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SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER ON A TORO® GRANDSTAND® MARCH 1 – APRIL 30, 2013 AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS *Off suggested promo price. In this business, downtime is not an option. That's why every piece of Toro® landscape contractor equipment is engineered to be extraordinarily tough. We're talking heavy-duty welded 7-gauge steel decks, high-strength spindles and blades, commercial-grade engines and torture-tested components — all built to stand up to the harshest job conditions. Let's face it: When you can't be out making money, you're losing it. Choose the mowers that show up to work season after season. AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL TORO DEALER | TORO.COM/DEALER © 2013 The Toro Company Text INFO to 205-289-3796 or visit www.tlcrequest.com Toro G_Stand TLC Full Page.indd 1 Untitled-68 1 2/11/13 11:10 AM 2/20/13 8:54 AM

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• Cover Story: Plant Trends for 2013: Find new varieties for your planting projects .
• Business Bests: Jump on the Social Media Band Wagon- 5 ways to market your business and connect with customers.
• Equipment Matters: Cut Back on Down Time: Enhance the life of your mower with these maintenance tips.
• Breaking Ground: Time to Socialize: Use the Internet advancements to your benefit.
• Editors Picks: Make your workday a little easier with these new products.
• Safety Watch: Chainsaw Kickback: Keep both hands on this hand-held machine.
• Landscaper of the Year Finalist: Quick Learning Curve: At a young, Michael McAfee establishes his commercial landscaping services as a thriving business.
• Chemical Care: Lights Out for Mole Crickets: Methods for controlling these Coastal Plain pests.
• Featured: Product Section: Lawn Maintenance- Equipment and products to keep the lawn looking its best year round.
• Portfolio: Crystal-Clear View: Homeowners can enjoy the view of this hardscape project from afar.