MUNICIPAL CONTRACTORS LOOKING TO TACKLE MORE SITES WITH LESS CREW.

QUIET, CLEAN, AND FULLY ELECTRIC — ROBOTIC MOWERS AREN’T THE FUTURE — THEY’RE HERE.

NEXT UP — BATTERY-POWERED EQUIPMENT IS GOING STRONG.

STIHL, ECHO, AND MILWAUKEE HAVE UNVEILED NEW BACKPACK SPRAYERS, BLOWERS, AND EDGERS THAT RUN ALL DAY ON INTERCHANGEABLE BATTERIES.

DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL USE, THESE TOOLS FEATURE HIGH-TORQUE PERFORMANCE, REDUCED NOISE,

AND ZERO EMISSIONS — MAKING THEM A GAME CHANGER FOR CONTRACTORS WHO WANT POWER WITHOUT POLLUTION.

PLUS, GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES ARE MAKING BATTERY CONVERSIONS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN EVER.

SMART IRRIGATION CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM.

WI-FI ENABLED CONTROLLERS FROM RAIN BIRD AND HUNTER ARE NOW USING LOCAL WEATHER DATA,

FLOW METERS, AND MOBILE MONITORING TO CUT WATER USE BY UP TO FIFTY PERCENT.

FOR CLIENTS LOOKING TO SAVE MONEY AND REDUCE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT,

SMART IRRIGATION IS ONE OF THE BEST SERVICES LANDSCAPERS CAN OFFER IN 2025.

SOLAR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING IS ON THE RISE.

TODAY’S SYSTEMS INCLUDE LOW-PROFILE FIXTURES WITH BUILT-IN PANELS,

LONG-LIFE LEDS, AND DUSK-TO-DAWN CONTROLS.

THEY’RE EASY TO INSTALL WITHOUT TRENCHING OR WIRING,

AND THEY ADD IMMEDIATE VALUE TO OUTDOOR LIVING PROJECTS.

MANY PROS ARE ADDING LIGHTING PACKAGES TO HARDSCAPE INSTALLS FOR EXTRA PROFIT AND CLIENT IMPACT.

LOOKING AHEAD — EQUIP EXPO 2025 RETURNS TO LOUISVILLE THIS OCTOBER.

WITH OVER ONE THOUSAND EXHIBITORS, LIVE DEMOS, AND HANDS-ON TRAINING,

THIS IS THE BIGGEST SHOW IN THE GREEN INDUSTRY.

SEE THE LATEST TECH, TEST NEW EQUIPMENT, AND NETWORK WITH PROS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

AND THIS SEPTEMBER — THE ELEVATE CONFERENCE, HOSTED BY NALP, TAKES PLACE IN PHOENIX.

THIS YEAR’S THEME: “FUTURE-PROOFING THE GREEN INDUSTRY.”

SESSIONS WILL COVER LEADERSHIP STRATEGY, EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT,

TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION, AND PROFITABILITY IN AN EVOLVING MARKETPLACE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE STORIES AND MORE,

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY GREEN INDUSTRY PROS —

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IN THE NEWS — LANDSCAPING IN THE UK IS GROWING, AND IT LOOKS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN IT DOES IN THE STATES.

WHILE AMERICAN LANDSCAPERS FOCUS HEAVILY ON WEEKLY MAINTENANCE,

THE UK MARKET LEANS MORE TOWARD PROJECT-BASED SERVICES.

THINK GARDEN REDESIGNS, SMALL-SCALE HARDSCAPE INSTALLS,

AND SEASONAL MAINTENANCE OVER FULL-TIME LAWN CARE.

LAWNS IN THE UK TEND TO BE SMALLER,

AND ROBOTIC MOWERS ARE BECOMING MORE COMMONPLACE IN RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS.

MEANWHILE, AMERICAN CREWS USUALLY RELY ON LARGER CREW SIZES, RIDING MOWERS, AND HIGHER-VOLUME ROUTES.

