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Rain can be a headache during the busy season. But with the right planning, rain days can be productive, even when your team isn’t working in the field. Tasks for a Rainy Day One way to keep your employees busy on a rainy day is equipment maintenance. Whether it’s a routine oil change or sharpening […]
Employees have lots of options when it comes to choosing a landscape company to work for. Aside from competitive wages, one of the ways to stand out is to provide unique benefits that are less common in the industry. “In our world, finding employees is so hard that your benefit package can be the difference,” […]
For many lawn care and landscape companies, the seasonal nature of the work can make it even more challenging to retain employees, as team members might seek out new opportunities during the off-season. However, there are a number of engagement strategies to keep your staff committed to your company. David Grover, a branch manager with […]
This apartment complex near the harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, has the complete outdoor space. On the third floor, you’ll find a courtyard for gatherings, along with a separate, more secluded garden. A pool offers stunning harbor views from the ground level, while new plantings of shrubs, trees, and perennials soften the perimeter of this city […]
When an existing maintenance customer of Ground Works Land Design, based in Cleveland, Ohio, had a swimming pool initially installed, they didn’t consider the surrounding landscape. With four children and frequent guests over, they quickly realized they wanted to maximize their backyard with a large-scale entertainment space. They turned to Ground Works to help design […]
That time of the year ruefully dubbed the ‘100 days of hell’ will be here before you know it, but it doesn’t have to be a period of pure stress and havoc. Check out some of the valuable lessons other landscape professionals have learned from past busy seasons below. Planning Ahead A lot of your […]
When E-SCAPES Electric Lawn Care, based in Acworth, Georgia, transitioned to all-electric equipment during the pandemic, they experienced a number of different benefits. Mike Bellows, owner and CEO of E-SCAPES, says there were several factors that caused him to transition his equipment to battery power. This included high gas prices, the frequent need for repairs, […]
When you’re teaching someone how to ride a bike, typically they’re a lot more successful when you start them off on training wheels until they get the hang of things. Similarly, utilizing stretch assignments can allow your rising star team members to test and grow their abilities without being thrown straight into the fire. Stretch […]
For 21 years, Green Lawn Fertilizing, based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, has held the leadership philosophy of putting their people first and it has been a major factor in their success. Founder/CEO Matt Jesson says he learned his people-first mindset from many individuals, including his parents, high school and college football coaches, and his previous […]
Is ‘safety first’ just a motto at your organization, or is it a belief lived out on a daily basis? When your crews are out completing jobs, it can be easy to forget about safe practices and the possible consequences, but accidents can happen in a split second and result in long-term implications. Benefits of […]
