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Trends and Technology

Boosting Your Business: The Future of Labor and Landscape Maintenance

ā€œLandscaping is a game of minutes where you’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 crews’ 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 There’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 they’re maximizing their curb appeal and how they’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 today’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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Accelerate: Batteries Included – What We Offer to Support Your Transition

Sponsored content by Team Attentive.ai Switching your business management software is a monumental decision. At Attentive.ai, we understand the weight of this commitment, and we’re here to ensure a smooth transition to Accelerate, our AI-powered end-to-end business management software for landscapers. Here are the three main concerns landscaping business owners face when making this switch […]

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Where to Embrace AI and Automation in the Lawn and Landscape Industry

Lawn care and landscaping are very hands-on tasks, but there are still ways to take advantage of tech innovations like AI and automation. Colin Bemus, president of Bemus Landscape Inc., based in San Clemente, California, says it’s short-sighted to assume AI and automation don’t apply to the landscape industry. ā€œI think we should promote it,ā€ […]

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Integrating AI and Automation Into Your Lawn and Landscape Operations

It can be overwhelming to figure out just how AI and automation can be implemented in your lawn and landscape business. For the landscape companies already implementing these tools, they see a lot of opportunity as their usage grows in the industry. ā€œI’m one of those believers that a high tide raises all ships as […]

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Technically Speaking: Caring for Clients’ Edible Gardens

With rising grocery prices, it’s no wonder edible gardens are experiencing a boost in popularity. You can take advantage of this trend by helping your clients install and care for their own edible gardens. ā€œif you’re already taking care of somebody’s lawn, and or doing mulch and pruning of hedges, you can offer an additional […]

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