IN THE UK, MANY OPERATORS WORK SOLO OR IN TEAMS OF TWO,

FOCUSING ON QUALITY, CUSTOMIZATION, AND GARDEN DETAIL.

CURRENT TRENDS IN THE UK INCLUDE ECO-FRIENDLY DESIGN, COTTAGE-STYLE GARDENS, AND PERMEABLE SURFACES.

WITH REGULATIONS AROUND WATER RUNOFF AND FLOODING,

UK CUSTOMERS ARE ASKING FOR GRAVEL PATHS, RAIN GARDENS,

AND INSTALLS THAT SUPPORT DRAINAGE WITHOUT LOOKING TOO INDUSTRIAL.

NATIVE PLANTING IS ALSO POPULAR — NOT JUST FOR AESTHETICS,

BUT TO SUPPORT LOCAL POLLINATORS AND REDUCE MAINTENANCE.

VERTICAL GARDENS AND RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEMS

ARE BEING INTEGRATED INTO MORE URBAN LANDSCAPE DESIGNS.

AND WITH ENERGY COSTS HIGH, OUTDOOR SPACES THAT DO DOUBLE DUTY —

LIKE PATIOS WITH BUILT-IN STORAGE OR SEATING — ARE GAINING ATTENTION.

WHEN IT COMES TO SERVICING CUSTOMERS, UK LANDSCAPERS SAY EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGH AND SPACE IS TIGHT.

CLIENTS ARE LOOKING FOR PROFESSIONALISM, DETAILED DESIGN PLANS,

AND STRONG COMMUNICATION FROM START TO FINISH.

MANY CUSTOMERS WANT THEIR LANDSCAPER TO ACT AS A PROJECT MANAGER,

COORDINATING ELECTRICIANS, PAVERS, AND FENCING CREWS.

TRUST IS A BIG DEAL —

AND REFERRALS, ONLINE REVIEWS, AND LOCAL REPUTATION

CARRY A LOT OF WEIGHT IN LANDING JOBS.

TO COMPETE, UK PROS ARE FOCUSING ON CUSTOMER EDUCATION, CLEAN WORKSITES,

AND INVESTING IN SMART TOOLS THAT HELP THEM WORK FASTER IN SMALLER SPACES.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE STORIES AND MORE,

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IN THE NEWS

UPDATES FROM DAVEY TREE, DIAMOND MOWERS, ECHO AND MORE:

DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY’S OWN BRADY HOLKO HAS BEEN NAMED THE OVERALL “UP & COMER” IN THE PRESTIGIOUS CHAMPION OF WOMEN IN STEM AWARDS. HOLKO, A BOTANIST AND LAB TECHNICIAN WITH THE DAVEY INSTITUTE, EARNED HER BACHELOR’S IN BOTANY FROM KENT STATE IN 2020 AND IS NOW PURSUING A PLANT‑HEALTH MANAGEMENT MASTER’S AT OHIO STATE. HER PASSION FOR PLANT SCIENCE – CULTIVATED IN RURAL PENNSYLVANIA WOODS – HAS PROPELLED HER INTO STEM LEADERSHIP. CONGRATULATIONS, BRADY HOLKO!”

“TURNING NOW TO SCIENCE AND INNOVATION: “DIAMOND MOWERS HAS JUST UNVEILED ITS POWERFUL NEW PRO X2 MULCHER, DESIGNED FOR SERIOUS LAND-CLEARING PROS. ENGINEERED FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE AND EXTREME DURABILITY, THE PRO X2 FEATURES A REDESIGNED ROTOR, IMPROVED CUTTING PERFORMANCE, AND EASIER MAINTENANCE. IT’S BUILT TO TACKLE EVERYTHING FROM DENSE BRUSH TO HEAVY VEGETATION WITH EASE. WITH THIS LATEST LAUNCH, DIAMOND MOWERS IS RAISING THE BAR FOR MULCHING EQUIPMENT IN THE GREEN INDUSTRY. CONTRACTORS, TAKE NOTE—THIS ONE’S A GAME-CHANGER!”

