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If you hadnāt heard of the company Ethoscapes five years ago, that would be understandable, as the business was created in 2023. However, since then, they have soared into the spotlight with their rapid M&A and organic growth. In 2024, the business was the second-fastest growing company out of Landscape Managementās Top 150, with 203% […]
When a client contacted Environmental Management Services, Inc. (EMI), based in Plain City, Ohio, they wanted a residential landscape renovation that seamlessly integrated a contemporary design with a luxurious, functional outdoor environment. EMI delivered all this while preserving the homeownerās century-old oak tree. In addition to earning a Gold Award of Excellence for the overall […]
Bob Grover is the founder and chairman of Pacific Landscape Management, based in Hillsboro, Oregon. He has been working in the landscape industry since 1985 and has a bachelorās degree in horticulture from Oregon State University. Pacific Landscape Management was acquired by Southfield Capital in 2021. With 40 years of experience in the industry, what […]
Quality employees are fantastic, but those who stay with your lawn or landscape company long-term are the Holy Grail of team members. These individuals can provide operational consistency to your clients and develop a wealth of knowledge and experience. Misty Gil, recruiting specialist and company ambassador for Myatt Landscaping & Construction, based in Fuquay-Varina, North […]
Kurt Kane is the president and CEO of TruGreen, a national lawn care company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Kane stepped into this role in 2023 with more than 20 years of experience driving increased employee engagement and customer satisfaction. Prior to joining TruGreen, he served as president, U.S., and Chief Commercial Officer at The Wendyās […]
If youāre watching the Super Bowl, or any sporting event for that matter, and you donāt know what the score is, it can be hard to stay engaged. Similarly, it can be difficult for your team to feel like they have a stake in the business when they donāt know how your landscape company is […]
Training your team members on their primary responsibilities alone can be challenging, but if youāve reached the place where this isnāt a hurdle anymore, an additional area of education to explore is cross-training. Amanda Jones, administrative director for King GREEN, based in Gainesville, Georgia, says they have been cross-training for two decades now. āWhile it […]
After a 22-year career in pest control, Joe Campbell was introduced to the lawn care and landscape industry when he joined ABC Home and Commercial Services, based in Lewisville, Texas, nine years ago. āIt was very interesting because when I accepted my position with ABC, I knew I was coming on board as vice president […]
Employees have lots of options when it comes to choosing a landscape company to work for. Aside from competitive wages, one of the ways to stand out is to provide unique benefits that are less common in the industry. āIn our world, finding employees is so hard that your benefit package can be the difference,ā […]
For many lawn care and landscape companies, the seasonal nature of the work can make it even more challenging to retain employees, as team members might seek out new opportunities during the off-season. However, there are a number of engagement strategies to keep your staff committed to your company. David Grover, a branch manager with […]
