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Just as the economy can impact consumer trends, the changing climate is also driving shifts in the demand for certain residential design features. With frequent natural disasters and extreme weather conditions, the need for versatile plants and landscapes that can endure various challenges is bringing sustainability to the forefront of clients’ minds. Adapting to Local […]
Unanswered phone calls can result in lost business. If you are faced with an influx of inbound calls, one major decision you have to make is whether you want to outsource your call answering or hire someone in-house. John Marin, co-founder and CMO of Gozango, a lead-generating marketing platform, says the choice is often determined […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. As you lead your lawn care or landscape company, you will face both successes and failures. The good news is that it is up to you how you handle these times in your life. […]
If you had to sum up landscape companies’ 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 operations’ productivity. Also, landscape businesses are buckling down on implementing strategies to recruit and […]
If you’re just getting your landscape business off the ground, it’s common for all business calls to come directly to your cell phone. However, if you are unable to answer these calls, you can miss out on work opportunities. “People have a short attention span these days, and they expect immediate gratification and immediate answers,” […]
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 landscape’s potential. Trending Design Aesthetics As the demand for native plants and well-adapted species rises, so does the desire for more naturalistic landscapes that […]
This sunken garden is the first of its kind in Columbus, Ohio. For many years, it was the home of a bank lobby; then, it was transformed into a unique green space that drew inspiration from other urban parks, like the High Line in New York. Environmental Management Services, Inc. (EMI), based in Plain City, […]
In the afternoons, it’s easy for crews to go about their responsibilities to prepare for the next day’s work in an inefficient manner. Chris Lee, president of EarthWorks, based in Lillian, Texas, says 15 years ago he initially created a dedicated crew for these afternoon tasks in an effort to get their employees off the clock […]
What started as a specific hire to help with a unique project in 2022 has evolved into the development of a new horticulture team for Myatt Landscaping & Construction, based in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. When Myatt Landscaping was hired to install landscape architect Max Cohen’s design at Raleigh Iron Works, they brought on Kate Watts […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. Latinos make up more than 80% of the workforce in the landscape industry, but less than 10% of Hispanics are leaders in the industry. “As leaders, we are not doing enough to truly empower […]