NOW,  “COMING UP IN DESIGN TRENDS: WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS HAS INTRODUCED THE ‘SALT FLAT’ COLORWAY TO ITS CULTURED STONE COBBLEFIELD LINE. INSPIRED BY THE SERENE, MINIMALIST HUES OF DESERT SALT FLATS, THIS NEW SHADE LAYERS LIGHT GRAYS AND SOFT OFF-WHITES WITH A SHIMMERING MICA FINISH—PERFECT FOR ADDING ELEGANT NEUTRALITY TO BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SPACES. STEVE BOOZ, VP OF MARKETING, SAYS IT’S MORE THAN A COLOR—IT’S AN ‘IMMERSIVE AESTHETIC EXPERIENCE’ RESPONDING TO MODERN DESIGN DEMANDS CONTRACTORS, ARCHITECTS, AND HOMEOWNERS TAKE NOTE—WESTLAKE’S SALT FLAT BRINGS A FRESH, TRANQUIL SOPHISTICATION TO ANY PROJECT.”

ECHO INC.

“IN TODAY’S EQUIPMENT UPDATE: ECHO INC. HAS SECURED A NEW COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT WITH SOURCEWELL, OFFICIALLY STREAMLINING ACCESS TO ITS FULL LINE OF OUTDOOR POWER GEAR. NOW, MORE THAN 50,000 PUBLIC AGENCIES—INCLUDING SCHOOLS, PARKS, AND AIRPORTS—CAN PROCURE ECHO’S BATTERY AND GAS-POWERED TOOLS DIRECTLY THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL PROGRAM. AVAILABLE ITEMS RANGE FROM CHAINSAWS, TRIMMERS, AND BLOWERS TO ROBOTIC LAWN MOWERS AND FIRE PUMPS. THE PARTNERSHIP AIMS TO SIMPLIFY PROCUREMENT, SAVE TIME AND MONEY, AND DELIVER HIGH-PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT BACKED BY ECHO’S RELIABILITY. THAT’S YOUR INDUSTRY UPDATE—ECHO AND SOURCEWELL MAKING BUYING EASIER.” 

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Harrell's Names New CEO and Chairman

Employee-owned Harrell’s appointed current Harrell’s President and COO Jack Harrell III as its new CEO and chairman of the board, in addition to his current title of president of the company.

Jack Harrell III succeeds his father and former CEO and chairman of the board, Jack Harrell Jr., after his recent passing.

The news comes from the company’s corporate office in Lakeland, Florida, where Jack III was elected unanimously by the Harrell’s board of directors. Jack Harrell III has been working at Harrell’s for more than 15 years, dedicating his entire career to the company, and is looking forward to leading the charge into the future of Harrell’s.

Learn more about Jack Harrell III’s new role at GreenIndustryPros.com

TYM North America Hosts Grand Opening of New Pennsylvania Facility

TYM North America opened a 90,000-square-foot parts and distribution center located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.

The new distribution center in Bloomsburg represents a strategic investment aimed at streamlining operations, improving inventory management and expediting delivery times to meet the increasing demands of dealers and customers. 

The 90,000-square-foot facility features a streamlined layout designed to optimize workflow and storage. This will enhance the efficiency of order processing and distribution and improve the customer experience. The Bloomsburg campus will serve as a central hub for TYM North America’s distribution operations, allowing for quicker response times and improved service levels.

The grand opening event took place on August 22 and featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, facility tours and presentations from company executives. Local dignitaries, industry partners, and media representatives were invited to join in celebrating the milestone achievement.

Find out more about the facility at GreenIndustryPros.com.

Ditch Witch Commemorates Groundbreaking of New Oklahoma Facility

Shovels in hand, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and other state dignitaries recently helped celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 170,000 square-foot paint facility at the Ditch Witch factory in Perry, Oklahoma. The event was a part of a stop from The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Express Tour of manufacturing companies across the country.

