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If you’re going to invest in an in-house mechanic role, you want to make sure their time is being used in a productive manner. “For us, in the early days there were days where mechanics might not have something to work on,” says Kevin McHale, principal of McHale Landscape Design, Inc., based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. “You […]
October is National Crime Prevention Month and a good time to evaluate if your business has the necessary safeguards to protect against and prevent certain crimes from occurring. The list below is not comprehensive, but it includes some of the most common threats your business may face on your property. Equipment and Vehicle Theft One […]
The National Association of Landscape Professionals hosted regulators from the EPA and USDA, as well as individuals from Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment, during NALP’s 4th annual Advocacy Field Trip on Oct. 8, 2026. “The goal of this year’s Field Trip is to continue to foster our relationship with regulators at the center of […]
Are you having the difficult conversations in your company, or are you avoiding important discussions in an attempt to keep the peace? Dr. JP Pawliw, co-founder of the Institute for Health and Human Potential and New York Times best-selling author, says this last 8% of the conversation that owners aren’t having is the gap between […]
How often do you find yourself wishing for more time in the day? Mark Pyrah, president of Peak Landscape, based in Hillsboro, Oregon, argues that the true problem landscape company owners are facing is decision volume. “You’re making hundreds of small calls a day that don’t need you, and that’s not leadership; it’s being a […]
Career growth is one of the main reasons employees stay with their current company, but this doesn’t always have to come in the form of moving up within the company. For some, expanding their skills and moving into a parallel role can be more fulfilling. When you move from having just a career ladder in […]
When you’re running a lean operation, chances are you’re reluctant to increase overhead, but the position of an in-house mechanic can pay for itself in increased productivity if the role is created at the right time. Benefits of an In-House Mechanic Without an in-house mechanic, when a piece of equipment goes down, you are at […]
It’s common for landscape businesses to grow by word of mouth alone up until a certain point. Eventually, things stall, and they turn to advertising to keep the leads flowing in. However, this hasn’t been the case for Myatt Landscaping & Construction, based in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Over the past 32 years, the company has […]
Have you noticed more ‘dirt’ and less ‘soil’ on your sites, despite applying all the fertilizers, herbicides and growth inhibitors recommended by the industry? If you want to reduce your inputs and associated costs while improving results in the landscape, it’s a good idea to consider incorporating regenerative practices into your work. “Landscaping has slipped […]
ROI is critical when advertising because, obviously, you always want to get the most bang for your buck. Yet in a recent study by Lachi Media, it was found that many home service businesses generate less gross profit per $1 on ad spend when their advertising focuses on leads and calls when using Google Ads […]
