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Diving Into Pool Projects: When to Subcontract Versus Build In-House

Pools are a nuanced feature of landscape projects that call for a particular set of skills. If you want to incorporate them into your designs, you’ll have to decide whether you want to subcontract the work or do it in-house. Both routes come with their own pluses and minuses, and which is a better fit […]

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Strategies for Fostering Jobsite Harmony with Other Trades

If you are looking to get into commercial landscape installation work or take on more projects that involve coordinating with electricians, plumbers and other specialty trades, don’t overlook some easy ways to establish rapport early on, communicate well and address common conflicts. Strategies for Getting Off on the Right Foot If collaborative projects are going […]

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Level Up: Creativity Fuels Drost Landscape’s Success

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Drost Landscape, based in Petoskey, Michigan, is passionate about creating custom spaces for their clients and pushing the boundaries of innovative landscape designs. Bob Drost, founder and president of Drost Landscape, started out working for a […]

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Technically Speaking: Offering Seasonal Promotions to Clients

Winter may be a downtime, but it’s also the chance to offer seasonal promotions to your clients. These extra services create more revenue streams while retaining your clients and sharing your full range of services. Lauren Hoogewind, marketing director at Designs by Sundown, based in Littleton, Colorado, shares tips on offering these promotions to clients. […]

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Business Smarts: Mastering Multi-Trade Job Sites

Whether you’re dealing with electricians, plumbers, civil contractors, or specialty subcontractors, how well you can cooperate with these other trades can greatly impact your overall success with a job. ā€œIf we are not collaborating properly with fellow contractors/subcontractors at the site, no one wins,ā€ says Ron Claassen, vice president & general manager of development for […]

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