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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, itās important for landscape professionals to become ‘order makers’ […]
Dealing with soaring temperatures in the summer isnāt just a challenge for your lawn care crews. It can also result in being unable to use certain products due to label restrictions. āIf applying a pesticide, the label is the law,ā Dillon Beardall, head of fertilizer operations with Lawn Buddies, based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. āHowever, […]
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 employeeās 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 […]
This lakeside property in Michigan has it all, from vast lawns to expansive gardens, orchards, and tennis courts. When the owners bought the 34,000 sq. ft. home, located an hour from Detroit, they dreamed of having a landscape with a park-like setting. To bring their dream to life, they reached out to Toddās Services, Inc., […]
When looking to attract new clients to your landscape company, chances are many of them are dealing with similar challenges that your existing customers once had. If you are good about seeking customer feedback, you can use their input to help drive your marketing and craft powerful messages that will resonate with your target leads. […]
If youāve ever interacted with a chatbot before the advent of AI platforms like ChatGPT, you know how frustrating it can be trying to find the answer to your question. āWith these chatbots a lot of it was just built on branching logic,ā says Chad Diller, president of Landscape Leadership, a sales and marketing agency for […]
Taking your employees to industry events can help boost camaraderie, personal growth, network connections and their overall understanding of the landscape industry. If youāre mulling over bringing some team members to your next event, hereās some advice from landscape company owners who see the value in bringing their staff with them. Select The Right People […]
