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Plan Snow! Preparing Equipment and Personnel for the Winter Season

By Michael Wagner, director of company operations for Designscapes Colorado In the landscaping industry, many organizations operating in potential winter weather climates face the challenges of preparing for snow as you mow lawns, repair irrigation, and manage many projects. As the summer season rolls on, sometimes we realize we’re running behind on preparing our snow […]

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Tree Care: Dealing with Foliar Diseases

Foliar diseases are one of the most common diseases in trees, and if left untreated, they will lead to plant death. That’s why identifying the different types of foliar diseases ailing your client’s trees and understanding how to treat them is incredibly important. So, what are some of the different types of foliar diseases and […]

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Scheduling Is Key to Streamlining Your Business and Improving Efficiency

Guest post by Gage Roberts, a sales director for Aspire Software. In the green industry, a tight, busy schedule often aligns with long-term profitability and growth. However, if managed ineffectively, it can negatively impact the quality of your crew’s work and overall team morale – especially during the busy landscaping season. A well-defined scheduling strategy […]

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Lawn Care: Methods for Improving Soil Oxygen Levels

Imagine trying to go about your day constantly holding your breath or only being able to breathe through a straw? Not the most pleasant living conditions, right? Likewise, your customers’ lawns could be experiencing something similar if the soil lacks healthy oxygen levels. Signs of Poor Soil Health A number of factors can impact soil […]

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Technically Speaking: Controlling Mole Crickets

If you’re located in the Southeast or southern coastal plains, it’s very likely you’ve had properties fall prey to mole crickets at one time or another. Aptly named, mole crickets are related to crickets, but they have enlarged heavy-clawed front legs for digging through the dirt like a mole. They feed on grass roots and […]

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The Truth About ‘No Mow May’

Well, it’s finally May, and the newspapers and online forums are filled to the brim with articles telling you not to mow your lawn this month. For the pollinators, they say. Everyone is busy and no one has the time to look to see if this “No Mow May” thing is legit or not. Except […]

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Standardizing Your Project Handoff Process

There are a lot of moving parts to a project handoff, so creating a process and using it consistently can help streamline this step and prevent oversights. “Standardizing this process helps improve communication, expectations, and keeping on track with all project specifics to reduce the chance of scope creep,” says Michael Wagner, director of company […]

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Using a tiltrotator provides the operator a better range of motion when moving materials.
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How I Do It: Implementing New Equipment Efficiencies

With labor being a constant challenge in the landscape industry, taking advantage of various equipment innovations can help you make the most of your current workforce and boost morale. Local Roots Landscaping, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, started seeking equipment that could increase their efficiency after buying a wheel loader in 2019. Patrick Murray, managing partner of […]

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The Importance of Proper Project Handoffs

In a relay race, teams have to seamlessly pass the baton from one athlete to another in order to succeed. Similarly, project handoffs are a critical step to ensure the work your team has sold is executed properly and in a timely manner by your production team. “Project handoffs enable effective communication and clarification of […]

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King Green Shares National Lawn Care Month’s Impact

April often marks the month when many lawn care companies’ season starts and is also designated National Lawn Care Month. This is a time to educate consumers about the benefits of healthy lawns, and it highlights the professionals committed to maintaining those healthy green spaces. “It brings attention to an industry that has been in […]

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