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Is Your Company Falling Prey to These Margin Eaters?

In the lawn and landscape industry, profit margins are already tight so the last thing you need in your business are expenses that chip away at that number further. As your company grows, the types of margin eaters will evolve along with your organization. Check out some of the common culprits and how to address […]

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Growing the Right Way: How Green Lawn Fertilizing’s People-First Strategy Is Paying Off

Often when businesses grow rapidly, company culture can fall by the wayside, but this has not been the case for Green Lawn Fertilizing, based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, which recently earned four major awards all in the same quarter. These awards include ranking on the Inc. 5000 2025 list, the 2025 Philadelphia100 list, being named […]

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The Ripple Effect of Mentorship: The Supporters Behind Rossen Landscape’s Success

When you look in the mirror, do you see yourself or the others who made you who you are today? Jeff Rossen, CEO of Rossen Landscape, based in Great Falls, Virginia, recently reflected on some of the individuals who made a tangible impact in his life. Rossen’s Role Models As a kid, Rossen always had aquariums […]

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Talking with Titans: Pat Covey

Pat Covey is the chairman, president and CEO of The Davey Tree Expert Company, based in Kent, Ohio. Covey joined Davey in 1991 and has held various roles throughout the company over the years. He became president and CEO in 2017 and was elected chairman of the board in 2020. Covey has a Bachelor of […]

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Turf Masters Brands Scales Up While Honoring Local Legacies

Turf Masters Brands, based in Roswell, Georgia, has completed 19 acquisitions and 12 in the last year alone. Andy Kadrich, founder of Turf Masters Lawncare LLC, senior advisor and board member to Turf Masters Brands, says he formed Turf Masters Brands along with All Turf Holdings, LLC and Green Group Holdings in 2022 with the […]

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Landscape Professionals Define What Success Looks Like For Them

A successful business is often equated with how profitable it is, but this isn’t the only lens you can view your company through. When it comes to success, the measuring stick is whatever you choose it to be. If you haven’t taken the time to consider what makes you feel truly successful, below are some […]

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How I Do It: Creating a Systemized Sales Process That Boosts Close Rates

When Stuart Ward, owner and general manager of Buckhead Landscape and Design, based in Chamblee, Georgia, started looking for a salesperson several years ago, he realized they did not have a defined sales process in place. ā€œTo bring in a salesperson who may or may not be from the industry, who probably didn’t have any […]

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Four Takeaways From On Tour with Creative Environments

Dan Waters, owner of Creative Environments, based in Tempe, Arizona, started out as a summer laborer in 1985. When the founder, Charles Hammond, passed the business on to his son, Waters bought 50% ownership of the company in 1993. Over the years, Waters has grown the business into a full-service firm that serves high-end clientele […]

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Business Smarts: How Project Post-Mortems Drive Continuous Improvement

Once your team has completed a job, do you take the time to conduct a project post-mortem, or are you so busy that you simply rush on to the next task? If you aren’t pausing to evaluate what went right and what went wrong on a job, your team will be doomed to repeat itself […]

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Business Smarts: Establishing Vendor Relationships That Protect Your Margins

Poorly managed material costs can shrink your already tight margins. However, if you take the time to develop strong vendor relationships, you can ensure you’re getting the best pricing for this expense. ā€œBy negotiating better pricing or terms, businesses can improve their profit margins without sacrificing quality,ā€ says Mary Angebranndt, a purchaser for Ruppert Landscape, […]

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