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Marisa Gora, owner of Kemora Landscapes, based in Chicago, Illinois, was first introduced to the landscape industry through a summer job in college. She worked for the Wilmette Park District and found she loved the outdoors and the creative aspect of landscape design. She started her business in 2002 as a one-woman landscape design operation. […]
It’s a topic you often see addressed on landscape and lawn forums: “What do I do if my customer hasn’t picked up their pet waste before I come to mow their yard?” Some suggest doing the job like normal and giving the equipment a thorough cleaning afterward, while others add a nominal charge to pick […]
In season 2, episode 35 of the Growing in the Green Industry Podcast, hosts Miles Kuperus III, system architect at Include Software, Neal Glatt, managing partner of GrowTheBench, Brett Lemcke, VP of R.M. Landscape, talk with Jennifer Giunta, director of sales for Riverbend Greenroofs. Giunta started off her career before and during college working for […]
A new year means new landscape design software innovations and program enhancements. Check out some of the popular software options and what upgrades they have to offer, as well as some predicted trends. AutoCAD 2022 A design staple for a number of industries is AutoCAD and this year’s version offers industry-specific toolsets, new automation and […]
There are many facets to sustainable landscape practices and one aspect is effective stormwater management. If left unmanaged, stormwater runoff can result in flooding around a property and runoff picking up contaminants that ultimately negatively impact a receiving body of water. One method of stormwater management is the installation of bioswales on a property. “Bioswales […]
Back in 2008 I still owned my own company and part of my portfolio of work was performing bulk applications of fertilizer to golf courses, sports fields, and similar large properties. A fertilizer salesperson would complete a sale and ask if the customer planned on spreading it themselves or if they wanted me to do it. One […]
If you’re looking to get involved in larger, commercial construction projects, most likely you’ll need to submit your bids to a general contractor company. Even some small and medium projects can involve working for a general contractor. Working for a general contractor means an increased amount of documentation, a different pay schedule than you’re used […]
Sustainability is often a buzzword thrown around in many industries but what does it truly mean? How do lawn care and landscape companies incorporate sustainability into their businesses? See how these companies are making sustainable practices core to their business. Sustainability Case Study: Pacific Landscape Management Puts Water Conservation at the Forefront Sustainability Case Study: […]
The snow season can be a bit unpredictable when it comes to how many winter events you’ll have and how much snow each event will bring. What can further complicate the situation is if you find yourself suddenly needing to hire additional snow removal subcontractors in the middle of the season. This could be caused […]
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