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The demand for housing has been driving up the cost of homes, but it is also shrinking the size of lots as developers try to make the most of the available land. The median home size is around 2,260 square feet ā up from 2,170 square feet in 2010. Meanwhile, the median lot size on […]
Christmas DĆ©cor, the nationwide holiday dĆ©cor and lighting business, saw $75 million in revenue last year. In 2023, the brand expects toĀ exceed $87 million due to increased consumer spending. A report fromĀ DeloitteĀ indicates that 82% of shoppers plan on spending on non-gift purchases, such as lighting and decorations, which is up 5% from 2022.Ā Respondents in the […]
The Florida Botanical Gardens has been striving to be an oasis in the midst of urban concrete infrastructure. Constructed 20 years ago, the focus has been on education for adults, but their latest phase of construction has crafted a space dedicated to children. āThis is what has been missing,ā says John Thomas, president of the […]
With winter right around the corner, it can be easy for your clients to be lulled in a false sense of security with insects out of sight and out of mind. However, the pests must overwinter somewhere, and many can settle down in dormant trees. While adult insects ride out the colder months, winter can […]
Growing Green, Inc., based in St. Louis, Missouri, is celebrating their 50th anniversary and is also marking a change in leadership this year. Founded by Teri Pesapane and her husband Joel in 1973, Growing Green got started after Teri was inspired by the plantscaping she noticed when visiting her family in Boston. She began selling […]
Guest Post Maintaining a fleet is a formidable undertaking with diverse and complex challenges. While the financial investment in maintaining these assets is significant, the advantages of preventive maintenance (PM) are clear. However, many organizations grapple with a seemingly simple task ā maintaining a consistent maintenance routine. Fleet technologies, like fleet management software (FMS), can […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Dennis Evans, owner of Quiet Village Landscaping, based in St. Louis, Missouri, grew up going to the Missouri Botanical Gardens as his mother was studying horticulture and landscape design. When he went to school for business, […]
This information came from a session during the 2023 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024. When you set goals for your landscape company, are they truly ones that challenge your business or are they ones you can easily achieve? Justin White, CEO of K&D Landscaping, based in Watsonville, […]
When hiring, finding individuals with a background and skills in the landscape industry is highly desirable. However, any employer can tell you these types of hires are few and far between, but you can go about building your own skilled workforce with a strong training program in place. As labor challenges continue, more landscape company […]
Thanksgiving is almost here, and while itās common to think about what youāre thankful for in your personal life, having an attitude of gratitude for your professional life can also help you realize just how much you have to be thankful for. Being grateful helps people feel more positive emotions, deal with adversity, and build […]
