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It’s that time of the year when people are excited to see the past 12 months summarized in stats and graphics. Even if you don’t share your landscape company’s accomplishments with a wider audience, it is a good idea to take stock of your successes and positive changes you’ve made. Josh Wise, CEO of GrassRoots Tree […]
With growth comes the essential need for delegation. You simply cannot do everything by yourself, which is why it is critical to have a set of leaders who can nurture your company culture. If you don’t have strong leaders in place, they can drive away other good employees with their poor management and stifle feedback […]
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. With the rapid pace of new technology being introduced, it can be easy to get caught up in the desire to be at the cutting edge of everything. However, before you begin investing in […]
As adding GPS tracking to landscape fleets becomes more commonplace, an additional piece of hardware that is rising in popularity are dashcams. These cameras can have road-facing and/or in-cab lenses to capture what your crews are encountering as they drive between job sites. Seth Kehne, president of Lawn Butler, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, says they started putting […]
As winter arrives, remember to calibrate your salt spreaders to reduce the cost of over or under-applying. This dialed-in approach helps your bottom line while protecting your clients and the environment. Timing and Other Factors Spreaders should be calibrated at various times, especially when these events occur: Each piece of equipment has slight differences, so […]
Promoting your team members into leadership roles has multiple benefits, including a continuation of your company culture and providing a rewarding career path for your high-performers. “The culture is the biggest piece,” says Curtis Atkinson, founder and CEO of Sunline Landscapes, based in Bluffdale, Utah. “Sometimes bringing somebody in at a higher level takes a little […]
As you lead your business, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s next and never pause to reflect on how far your organization has come. “I do believe one should take some time to sit back and reflect on the accomplishments of a full year,” says Andrew Ziehler, owner and CEO of Ziehler Lawn […]
Metropolitan Park, Amazon’s second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, features two 22-story office buildings, including 65,000 square feet of street-level retail and almost four acres of new and renovated public spaces. Amazon sought to provide a superior experience for both employees working inside the building and community members who enjoy the park and local small business […]
During this season of gratitude, many landscape company owners are thankful for their company culture. This element of the business is essential for long-term success and crucial for recruiting and retaining your employees. Gilly Artigues, president of Pleasant Places, Inc., based in Charleston, South Carolina, says you can’t have long-term retention at companies where it’s […]
It’s a question that might have crossed your mind in the past. When should I create an exit strategy? The common response from industry consultants is “now.” Frankly, the day you start your landscape business, you should have an end goal in mind. “They should be aware that they might get approached on any given […]
