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If you want to change what happens on a property, you have to change what the person standing on the property is focused on and rewarded for. This is where front-line incentive programs come in. “Base pay buys the job,” says Joe Socolof, COO of Landscape Workshop. “Incentives don’t buy effort; they direct attention. A […]
When deciding where to invest money in the business, are you taking the time to calculate the cost of capital or going off gut instincts alone? While you may be able to afford the monthly payment on a new piece of equipment, you also need to ask if it is the best use of your […]
It’s common for a forensics team to be called in to investigate the questionable death of a person, but are you taking the time to conduct a forensic analysis when a tree dies on your customer’s property? “Conducting forensic analysis on dead, dying or failed trees can give a plethora of information and insight into […]
First impressions can be everything, especially in the job market. That’s why a job ad needs to be memorable, in a good way. As you’re filling new roles, tailor the ads to provide relevant details about the position and share why they should join your team. Generic postings are often filled with fluffy language. “Phrases […]
The LandCare Education Assistance Foundation (LEAF) has awarded scholarships to 22 new students for the 2026-2027 academic year, continuing its investment in first-generation college students whose parents are LandCare team members. Combined with returning recipients, the program will support 53 students as they pursue higher education and career goals. The 2026 scholarship recipients represent a […]
When you started your landscape business, chances are you didn’t create it because you loved working on spreadsheets at 9 p.m. It’s because you wanted to be outdoors, running equipment and creating beautiful spaces for customers while providing for your family and your employees’ families. Yet night after night you’re still creating estimates and responding […]
If you want to reach the next generation of landscape professionals, you can’t just wait until students are graduating from college to begin sharing the numerous career paths the industry has to offer. To build a sustainable talent pipeline, you need to build relationships with every stage of education so students are aware of […]
Heat safety is an essential aspect of working in the landscape industry and should not be taken lightly. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that between 2021 and 2024, exposure to environmental heat resulted in an average of 48 fatalities per year, but this does not capture the number of heat-related […]
For years, Americans have debated whether it is time to end the twice-yearly ritual of “springing forward” and “falling back.” This month, Congress took another significant step toward that goal as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act, legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent nationwide. The bill now awaits […]
It’s Monday morning, and three of your crew members are no-shows. It’s a headache you don’t need but can occur quite often if you don’t have the proper policies in place. Rampant absenteeism can create a negative ripple effect in your landscape company that results in crews operating shorthanded, longer work days, missed production goals […]
