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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
A residential design/build project is a significant investment for your clients, and the last thing you want is for them to be disappointed with the end project. Capturing a clientās vision and bringing it to life is an art. Learn how to avoid disconnects between the homeowner and the project so satisfaction is never a […]
Kurt Kane is the president and CEO of TruGreen, a national lawn care company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Kane stepped into this role in 2023 with more than 20 years of experience driving increased employee engagement and customer satisfaction. Prior to joining TruGreen, he served as president, U.S., and Chief Commercial Officer at The Wendyās […]
If youāre watching the Super Bowl, or any sporting event for that matter, and you donāt know what the score is, it can be hard to stay engaged. Similarly, it can be difficult for your team to feel like they have a stake in the business when they donāt know how your landscape company is […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. High-performance teams donāt just materialize; they are cultivated by purposeful actions. If youāre looking to improve the nature of your teams and your overall company culture, itās important to first address the five common […]
Training your team members on their primary responsibilities alone can be challenging, but if youāve reached the place where this isnāt a hurdle anymore, an additional area of education to explore is cross-training. Amanda Jones, administrative director for King GREEN, based in Gainesville, Georgia, says they have been cross-training for two decades now. āWhile it […]
After a 22-year career in pest control, Joe Campbell was introduced to the lawn care and landscape industry when he joined ABC Home and Commercial Services, based in Lewisville, Texas, nine years ago. āIt was very interesting because when I accepted my position with ABC, I knew I was coming on board as vice president […]
Employees have lots of options when it comes to choosing a landscape company to work for. Aside from competitive wages, one of the ways to stand out is to provide unique benefits that are less common in the industry. āIn our world, finding employees is so hard that your benefit package can be the difference,ā […]
For many lawn care and landscape companies, the seasonal nature of the work can make it even more challenging to retain employees, as team members might seek out new opportunities during the off-season. However, there are a number of engagement strategies to keep your staff committed to your company. David Grover, a branch manager with […]
When an existing maintenance customer of Ground Works Land Design, based in Cleveland, Ohio, had a swimming pool initially installed, they didnāt consider the surrounding landscape. With four children and frequent guests over, they quickly realized they wanted to maximize their backyard with a large-scale entertainment space. They turned to Ground Works to help design […]
That time of the year ruefully dubbed the ā100 days of hellā will be here before you know it, but it doesnāt have to be a period of pure stress and havoc. Check out some of the valuable lessons other landscape professionals have learned from past busy seasons below. Planning Ahead A lot of your […]