The new paint line facility is expected to bring up to 100 new jobs to the area and will help drive greater operational efficiencies and capacity to better serve customers. Celebrating 75 years in business, the expansion further reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to Perry and the State of Oklahoma and positions the company to support future growth in the underground construction industry.  

Kevin Smith, vice president of Ditch Witch, said “This investment in the Perry facility will help expand our manufacturing capacity, reinforces our commitment to the many customers we serve around the world, and ultimately helps us continue to produce the world-class products Ditch Witch is known for well into the future.” 

When you’re looking for a telematics solution, you might feel like you’re undertaking a box-checking exercise. You’ve consulted review websites, manufacturers’ materials and media articles and created a comprehensive report card on all the bells and whistles you can find in a provider. However, there’s a problem with this method.  

Small and midsize landscape businesses can end up with tech that’s overly complicated. You don’t want a solution that makes your job more difficult as a leader. You can’t manage every metric. You should narrow down the most important ones and create a team culture where your managers and crews are bought into your objectives and understand “the why.” 

An expert from Linxup provides a roundup of the data landscape pros will actually need. You can find it at GreenIndustryPros.com.

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In recent years, continuing calls for neonicotinoid insecticide bans sparked intense debate and

stirred concerns across industries reliant on effective pest management solutions.

As public interest groups advocate for these product bans, ripple effects are particularly felt

within the lawn care and landscape sector.

With continuing calls for a prohibition on these products, understanding the nuanced impacts

and navigating the evolving regulatory landscape aren’t just good business but are essential for

the sustainability of our industry.

One expert from Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment explains how the industry can

navigate these concerns. Find out how at GreenIndustryPros.com.

Envu Upgrades its EOY Business Planning Programs

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Envu revamped its end-of-year business planning programs.

Now through Sept. 30, Envu customers can select from four savings options: off-invoice

discounts, select product rebates, the new Specticle FLO loyalty bonus and NOW/fall purchase

tier rebates.

Customers can calculate the cost savings through the My Envu Rewards program to help

customers maximize savings and rewards.

Learn more about the program at GreenIndustryPros.com

Green Industry Pros Reveals 2024 Editor’s Choice Award Winners

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Champion. Honoree. Winner. These words all come to mind to describe this year's recipients of

the Editor's Choice Awards.

Unlike this year's Olympic Games athletes, the winners of this award don't have to pull off a

stunning balance beam routine, capture the winning time in a race event or outsmart their

opponents in a game of wit.

Rather, these products help landscape professionals balance the daily demands of their

business, save on time, money and labor and work smarter, not harder.

Like the athletes of this year's Olympic Games, the manufacturers of these products have

poured countless hours into making them perfect, tested and retested their performance and

spent much of their time thinking about how to make them better.

That's why Green Industry Pros recognizes these products with the 2024 Editor’s Choice

Awards.

Visit GreenIndustryPros.com to check out the full list of winners.

• Central Turf
• OTR Engineering
• And more...

Aaron Farrer, founder and CEO of Ant, the Apparatus for Navigating Tarps.

 Brent Wichman, CEO of CustomerInsight.io

Wright - Ed Wright

1. In what applications do stand-on mowers make the most sense? What about ride-ons?
2. What are the benefits of each machine?
3. Have either recently gained popularity? If so, why? 

Battery Power

Stihl - Eric Hughs / Green Thumb - Ben Feldman

1. What are some of the most recent developments in battery power when it comes to mowers?
2. What’re the benefits of battery power? 
3. Are there any challenges / anything landscape pros need to keep in mind when using battery-powered mowers?

Robotic Mowers

Scythe - Jack Morrison

1. Can you talk about some of the recent updates in autonomous mowing? 
2. How can landscape companies benefit from using them?
3. What’s your best advice for onboarding robotic mowers?

Spring tips:

Brian Photenhauer - Timberline Landscapes 

1. What’s your best advice for landscape pros to tackle this busy spring season?
2. What’s your best efficiency tip? 
3. Do you have any advice for making sure mower remain in top condition all season long? 

