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Onboarding costs your company both time and money, so it only stands to reason that you want your onboarding processes to be incredibly effective at both welcoming and instilling your culture in new hires. If your company culture is strong, chances are youāll be able to retain these employees past the first three months when […]
Contracts are important as they help align expectations from the get-go. If you work with commercial clients, chances are theyāll require you to sign their own contracts. These documents can have broad language that can land your company in hot water if you are not taking the time to have your legal counsel review them. […]
A residential design/build project is a significant investment for your clients, and the last thing you want is for them to be disappointed with the end project. Capturing a clientās vision and bringing it to life is an art. Learn how to avoid disconnects between the homeowner and the project so satisfaction is never a […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. High-performance teams donāt just materialize; they are cultivated by purposeful actions. If youāre looking to improve the nature of your teams and your overall company culture, itās important to first address the five common […]
Sponsored content by Envu Tackling Tough Weeds With Confidence Every season brings its challenges, but for lawn care operators (LCOs), managing crabgrass and broadleaf weeds is a season-long effort. These weeds threaten the aesthetic appeal of lawns and can jeopardize your bottom line. With customers demanding green, healthy turf, the pressure is on to provide […]
Rain can be a headache during the busy season. But with the right planning, rain days can be productive, even when your team isnāt working in the field. Tasks for a Rainy Day One way to keep your employees busy on a rainy day is equipment maintenance. Whether itās a routine oil change or sharpening […]
This apartment complex near the harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, has the complete outdoor space. On the third floor, you’ll find a courtyard for gatherings, along with a separate, more secluded garden. A pool offers stunning harbor views from the ground level, while new plantings of shrubs, trees, and perennials soften the perimeter of this city […]
That time of the year ruefully dubbed the ā100 days of hellā will be here before you know it, but it doesnāt have to be a period of pure stress and havoc. Check out some of the valuable lessons other landscape professionals have learned from past busy seasons below. Planning Ahead A lot of your […]
When E-SCAPES Electric Lawn Care, based in Acworth, Georgia, transitioned to all-electric equipment during the pandemic, they experienced a number of different benefits. Mike Bellows, owner and CEO of E-SCAPES, says there were several factors that caused him to transition his equipment to battery power. This included high gas prices, the frequent need for repairs, […]
When youāre teaching someone how to ride a bike, typically theyāre a lot more successful when you start them off on training wheels until they get the hang of things. Similarly, utilizing stretch assignments can allow your rising star team members to test and grow their abilities without being thrown straight into the fire. Stretch […]
