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From Phishing to Ransomware: Why Landscape Companies Need Cyber Insurance

Technology is often viewed as an efficiency driver, but it also opens lawn and landscape companies up to significant financial risk if they do not have a cyber insurance policy in place. ā€œWe have a lot of our clients’ vital information from emails to credit cards and knowing that in the event of a hack […]

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Safety Stand-Downs: Topics Companies Should Cover During Peak Production Season

In the midst of the busy growing season, it can be challenging to find the time to focus on specific safety issues. Crews are trying to operate as efficiently as possible, but when safety isn’t top of mind, it can result in costly injuries. Your team members can encounter a combination of hazards on a […]

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A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity for Mobile DevicesĀ 

As technology becomes more commonplace in the landscape industry, chances are your field workers utilize smartphones or tablets to do some of their work or at the very least clock in and out of jobs. Yet, how much consideration have you given to the cybersecurity of your team’s mobile devices? While your field staff may […]

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Protecting Your Business: Closing the Gap on Safety Risks for New Hires

Roughly 35% of work-related injuries happen within a worker’s first year on the job, according to OSHA. There are numerous factors at play as to why new hires are far more likely to get hurt. One is that new employees often have no experience working in the landscape industry and are unfamiliar with the different […]

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The Power of Micro-Training: Daily Huddles That Improve Quality and Safety

Kicking off the season with a strong spring rodeo is a great way to get your team up to speed on training, but this isn’t the only time your crews should be instructed on safety and best practices. By implementing short daily training huddles, you can not only reinforce what was covered more in-depth early […]

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Firefighter-Owned and Operated: How Px3 Landscaping Puts Safety Above Everything

Safety is paramount for any landscape company, but Ryan Pontzloff, owner of Px3 Landscaping LLC, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, approaches it from the lens of a volunteer firefighter. ā€œBeing a volunteer firefighter in the communities in which your company operates really shifts your focus,ā€ Pontzloff says. ā€œYou get to learn street names and addresses through […]

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Why In-Service Documentation Is an Excellent Risk Management Tool

In-service documentation may seem like just more admin work for your crews, but it is a powerful form of insurance that can protect your business from serious legal expenses. Claims arise for every type of business. While good documentation is a common practice for those in snow and ice management, it is also a strong […]

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Safety Culture: Strategies for Effective Defense Driver Training

Driving habits have a major impact on employee health and your bottom line. A five-year study from PubMed found that traffic accidents were the leading cause of death among landscape employees. From an insurance standpoint, the average driving accident costs an employer over $90,000 when someone is injured. When accidents happen, insurance premiums can go […]

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Five Cybersecurity Essentials for Landscape Businesses

This information came from a session during the 2025 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 8-11, 2026. Did you know that for businesses with fewer than 500 employees, the average cost of a data breach is over $3 million? Additionally, 60% of small businesses fold within six months of a cyberattack. […]

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Protecting Your Business: Do You Have a Disaster Preparedness Plan?

It’s hard to anticipate what unforeseen circumstances may end up impacting your business. For instance, it’s unlikely you had a global pandemic on your bingo card for 2020, but having a disaster preparedness plan in place can help you think through various scenarios and how to address them. ā€œWhen something unexpected happens, downtime can quickly […]

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