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If you had to sum up landscape companiesā main focuses heading into the new year two words that capture their goals well are: efficiency and growth. Many owners are upping their technology budgets as they explore innovations that will benefit their operationsā productivity. Also, landscape businesses are buckling down on implementing strategies to recruit and […]
Although consumer demand has calmed down from the post-COVID frenzy, there is no doubt homeowners still see value in investing in their outdoor spaces and are seeking ways to maximize their landscapeās potential. Trending Design Aesthetics As the demand for native plants and well-adapted species rises, so does the desire for more naturalistic landscapes that […]
When landscape professionals headed into 2024, there were concerns surrounding the election and talk of a recession. Now, with 2025 on the horizon, businesses are optimistic about their growth next year. āThe landscape industry has a good mix of technology coupled with a continuing need for customer service provided by actual people,ā says Nada Duna, […]
As we wrap up the final days of 2024, nowās your chance to review some of the most popular articles on The Edge. Some of the common themes include technology, best practices and stories related to mergers & acquisitions. If you missed any of these most-read stories, check them out now! 10) Level Up: Inside […]
Finding qualified employees remains a major challenge for landscape companies, but having a strong comp & benefits package can help attract and retain talent. If you want to know how your business compares to others in the industry, the 2024 Compensation & Benefits Report (based on 2023 data) provides a detailed analysis of key compensation […]
Guest post by Dennis Chang, CEO of RoadFlex Hereās a startling fact: 86% of managers suspect fuel fraud is happening within their organization. For landscaping businesses, where fuel is often one of the largest vehicle-related expenses, unchecked fuel purchases can lead to significant financial losses. The most common forms of fuel fraud include: Fuel fraud […]
When you consider all of the data at your fingertips that come from running a lawn or landscape company, it can be truly overwhelming. However, you shouldnāt let analysis paralysis keep your business from digging into these valuable insights. These numbers can tell a significant story about your business and help you make more informed […]
Itās that time of the year when people are excited to see the past 12 months summarized in stats and graphics. Even if you donāt share your landscape companyās accomplishments with a wider audience, it is a good idea to take stock of your successes and positive changes youāve made. Josh Wise, CEO of GrassRoots Tree […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. With the rapid pace of new technology being introduced, it can be easy to get caught up in the desire to be at the cutting edge of everything. However, before you begin investing in […]
As adding GPS tracking to landscape fleets becomes more commonplace, an additional piece of hardware that is rising in popularity are dashcams. These cameras can have road-facing and/or in-cab lenses to capture what your crews are encountering as they drive between job sites. Seth Kehne, president of Lawn Butler, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, says they started putting […]
