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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November at 2 a.m. and while āfalling backā technically provides an extra hour of sleep, it can also throw off peopleās circadian rhythm, resulting in increased drowsiness. Drowsy driving is impaired driving so it is critical your team understands the importance of being well-rested before getting […]
Autumn is a beautiful time of the year for your clientsā trees to show off their fall foliage. However, weak trees can fall victim to various diseases during this period as well. While some diseases cause mainly aesthetic issues to trees, others can pose a fatal threat. Leaf Spot Leaf spot diseases can be caused […]
If youāre like many landscape company owners, you started your business because you have a love for working outside and caring for plants. However, a business comes with a number of topics that can leave you feeling out of your depth if you donāt have the right background knowledge. Yet, some of these aspects of the […]
As your landscape company grows, the need for a higher level of strategic guidance may be necessary. One of the ways to gain powerful insights is to create an advisory board so you have additional expertise you can tap into. āWhen you grow outside of your skill set as a leader, thatās when I think […]
The Southeast was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene’s landfall on Sept. 26 and Hurricane Milton following shortly after on Oct. 9. As a Category 4 hurricane, Helene caused extreme flooding and power outages as it moved up through Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. Milton initially started as a Category 5 hurricane but wasĀ downgraded to […]
This article is written in an āAs Told Toā format. Brad Leahy is the vice president ofĀ Blades of Green, a lawn care and pest control company based in Edgewater, Maryland. Blades of Green was acquired by Senske Services in 2023. I often get asked what itās really like going from a family-run business to being […]
The question of whether itās the right time to add a new offering to your landscape business or eliminate a service line calls for evaluation of several different factors, including your financial metrics, your staffās capacity and customer demand. When to Diversify Fred Haskett, founder ofĀ TrueWinds Consulting, says itās a good time to consider diversifying […]
As the end of the year quickly approaches, your landscape company is probably busy with budget season, wrapping up projects and possibly prepping for snow season, depending on your region. However, one aspect that can be overlooked during this hectic time is the current technology your business is using. Conducting a technology needs assessment at […]
Transitioning out of your business will take place at one point or another, but how successful you are at it will vary greatly. If youāre wondering what your options are when it comes to selling your landscape company, you donāt want to miss the session, ā12-Point Guide to Successful Transitions: Learn from the Expertsā on […]
As the end of the year draws near, so does the start of snow and ice management season. One simple task to help set your team up for success is to conduct regular maintenance on your snow removal equipment, including snow blowers, well before the winter months. AccuWeather predicts that most areas in the Northeast […]
