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Irrigation winterizations may not be top of mind when you think of revenue generators for your business, but this service shouldnāt be overlooked either. NationScapes, based in Lakewood, Colorado, will conduct over 6,000 winterizations this year with a team of 15-18 technicians. Tom Handy, manager of the irrigation department at NationScapes, says they achieve this […]
Having standard operating procedures in place from the start can help your company continue to grow rapidly, as every new team member you bring on is on the same page with the rest of your staff. Without detailed and clear SOPs, everyone will have different approaches to certain tasks. While some methods may reach the […]
Tree and shrub fertilization is not a one-size-fits-all service, and it should be approached with caution, especially in the fall. āIn most cases, this type of approach will cause more harm than good for woody plants,ā says Matt Evans, director of arboricultural training for Ryan Lawn & Tree, based in Merriam, Kansas. āEducated arborists look […]
Sponsored content Every lawn tells a story, and for lawn care operators (LCOs), the goal is to make sure itās a healthy one. But tough sedges, grassy weeds, and broadleaf invaders donāt go quietly. They show up in every corner of cool-season turf, putting pressure on even the most experienced pros. And with customer expectations […]
Permitting isnāt an exciting aspect of landscape design/build work, but it is a necessary element. How itās handled can greatly impact your projectās timeline and overall customer satisfaction. Setting Realistic Timelines and Expediting the Permitting Process āWhen can we get started?ā is one of the most pressing questions your clients will have, and itās important […]
If youāre looking to branch into design/build work, a critical element to master is navigating the permitting process so your projects can be approved in a timely manner. āI think people can underestimate the permitting process in general,ā says Hayden LaForge, operations manager forĀ Landscape Creations of RI, based in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. āItās easy to […]
Equipment theft is a costly headache that causes a ripple effect throughout your operations as you scramble to fill the gap. Economic pressures have been known to drive more individuals to theft, as well as the increased value of assets. AMAROK anticipates thieves will increasingly target the construction, landscaping, and trucking industries for valuable equipment […]
McHale Landscape Design, Inc., based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, concentrates on creating clients for life and all their processes support this goal. Approximately half of McHaleās new customers come from referrals, while the other half are brought in by marketing efforts, social media and community visibility. When a lead calls in, they are initially handled by […]
When youāre designing an aesthetically pleasing and functional space for clients with a small landscape, itās critical to consider the installation and maintenance of the project as well. āWe canāt design something that we arenāt able to install,ā says Rebecca Jacobson, vice president of sales and marketing for Santa Rita Landscaping, based in Tucson, Arizona. […]
Itās common for clients to have an extensive wish list when theyāre thinking about the backyard of their dreams. While itās easy to include all of these elements on a larger property, this can be much trickier when working within a smaller footprint. āIt’s very human of us to want everything and the kitchen sink,ā […]
