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Trends and Technology

Smarter, Faster: Exploring AI and Automation in The Industry

AI and automation can be indispensable tools for lawn and landscape companies looking to do more with fewer people. While they can seem like daunting concepts to integrate into operations, many companies in the landscape industry are already reaping the benefits of being early adopters. Where AI and Automation Excel When considering where your business […]

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Peer Perspectives: Leveraging Technology to Create Next-Level Customer Service

In the early days of the lawn and landscape industry, customer interactions consisted of a firm handshake and paper statements. Nowadays, companies are finding ways technology can augment customer relationships and help them stand out from the crowd. Different Tech Solutions Depending on the nature of your business will determine what type of technology is […]

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How I Do It: Adding an AI Website Agent

How much time does your team have to spend answering basic customer questions like where can they pay their bill on your website or how high they should mow their grass? With the help of an AI website agent, Oasis Turf & Tree, based in Loveland, Ohio, has been able to save hours of being […]

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Building Your Team: Tapping Into Technology To Aid in Training

Onboarding and training your employees are time-intensive but necessary tasks. Properly training your team can help boost your overall quality of work and efficiency. It can also aid in employee retention and satisfaction as well-trained team members feel valued and better equipped to do their jobs. There are various types of software that can help […]

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Boosting Your Business: The Future of Labor and Landscape Maintenance

ā€œLandscaping is a game of minutes where youā€™re trying to be as productive as possible,ā€ says Jarrett Herold, co-founder and COO of Electric Sheep Robotics, Inc., based in San Francisco, California. This is why many landscape companies are seeking a competitive edge with robotic mowers. ā€œLabor management remains a top priority for our company, and […]

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Protecting Your Business: The Lesser-Known Capabilities of Fleet Tracking Systems

Fleet tracking systems offer far more than just GPS tracking for your crewsā€™ vehicles. This type of technology can improve efficiency, reduce costs and boost overall fleet safety. ā€œCompanies without fleet tracking are running at a disadvantage relative toĀ adopters who are improving the safety and efficiencyĀ of their fleets,ā€ Joe DiMartino, CEO of Fleetr. ā€œThe ROI […]

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Is Your Landscaping Business Ready for Robotics?

Guest post Thereā€™s no question that technology impacts every business. This is especially true today as technology moves forward at a pace that is difficult to keep up with. Landscaping is no different, and today, robotics and artificial intelligence are making rapid gains that are being applied to commercial and even residenital robot mowers. While […]

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Survey Says: Homeowners Plan To Invest In Outdoor Oases This Summer

Thumbtack recently polled over 1,000 homeowners nationwide how theyā€™re maximizing their curb appeal and how theyā€™re investing in their landscapes. Nearly one-third of respondents (29%) reported they intend to spend up to $5,000 improving their outdoor spaces this summer. The number one project on their list was landscaping, with 62% of homeowners planning to tackle […]

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Attracting Leads: Exploring SEO Efforts for Your Landscape Business

In todayā€™s digital day and age, when you start looking into some of the different methods to reach and attract leads, SEO might be a term that gets thrown around. George Copeland, co-founder and chief innovation officer for Gozango, a lead-generating marketing platform, says depending on the goals of your business, SEO can be a […]

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Leaving Your Comfort Zone: How to Test New Concepts and Innovations in Your Landscape Company

It can be so easy to stick to the status quo when running your lawn or landscape business. Often, when you finally get to that sweet spot where things are running smoothly the last thing you want to do is disrupt it by adding new processes, equipment or technology. ā€œI think you have to be […]

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