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How I Do It: Grunder Landscaping’s Community Service Makes a Bountiful Impact

Giving back to your local community has a multitude of benefits both for the programs you partner with and your team members. Grunder Landscaping Co. based in Miamisburg, Ohio, works to support organizations that are committed to making their community a great place to live and work. ā€œIt’s part of our culture,ā€ says Marty Grunder, founder […]

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Diversification Done Right: Avoid These Costly Mistakes

If you frequently have customer requests for a service you don’t currently offer, you may be tempted to launch a whole new division based on this feedback. While diversification can be beneficial and tap into additional revenue streams when done right, there are some major pitfalls you need to avoid. Mistakes to Avoid The first […]

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Business Smarts: Choosing the Right Exit Strategy for Your Landscape Business

Just like how no landscape company is exactly the same as another, there is no one right exit strategy. If you are trying to determine which is the best fit for your organization, check out some of the common paths and the monetary implications of each. Types of Exit Strategies Mergers and acquisitions are one […]

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Don’t Wait for Tax Season to Maximize Your Deductions

Even though your business’s taxes aren’t due until the spring, it’s always a good idea to be proactive in your tax planning to maximize deductions and prepare for next year. ā€œA lot of people think about, ā€˜Hey, what can I do to reduce my taxes this year?’ and a lot of that tax reduction sometimes […]

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How To Deck The Halls Safely: Essential Ladder Safety Practices Ā 

If your landscape company offers holiday decor services, chances are you’ve been installing lights for a while already if you have commercial clients and probably some eager residential clients as well. However, no matter how long your business has been hanging lights, it’s always important to stress ladder safety to your crews. Your team may […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Giving Life to an Urban Wall

This unique hotel sticks out among the concrete jungle of New York City, New York. For seven years, John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, based in Congers, New York, has maintained the stunning ivy wall that greets visitors, leading them to win a 2024 Gold Award of Excellence. Two members of the John Mini team share the […]

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Tailoring Your Employee Appreciation: How To Make Every Team Member Feel Valued

Taking the time to show appreciation for your employees is not something you should take lightly. It may seem like an optional feel-good practice, but it has a direct effect on employee motivation and productivity. According to a survey by Nectar, 83.6% of employees feel recognition affects their motivation to succeed at work. Another 77.9% […]

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Restore the Past to Secure the Future: Installing Prairies and Natural Landscapes for Sustainability

Healthy plants depend on pollinators and other wildlife to flourish. However, much of the American native prairie, woodlands, and wetlands have disappeared, replaced by concrete, asphalt and non-native plantings that require more upkeep and do not support the local ecosystem. ā€œIn England in the 1700s and 1800s, the norm was to have lawns around the […]

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Takeaways from On Tour with Smith Grounds Management

Smith Grounds Management, based in Indian Trail, North Carolina, provides lawn and landscape services to hundreds of commercial properties and HOAs. Chip Smith started the company in 1988. The company has around 120 employees during the peak season and currently earns $13 million in annual revenue. Smith Grounds Management hosted landscape professionals at their headquarters […]

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A New Era of Savings With Kress

Sponsored content Discover unprecedented savings and efficiency with Kress Commercial’s landscaping solutions In the dynamic landscaping industry, where time and resources are limited, Kress Commercial introduces a revolutionary approach to savings and productivity with its innovative 8-minute CyberSystem and cutting-edge outdoor power equipment. This marks a new era in landscape management, offering unparalleled benefits that […]

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