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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 organizationās ability to focus on the work that truly matters. āYouāre looking for the intersection of what you like, where your […]
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. āTheyāre used to hard work, following structure, and adapting quickly,ā says Mike Felts, division vice president for Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland. āThose qualities make them a perfect fit […]
The landscape industry is often described as a people business. Similarly, the military depends on teamwork and people working together efficiently. āBoth rely on trust, communication, and accountability,ā says Mike Felts, division vice president for Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland. āIn the military, you depend on your unit to get the mission done safely. […]
Once your team has completed a job, do you take the time to conduct a project post-mortem, or are you so busy that you simply rush on to the next task? If you arenāt pausing to evaluate what went right and what went wrong on a job, your team will be doomed to repeat itself […]
Poorly managed material costs can shrink your already tight margins. However, if you take the time to develop strong vendor relationships, you can ensure youāre getting the best pricing for this expense. āBy negotiating better pricing or terms, businesses can improve their profit margins without sacrificing quality,ā says Mary Angebranndt, a purchaser for Ruppert Landscape, […]
If you want to have accurate pricing and adequate cash flow throughout the upcoming year, building an effective budget is critical. Rather than considering it an optional practice or not putting much consideration into the budgeting process, landscape companies need to approach this process with intentionality. āI would advise landscapers to really understand the purposes […]
Labor is the Achillesā heel for many landscape maintenance companies. However, utilizing herbicides and plant growth regulators can enhance both the quality and efficiency of your landscape maintenance operations, whether residential or commercial, large or small. āWhat we’re trying to do is give clients the clean, green look, but we’re trying to reduce the amount […]
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 […]
