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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
In the afternoons, itās easy for crews to go about their responsibilities to prepare for the next dayās work in an inefficient manner. Chris Lee, president of EarthWorks, based in Lillian, Texas, says 15 years ago he initially created a dedicated crew for these afternoon tasks in an effort to get their employees off the clock […]
What started as a specific hire to help with a unique project in 2022 has evolved into the development of a new horticulture team for Myatt Landscaping & Construction, based in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. When Myatt Landscaping was hired to install landscape architect Max Cohenās design at Raleigh Iron Works, they brought on Kate Watts […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. Latinos make up more than 80% of the workforce in the landscape industry, but less than 10% of Hispanics are leaders in the industry. āAs leaders, we are not doing enough to truly empower […]
When landscape professionals headed into 2024, there were concerns surrounding the election and talk of a recession. Now, with 2025 on the horizon, businesses are optimistic about their growth next year. āThe landscape industry has a good mix of technology coupled with a continuing need for customer service provided by actual people,ā says Nada Duna, […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. When it comes to motivation, a lot of conversations revolve around carrots and sticks, but the animal in between these two objects is a donkey, not a human. āCarrots and sticks donāt actually motivate […]
Do you have a strategy for how you go about buying, renting and leasing your trucks and equipment or is it simply haphazard improvisation? Each of these options has valuable benefits for your landscape business, which is why itās important to think through some of the different considerations for each approach. Short-Term Versus Long-Term Needs […]
As we wrap up the final days of 2024, nowās your chance to review some of the most popular articles on The Edge. Some of the common themes include technology, best practices and stories related to mergers & acquisitions. If you missed any of these most-read stories, check them out now! 10) Level Up: Inside […]
The song might claim itās the most wonderful time of the year, but if youāre not prepared for the slow season, it can be the most stressful time of the year for your business. āThe offseason can be a challenging time,ā says Austin Zakow, CEO of Outerland, based in Mashpee, Massachusetts. āThere is not much […]
The Level Up series is a collection of articles sharing the successful strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies reach the next level. Check out some of the most-read stories in this series for 2024. Click on each companyās name to read the full Level Up article. 5) Level Up: Ziehler Lawn Care Is […]
Finding qualified employees remains a major challenge for landscape companies, but having a strong comp & benefits package can help attract and retain talent. If you want to know how your business compares to others in the industry, the 2024 Compensation & Benefits Report (based on 2023 data) provides a detailed analysis of key compensation […]
