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One of the major benefits of attending NALP events is the opportunity to network with other industry peers. If you’re planning to attend ELEVATE, make sure to head to the expo show floor, which opens at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. Here youāll find experts who offer the equipment, products and technology solutions you […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Blue Claw Associates, Inc., based in Osterville, Massachusetts, has experienced explosive growth over the past four years. Theyāve gone from having two employees in 2018 to 59 on staff currently. However, this isnāt owner Ian McCarthyās […]
As I am writing this article, we are witnessing a heat wave impacting much of the U.S. and this brings about a significant impact on cool-season grasses, as this weather pattern impacts turfgrass growth and overall appearance. On the other hand, warm-season grasses thrive in the summer months; however, the hot and humid weather conditions […]
If youāre looking for new recruiting and retention tools for your staff, one option is providing a profit-sharing plan. If your company is winning in terms of profitability, this program can help ensure your team is winning as well. Pros and Cons One of the main benefits of a profit-sharing plan is it helps make […]
In season 3, episode 9 of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Brett Lemcke of R.M. Landscape and Neal Glatt with GrowTheBench talk with Paul Beblowski, senior product manager with STIHL. As a product manager, Paul Beblowski oversees product development for STIHL professional battery products and energy management in the United States. He […]
The demand for landscape services has been growing consistently, and even in a normal season, you may struggle to make sure you return all the new and current customer calls. Having a solid phone strategy in place can help your business succeed long term. While business is booming right now, that doesnāt mean you should […]
As you grow your team or deal with turnover, one thing you have to deal with is training your new hires and bringing them up to speed. Safety is also critical for these new employees. In their first month on the job, these employees are three times more at risk for a lost-time injury than […]
Located in one of Denverās most prestigious neighborhoods, the goal of this project was to build a residency that would present a modern appearance with a personal prairie in the surrounding landscape areas. Designs By Sundown, based in Littleton, Colorado, was hired to take on this project. Their client had decided to purchase two residential […]
Approximately 500 landscape professionals from 27 states gathered for the 26th annual Renewal & Remembrance event on July 18, 2022. āI think itās one of the true hallmarks of our association,ā says Brandon Sheppard, a Weed Man franchisor in the Mid-Atlantic. āWeāre measured by our deeds, more than our words. It’s the members that make […]
Your company would not be where it is today without your team. One way to say thanks and give back is by offering a profit-sharing plan. This incentivized compensation program increases employee loyalty and can encourage them to be more vested in the businessās long-term success. There are a number of different options when it […]
