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When you’re competing for top talent, having a strong PTO policy is table stakes. Andy Blanchford, CEO of Blanchford Landscape Group, based in Bozeman, Montana, says their PTO offering is part of their multipronged approach to being an employer of choice in the local labor market in addition to their 4-day work weeks, top of […]
If you are frequently frustrated by having to constantly answer questions that your team members should be able to address on their own, you could be dealing with the pitfall of inadvertently teaching employees to be passive, rather than proactive. “Time is money, and employees who can’t or won’t proceed because they are waiting for […]
The NALP Foundation named Todd West, Ph.D., professor of horticulture at North Dakota State University, this year’s Outstanding Educator of the Year. West earned an undergraduate degree in botany from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and earned his master’s and Ph.D in horticultural science from Southern Illinois University. He has taught at NDSU for 15 years […]
There are numerous roadblocks that can slow down or cause headaches during the design/build process. Instead of merely tolerating them, taking the time to streamline these pain points can result in improved efficiency in your operations and a better overall experience for your clients. While the weather will remain out of your control, other common […]
When it comes to making an expensive equipment purchase, how often are you trusting your gut versus going by solid numbers that back your decision? Sometimes you may opt not to purchase a machine, assuming it will be underutilized and not make enough money to justify the monthly payments. However, it’s impossible to know this […]
When you’re on the smaller side, many of the processes you create work when you only have five or 10 employees. Yet as your team grows, cracks can begin to appear as bottlenecks and inconsistencies cause issues. “Strong processes allow us to grow while maintaining quality, performance, and accountability across all branches,” says Loren McIrvin, […]
Joshua Fain, a senior at Auburn University majoring in landscape horticulture and minoring in business, was named the 2026 Kevin Kehoe Student Leader of the Year at the 50th National Collegiate Landscape Competition. Throughout his time at Auburn, Fain has been a selfless leader and an outstanding student academically, despite running his business, J. Fain […]
April is the month when many lawn care companies are out in force, waking up their existing customers’ yards and taking on new clients, so it is fitting that April is also National Lawn Care Month. This month serves as a time to educate consumers on the value of lawn care, combat misconceptions about turfgrass and […]
It’s hard to make sound decisions when your financials are either structured in a way that buries the relevant information or certain aspects, such as your labor burden, are misinterpreted. “Don’t assume your data is accurate, reliable, relevant and comprehensive without a thorough investigation,” says John Joestgen, principal of JJ Landscape Consulting. “If you want […]
Your tech stack should consist of software that improves your overall team’s performance, but it only provides true value if someone is consistently managing how it evolves and if employees are actually using the tools. Have a Dedicated Tech Person Just like any other role in your company, there comes a point where it becomes […]
