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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Most landscape companies spend years fine-tuning their business before diving into M&As or attracting the attention of a private equity firm. In HeartLandās case, acquisitions and private equity have been part of the business from the very beginning. Founded in April 2016, Ed Schatz Jr., founder & CEO of HeartLand, partnered with Great Range Capital […]
Recently, G&S Business Communications conducted a survey that found 69% of respondents believe having and maintaining natural grass helps the environment. āConsumers have strong preferences toward natural grass driven by their desire for authenticity, the sensory enjoyment of real grass and the aesthetic values that define personal outdoor spaces,ā says Lyndsey Newnam, senior vice president […]
As a leader, you often define and drive your companyās culture. However, as you grow your business, the sheer number of employees and the geographical spread of your operations will make it far more challenging to have a cohesive culture across locations. Yet, it is not impossible. Many large landscape companies have been able to […]
As company culture becomes more of a focal point for business owners, youāve probably heard some say they only hire ācultural fits.ā This practice of hiring candidates who align with your landscape businessās values and mission can sound like madness in an industry where the labor pool is ever-shrinking, but the owners who have committed […]
After serving in the Army for four years, Jason Chang was looking for a refreshing career he was passionate about. He had worked for local landscapers when he was a teenager, and Green Lawn Fertilizing was right down the road from one of his previous employers. Chang says it was the fact that the business […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Make 20,150 lives more enjoyable by 2030 is Ziehler Lawn Careās current Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG). This includes growing to over 20,000 active customers and building a team of 150 employees. Andrew Ziehler, owner and […]
If given the choice, would you rather your crew leader handle filing your taxes as part of their job or have a CPA do that? Similarly, asking different team members to put on a recruiting hat on top of their other responsibilities isnāt going to get you the best results. Sure, they might be able […]
Landscaping allows your team to enjoy being in the great outdoors, but it also increases the likelihood theyāll encounter pests like ticks and mosquitoes. These insects may carry bacteria, parasites or viruses, which is why itās so important for your team to be aware of where they are more likely to appear, how to mitigate […]
Carmine Schiavone is CEO of SavATree and is a member of its board of directors. Schiavone joined the company in 2020 and has more than 25 years of experience leading large, complex businesses in manufacturing, construction and field service-based enterprises. In his previous role, he led the multi-billion dollar North American fire protection installation and […]
Itās the news you never want to hear. You didnāt receive your H-2B visas for this year. However, due to the volatility of this temporary visa program, it is a reality for many landscaping companies. āThe H-2B program is something thatās great, but itās always a gamble, unfortunately,ā says Nubia Guiterrez, director of human resources […]
