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Capital continues to fuel green industry growth
By The Coffee Shops™. Even with ongoing economic and regulatory pressures, outdoor professionals continue to push forward and grow. When the green industry entered 2026, investors, strategic buyers and private equity firms were all moving forward and active in mergers and acquisitions, despite outside pressures. To learn how this has ...
Ignite Attachments expands landscape management lineup with mini brush cutter
New 44-inch model brings dual-interface versatility and dependable clearing performance to compact equipment. Clearing overgrown vegetation in confined spaces creates unique challenges for landscape professionals. Tight access can put traditional clearing equipment out of reach, even when the job calls for tackling tall grass, dense brush and small trees. Mini skid ...
Inside America’s lawn care tipping culture
By Emma Peterson. A nationwide analysis of more than two million mowing jobs revealed a growing culture of appreciation that is putting extra money in contractors’ pockets. For most professionals in the lawn care industry, while tipping is not as expected as it is in the food service, it is ...
Equip Exposition named third largest trade show in the United States by Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Awards
Exhibitors & programs give trade show a robust footprint. Equip Exposition, the industry’s largest trade show and educational event for landscapers, contractors, dealers and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, was recognized as the third largest trade show in the United States at the Gold 100 Awards & Summit. “This designation recognizes the incredible ...
Looking at a year in lawn care
By Emma Peterson. LawnStarter’s 2025 analysis shows how climate, season length and weather patterns create vastly different conditions for lawn care professionals. Lawn care is one of the outdoor markets that can vary greatly from region to region. To showcase regional differences across the country, we wanted to highlight LawnStarter’s ...
Top September articles: Business growth, customer readiness and industry trends
By Emma Peterson. September’s most popular articles explored ways contractors can improve operations, prepare customers and position their businesses for future success. September might be one of the last months to hit the pool or the barbeque, the outdoor industry doesn’t slow down just because the weather shifts. In fact, ...
Equip Expo 2026 tackles the 5 greatest business challenges facing landscapers and contractors head on
Industry experts to discuss how business owners can support thier companies. . Finding good employees. Protecting profit margins. Getting more done with fewer people. Winning profitable customers. Preparing a business for whatever comes next. The managed landscaping industry is confronting these challenges every day. Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living ...
The TurfMutt Foundation’s signature events set for Equip Expo 2026
Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run & Walk and the 8th Annual Mulligan’s Mutt Madness return to Louisville to benefit Kentucky Humane Society. The TurfMutt Foundation is getting ready to roll out the green carpet as its beloved signature events return to Equip Exposition this October. Attendees will have the chance to move ...
What FMI’s latest outlook report says about the industry
By Emma Peterson. Paul Trombitas breaks down three major trends that construction professionals should pay attention to. With changing regulations and constantly evolving economic situations, it can feel impossible to make predictions or plans about the future of the industry. But just because it feels impossible doesn’t mean it ...
The restructuring of the industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how major acquisitions, emerging technologies and evolving supply chains are changing the competitive landscape for contractors, manufacturers and distributors alike. Paul Trombitas is a partner at FMI Corporation, a consulting firm specifically focused on providing insight and data to the engineering, construction and built environment ...
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