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From Chaos to Clarity: Why Process Is the Real Driver of Efficiency

Does this sound familiar? You invest in a new software tool that promises to make your team more efficient and provide better visibility into your operations. Yet once the tech is rolled out, you’re confronted with inconsistent usage, bad data and a frustrated team. This disconnect is because it is processes, not new platforms, that […]

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Field Trip Insights: Exploring Timberline Landscaping’s Model for Growth, Grit and Retention

Success for Timberline Landscaping, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, isn’t their revenue growth, but the growth of their people. Founded in 1982, the company currently has 362 employees across two locations. Timberline Landscaping is one of four businesses operating under their parent company, TimberlineOne, along with sister companies Timberline TrailCraft, Timberline Rock N’ Roll and Timberline […]

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Designing a Facility Supports Crews and Company Growth

If you’ve decided it’s time to upgrade your facilities, either through expansion or relocation, this investment only pays off if you can thoughtfully design the space around your team’s true needs. Ideally, your new facility should boost productivity and employee morale. Identify Your Pain Points The first step to designing your new space is to […]

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Cybersecurity in the Field: Don’t Let a Tablet Take Down Your Business

You don’t need to be a Fortune 500 company to be a target for cybercriminals. You just need to be profitable enough that they think you can pay. “They don’t actually want to bankrupt the company; they want to be able to be paid, but it’s going to really hurt,” says Patrick Curtin, director of […]

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The Power of the Professional: Making the Most of Smart Irrigation Controllers

Smart controllers for irrigation systems are frequently championed as one of the low-hanging fruit when it comes to increased water efficiency. However, this technology cannot reach its full potential without a professional setup.   In fact, professional calibration nearly doubles smart irrigation savings. According to the Healthy Green Spaces Coalition, when an irrigation specialist tunes […]

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Does Your Snow Fleet Match the Work You Want?

When you’re evaluating your snow fleet in the summer months, being proactive doesn’t just mean conducting preventive maintenance on your plows and spreaders. This is also a chance to reflect on the bigger picture and ask if your fleet matches the type of snow work your company wants to perform.   Match Your Machines to […]

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Small, But Mighty: How QR Codes Can Boost Your Landscape Company’s Efficiency

QR codes have become ubiquitous since the pandemic prompted restaurants and other locations to utilize them, but this technology has actually been around since 1994. With its pattern inspired by the board game Go, quick response codes were created as a new machine-readable code that was faster than the barcode and could store more data. […]

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Boosting Your Business: The Lawn Care Routing Playbook for Tighter Routes and Bigger Returns

When it comes to lawn care, route density isn’t just a ‘nice-to-have’ aspect of the business. It plays a direct role in your company’s profitability, efficiency and ability to deliver a better overall customer experience. “When your stops are tighter together, your trucks spend less time driving and more time actually servicing customers,” says Eric Lehmann, […]

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Creating Modern Elegance with Limited Space

After many years, this family was ready to upgrade to their dream home in the northwestern suburbs of Washington D.C. Their wish list included a modern, luxurious space for entertaining. Additionally, they wanted a low-maintenance landscape that would fit their travel schedule. For the design and installation, the owners reached out to Rossen Landscapes, based […]

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Set The Stage for Success: Three Ways to Maximize Your ELEVATE Experience Before Day One

If you want to hit the ground running at ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, you’ll want to take advantage of one of the three pre-conference events being held on Sunday, Nov. 8. These special experiences provide time for networking and learning from others before the conference kicks off in earnest. NALP has […]

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