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Operations

Technically Speaking: The Importance of Spring Mower Maintenance

If you want to avoid downtime, you can’t afford to neglect mower maintenance in the spring. The first week of March marks Lawn Mower Maintenance Week, and it is a prime time to review your mower fleet to ensure your crews’ equipment is ready for the growing season. ā€œThe mower parts most likely to fail […]

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Drones as a Workhorse: Turning This Technology Into a Core Tool

If you’re on the fence about investing in drone technology, you may be limiting the possible ways that this tool can be used for your landscape company, especially if you choose to have one in-house. Ā  While most operations tend to use drones for marketing purposes, so they can capture aerial photos and videos of […]

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How I Do It: Using Punch Lists to Secure Final Payment

If you struggle with collecting your final payment from clients after completing design/build projects, implementing a punch list walkthrough can help mitigate this issue. This was the case for Local Roots Landscaping, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While early on they didn’t have a punch list process, after implementing the practice around seven years ago, it has […]

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Eight Operational Tactics from Other Industries That Landscaping Can Borrow

Many landscape company owners can discover helpful operational strategies when talking to their peers about how they do business. However, you don’t have to just limit yourself to looking at the landscape industry for ingenuity. If you are looking for new methods of efficiency, check out some of the practices from other industries that may […]

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Quality Matters: Creating Quality Standards You Can Train Your Team To

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. The quality of your work is one of your best forms of advertising, but it is also the first thing that starts slipping as you grow. This is why developing a training program that […]

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Outfitting Trailers for Battery-Powered Landscaping: Key Considerations for a Smarter Setup

Guest post by Bradley Berkman, associate product manager at Milwaukee Tool As battery-powered equipment becomes more prevalent in professional landscaping, trailer design is emerging as a critical factor in operational efficiency and long-term success. The shift away from gas-powered tools is driven by growing regulations, fuel costs, and the ongoing innovation of battery technology. However, […]

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Prepping for a Fresh Start: Selecting Goals that Will Move the Needle

As the year winds down, it’s easy to want to simply repeat what worked for next year. However, being intentional with your strategic planning can ensure that your company is poised to take advantage of the fresh start a new year offers. Setting Your Company Up for Success To create a meaningful game plan for […]

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Sharpening Your Services: How Your Niche Drives Success

Oftentimes, when you started your lawn or landscape business you had to say yes to anything and everything because it helped keep the lights on. However, lacking a niche and purpose can stunt your organization’s ability to focus on the work that truly matters. ā€œYou’re looking for the intersection of what you like, where your […]

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The Veteran Edge: Translating Military Efficiency Into Landscape Operations

Veterans are accustomed to leading without micromanaging, empowering without losing control and having a mission-first mindset. This makes them a powerful asset to your team. ā€œThey’re used to hard work, following structure, and adapting quickly,ā€ says Mike Felts, division vice president for Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland. ā€œThose qualities make them a perfect fit […]

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Mission First, People Always: How Veterans Elevate Landscape Teams

The landscape industry is often described as a people business. Similarly, the military depends on teamwork and people working together efficiently. ā€œBoth rely on trust, communication, and accountability,ā€ says Mike Felts, division vice president for Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland. ā€œIn the military, you depend on your unit to get the mission done safely. […]

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