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Winter can be a dry time for your skin, and it can dry out plants, too. With less humidity in the air, plants can lose moisture from their leaves faster than they can replace it. āPlants that lose too much water can die, and anti-desiccants create a protective film on the plants to reduce the […]
As winter arrives, remember to calibrate your salt spreaders to reduce the cost of over or under-applying. This dialed-in approach helps your bottom line while protecting your clients and the environment. Timing and Other Factors Spreaders should be calibrated at various times, especially when these events occur: Each piece of equipment has slight differences, so […]
Autumn is a beautiful time of the year for your clientsā trees to show off their fall foliage. However, weak trees can fall victim to various diseases during this period as well. While some diseases cause mainly aesthetic issues to trees, others can pose a fatal threat. Leaf Spot Leaf spot diseases can be caused […]
As the end of the year draws near, so does the start of snow and ice management season. One simple task to help set your team up for success is to conduct regular maintenance on your snow removal equipment, including snow blowers, well before the winter months. AccuWeather predicts that most areas in the Northeast […]
As more employees prioritize work/life balance, one way to help with this is implementing time management strategies that allow them to complete the work they need without having to work longer than necessary. While there will be times when team members will have to go above and beyond to get things done, this shouldnāt be […]
Recently, Grunder Landscaping Co.Ā based in Miamisburg, Ohio, announced their expansion into Cincinnati. After 40 years of business, Grunder is making this move because of their team. This location will start with 12 to 16 team members, but their goal is to have 80 team members based out of their Cincinnati location in five years. āOur […]
As youāve crafted your landscape companyās culture, youāve probably outlined your mission and core values. One aspect that you might not have delved into is your shared vocabulary. A shared vocabulary is a shared understanding of what certain words or phrases mean within an organization to help them communicate more effectively. For example, you may […]
When you go to a new doctor, typically, they conduct tests to establish a baseline before they start prescribing you any type of medicine. Similarly, as a lawn care company, you should conduct soil tests with new clients so you can better prescribe a program that best fits their soil conditions and desired results.Ā āHow […]
Michael Hatcher & Associates, based in Olive Branch, Mississippi, has a fleet of over 70 vehicles on the road every day. They have achieved an average annual reduction of 95% in the cost of their auto claims and an 87% reduction in the frequency of auto claims. This is in part thanks to their partnership […]
Just like any other piece of technology, adding a drone to your landscape companyās tools is an investment. If youāre not sure what purposes they could serve in your operations, check out how these landscape businesses have used drones to take their efficiency and accuracy to new heights. Marketing The main reason many landscape companies […]
