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In this special April 2026 Turf’s Up Radio industry update, we break down the latest business moves, market trends, and growth opportunities shaping the green industry. This episode covers the current state of lawn care, landscape, irrigation, and outdoor living, including: major acquisitions and market consolidationworkforce hiring and retention trendsleadership and crew culture strategiessustainability and electric equipment shiftssmart irrigation and water-efficient technologiesupcoming 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.

IN BUSINESS NEWS, THE SENSKE FAMILY OF COMPANIES CONTINUES ITS NATIONWIDE EXPANSION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF HUERTER LAWN CARE IN THE KANSAS CITY REGION. THE MOVE STRENGTHENS SENSKE’S FOOTPRINT IN THE MIDWEST AND FOLDS HUERTER’S 35-YEAR REPUTATION FOR PREMIUM LAWN SERVICE INTO SENSKE’S GROWING PRO TURF & PRO PEST SOLUTIONS DIVISION. COMPANY CEO NATE HURST SAYS IT’S ALL ABOUT SCALABILITY WITHOUT LOSING THE LOCAL TOUCH — KEEPING COMMUNITY TRUST FRONT AND CENTER WHILE IMPROVING OPERATIONAL REACH. 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.”

IN THE NEWS 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. NEXT UP 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. WANT TO DO MORE TRY 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?

BUSINESS MOVES AND STRATEGIES 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.

BUSINESS MOVES AND STRATEGIES. 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.

Welcome back to Turf’s Up Radio News, your source for the latest green industry updates. 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.

You’re listening to The Turn... Turf’s Up Radio News. 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.

"FROM THE GREENSCAPE TO THE BOARDROOM, THIS IS THE TURN, TURF’S UP RADIO NEWS — I’M SAM PARKER, AND HERE’S WHAT’S MAKING HEADLINES THIS WEEK ACROSS THE GREEN INDUSTRY." "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."

THIS IS VIRGINIA DRUMMOND WITH TURF’S UP RADIO NEWS, BROUGHT TO YOU BY GREEN INDUSTRY PROS — YOUR TRUSTED SOURCE FOR WHAT’S DRIVING THE GREEN INDUSTRY FORWARD. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE STORIES AND MORE, BE SURE TO LISTEN TO TURF’S UP RADIO LIVE THROUGHOUT YOUR WORK DAY BY SIMPLY DOWNLOADING THE APP ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR VISITING TURF'S UP RADIO DOT COM. FOR TURF’S UP RADIO NEWS, I’M VIRGINIA DRUMMOND REMINDING YOU TO STAY GREEN AND KEEP YOUR HANDS DIRTY.

THIS IS SAM STONE WITH TURF’S UP RADIO NEWS, BROUGHT TO YOU BY TOWA TOOLS 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE STORIES AND MORE, BE SURE TO LISTEN TO TURF’S UP RADIO LIVE THROUGHOUT YOUR WORK DAY BY SIMPLY DOWNLOADING THE APP ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR VISITING TURFS UP RADIO DOT COM. FOR TURF’S UP RADIO NEWS, I’M SAM STONE REMINDING YOU TO STAY GREEN AND KEEP YOUR HANDS DIRTY.

TURF’S UP RADIO NEWS THIS IS SAM STONE WITH TURF’S UP RADIO NEWS, BROUGHT TO YOU BY GREEN INDUSTRY PROS — YOUR TRUSTED SOURCE FOR THE LATEST IN LANDSCAPING TECH, TOOLS, AND INDUSTRY TRENDS. 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, BE SURE TO VISIT TURFS UP RADIO DOT COM AND CLICK ON THE GREEN INDUSTRY PROS LOGO ON THE FRONT PAGE. FOR TURF’S UP RADIO NEWS, I’M SAM STONE REMINDING YOU TO STAY GREEN AND KEEP YOUR HANDS DIRTY.