Magazine Features
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Autonomous mowers help landscapers maximize labor productivity
By Colin Busse For years, landscaping companies have faced a familiar challenge: strong demand for services paired with limited labor…
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Landscape design software trends: sustainability, AI and immersive tools reshape workflows
By John Kmitta For insight into landscape design software, including industry trends, software implementation, and software onboarding and training, OPE+…
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John Deere hosts turf care fly-in event with equipment demos and product updates
By Brian Ethridge Four years after its last gathering, John Deere welcomed landscape contractors, dealers and prospective customers back to…
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The real reason landscape projects fail: grading, drainage and site prep
By Tom Marsan Example 1: A commercial property was nearing completion; the walkways were poured, the plant palettes selected and…
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Technology reshaping outdoor living design and build
By Joe Raboine Over the last five decades, design technology has reshaped how outdoor living spaces are conceptualized and built.…
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Parts and service take center stage as 2025 lessons shape 2026
By Brian Ethridge After several years of supply chain disruption and shifting buying behavior, parts, inventory and service operations moved…
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OPE+ roundtable review: Dealers talk workforce, technology and survival
By Brian Ethridge During a roundtable that followed the Under 40 awards presentation at the OPE+ Power Forum, industry leaders…
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The spring rush: Turning seasonal stress into a strategic win
By Brian Ethridge As the calendar shifts toward warmer weather, outdoor power equipment dealers and service shops across the country…
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OPE+ Under 40 Awards: Highlighting the leadership shaping the industry’s future
By Brian Ethridge As the outdoor power equipment industry navigates workforce shortages, financial pressure and rapid change, OPE+ recognized five…
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Tax planning basics for landscaping companies
by Edward Morrow Understanding Taxes One of the least understood and feared areas of business may in fact be taxes. With the explosion…
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Equip Expo 2025 Recap: Record Attendance, New Mowers and a Wave of Automation
Equip Exposition – the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition – was held October 21-24 in Louisville, Kentucky, and…
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Mini skid-steer momentum: Why are so many manufacturers going small?
By Glenn Hansen When Toro purchased the Dingo line of mini skid-steer vehicles in 1997, it included the 222 model.…
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Under 40 Award nominations deadline extended
The nomination deadline for OPE+ Under 40 Award nominations has been extended to Jan. 5. The OPE+ Under 40 Award…
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Data Analysis: Walk-behind mowers
What consumers are buying from mass retailers The walk-behind mower market for consumers is as strong as ever, propelled by…
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The South Georgia Giant
Interview: Talking with Rotary Corp. OPE+ interviewed Chris Roessler, V.P. of advertising and marketing for Rotary Corp., to learn more about…
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When is 1/2 more than 1?
When you hire a fractional professional By John Arms Every business owner has their own Zone of Genius. A landscaper…
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Movers & Shakers award nominations open now!
The OPE+ Movers & Shakers Award recognizes professionals in the OPE industry who lead with vision and influence to move…
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The role of topsoil in sustainable landscaping
By Alex Straughn Imagine moving into a newly built home and discovering your beautiful new lawn struggling to survive. One…
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Stihl CEO Michael Traub on gas v. battery, retailers, North America, China, robots and more
“The world around is shifting super quickly and technologies are advancing at a pace that’s really challenging all of us,…
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For OPE Dealers, Is AI Everything Today?
I’m of two minds regarding Artificial Intelligence. One: I don’t like today’s generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini and…