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Many lawn and landscape companies have a diverse workforce, but if youāre not taking the time to understand your teamās cultural differences, you could fail to retain your workers long-term. āAny company or industry that has and embraces diversity can benefit tremendously,ā says Pam Berrios, president of Infinity Group, LLC. āDiversity helps companies grow and […]
One of the reasons commercial autonomous mowers havenāt become widespread with landscape maintenance companies is the question of how to integrate them properly into existing operations. Depending on your client base, commercial autonomous mowers may be a great fit for the properties you maintain. Where They Function Best Because each commercial autonomous mower brand has […]
Nestled in the suburbs of Chicago is a picturesque French home that was purchased by the current owners in 2016. Until recently, this house had a barren landscape that provided little value for the family. After buying the home, the owners began extensive renovations that changed the home’s look. They also wanted to enhance the […]
What started as a common tool in the golf industry has begun to make its way into the landscape industry as more companies discover the uses of plant growth regulators in their operations. āPGRs are working for you on the job site, even when youāre not,ā says Andy Scott, product manager for PBI-Gordon. āTheyāre performing […]
Nearly 500 landscape and lawn professionals volunteered their skills and time during the 27th Renewal & Remembrance event at Arlington National Cemetery and the National Mall on July 17, 2023. āLandscape and lawn care professionals love to give back and the annual Renewal & Remembrance event allows them to use their horticulture skills to care […]
By Duane Cashin, owner of Cashin Sales Regardless of the number of sales representatives in your company, it is crucial to establish a systematic approach that allows you to monitor, measure, report, and evaluate their performance on a regular basis. It was a game changer for me when I was a sales manager, and I […]
Colorado State University understands that to reach the next generation, they must educate them about the career opportunities in the landscape industry early on. That is why the CSU Landscape Design and Contracting program and the CSU Extension hosted the inaugural Green Industry Field Day on May 2 this year. āThe industry that we work […]
You canāt slow down time, but you can slow plants with the help of plant growth regulators. These products can be used in various settings and serve as yet another way for landscape professionals to work smarter, not harder. āPGRs are a powerful yet underutilized tool in the plant health care toolbox,ā says Emmett Muennink, […]
Everyone needs lawn and landscaping services, so technically, your business should serve everyone, right? Not necessarily. If you are looking to grow and sustain your business, at some point you need to determine who your ideal client base is and pursue them. Julie Hayes, a branch manager for Sullivanās Landscaping & Maintenance, based in Milford, […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Niwar Nasim was 10 years old when he moved to the U.S. along with his five siblings and parents as refugees from Kurdistan in Iraq. Nasimās father was a veterinarian and wanted to get re-established, but […]
