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For much of the summer, local landscaping companies have struggled to maintain business levels. The recession has caused a revenue slowdown for many of these operators. In addition, homeowners have been cutting back on services because the hot weather has stalled the need for mowing. And if that isn’t bad enough, there’s a growing movement in some regions to get rid of lawns completely. The tough business conditions have led research firm IBISWorld to estimate a 4.7% decline in industry revenue for the year.