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Crafting an Entertainment Oasis: Inside an Exceptional Backyard Pavilion

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 […]

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The Power of Preparation: Streamlining the Spring Busy Season

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 […]

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How I Do It: Transitioning to All-Electric Equipment

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, […]

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How To Execute Stretch Assignments Well and Gauge Leadership Readiness

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 […]

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A Look Inside Green Lawn Fertilizing’s People-First Leadership Philosophy

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 […]

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Safety Culture: Having The Right Safety Attitude

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 […]

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How To Spring Over Busy Season Hurdles This Year

While staffing is typically the biggest challenge that landscape companies face when ramping up for the busy season, this isn’t the only hurdle businesses have to overcome. From low cash flow to weather events out of your control, spring can be a stressful time period, but it doesn’t have to be. Cash Flow Constraints   […]

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The Gold Standard for Landscape Education: How NALP Accreditation Shapes Future Professionals

Did you know that the NALP Accredited Degree program is the only nationally recognized endorsement offered to colleges with landscape/horticulture curricula that meet or exceed industry standards for a model curriculum? This accreditation ensures a level of quality in education, verifies that a program meets established industry standards, and that students are well-prepared for their […]

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How to Prepare Your Landscape Company for Immigration Enforcement

After taking office, President Trump signed a number of executive orders targeting illegal immigration, including Executive Order 14159, which orders U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct expedited removals of unauthorized individuals in the country. As of Feb. 3, the Department of Homeland Security has reported its agents have arrested 8,768 people. Historically, ICE’s […]

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Transform Landscape Design with AI in Vectorworks

Sponsored content by Vectorworks Landscape design is increasingly progressing, and technology’s role in streamlining workflows and enhancing creativity has taken center stage. One of the most notable innovations in this space is artificial intelligence (AI), transforming how professionals design, visualize, and present landscape projects. In Vectorworks, the AI Visualizer is more than just an image […]

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