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Just like any other piece of technology, adding a drone to your landscape company’s tools is an investment. If you’re not sure what purposes they could serve in your operations, check out how these landscape businesses have used drones to take their efficiency and accuracy to new heights. Marketing The main reason many landscape companies […]
Interested in sustainability or elevating your customer service? Gather takeaways from Sebert Landscape about their environmentally friendly approach to landscaping and client relations at NALP’s Field Trip in Chicago, Illinois, on Sept. 17-18, 2024. Founded by Jeff Sebert in 1985, the company is the fifth-largest commercial landscape contractor in the Midwest. Sebert Landscape specializes in […]
AI is a lot like a baby tiger. It causes excitement and interest, but not many people are asking the harder questions about who will take care of it and ensure it doesn’t hurt anyone. If you’re wondering what the answers to some of those challenging questions are, Noelle Russell, leading AI innovator and practitioner, […]
You might think of an exchange program as something college students can take advantage of while studying, but John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, based in Congers, New York, recently launched their first-ever exchange with the Plant Designs team in London, England. Mark Mini, president of John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, says this program is the result of […]
In the years during the pandemic, many landscape companies experienced a surge in business as numerous customers decided to invest in their landscapes. In many cases, all you had to do was pick up the phone in order to win business. Yet as the economy shifts, it’s important for landscape professionals to become ‘order makers’ […]
Dealing with soaring temperatures in the summer isn’t just a challenge for your lawn care crews. It can also result in being unable to use certain products due to label restrictions. “If applying a pesticide, the label is the law,” Dillon Beardall, head of fertilizer operations with Lawn Buddies, based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. “However, […]
Passing the family business on to the next generation comes with its own set of advantages and challenges. These landscape professionals share their experience of taking the helm and advice for others considering this exit strategy. Pricing the Company One tricky aspect passing the business on to family is handling the discussion of how much […]
Urban tree canopies can lower air temperatures, reduce air pollution, mitigate the heat island effect and prevent stormwater runoff. However, as cities seek to increase their urban tree canopies, they are faced with the dilemma of finding trees that can tolerate these concrete jungles. Manny Nassar, technical advisor for Southeast U.S. residential/commercial service line with […]
The right pair of work boots is an underappreciated but vital part of a landscape employee’s personal protective equipment. This year, BrightView, headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, recognized the importance of high-quality footwear and partnered with Red Wing Shoes to equip over 18,000 BrightView employees with new boots. This program, known as Stepping It Up […]
Sponsored Content Written by Kennedy Phillips, Brand Experience LeadProvided by: Vermeer Corporation, Pella, Iowa For Ross and Kala Moore, the journey to creating Red River Outdoor Living began with a simple lawn mowing service when Ross was just 13 years old. Little did they know that this humble venture would grow into a thriving, multi-faceted […]