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Equip Expo released its lineup of education sessions for the 2024 show on Oct. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).

Exploring new business opportunities is the focus for an entire track at the show. Spanish language workshops will be back by popular demand and will highlight developing your foreman as a leader among other topics. The Dealer Management track will help outdoor power equipment personnel think through whether it’s smart to open a new location, how to exceed sales goals, keeping departments working together smoothly, and delivering great customer experiences.

Education and workshop session topics include:

• Recruiting and retaining employees
• Scaling your business
• Understanding key financial metrics to boost profitability
• Developing crew leaders into better managers
• Pesticide management and application
• Irrigation repair, installation and design
• Outdoor lighting design and installation
• Outdoor pool design, installation and maintenance
• Tree and shrub pruning and plant health
• Working with private equity to expand or sell your business
• New industry technology

Visit GreenIndustryPros.com to learn more about this year’s offerings and to learn how to register.

How to Effectively Onboard Software

https://www.greenindustrypros.com/business-management/software/document/22888512/how-to-effectively-onboard-software 

Onboarding a new software can be daunting, but that’s no reason to put it off. 

To help you do so effectively, check out these tips and tricks landscape companies can employ to ensure they make the most out of their newly implemented software program.

Find the full article at GreenIndustryPros.com. 

NALP Foundation Offers Virtual Learning Experience

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The National Association of Landscape Professionals Foundation launched its Landscape Design Empire learning experience on the virtual platform Roblox, a virtual platform with millions of users.

Designed in collaboration with Epic Reach, Landscape Design Empire offers young players an immersive virtual and interactive learning experience while they design, install and maintain landscapes. It allows young players to develop a foundational understanding of managed landscapes that may inspire environmental stewardship and foster a curiosity about landscape careers.

Landscape Design Empire is meant to be played with friends who can share their landscape designs with each other, create landscapes for clients and gain reputation, maintain the landscapes they’ve built, unlock new skills and jobs and collect and use landscape tools. New features will be added regularly to keep the experience fresh.

The virtual platform also allows for collaboration with industry brands that can incorporate their equipment into the playing experience. Users can experience Landscape Design Empire on Roblox.com and using any device including PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Amazon devices, Xbox consoles, and Meta Quest VR.

Learn more about the platform at GreenIndustryPros.com. 

Spring Lawn Care Advice

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With the first day of spring approaching, warmer weather signals plants to come out of dormancy and start flourishing again. 

What better time to take a look at a few spring lawn care tips?

Visit GreenIndustryPros.com for advice on how to ensure your customers' lawns are in tiptop shape this spring.

WHAT ARE LANDSCAPE PROS DOING TO COMBAT LABOR SHORTAGE?

DITCH WITCH, WHAT IS THIS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DOING TO HELP YOU RUN LEANER CREWS

PRIVATE EQUITY FIRMS MAY BE INTERESTED IN BUYING YOU OUT. WE ASK LARRY RYAN OF RYAN LAWN AND TREE IF HE WOULD SELL AND HIS THOUGHTS ON THE IMPACT IT WOULD CAUSE OUR INDUSTRY?

AND HOW SOME PROS ARE LOOKING BACK ON 2023 AND WHAT IS THE FEELING ABOUT THE COMING YEARS.

The National Association of Landscape Professionals is working hard for you. Keeping you up to date through their “Advocate” Program and Advocacy Contact team. From H2B Visas and your chances of obtaining Migrant workers to law making decisions that could affect your business as soon as this spring. 

Also, Adam Linneman asks, How well do you know your numbers? What does it look like to make Profit a priority in your business? Why are so many companies tuning into the Profit First podcast on Turf’s Up Radio to learn more about this fresh new perspective?

AND, Jay Worth guides us towards retaining quality employees year in and year out. He’ll teach us some new tricks about how to be successful in staffing during the off season.

Those stories and more today on the TURN.