Magazine Features
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Dealer’s guide to winning more municipal business
By Brian Ethridge For outdoor power equipment dealerships, municipal customers can represent something many businesses spend years trying to secure:…
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More than a logo: Build your brand in the shop, in the field and in every customer interaction
By Brian Ethridge In the outdoor power equipment and landscaping industries, branding is often reduced to the basics — logos,…
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Psychological safety reduces risk on the job
By Carl Banks, Jr. Psychological safety is a workplace environment where employees feel confident sharing ideas, asking questions, raising concerns,…
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How irrigation services can grow your landscape business
By Noreen Rich, CAE, MBA Walk almost any property and you’ll spot the same issues: brown patches breaking up otherwise…
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5 trends that can help dealerships increase sales, streamline operations and stay competitive
By Tim Berman There are two kinds of dealers: those who are content maintaining their business and those focused on…
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The real AI advantage is industry knowledge, not technical skills
By Brian Rismoen There’s a popular misconception floating around right now, and it goes something like this: To build in…
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Succession by design: How dealers can protect value and plan their exit
By Brian Ethridge Succession planning has long been treated as a future problem across outdoor power equipment and landscaping dealerships.…
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Twenty for 2026 New Product Awards
OPE+Landscape announced the winners of its Twenty for 2026 New Product Awards, honoring landscape and irrigation products and their manufacturers…
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Expert insights for choosing landscape business software
For an inside look at end-to-end software for running your landscape business, OPE+ recently spoke with Eli Zevin, general manager…
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Boosting hardscape productivity with compact loaders and attachments
By Randi Bakalar Hardscaping projects place unique demands on equipment, particularly in residential and light commercial settings where access is…
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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+…