Magazine Features
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2026 outdoor living trends focus on wellness, function and lasting value
All photos provided by System Pavers. Homeowners are transforming their yards into true extensions of their home’s interior, seeking spaces…
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Online or in store? Dealers face a digital shift in how equipment is bought and sold
By Brian Ethridge As consumer buying habits continue shifting online, the outdoor power equipment and landscaping industries are beginning to…
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Sun exposure and skin cancer: What outdoor workers need to know
By John Kmitta With the hot summer sun upon us, now is a good time to remind everyone — especially…
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Key strategies for running a stable, scalable landscaping business
By Tom Marsan Building a strong landscaping company isn’t about having the flashiest logo or the lowest bid. It’s about…
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Autonomous mowing software drives productivity and efficiency in commercial landscaping
By John Kmitta Greenworks OptimusZ Autonomous solutions are one of the fastest-growing OPE segments, especially when it comes to mowing…
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Equipment sales strategies: demos, prospecting and training drive dealership growth
By Brian Ethridge In the outdoor power equipment industry, great products alone rarely guarantee strong sales. Dealers also need skilled…
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Enclosed trailers for landscapers: managing heat, safety and equipment protection
By Tiffany Henrickson For today’s landscaping professionals, the enclosed trailer is far more than a rolling storage box. It is…
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How dealers and landscapers are adapting to battery charging demands
By Jake Van Wormer, group product manager at Milwaukee Tool As battery-powered equipment becomes more widespread across professional landscaping and…
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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.…